440 4 Spd., Dana 60, Rr1 Maroon Metallic, 63,600 Miles, Video, New Photos! on 2040-cars
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Fresh out of heated winter storage is this RR1 code Maroon Metallic 1968 Plymouth GTX, 440, outfitted with the 4-speed/Dana 60 combo. Total GTX coupe production for 68 was 17,246.
Annoyingly, ebay does not allow video links in auctions that you're paying them for (stupid), so you'll have to message me for the three video links of a quick walkaround, under the hood, and of the car's killer idle lope. I bought this car as a project for our media company (Wheelbase Media), but we are no longer interested in this direction and instead have decided to sell it. Overall, its a fun driver that gets a shocking amount of attention. While you could disassemble the car and meticulously restore it (and it would be worth it), this GTX is also appreciated for the fact that it's largely a survivor with the expected amount of patina, yet a super-solid body and floor (see photos). We've only owned the GTX since fall of 2013, so I don't know everything there is to know about it, but I know Mopars very well and will describe as accurately as possible. The car has been driven 13 miles since we purchased it. Odometer shows 63,600 miles and, logically, thats likely correct as there are few cars in this condition with 163K miles showing. However, I have no way to verify this. There is no build sheet with this car (please see photos for fender tag) Best part is the 440, which has a great lope (message me for the video link) and makes no weird noises and appears to burn no oil. Judging by the slightly fat exhaust, it runs a bit rich, however, with a newer Edelbrock carb. Four-speed trans shifts well, but the shifter play is noticeable. Clutch engages smoothly, shifter boot is torn. Four-wheel drum brakes perform adequately for what they are: drum brakes. Manual steering is OK, but the bias-ply 14-inch redlines on Magnum 500s makes for spooky driving and semi-automatic lane changes under power. Some redline radials would fix that up nicely. Overall, the trim is good, but the door handles are a bit pitted, the grille has the usual dents from small rocks and the rear finish panel is showing its age. Some of these items are readily available in the aftermarket, or you can just get in and drive. Not sure of the rear gearing of the Dana, but based on highway revs, I would expect 3:54:1. There is no air conditioning. I'm highly critical about this: the paint is old and I would rate it at 6/10 with the usual scuffs, fading, dull spots, fish eyes, thinning and chips. This appears to be an older respray and not the original paint. Body has some very slight bubbling in the rear passenger-side quarter, just above the wheel trim and on the lower rear edge near the bumper, which I have tried to show in the photos. The driver's side rear quarter has had some metal replaced and the lower extension has a small wrinkle, as though the driver backed over something. Trunk floor has been replaced but not sure since the rest of the car is generally rust-free. The rest of the underside looks very original and very solid with factory undercoating (see pictures). The driver's-side ledge where the trunk closes shows signs of a previous repair and is worth pointing out. The seats have newer covers. The fender tag indicates S6X, which is black trim. The carpet is about 7.5/10 but the seatbelts are showing their age. Lights all work, speedo runs a bit higher than it should. Please message me with reasonable questions and I'll attempt to answer. Shipping is the responsibility of the seller, and although the vehicle cannot be taken on the road in the middle of winter, visual inspections by you or a local designate are encouraged. ***TAX NOTE FOR CANADIAN RESIDENTS: Since you are buying the GTX from a Canadian company and not a private individual, you will be remitting 13 per cent HST to us and your invoice will reflect this. When you go to your DMV you won't have to pay it again . . . yes, we're sure. ***TERMS OF PAYMENT $1,000 downpayment due at auction's close, with the balance due within 10 days. |
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