Introduced in 1967, the Plymouth GTX was a serious contender on the street, relying on the simple formula of cubic inches and melting rubber to establish its supremacy and win over the public along the way. “The most exciting Supercar to come out in Detroit in years,” so stated Plymouth in their factory brochures as they crafted the consumers buying decisions. Although both Ford and General Motors offered competitive musclecars, the GTX delivered the one-two punch of performance and reliability, even with its welterweight 383 cubic inch V-8 engine, never mind its middleweight 440 wedge head or the heavyweight prize fighting 426 Hemi.

The GTX was the first Plymouth designed with performance as the first and foremost priority. It was a car that gained a reputation of being tough to beat from light-to-light. If you revved your engine and gave notice of wanting to run-off, you better have plenty of the competitor’s best iron to get the job done. The astute eye could see the subtleties of the design that would give away its muscle-oriented performance. These include a special grille and tail panel, simulated hood scoops, and a “pit stop” chrome gas cap. The GTX had its own notice of intention to be more than competitive.

The 1967 Plymouth GTX was the optional performance car based on Plymouth’s two-door Belvedere hardtop and convertible, and it was a fantastic piece of machinery. In 1990, Car & Driver put a 1967 Plymouth GTX in their top ten musclecars of all time. Enthusiasts who have had the opportunity to experience the pavement shaking power the GTX produces would agree that this honor is well-deserved.

Backing up its bark with plenty of bite, this attractive blue GTX is offered with the 440-cid, four-barrel Super Commando engine package, rated at 375 horsepower, and automatic transmission. The very clean blue bucket seat interior nicely complements the finish and maintains the spartan performance theme with a 140-mph speedometer, radio and console-mounted tachometer. The factory air conditioning is a surprising (but welcome) departure from the performance edge; however, the GTX regains its edgy feel with factory road wheels and redline tires. With this machine, you are sure to feel right at home at events like the Woodward Dream Cruise or any of the many other established musclecar gatherings.