1968 Plymouth GTX 440, 4 speed (NOT MINE)

[Builderguy]

Saw this one while checking out our local craigslistings: $32,900

https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/d/sparta-1968-plymouth-gtx-speed-rust/7259833727.html

 

[Cojohnso1]

I posted comments on FB about this car. If condition is true? I've seen worse buys than this guy.

 

[moparchris]

4 speed car with a 22" radiator. I don't think so. No Dana, and not a 26" radiator car. Looks like an automatic car with a 4 speed conversion. Not that this is necessarily a terrible thing, buyer just needs to be aware.

 

[Cojohnso1]

4 speed car with a 22" radiator. I don't think so. No Dana, and not a 26" radiator car. Looks like an automatic car with a 4 speed conversion. Not that this is necessarily a terrible thing, buyer just needs to be aware.

Oh yeah. Amoug other concerns. Have to be diligent on any purchase.

 

[moparedtn]

I believe standard radiator would have been 22" unless an axle package had been chosen
and/or a/c.
My '68 came with a 22" stock due to the 3.23 rear and no a/c.

 

[Cojohnso1]

DownZero? You disagree? You haven't seen worse buys than this GTX listed? I think you have?

 

[1 Wild R/T]

I believe standard radiator would have been 22" unless an axle package had been chosen
and/or a/c.
My '68 came with a 22" stock due to the 3.23 rear and no a/c.

Not with a 4spd....

 

[R/T Boy 67]

Body numbers match the VIN? That would be a first.

 

[3white74]

4 speed should have triggered axle package with dana..,.cooling pkg 26 inch radiator...... automatic 68 gtx could be 22 inch /83/4 rear

 

[Cojohnso1]

4 speed should have triggered axle package with dana..,.cooling pkg 26 inch radiator...... automatic 68 gtx could be 22 inch /83/4 rear

If originally a 4-speed. Every indication suggests it is a conversion?

 

[3white74]

Have. To view and inspect to confirm

 

[furious70]

The ad says it has non original parts

 

[dcala84141]

Just looking at the engine, no way that’s an 11.8 car

 

[Budnicks]

says the previous owner
removed the Dana for easy gear changes
current 3.91:1 gears

wonder if the 18 spline trans is still there too

I'm not hating it

seen far worse for more $$$

albeit
says no rust car (north/midwest car I'm sure it has rust)
except for trunk floor is sketchy,
says the previous to the previous owner swapped

manual brakes & steering
sounds like a low option car

looks like & says org. carpet
looks like org. 4 speed trans hump
no console

Has alum. Edelbrock heads & Edelbrock intake
doesn't know what's in the internals, "it's a beast"

no fender-tag or build sheet

sounds like an atypical 52 y/o MoPar
ran hard & put away wet for 62k+ miles
etc. etc. etc.

 

[SoCal440GTX]

Body numbers match the VIN? That would be a first.

LOL, yes...for a 68. Nice catch.

 

[BLK 68 R/T]

68 GTX, 4 speed, would be a 26” radiator and 3.54 Dana 60 as standard equipment.

 

[myk r sanchez]

The car isn't stock; it says so in the ad. I'm sure if it was a numbers matching type car it would be listed for no less than $55K. I think $32K is a great price for a fast (?) car that you can enjoy and not have to worry about its numbers matching pedigree...

 

[66Satellite47]

I would call it a car with lots of original parts, lots of modifications. Not worth anywhere near that to me, but I'm livin' in the past.

 

[moparedtn]

Not with a 4spd....

I wonder why that was? All other components being equal, why would a stick car need
more cooling than the 727?

 

[moparedtn]

4 speed should have triggered axle package with dana..,.cooling pkg 26 inch radiator...... automatic 68 gtx could be 22 inch /83/4 rear

Yup. Fred was originally an automatic and he got a 22" with 3.23 standard 8 3/4" SG.