SUMMARY
20,811 actual miles / Professional, round-up restoration completed in October of 2013Ever have one of those moments when you find a spectacular classic that seems too good to be true? The 'coolest of the cool' that's survived almost five decades of vehicle downsizing trends, uel thirsty gearheads and stoplight fisticuffs? Well, ou don't have to worry about getting pinched back to reality this time because this killer 1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX is a highly original, ully documented MoPar that's been professionally restored by some of the best names in the business! But wait, here's more. Not only is this award-winning hardtop a first class show queen that presents much nicer than when it rolled off the assembly line, t also wraps original sheetmetal around an original Hemi drivetrain that's logged only 20,811 miles. If you're looking for some tough, nvestment grade muscle that's fun to look at, blast to drive and ready to hit the show circuit as soon as it rolls out of our showroom, ongratulations, ou've found your next classic!
BODYWORK/TRIM
It seems only fitting that a super clean and equally fierce B-Body, ike this impressive Belvedere, ould begin its life in the golden California sun. Fast-forward to the late 20th century where the solid hardtop, till owned by its original purchaser, as thoroughly researched and carefully documented. And step in to the early 21st century when the car benefitted from a professional, round-up restoration that was completed in October of 2013.
When you're restoring a classic of this caliber, t's always good to start with an unmolested body that retains as much authentic feel as possible. Accordingly, his GTX's thorough reboot began with solid, ll-original sheetmetal that was stripped, ightened up and eventually reassembled by Classic Garage Automobile Restoration of Coeur d'Alene, daho. Once the stage was set for paint, hris Lidgerwood of Spokane, ashington's Extreme Customs sealed a sweet coat of correct Bright Blue Metallic base in tough and glossy clear. That pigment and metal work, abbing out at roughly $31K, as complemented with restored stainless, riginal emblems and an array of correct trim that includes a tint-free windshield, fresh vinyl roof, manual driver's mirror and chrome drip rails. And today, his Plymouth rolls as one stunning, rrow-straight showpiece that, n 2015, as bestowed a Goodguys Mopar Muscle Pick and a Goodguys Award of Excellence.
ENGINE
Authenticated by a famous 2468330 casting number and October 10th, 966 casting date, he car's original, 26 cubic inch Hemi benefitted from a completely documented rebuild that was conducted by Hemihaines of Daytona Beach, lorida. As Plymouth's top option for power hungry gearheads, hrysler's legendary elephant block utilizes cast iron heads, n oversquare bore, forged steel crank, orged steel rods, orged aluminum pistons and a hydraulic cam to twist stout 10.25 to 1 compression into a stated 425 horsepower and 490 lb./ft. of torque. All that high performance hardware spins in a familiar Hemi Orange block, hich hangs requisite Organisol-coated valve covers over correct, ow-restriction exhaust manifolds. Oxygen is supplied by a polished and decaled air cleaner, hich rides original Carter carburetors and a correct aluminum intake. Compression is sparked by Chrysler Electronic Suppression cables, hich are snapped onto a correct points distributor. And a correct, 6-inch radiator utilizes pliable hoses and old school squeeze clamps to cool combustion. Visually, he body-matched engine bay is both clean and accurate. Thanks to impeccable upkeep, he big mill cruises just as well as when it rolled out of the restoration shop. And naturally, roster of correct ancillaries includes items like factory decals, reproduction MoPar battery, n old school washer reservoir and a monochromatic brake booster.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Park this pristine GTX on a lift and you'll find a fully sorted undercarriage that's been finished to the same exacting standards as the car's impressive engine bay. Glossy blue 2-stage protects solid, riginal floors that probably haven't seen much daylight since the car's restoration. Behind the stalwart engine, n original A833 4-speed twists power to an original Dana 60 that's fitted with a correct Sure Grip differential and correct, .54 gears. That drivetrain rides a factory-spec suspension, hich mixes correct power steering with correct power front disc and rear drum brakes. The car's correct dual exhaust system centers an H-shaped crossover in front of factory replacement mufflers and polished stainless tips. And power scorches the pavement through original, orrectly painted steelies, hich spin correct 7.75-14 Firestone redlines around correct Plymouth hubcaps.
INTERIOR
Open this Plymouth's solid doors and you'll find one of the coolest interiors ever bolted behind a big block engine. Billed as the 'Gentleman's Muscle Car' and finished in correct Black vinyl, t brings a real sense of class to a platform with a solemn and brutish nature. Front and center, correct combination of bench and bucket seats frame a correct fold down armrest. In front of those seats, classy dash frames decidedly retro telemetry above a rare Reverberator radio. At the sides of that dash, rnate door panels complement correct door toppers. Those panels are sandwiched between a tight headliner and clean carpet, hich frames an original Inland shifter. In front of the driver, correct, -spoke steering wheel frames a chrome, lymouth-branded horn ring. And behind the passengers, fully restored trunk hangs a fresh mat and correct jack over an original spare tire.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
In addition to significant historical provenance, his Plymouth's substantial documentation includes Galen Govier VIN, ender Tag and Broadcast Sheet decodes. Here's a detailed look at how the car left Chrysler's Lynch Road assembly plant.
VIN:
RS: Plymouth Belvedere GTXFENDER TAG:
RS: Plymouth GTXBUILD SHEET:
B: B-line broadcast copy, ynch Road plantOUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
An original Broadcast SheetEvery car has a story. But how often is that story so good that it seems ripped from the pages of an octane-fueled fairy tale? Think about it: this incredible GTX is a rare, ighly authentic classic that, uring its long tenure with one owner, ogged less than 21K miles on mostly original hardware that's been professionally restored to an award-winning sheen. If you're looking for an exceptionally documented investment that enjoys near limitless appeal, his top-notch Plymouth is the car you've been dreaming of!