Plymouth GTX, for sale in Solon, Ohio, for $54,990.

1970 Plymouth GTX

I can't think of a job I would have rather had at a muscle car-era carmaker than working at the sales bank. Others would have the glory of bolting the ultra-quick machines together, some would work in design and more yet would work for powertrain. So, why sales bank? They got to spec out 90% of the cars that rolled off the factory floor! If it wasn't ordered by a customer, you were responsible for filling dealership car lots. Imagine passing a car that YOU had influence over, with the satisfaction of a customer evident by the grin on their face! Here's a real beauty, done justice by the sales bank before shipping up north to Canada:

Numbers matching engine and transmission

Classic burnt orange and white paint scheme

440 Super Commando engine with 375hp

15” rallye wheels and BFGoodrich tires

Brand new Moser Dana 60 axle

Clean and straight bodywork

Flowmaster rumble, big block torque!

Burnt Orange is one of my favorite colors, especially on Chargers and GTX's. It's a classy hue, fitting the lines and missions of those cars. Yes, you can get a lime green or purple one, but that's ignoring the “upscale” mission of the GTX. Another reason to like it? If you've got one, and people ask you the color, you don't say “Deep Burnt Orange Metallic. ” You say FK5, and Mopar people know EXACTLY what you mean. It's a color so cool, its initials alone speak for it!

All by itself, FK5 can get a little heavy handed. That's what makes this car so special: There's plenty of white to balance out the rich color. White stripes, a white top and a white interior bring a balance so many muscle cars lack. There are few other options sprinkled on. . read below:

VIN:

RS23: Plymouth GTX 2 Door Hardtop
U0G: 440 375HP 4BBL V8, 1970 model year, St. Louis, MO assembly
225747: Sequence number

Fender tag, top to bottom:

M21: Roof drip rail moldings
R11: AM Radio (2 whole watts of audio fury!)
V6W: Longitudinal Stripes, White
Y07: Build to Canada Specs
Y16: Sales Bank
END: End of Sales Codes
V1W: Vinyl Top, White
A04: Basic Group (AM radio, power steering, three-speed wipers, full wheel covers, remote LH mirror)
C16: Center Console
C55: Bucket Seats
G33: LH Remote Mirror
J25: 3 Speed Wipers
FK5: Dark Burnt Orange Metallic Exterior
P6KW: Premium Vinyl Bucket Seats, White
FK5: Deep Burnt Orange Metallic Upper Door Frame (UDF) Paint
518: Build Date: May 18, 1970
C60146: Order number for Canada
E86: 440 cid 4 barrel V8 (High Performance) 375hp
D32: Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission

Power steering? Check. Radio? Check. Max cooling package? Not needed. . it went to Canada!

So no wings, no lighting bolts, no “gotcha” options. . this thing must be lame, right? Wrong. First, how could you possibly be bored when you've got a 440 inch plant up front? 480Lbs/ft of torque turns tires to vapor with remarkable efficiency, and the soundtrack turns the clock back to 1970 in a flash!