MCACN Special Topic: The Troika of Hemis
There are people Some people like to claim that other cars are faster, but vehicles powered by the 426 Hemi are the measure of muscle car performance and appeal. No other engine of the era could match the strength, power potential or mechanical performance of the RB engine with its hemispherical combustion chamber. We captured three 1968-70 B-bodies at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN). 1968 Plymouth GTX Chrysler Corporation redesigned the midsize B-body in 1968, bringing a modern feel to a series of cars dating back to 1962. Plymouth's Belvedere range featured tall character lines above the wheel wells that gave it a sporty feel, while one called the Road Runner changed expectations for performance cars on the market. 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T On the Dodge, "Coke bottle" shaped rear fenders with simulated air intakes (molded into the body) also lend a certain sportiness, but don't look like the badge-engineered Plymouth. Of course, the Charger takes the Coke…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks | ClassicCars.com Journal
as i write thistoday is my wife’s birthday. I won't reveal her age, although age seems like a silly concept for women to argue about. I don't know which of the four AutoHunter picks below she prefers, but I imagine she'll choose the shiniest of them all. That means it'll either be a blue pickup truck or a yellow coupe. Even though her dad had a Willys Jeepster, I bet she wouldn't tolerate its rough driving anymore, which means the yellow coupe with the vacuum-operated hood scoop is the winner. Ask her now and she chooses the pickup truck, followed by the yellow coupe. If I stood on my head, I would say I know my wife well. . . Happy birthday, my dear! 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe VictoriaWhile General Motors gets all the glory for its powerful post-war styling, I've never been interested in Chevrolets from that period. The Ford, on the other hand, for some reason appeals more…
Pick of the Day: 1970 Plymouth GTX
we have been The Plymouth GTX was recently featured in ClassicCars.com Journal. Why stop at 1969? So it shouldn't surprise you that our pick of the day is the 1970 Plymouth GTX two-door hardtop. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Allen, Texas. (Click the link to see the list) Nineteen seventy was a big year for the muscle car market. Several factors came together to create what many today consider to be the pinnacle of that era. GTX embodies these benefits on multiple levels. One is styling: Plymouth's Belvedere series has been completely redesigned. From the front, the "face" bears no resemblance to the 1968-69 model, but it is an evolutionary link to the 1971 model. At the sides, the bulges of the wheel wells give way to the smoothness of non-functional side scoops on both wheels. Door. At the rear, unlike the 1968-69 models, the Road Runner, GTX and Sport Satellite used arrow-shaped lenses…
Pick of the Day: 1969 Plymouth GTX
We previewed The 1967 Plymouth GTX built by Mopar last week at SEMA. I have a 1968 GTX as one of my AutoHunter choices. So why not choose the 1969 version as your daily pick? Very Nice - This 1969 Plymouth GTX hardtop is listed on ClassicCars.com for sale by a dealer in Homer City, Pennsylvania. (Click the link to see the list.) In the second year of its styling cycle, the 1969 Plymouth GTX hardtop and convertible were refined as the performance market matured. We’ve seen hints of this before in road runner-esque advertising illustrations and racing stripes. In 1969, Plymouth dropped the stripes but added bright colors, an available air intake system, and better marketing to the performance crowd. For a greater performance look, two flat black stripes on the hood replace the black "Sports Hood Patch." The mesh grille is a thing of the past, and the front end now features a single horizontal bar in a…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks | ClassicCars.com Magazine
there was a time There was a time when there was no respect for the flaws of age in the old car hobby, but today you get reviled for ruining the patina of an old car or whatnot. The archeology appreciated by experts and restorers does not always exist. This week's AutoHunter pick only has one vehicle with original paint, but it's worth mentioning for those who pay attention to these things. There's also a classic Mopar muscle car, a fun camper van and a lightly customized '50s Ford. Which one would you buy for your winter projects? 1968 Plymouth GTXDo you prefer the 1968 GTX or the 1969 GTX? I go back and forth on this issue. Of course, 1969 was a more refined year for marketing, equipment, and styling, but I really liked the stripes and nearly full-width taillights of 1968. 1968 was also the best-selling year for the GTX, with approximately 19,000 units sold. This 1968 GTX…
Coming to SEMA: Armageddon
Now they do it! Those Europeans at Stellantis - the same people who have stopped rolling out the Hemi for a third time, if not a second for the Dodge Challenger - are now trying to destroy our old car. If you dare to see how, come visit the Mopar display at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Here’s the idea: You know that old Mopar sitting in your yard? Has the one your wife noticed not been touched in 12 years? Mopar wants you to consider sacrificing it for the company's interesting battery-electric vehicle conversion kit. The 1967 Plymouth GTX Electromod concept will be unveiled at SEMA from November 5-8, 2024, and is expected to showcase "the potential of future... e-Crate propulsion systems for enthusiasts to build or modify classic and current cars and truck." The "eye-catching" Frostbite Blue zero-emissions concept features widened rear wheel openings "giving it an aggressive and modern look". Clearly, this predecessor 440 looks…
Pick of the Day: 1967 Hemi Plymouth GTX Convertible
a few things That's more likely to sparkle in the eyes of muscle car enthusiasts than the words "426 Hemi." These NASCAR-inspired homologation vehicles are expensive and have limited warranties, but they're also the engines by which all other vehicles are judged. Our daily pick is not only a Hemi car, but it's also a convertible, making it one of the rarest and most desirable muscle cars. This 1967 Hemi Plymouth GTX Convertible is for sale on ClassicCars.com from a dealer in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (Click the link to see the list) The GTX was arguably a latecomer, as Plymouth had had equipment to compete with the GTO since 1964, but it took Plymouth several years to realize the importance of image in its marketing. A 383 or Hemi-powered Belvedere or Satellite weren't really ready for the street, and the 383 was no match for the Tri-Power GTO. The 1967 GTX solved all these problems and more. The standard version…
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