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68 GTX 4 speed #3162164
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https://corvettemike.com/used-corvettes-for-sale/1968-dk-blue-metallic-plymouth-gtx-hardtop/

I’d like to know what the group thinks of this car and its value, based just on this ad. If you know anything else about it hold it until we get a read of the room.


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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: SomeCarGuy] #3162178
07/23/23 12:52 AM
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Nice car .

Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: gtx6970] #3162180
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Price is insane. Seriously.

Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: dssaa] #3162202
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Beautiful car, love the color.
Concourse gold at MCACN nothing to sneeze at .
Car presents well, seems to drive well and understand why it is priced at $110K.
If I were a 68 GTX nut probably couldn't get much better.
Personally not my taste in body style and options other than the 4 spd.


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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: MONC] #3162211
07/23/23 08:12 AM
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That is nice. Wonder how many just like that they made? I bought a 340 formula s cuda from a fella that had a mirror car of that. I was sorta young and he took me for a ride. It looked stock but it ran dam well. I was used to my 69 darts dash and that GTX dash with the tach was something else. Funny the things that stick in our minds. Funny I just recalled his name and just hit google and found him easily.


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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: Mr PotatoHead] #3162259
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That is an awesome car. I don't know how to price a concours gold #1 car above a nice restored #2 type car. If a really nice 68 GTX is worth $60-75K, does it cost another $25-$30K to reach #1 status

Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: SomeCarGuy] #3162262
07/23/23 10:14 AM
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Gorgeous car.


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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: not_a_charger] #3162336
07/23/23 12:48 PM
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Trunk lid and tail panel look off to me. The carpet in the pedal area looks like a bad fit. I agree about it being a bit over priced. I may be picky but the wheel opening moldings don't fit well in some places.

Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: stumpy] #3162398
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Sharp car but not 110k sharp. Not that rare of a car I say more like 75-85k.

Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: Droop69] #3162411
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Color combination would be hard to top. EE1 is not a very common color . And IMO to get one to that level requires a boatload of NOS parts. Especially rear trim and tail lights. repops or rechrome just aint gonna cut it , IMO

Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: gtx6970] #3162413
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Ran through a BaT auction earlier this year.

Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: Droop69] #3162416
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Well, Corvette Mike is arguably the most expensive place to buy a vintage Vette - but he tends to have VERY nice and rare stuff.
A fair amount of his clientele isn't exactly concerned with expense.

The car looks like a twin - if not the same car - to one that was previously discussed here; long thread, as the tedious hub cap debate droned on...
Wasn't it about an $80-something-K car then ?
I REALLY like the car, but at that $$$, I see a few nits to pick:
Still seems to me like the carpet color is wrong, and should be much darker, closely matching kick panels.
Rear seatbelt boots should be dark blue, not black.
Upper dash pad texture is "off".
I'd expect the FT to be painted, and a couple other minor details at that price - and with a Gold award.
Being a Feb SPD - and I know the SPD isn't an ironclad birthdate - I'd expect it would not have an Inland shifter, but the Hurst OEM version.
Amusingly, given the time-honored VIN tag debates here, the restorer didn't refinish the dash VIN tag - wonder if it was masked, or what ?

Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: topside] #3162427
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He's pricier than Pro Team?


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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: not_a_charger] #3162463
07/23/23 05:24 PM
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Was that car posted before, msy e it just same seller?
Great looking car there, but price? Wow


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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: MONC] #3162480
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'https://www.mecum.com/lots/1086720/1968-plymouth-gtx/s look's like this car @ mecum Indy didn't brake 50k but a very nice car should have done better.


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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: SomeCarGuy] #3162490
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It was bid to to $70k on BaT back in March.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-plymouth-gtx-17/

Agreed that Corvette Mike’s cars are priced really high.


'67 is an abbreviation of 1967
67' is an abbreviation of 67 feet
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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: Rumblebee] #3162497
07/23/23 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rumblebee
Ran through a BaT auction earlier this year.
I thought so. I knew it looked extremely familiar.

Bit to $70k https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-plymouth-gtx-17/

Last edited by larrymopar360; 07/23/23 06:51 PM.

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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: larrymopar360] #3162549
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It went through some bit player auction early in the year. Don’t know the bid. It went through bat at 70k. Mecum Indy it went to 59k. I wonder about the bottom not being primer with overspray? For a gold level car that is.

I love it, but guy doesn’t seem to want to sell. I saw it hit their site at 100k. After Mecum it went up to 110k. Guess he wanted fees and transport money back. I pointed out it saves auction fees to sell private. Claims to have turned down 75k. I think that’s it for GTX. A 68 is behind 69 and 70 best I can tell. I also think a road runner is worth more these days.

I asked if it has original metal, specifically the quarters. Got typical dealer speak about “think so.” Requested pics and was told car isn’t there. I said not or bother the guy as I will not pay over market so no need to mess with pics if he isn’t ready to part with it.


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Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: SomeCarGuy] #3162559
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Originally Posted by SomeCarGuy
It went through some bit player auction early in the year. Don’t know the bid. It went through bat at 70k. Mecum Indy it went to 59k. I wonder about the bottom not being primer with overspray? For a gold level car that is.

I love it, but guy doesn’t seem to want to sell. I saw it hit their site at 100k. After Mecum it went up to 110k. Guess he wanted fees and transport money back. I pointed out it saves auction fees to sell private. Claims to have turned down 75k. I think that’s it for GTX. A 68 is behind 69 and 70 best I can tell. I also think a road runner is worth more these days.

I asked if it has original metal, specifically the quarters. Got typical dealer speak about “think so.” Requested pics and was told car isn’t there. I said not or bother the guy as I will not pay over market so no need to mess with pics if he isn’t ready to part with it.


68 Behind 69 and 70 for sure. And Super Bee's and RR sell for more IMHO. Also behind 69 and 70 R/T's

Might be least valuable 68-70 HiPo B-body. Or maybe 68 R/T shares same price?

Re: 68 GTX 4 speed [Re: autoxcuda] #3162594
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I know of a really nice 69 GTX that current owner turned down 6 figures for at Carlisle. last week. VERY high option hardtop

And might know of a high end 69 GTX ragtop, 440 4spd that can be bought. But its gonna take more than this 68 listed at to own it.

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