
Originally dubbed the Belvedere GTX, Plymouth's new gentleman's
muscle car was unveiled in 1967. It was readily distinguished from the cooking
Belvedere by its special grille and rear panel, as well as mock bonnet scoops,
chrome race-style fuel filler cap and optional racing stripes. Heavy duty
suspension was standard, as was the company's 440ci (7.2-litre) V8. With 375bhp
on tap, the GTX 440 could sprint to 60mph in around 6.5 seconds and cover the
standing quarter mile in 15.2 seconds with a terminal speed of 97mph. And, if
that wasn't quick enough, then there was the option of the smaller but even
more powerful Chrysler 426ci Hemi engine.
The GTX was given a makeover just one year into production and the somewhat
boxy '67 body replaced with a more curvaceous one. It was offered in two styles
- two-door Hardtop and two-door Convertible.
The lefthand drive GTX 440 being sold is one of the latter, of which only 881
are said to have been produced in 1968. It sports a QQI Bright Blue Metallic
body teamed with a White interior and matching power hood. BHJ 151F has just
benefited from a £25,000 restoration that included, a bare metal respray, fully
detailed engine bay, refurbished 440ci engine (Houser Racing) new front
ventilated disc brake conversion with new master cylinder and servo, new Torque
Thrust 'D' American racing magnesium wheels shod with BFGoodrich raised white
letter tyres, new twin custom-built stainless steel exhaust system, fully
detailed underbody, this stunning looking and very original, matching
numbers 440 GTX Convertible to have 'super' bodywork, paintwork, interior trim,
engine and three-speed automatic transmission. It is being sold complete with
tax and MOT into May 2012. A rare and serious muscle car with huge presence, in
every sense of the word £65,000
REDUCED TO £45,000

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