TB012 Paverick's Plymouth GTX

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The Plymouth GTX was introduced as the Belvedere GTX in 1967 by the Plymouth division to be a "gentleman's" muscle car. It was to be an exceptional blend of style and performance. What differed it from a normal Belvedere was its special grille and rear fascia, as well as mock hood scoops, chrome "pit stop" fuel filler cap and optional racing stripes. For the performance aspect of the vehicle, a superb suspension system was made standard. Standard too was Plymouth's massive 440 cu in (7.2 L) V8 nicknamed the "Super Commando 440". The engine was rated at 375 hp (280 kW). Buyers in 1967 could pay an extra US$546 and replace the 440 with Chrysler's legendary 426 cu in (7 L) Hemi. The 426 was dubbed the "Elephant."

In 1968, after one year of production, the GTX was given a completely new look. A new hour glass body replaced the more box like body of 1967. The Road Runner was introduced by Plymouth as a budget version of the Belvedere. There were major changes made in the design of the Belevdere, which made it to both the Road Runner and the GTX. The Road Runner's base engine was the new 383 cu in (6.3 L) "Super Commando" V8 (renamed the "Road Runner 383"), while the 440 was still standard in the GTX. The TorqueFlite automatic transmission was the standard on the GTX, with it being a US$206 option in the Road Runner. The GTX was offered in two models, the 2-door convertible and the 2-door hardtop. The Roadrunner was a base model of the Belvedere, and the roadrunner had less insulation and comfort items(padding, vinyl roof, trim), which made the car weigh less which helped produce better track times, and help it stay in the low price field.

In 1969, the GTX's sales were hurt when the Road Runner was also offered in a convertible body style. The GTX received minor cosmetic changes, as well as the introduction of the optional Air Grabber hood (standard on Hemi-engined models), which made the hood scoops functional. The standard 440 V8 was still rated at 375 hp (280 kW).