Gorgeous 1969 Plymouth GTX Rocks Custom Paint and "Coyote Duster" 440

The nameplate was also restricted to two-door body styles, with the lineup including both hardtops and convertibles. On top of that, it was only available with the company's most powerful engines at the time. I'm talking about the 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB and the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI V8s. They were rated at 375 and 425 horsepower, respectively.

A short-lived nameplate produced from 1967 to 1971, the GTX wasn't exactly popular with the muscle car crowd due to its expensive sticker. Plymouth sold only 44,178 units over five model years. The HEMI is by far the rarest iteration of the GTX, with just 1,488 cars made, but some model years are rarer than others. In 1970 and 1971, for instance, Plymouth sold only 71 and 30 units, respectively.

But while produced in greater numbers, the 440 V8 version has become increasingly more desirable in recent years. Especially if the examples in question are unrestored and unmolested survivors. The restored examples command high prices, too, if they're still fitted with their numbers-matching engines and transmissions. The 1969 GTX you see here is one of those cars.

1969 was a relatively good year for the GTX, with 14,902 units built. If we eliminate the 208 HEMI cars, we're left with 14,694 examples. All told the 1969 GTX 440 is far from rare. On the other hand, that number drops dramatically if we factor in the hardtop body style and the automatic transmission, leaving us with 9,862 units. But this finely restored Mopar is a one-of-one thanks to its exterior color.

In fact, I should rather say it's a one-of-none because the metallic red (or is it burgundy?) paint adorning it wasn't a factory option at the time. Sure, it looks much like the Scorch Red hue Plymouth offered in 1969, but our host is sure it's a custom paint job. And I know most Mopar gearheads prefer a factory-correct finish, but I think this GTX looks tremendous in this color. Especially when combined with all the chrome and the black vinyl top. It's a true gentleman's muscle car.

But the sparkling coating and the classy black interior aren't the only features that make this GTX stand out. It also has a wonderfully restored 440 V8, a gorgeous engine bay, and the Fresh Air Hood package. The latter is Plymouth corporate talk for the air grabber hood, which gives the four-barrel carburetor extra breathing room. And the bundle also comes with the cool "Coyote Duster" cartoon decal on the air cleaner.

All told, while it may not be the most accurate 1969 GTX out there, this Mopar proves that a classic doesn't have to be 100% original to become a show-stopper. Check it out in the video below.