Plymouth Gtx 426 Hemi Classic Car Pillows

The Plymouth GTX is an automobile introduced as the Belvedere GTX in 1967 by Plymouth. It was positioned as a mid-sized upscale-trimmed performance muscle car through the 1971 model year and positioned as a "gentleman's muscle car." The GTX optioned Belvedere was differentiated by a blacked-out grille and special rear fascia, fiberglass simulated hood scoops with optional racing stripes, a chrome pop-open fuel filler cap, and a tachometer mounted on the center console. Standard was Plymouth's 440 cu in V8 engine called the "Super Commando 440" rated at 375 hp and the mighty 426 cu in Hemi was available as an option. Along with these big block powerplants, the GTX models were delivered with a heavy-duty suspension system as standard.

Designed as a value brand, Plymouth was well-suited to serve the post-war baby boom youth market as young men (and women) began taking to the streets, but Plymouth knew that customers wanted more. The combination of a line of lightweight vehicles with low price points, and easy access to some serious powertrains would propel the brand’s ascension from economy car nameplate to muscle car legend. Taking these lightweight cars and jamming a 426ci Max Wedge Hemi into them made for instant drag strip missiles, and professional racers saw what Plymouth was going and got behind them in great numbers. By 1970, Plymouth’s line of affordable muscle cars had blossomed into the Rapid Transit System, a group of true performers.

The Duster was a semi-fastback two-door coupe version of the Valiant sedan that was marketed by Plymouth from 1970 to 1976 model years. The Duster coupe provided the compact-sized Plymouth Valiant with a sporty body style to attract younger customers. Numerous trim and option package variants of the Duster were offered with names that included Feather Duster, Gold Duster, Silver Duster, Space Duster, Duster Twister, Duster 340, and Duster 360. These marketing variations of the basic Duster design targeted customers seeking economy, cargo capacity, and/or performance. During its development, the car was a $15 million effort to update the Valiant for the 1970 model year, though the Valiant badge appeared only on the first model year Dusters.

1971 vintage Plymough GTX muscle car outline line drawing graphic (also available in black)

Plymouth’s boxy Belvedere GTX may have been late to the party in '67, but the division cleaned house on everybody else in '68 with the Road Runner. Unlike the GTX, this time Plymouth got it right; dropping in a 335 bhp 383 cid V-8 with 440 Super Commando heads and cam in a bare bones 3,000-lb, two-door hardtop with a 4-speed synchro transmission. Base price was $2,870.00, skinned down to a rubber floor mat and non-pleat taxicab interior. If you wanted carpet and bright work, you had to drop another $79.20 for the décor group. More power by way of a 425 bhp, 426 cid Hemi would cost you $714.30, but the base car was quick and simple, and that's exactly how most buyers liked it.

The legend that is the 426 Hemi !

Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi Classic Car

Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi Classic Car

1970 Plymouth Cuda line art

1971 Plymouth Cuda line art

The classic 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury - 426 cubic inches of pure muscle car heaven! A fan-made poster using period-specific advertising slogans.

Camco Car

Drawing I created in my cartoon style using illustrator.

Camco Car

Drawing I created in my cartoon style using illustrator.

Drawing I created in my cartoon style using illustrator.

Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi Car

Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi Muscle Car

Retro Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi

Retro Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi

Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi Car

Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi Muscle Car

Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi Muscle Car

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