In 1970, the Plymouth GTX, the luxurious cousin of the budget-friendly Roadrunner, tried to woo car lovers with its sleek lines and shared power options. Alas, there was no convertible to flaunt in the wind, but a “Grabber” hood returned, now with a single, centered opening on a “power bulge” that probably made other cars blush. Under the hood, the 440 engine was standard, with the tantalizing 440 six-pack or the more seductive 426 Hemi for those who lived life in the fast lane.
The luxurious GTX sales were down because of the budget priced Roadrunner, which sports similar lines and has many of the same power options available as well. There was no convertible GTX on the order sheet in 1970, but the “Grabber” hood option is back although now revised, with only one opening and it’s located centrally on the newly added “power bulge” hood. The basic engine is the 440 with a four barrel carburetor or the next step up is the 440 six pack and then the 426 Hemi is a little more tempting option.
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