The Clean Air Act of 1970 probably helped us breathe better, but it also killed the muscle car momentum that had been building for at least a decade. Low-lead/no-lead fuel mandates resulted in lowered ...
Introduced in 1967, the Plymouth GTX was discontinued at the end of the 1971 model year when Chrysler halted high-compression V8 engine production. However, the badge did not disappear altogether.
Any time talk turns to the Plymouth Road Runner, there is a complex and fascinating back story that begs to be told; but let's start with the automobile at hand, currently available on the Hemmings ...
The Plymouth GTX was poised to be the premier muscle car of the Golden Age, but after an initial rush it simply disappeared ...
The Clean Air Act of 1970 probably helped us breathe better, but it also killed the muscle car momentum that had been building for at least a decade. Low-lead/no-lead fuel mandates resulted in lowered ...