The Devon GTX Was Designed To Turn Some Heads

Posted on July 6, 2011 by jmalcolm

It is clear from the design stage up that the Devon GTX was made to turn heads and make a statement. The designers of this impressive sports car set out to recapture the look and feel of some of the more exciting and sexy ‘60s muscle cars. In fact, the designers at Devon set out with no smaller ambition than to create a super car both in looks and power, and they spared no expense in going after that goal with all they had.

The founder of Devon, who was a major force in getting the Devon GTX produced, is quite open about the inspiration for the vehicle. The ideas behind the design of the Devon GTX come from diverse areas of inspiration, including fighter jets and some of the most exciting sports cars in history. Those sports cars include the 1965 Corvette Stingray and the Jaguar XKE. That is a high goal to hit, but they hit it dead center with the release of the Devon GTX muscle car.

In fact, the design of the body of the Devon GTX is so eye catching that it resembles a work of art as much as a powerful and impressive muscle car. That, too, is by design. The Devon GTX was designed to become a modern classic blend of serious power under the hood, amazing aesthetics, and a bold sculpting of form that results in a car that is amazing in both looks and performance.

The power of the Devon GTX does not take a back seat to the striking look of the car. It is able to go from zero to 60 in under four seconds and the top speed the car has been clocked at is over 200 miles per hour. Whether on the street or on the race track, the  Devon GTX is intended to dominate the scene and give any other muscle car that goes up against it a serious run for its money.

The influence of how fighter jets are designed is evidenced in the feel in the driver’s seat of the Devon GTX. In fact, this powerful machine is very much made for the driver and much less as a car for the benefit of passengers or even observers. The “cockpit” is made to give the driver tremendous power without a lot of clutter, and the amount of power that can be called upon from that cockpit makes this a car for serious muscle car owners only.

Considering that the sticker price of a Devon GTX is in the $300,000 range and that the production levels are kept intentionally low, this will probably not be a car you will see around town very much. However, it is the kind of exciting and powerful muscle car that will get your attention if you do see one and it will be a muscle car that you will not easily forget.

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The Plymouth GTX 101

Posted on May 8, 2011 by jmalcolm

The Plymouth GTX was the muscle car that Plymouth put on the market to compete with the likes of Ford and Chevy models. It was first produced in 1967 and offered lots of power and an affordable price. It certainly wasn’t anywhere as pretty or powerful looking as the Chevy Camaro or the Ford Mustang, though. However, it did offer all of the necessities for power and comfort as a standard part of the vehicle and not an add-on package.

For those that couldn’t afford all the extras on other cars, they were happy to go with this one, especially those that were after power and performance more than the looks of the vehicle. For example, it was bought by those that wanted to make some progress on the race track. It can be an expensive sport if you aren’t winning out there.

The grill was a very nice look on the Plymouth GTX and quickly became a focal point for those looking at muscle cars. Another feature that it offered was great handling at top speeds around corners and on straight aways. The car was able to hold its own and that is exactly what people were interested in.

In 1968, the Plymouth GTX became sleeker and more elegant with the introduction of the Roadrunner. It was still affordable, but now it was turning more heads than before. Its reputation from the previous year also showed that the GTX was about performance and quality – not just hype.

1971 marked the end of the Plymouth GTX. This was due to emissions testing, high fuel prices, and consumers turning to vehicles that were more economical for them overall. They didn’t want a muscle car that would increase their cost of insurance. Even so, the Plymouth GTX had an exceptional run in those short years that it was offered.

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The 1968 GTX from the Inside Out

Posted on April 13, 2011 by jmalcolm

The 1968 GTX by Pontiac wasn’t as well known when it came out as some of the other muscle cars, yet the great design of the car, the precision handling, and overall performance has led it to be one of those legends that won’t die. In fact, many collectors are doing all they can to get their hands on one of these icons. They don’t care if it is in mint condition or if they have to work on it from the ground up to make it that way.

This particular muscle car features two doors and a long thin design. It is slightly lower in the back end to give it more shape and definition. The 1968 GTX was offered with either a hard top or as a convertible. It was also offered as a four speed for those that were looking for such dynamics.

Under the hood, this vehicle was offering an engine that could deliver power. Customers had the choice of two engines, with one being able to offer more of a powerful package. The difference was a couple of hundred dollars. The GTX model also had some great details in terms of the outside. For example, the molding and the double stripes on the side were attention getters.

The interior of the 1968 GTX offered several packages as well. The more detailed they were, the more the overall cost of the car. Many consumers loved the rugged bareness of this muscle car. For those that planned on driving it often, though, they wanted the upgrades. Such perks included leather seats and a great stereo system for that time period.

While this particular muscle car didn’t have the same fire and allure for consumers as some of the other muscle cars, it is still a great vehicle to consider. It can proudly be displayed along with those other early muscle cars.

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The Classic GTX Gives Muscle Car Cool to the Gentleman Class

Posted on March 7, 2011 by jmalcolm

The classic GTX is very much deserving of the classification of being a classic muscle car. However, because this well-designed vehicle has a sleek look, it projects a sophisticated personality that gave it the nickname of the “gentleman’s muscle car.” This type of designation went opposite of the general appeal of muscle cars throughout the classic muscle car era. That appeal was to people who wanted loud, fast and cool cars with a fighter’s attitude.

Plymouth approached the design of the classic GTX muscle car with some style by starting out with the platform that was used to create the Belvedere. However, the classic GTX hit the streets with a slim and streamlined body that made a statement of grace, sophistication and coolness that made it the real gentleman among the muscle car crowd.

When the classic GTX was first designed in 1967, it lived up to muscle car expectations. It was very much a performance vehicle with the horsepower to back that up. The classic GTX came with a standard V8 440-cubic-inch engine that delivered a whopping 375 horsepower of engine performance. Just two years later, Plymouth decided to add some style to the classic GTX with the addition of a performance cam, classy red or white stripes, exhaust trumpets and a seriously durable underpinning system. This was a classy muscle car to be taken seriously.

Along with the power credentials, the classic GTX came ready to impress. The muscle car gave buyers the option of a 2-door hardtop or a 2-door convertible to pick from. The sleek and stylish body design was something very unique that got the attention of a lot of car enthusiasts that liked the power and style of muscle cars but wanted a model that delivered all of that with a layer of class. The classic GTX was just that car.

The oil crisis that hit in the early 1970s was the death of many lines of muscle cars and sadly, the classic GTX was in that group. While production stopped on this great gentleman’s muscle car, its influence did not. Little touches that were introduced by the classic GTX, like hood scoops, found new life in other car designs. These were both design references and a way of honoring a truly classic part of muscle car history. To this day the classic GTX is held in fond memory by muscle car fans and collectors alike. In that way, the gentleman’s muscle car will never be far from our thoughts.

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Posted on January 17, 2011 by admin

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