Having it all can be an attractive pursuit. When it came to having it all in the realm of Detroit’s muscle, there were few cars that retained their “muscle car” clout while still being able to offer the preening businessman or closeted street racer father. Buick’s ’70 GSX, Oldsmobile’s 4-4-2, and Plymouth’s GTX are obvious contenders in this top-tier category.

From its first introduction in 1967 as the gentleman’s muscle car option, the Belvedere GTX, the big B-Body followed the changes in styling and performance equipment while supplying a rich supply of accouterments like wood grain interior accents, electric power windows and power convertible roofs, power steering, power front disc brakes, front and rear sway bars, and leather seats.

What the GTX shared unilaterally with the rest of the Plymouth stable were its selection of powertrains. Selecting a GTX immediately and automatically assigned to the car was the venerable 7.2-liter 440 “Super Commando” with the ground-pounding 426 HEMI as an available option. Backed with either a 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic or the A-833 4-speed manual gear box, and a choice of the 8.75 rear or the Sherman-tank strong Dana 60 rear differential.

For 1969, the GTX got a little sportier with the optional Air Grabber cold air induction system (operated via a pull-tab beneath the dash) and matte-black stripe kit – both found on the hood of this featured GTX example. Testing of the big Belvedere garnered a 7.1-second 0-to-60 time and a 179-foot 65-to-0 stopping distance. While not on par with the lighter and less-optioned Road Runner, the GTX was truly “glued together well.”