440 Big Block Plymouth GTX "Saloon Racer" Making 625 Naturally Aspirated HP!

[@frankcedeno9890]

One of the coolest videos I've seen in a bit. That built is awesome and the builder seems like the kind of guy you end up being friends with after you're his client

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s definitely become a new friend. Cool guy and fantastic build

[@VinRacer1]

Real car guys always can hang and chat about what’s possible

[@tammyforbes2101]

My dad was a Vietnam vet and when he got back he bought a 68-69 GTX 440 super commando I put 69 cause I cannot remember which it actually was! Even when he was alive I had to ask which it was! They both look the same to me but he could tell you every bolt on it! He worked for Chrysler and my mom worked for Fisher Body in Detroit. Dad raced 440 class and some bracket racing! He owned the 440 class his cars best 1/4 Mile was 11.11 126mph on slicks obviously it wouldn’t do those times on street tires! He would drive to the track swap out back tires and run 11’s and drive home with the A/C on setting on premium leather seats 💺 with his trophy and cashiers check in tow! He was one of those guys you heard of who had access to the garage at work to work on their own cars on weekends and nights! So he had all those guys to help make the car the fastest it could be! He said he took it to a speed shop to see what they might be able to do to make it quicker and they said nothing we could only make that car slower said you already got the best of everything and some stuff we never seen before 😮😂

[@matthewcohen1440]

Love it.. the white tire markings add so much.

[@adamberndt4190]

I fell in love with the GTX when I was a kid and first seen one in the old Chris Farley movie Tommy Boy, from then on I was hooked!

[@themightywookiee]

Wow! What absolutely stunning beast!

[@slothmag]

Absolutely the coolest car on this show so far.

[@rgarrison1819]

Best Channel on KZbin for this Content!!!!,Every Video Showcases Something Sweet&Nasty!!!!,Keep the Content Coming,but Keep Your Face Out of The Dash!!!,Glad You have Recovered Brother!!!

[@genemounce8302]

.this car is one HUNDRED percent fkn badass ! MAD props to the builder!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Totally agree

[@sogood4u489]

My uncle would always talk about his green 67 4 speed 440 6 pack gtx he sold in the late 80s to pay for his wedding, which ended badly. 😢

[@thejokersdick449]

Your Uncle sold his beloved 67 4-speed 440 6 pack GTX to pay for a wedding, and that woman divorced him and ruined his life. It is hard to sign a contract like marriage when the woman is always rewarded for breaking that contract due to no fault-divorce. I hoped you have learned from your Uncle mistake. Please tell me this is now how your uncle story went. . .

[@AutotopiaLA]

Bummer

[@sfielding10001]

I've learned to not part with very nice cars you hold dear just bc of a lady. I did the same thing.

[@Octopussy-666]

Shit happens.

[@douglasbussard3459]

I sold a beautiful 55 chev 2 door post for $400 to travel to Europe in 1970.

[@skigdividerx4991]

I'm a die hard Ford guy. But I Love The super cool Mopars and Chevy's too. This is badass!!!!!

[@ryurc3033]

This guy has this style down. I love the "trans am" or "nascar esque" style. My hot rod won't be shinny, will probably still have some dents and dings, but with this same style. Living on a dirt road makes shiny things kinda difficult.

[@kenxiong6830]

You’ve managed to hit another one out of the ball park with this beast. Thanks for the continued content!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! This guy and car are pure cool 😎

[@email4664]

@@AutotopiaLA The forward tilting hood is seen on the 1960 Mercury Monterey. I might build a Saloon racer from the one that is sitting here. The racers at Goodwoood in UK is where the inspiration came from for myself, and the massive Ford's that appear there. Your show only helps to corrupt a wee bit more :) This MOPAR build was pretty incredible to ride in, I am sure.

[@skisteepndeep]

I think the best compliment I can give is this was a car I completely hated, this guy changed my mind and then blew it.

[@Smurphenstein]

I always thought I was a Ford guy who was also partial to Chev's but these are my favourite Plymouth. Having said that, there aren't any cars I have seen on Autopia LA I haven't liked. Maybe I am not a Ford guy after all, maybe I just love cars.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m like you. Not brand specific at all. I just like great cars

[@BillLomey]

Every company has built cars that they can be proud of and also some cars they should be ashamed of.

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

The OEM Technology off the factory line between 1953 and '73 is so similar it's almost exasperating to listen to people go on and on like someone has a technological advantage. The same Asian Guy that designed the Gen 1 Camaro also penned Boss Mustang kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqGpkoeufrueetUsi=mlgXaCCSCN7s-Dro

[@davidforsythe3037]

That car is amazing. Respects from Canada

[@dennispresiloski3964]

That's a cool build. Retro racer style! Would love to have one in Petty blue!

[@rickmassey1272]

I own (2)5.0s, [89&16] I've owned small block chevelles and big block GM products (Pontiac, Olds,Chevy), and I can arguably say nothing NOTHING SOUNDS BETTER THAN THE FACTORY STOCK TONE OF A '68 MOPAR 383 . Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler 60s, and early 70s just had an engine exhaust tone that no other manufacturer could beat.

[@bishjb]

This is a good reason why I watch this channel

[@hungryyeti2548]

Watch the show all that time , my favorite car so far , old school saloon

[@Togrul_Qurbanov]

What a piece of art So beautiful With the white circles it looks so good

[@mfnd502]

Hell yeah man. I love the Goodwood Festival racing with all the American muscle among the tiny euros. Also, right on with the Plymouth.

[@minnesotatomcat]

This is one of my favorite cars you’ve ever had on! The simple black rims with the knockoffs are absolutely perfect, and all the little custom touches he did just make it over the top cool 👍

[@taylormoses5884]

Absolutely love this car

[@MikeYeary]

26:00 - Me in my Mustang several times. 😂 My dad used to tell me, if it don't leak oil or break down every now and then, then it ain't a hotrod.

[@richheider8455]

One hell of a side gig for an IT guy, Built-in his garage Bare bones hot rod street car, With nothing more than you really need form and function❤❤❤ 😎

[@supergrover1939]

Now we're cookin with oil!!!!!!!!!! When you look up BADASS in the dictionary there's a photo of this car right there!!! Hot Damn!!!!!

[@beinghappy1312]

The styling is just amazing

[@jamesleathers5488]

My Father in law had a 67 GTX with the 440 and automatic bone stock and it was a bad ass. This just takes it to the max.

[@avmelidor]

Worth the wait

[@rudyhollis6540]

Hes made a big ole car look and act agile!!!! Beautiful build!!!!

[@fishpony1211]

Love it! Love that u left in the part where u guys broke down for a few minutes. Its the reality of car building that no one sees.

[@jamesg4534]

This is a car that I can relate too. I, too spent time at Riverside raceway in the 60's as a kid and was highly influenced by this era of cars. Subscribed!

[@mesquitaautoeletrica1368]

BADASS!

[@twistedneck]

I built a 66 Belvidere with my best friend back in 1988-89 and we raced that at Detroit Dragway every weekend for several years.. plastic windows, 383 built engine with ported heads from Sealoff engines in Wayne Michigan.. car was spectacular. we first got it running and drove around the neighborhood with 4 lawn chairs.

[@JooshyBoiPlayz]

My dad used to do something similar in the 80s aswell. Here in Australia they had the Falcons. He built a 460 74 Falcon and the first time he took it out of the garage was sitting on plastic crates with the doors still off the car 😂

[@twistedneck]

@@JooshyBoiPlayz i love it i had no idea others did the same.. it was pretty sketchy!

[@JooshyBoiPlayz]

@@twistedneck Sometimes I wish I had been around to see all the crazy car shenanigans he got up to.. I hope to make the most out of the future and hopefully make plenty of my own memories in our 85 Falcon, She may not be a 70s Big block but I recon she'll rip with enough tinkering!

[@jackgtx440]

I have a 66 Belvedere that’s been in the family for 33 years. It’s never been restored and is a great driver. 383, 4-speed, 3.55. It’s the perfect driver. My dad bought this car when I was 9. Grew up in that car. I’m 42 now. Dad’s gone but the car is still enjoyed all the time. Now my kids ride in it.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Lawn chairs lol!! Sounds like a badass

[@mhenderson1000]

Robert built an awesome car.. I love everything about it.

[@darrenbealeofficial]

THAT is an awesome car. Well done, awesome feature. Thank you.

[@mikewest712]

The GTX is one of the most underrated great looking Muscle car.

[@suntzu5836]

Robert rocks!

[@keithpetersen560]

Another gorgeous original build.

[@IndianaDoug]

Perfect example of “quality takes time.” I enjoy the builders perspective on details.

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Now that’s something you don’t get to see everyday, nice change of scenery.💯

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very unique and pure cool factor

[@monkeyearcheese420]

Love the honesty of the battery hickup. Car is insanely beautiful

[@55Dag]

um........Hell yeah! Car like that doesn't need a radio. Just listen to that 440 all day.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That 440 is the music for sure

[@kc550]

What an absolute menace... A BEAST!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely

[@garythiel4793]

Dad had a 67 Belvedere ll with a 383 hi po. Have loved em ever since. I can't put into words how much I love this awesome build.

[@billd7470]

that car is bad ass, my favorite so far, Robert is the man. DAMN that's a nice car

[@proskills2168]

Great episode. High production value. Thx for making.💪

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! My team does amazing work

[@trailcorps73_bus4rox_gt7]

Damn, I'm jealous. This car is beautiful and badass!

[@vinniecorleone62]

Very kool Plymouth, I love the NASCAR vintage theme, a gorgeous heavy metal ride! I built a 1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback NASCAR clone, very similar theme! You just don't see too many of these kind of retro Stock Car concepts!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Rare seeing builds like this. Such a cool one

[@mikeblankenship7930]

You always find the baddest builds out there. Thanks once again.

[@jameshutchins3396]

Yes please! Non LS. 440's rock big time. Pure visceral experience. Real tires so it's pothole friendly. Flex removed from the whole car and a great suspension. I can't say enough how I love this build. Drive the wheels off of it, rebuild, repeat. Yes please

[@andrewfields8556]

This car is sexy man, seriously! I really appreciate the fact that this not just a "pedestal car" like he said, I never understood that. Why build a car just to simply be seen, I love how it is fully(ish) street legal lol and it rips hard but still has the safety element.

[@christianheidt5733]

1st class! Design & looks 👍

[@strongplanted]

amazing build! Thanks for being so transparent!

[@boomerpaschall]

Love the history, it wouldn't hold a name without it. Minimalistic matters, it all makes sense. Not to over the top like everything you see now that's getting clicks. Salute to that lvl diy, livelihood success journey

[@slackjaw703]

Is it possible to be in love with every damned car this channel shows, cuz yes, I am desperately in love with all of em. This is one sweet car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I know what you mean. Happens to me all the time shooting the vehicles we get around

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Yep. After watching twice now. This is is an extraordinary build. It's just.... the right "zone" of blueprint to be a ton of fun for minimal maintainance. Looks like a great gear set/range. And the chassis looks like it'll be fairly quick to sort out the rest of the driveability/manners. Great vision and follow thru!!! Kudos!!! (The kind of car that Larry Chen needs to get some poster shots of too)

[@twistedneck]

The only minor issue i have and its very minor is the aluminum under the hood blocking the engine bay and suspension.. get rid of that!

[@VinRacer1]

You missed the reason… covers wiring and roll bar tie is from frame..

[@jessewait2931]

Totally makes me miss my 66 Belvedere!

[@tedium37]

High school friend's grandma gave him her old 67 Belvedere w/ 318 as his first. We had many good times in it. This is a badass version of a great old car. Love the c-pillar lines especially and the square jawed looks.

[@tjjoseph333]

Even when built with this level of mastery. What a creation! This is just Bad Ass

[@VinRacer1]

Appreciate it!

[@toolsfordarkness]

Amazing Work of Art!

[@Jodah175]

Change this to an 67 Impala, and you'd have built my dream car (that's attainable) Nothing extraneous, built to be driven hard. Perfect!

[@WhiteManXRP]

Shawn, love the wholesomeness of your channel man, god its so satisfying, love it brother man, keep up the great work and enthusiasm

[@justme-ud2vk]

holy crap! how beautiful!!!

[@jamesmicca]

I love that old school body style and love the set up. The old NASCAR like style. Love it Thank you

[@jamesmicca]

Very well thought out build. Great wheel choice

[@jamesmicca]

LOVE IT. One of my all time favorites

[@johndean2110]

This car is by far my favorite i have seen on this channel.👍👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome!! Such a well done build

[@ilcoolj12]

That's one mean S.O.B Shawn!!! As you know im a Mopar guy. It's such a pleasure to see this thing. Thank you for sharing this brother 🙏🏻 🖤

[@supersport57]

Nothing like vintage muscle, excellent build. Plymouth a great name plate. Good old days!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brandonsearle990]

Well done Shawn and robert.

[@matrox]

That one is a 67' I had a 69 Plymouth Road Runner, my neighbor a few doors up had a 70' Road Runner. He had the big ass Plymouth decal on his quarter panels like this car. This was back in the 70s.

[@veto8792]

Seems like most of the classic cars you see these days are Chevys and Fords. I’m a pretty big Chevy fan but sometimes I get a little more excited to see some of the other classics out on the road like the Mopars, Pontiacs, AMCs etc. This Mopar here looks pretty badass.

[@josesepulveda7463]

As always a thumbs up on the video like many have commented .. I loved everything about this one. Even it breaking down if that makes any sense in anyone else’s head.. And especially how Shawn explained the originality of it all as it occurred. This is a genuine example of wearing your heart on your mechanics sleeve. Bravo for not editing anything out of this video … must bring this guy back once the car is broken in and ready for action,,, or bring him back with his next creation. Great comradery .. Robert spoke about the build in a forensic manner and we still understood him and wanted more

[@pitbull7448]

sick car and seems like one of the coolest dudes one the planet

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely on both. Really cool guy

[@humblegeorge]

I was so impressed with this build I spent three days making one for Assetto corsa. Thank you for making this video ! You inspired me as no one has thus far.Cheers to you.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome! Waiting for his next one to shoot. Very cool build

[@daviddonnajomullin776]

What took you 3 days to make, and what is Assetto corsa?

[@KD-nb3mp]

"GTX" has to be one of the coolest model names ever!

[@blest5132]

I would have absolutely loved it in petty blue but that's me, it's amazing!

[@realecomkid]

What an absolute incredible build from a master! I like that he builds these annual builds in his driveway, no fancy shop, no lift, no waterjet, no crazy tools...old school. Kudos Robert, what an amazing build, I look forward to seeing what you create next year! Shawn, another impressive masterpiece from another incredible builder. More of these types of builds!

[@dforreallogup5683]

Yo bro this is coolest car designer and fabricator ever been on this show. this guy is rad🤟🏽

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s really cool. Looking forward to more with Robert

[@WayApp]

Incredible build!

[@TheNismo777]

Absolutely love this build!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too!

[@richardwarfield7386]

Great job - the reality factor is appreciated as that's how life really is. Cool ride

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s why we left it in. That’s the world of customs but what a cool build

[@67chargerman]

as an MoPar enthusiast I Absolutely love it Great job Killed it for sure!

[@mura0]

Badass build with a proper manual.

[@jimherron5540]

That’s BadAss!!!

[@paulcoletti2656]

Incredible… one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen.

[@nope.c]

So many sick cars in that garage 🤤

[@mikestackhouse9001]

Just a righteous ride from the ground up! Being a Mopar guy this really tickles my fancy. The suspension and exhaust are fabulous. One thing I really liked was the fabrication on the fenders to break up the boxiness of the 67 Belvedere. Shifting must be a dream!

[@bigfootgarage2201]

I love those crow harnesses they are just as strong but way more comfortable than any other harness in my opinion

[@jasongoodwin5455]

These cars are my second favorite builds over the prerunner style. The "what could of been" and the mostly raw race car that can be driven on the street. The coolest thing about this car is he followed the rule book for the SCCA and the European rules. Love this build, keep up the awesome work you guys!

[@Rick.1904]

The rawness and simply of it's presentation belies the complexity in it's execution. Bravo. Not easy to pull off.

[@pauldavis5489]

Such an amazing car! Thank you for taking us through the ;process and taking us on a ride!!

[@deopersad2915]

So cool great build, and looking like a race car awesome 👍🏽🤙

[@Albert-nb7zg]

What What What fookin awesome AZ USUAL AWESOME CONTENT 👌

[@TheOneAboveAll-001]

🤯 Custom bumper to lack of bumper, just a badass build! Car craft at work. Mannn it sounds good! I wish my 1990 Dodge Dakota sounded like😢

[@ragsgoshen]

My father was a big Plymouth, dodge, Chrysler guy from the 1940's, no matter what it was long as it. Remember him as having push button transmissions on some of their cars I remember the furies pop had and the satellites in the 60s.

[@jackoyhancabal8816]

Robert great job!!

[@jessebrown2100]

... Hits Hard, my own SCCA Solo 1972 Dodge Dart build 340 4 spd. 18yrs old mechanic foreign cars. My first Goodyear Bluestreaks, 10.5 on frt. 9.5 on rear. strange look but old Mopar needed help up front. Big thank you to All ! What a time .... build takes me back SO Very hard, Well Done !

[@rodrigocampos510]

Freaking Awesome! Outstanding Robert! Keeping it true like a Mopar!

[@netgnostic1627]

Wow, I love this. What he did to widen his rear fenders is exactly the way every fender should be flared. I must say, I keep thinking the wheel arches should be raised up 2 inches and the car lowered to match. I have a '64 Valiant I've been wondering what to do about, maybe I should do it up something like this!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

What a cool car! That's the way to do it; sort out all the little shit & enjoy!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s gonna make sure it’s right before it goes to the owner. Such a cool build

[@josephhermann648]

I'm a die hard ford guy ! But wow this car is amazing!! I love everything about it! This guy is crazy talented!! And as usual another great show!!