Chris Jacobs' 1968 Plymouth GTX

In this episode we take some time with our friend Chris Jacobs' 1968 Plymouth GTX. You know Chris from Overhaulin', Long Lost Family, NFL Network or Barrett Jackson Auctions. Chris is a car guy and a die hard Mopar guy. He owns a '68 GTX that was painted by Chip Foose and has Foose wheels. His GTX caught fire about 2 years ago so he called on Mark Worman and Graveyard Cars to bring it back to life with a 392 Hemi crate motor. The car was unveiled at SEMA 2017 and will be auctioned off at Barrett Jackson January 2019 and all proceeds will go to Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Chris is a friend and a client and all around great guy. It was a blast taking his car out for a drive and walking through some of the details.
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[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING. I LOVE YOUR GTX CHRIS!!!!! I LOVE THE UPGRADES!!!! THE PERFECT DAILY DRIVER!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

[@rickscott7438]

From one car guy to another, you nailed it. The paint combination is fantastic, just enough of a touch on the side graphics to make it pop, yet it looks like something you can drive everyday. This is a gorgeous classic in every sense of the word, and that it's going to be auctioned off for such an amazing cause, shows you what kind of man Chris is. 😎

[@CJColvin]

I love this car man The old school look and feel with some modern touches.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah and it’s gotten more work recently. Chris is planning on auctioning off at Barrett for a charity he supports.

[@tmr626]

Another good video AutotopiaLA! Say, about the Foose wheels on Chris' car. I'm the guy from Canada who originally designed those vee edge spoked wheels. They were just some of the many wheels that were given to Boyd Coddington a number of years ago. Actually, if you were to see many of my original drawings, there are a number of car and motorcycle wheel designs out there that were used for templates and given to other people that I never got paid for. Thanks, and keep the videos coming. Later !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Wow! I love what guys like you do. One of my best friends is a designer and it’s an art that most people don’t even know exists. I’d love to see some of your drawings sometime.

[@brianellman]

Yes my friend. I had one. I had a balanced 440. no six back. but I had the 4-speed. put in a ramrod shifter. mine was blue. It Loved gas stations. !!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

These can’t pass gas stations ever!!

[@bzmaro]

What a beautiful build!

[@AutotopiaLA]

BZBEAST12 it is. Simple but cool styling and very fitting of Chris’ taste.

[@lsvip1820]

Another great episode bro. Keep up the great work !! That GTX was sick

[@AutotopiaLA]

Ross Lynn it’s a cool one for sure. Something is off with the trans cause it would only go into drive, none of the lower gears were available.

[@jamesmartin3533]

I like the 1971 GTX better!

[@samueldjackson9471]

My name is Samuel Jackson from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania I love that GTX one of my friends had a 68 it caught on fire under the hood and burned an impression in the hood to look like a book that's how I got the name bootleggers I it's been a lot of Summer's working on that car so racing the car

[@mobydickhead1]

Cool color combo

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, and done a long time ago by Foose. Very cool

[@hmackprotection1]

Just another outstanding MOPAR..#GTXXX

[@AutotopiaLA]

Force Times Distance Equals ? Torque I agree! I love the simplicity of this car. Cool styling touches but very drivable and reliable.

[@moparedtn]

Very nice. Wish I could afford all those famous folks on my '68 GTX, but I'm proud of it anyways. A couple of picky corrections here - there was no 440 6V in 1968 from the factory, of course, and the hood inserts are actually off a '69. I'd have liked to see him stick with a more original 440 but that's just personal preference. Sweet car nonetheless.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I think he went this direction because of tv and the simplicity of sourcing new parts. And thanks for the correction. Always trying to learn.

[@nik_karpage]

I like how this car is perfect without being perfect. I actually sometimes prefer the "old school" builds, close to the original, with the original interior, original dash gauges and all that, it just transfers you back in time, a cool!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I'm with you Nik. Truth is, I appreciate them all for the most part. Automotive art & design without limitations.

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

0ld school ... 0ld school ... 0ld school ...

[@billdunham6459]

Great car! I love that it’s a driver, we need to see these cars on the road more.

[@johnbenjamin7785]

Great fresh video. Please do a reminder video as it gets close to auction. We need to support our troops

[@kiko1605]

Perrrrrrrfect!

[@quickoctane2612]

I'm car guy to heart but Mopars are my favorite I love them!!

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Beautiful I hope he kept the original motor if he has one

[@AutotopiaLA]

Pretty sure it was lost with the fire

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

I remember the gyc episode where Chris's GTX was featured, that's really cool and an awesome build. I like it that you feature a lot of Chrysler products on here and will tell my Mopar buddies about this channel. Overhauling was a great show and is to bad that they no longer make them, although I think that they were on for about 12 years and probably pretty burned out. Chris is also a Mopar guy and has some beautiful machines, like the GTX for example. Foose is a super nice guy as well and seems to be really calm cool and collected, he sure does some awesome builds as well and is a great artist. Do you know if it's going to be at the Scottsdale auction Sean?, we will be going to that again this year and is not far from where we are located here in AZ. It would be fun to see it get auctioned off and Chris will probably be there this year as usually is and would be cool to meet him if possible. It's super commendable that he is giving it to a foundation for our troops families and is really awesome, you got to love that 🇺🇸

[@AutotopiaLA]

Chris is a great guy and a total Mopar guy. I’ll be at Scottsdale this year. Don’t know about the GTX. Guess we’ll both find out soon. Thanks for watching what we’re doing here. And yeah, lots of Chrysler over here. I’m just an overall enthusiast.

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

AutotopiaLA yeah I know that he is a huge Mopar guy as well and like me I'm sure that he probably likes all of that cool old Detroit iron, but as far as owning them it's Mopar or no car for me. I'm guessing that he does not own a Ford or GM product either but still likes it all as well. I will have to look for his car and find out what day he'll be there. BTW you're welcome and love the channel, especially when you showcase the Mopars

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s also a Porsche guy. Has a cool air cooled 911 in the garage.

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

AutotopiaLA that's cool. When it comes to sports cars I like many different makes and if I had his money, I would have a Porsche and a few others as well

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

So did you make it to AZ and if so did you enjoy yourself out here ?, we will be going today which is the finale but is the best day for us so as soon as my son arrives will be heading out. Who knows maybe I will see you there if your still around and will look for you to say hi bro

[@kiko1605]

Why did it caught fire? Love the Phoenix btw! What is the noise you hear in the video, some kind of grinding of plastic or something??

[@CoachatCole]

What if car companies did throwback cars with modern touches. Wouldn’t that be great.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I wish!!

[@hjh1226]

do you guys store special cars for people and keep them running/driven periodically so they don't sit up and rot, gummed up, and neglected ? LOVE the unique content !

[@AutotopiaLA]

hjh1226 that’s exactly what we do unless limited by the client/owner. I hate seeing cars just sitting.

[@hjh1226]

That’s awesome! And a MUCH needed service! I need a place like that for my classics...

[@AutotopiaLA]

hjh1226 its a niche business but I know we provide a much needed service for a number of collectors. I love it and am proud of what we’ve created.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Where are your cars located?

[@hjh1226]

AutotopiaLA my cars are in North Carolina... I’m the guy who asked about you guys touring VIR...

[@coloradokid808]

I think that was a slap shifter or ratchet spring shifter, pull all the way back, then bump it forward, its a drag racing lock out so you cant shift into reverse or skip a gear, In case you see another one in some life time or so...

[@martinneps9387]

What is the fastest car that you have in your garage Would love to know Please comment back

[@AutotopiaLA]

It changes but currently it’s Vicious Mustang and Evolution Charger

[@newyorkboss6124]

Only 2 ppl dislike it cuz they caint afford this beast

[@AutotopiaLA]

Gotta have some haters, right?

[@newyorkboss6124]

@@AutotopiaLA yea i caint even afford it but thats my fav car 😂

[@user-qj2pi7sn4z]

😍😍😍

[@theoriginalmungaman]

Looks better stock!

[@AutotopiaLA]

👊

[@johnmcinnes8413]

Will Hayden on work release?

[@sergiodeodato3150]

Que carango maravilhoso lindo hobra prima perfeito show

[@brianellman]

OMG. could you imagine the dime you would have to spend on a Foose paint job. he would not take any shot cuts. the Chip Foose

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m betting Chris got a good price on this one though

[@mitchelltaylor9487]

Hi , i see from the video, that the doors don't line up and different shade from the quarters, probably painted off the car / a no no on silver and for the flat black on the hood , must have Been drying to fast by the look of the streaks!

[@davidrico2563]

69 hood and 6 pack cars are 69s.

[@0lt]

Show your face a lot focused on the car

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, this was early on in making vids. We kept trying things until recently landing on a format that highlights the vehicle considerably more.

[@ricktaylor3748]

He should've left the original 440 ci. six pack in it. That 392 wouldn't make as much horsepower. I'd leave those goofy strips off.

[@diegohorton869]

Was never a 440 + 6 car ever.

[@ricktaylor3748]

Are you crazy ?

[@diegohorton869]

@@ricktaylor3748 yes Rick!!! 68 GTX only had a 4 barrel carb from the factory

[@cwfella]

You should really stop using the term “old school”!

[@cindys1819]

I will never understand going to the trouble of getting a body really straight and then painting some thing like a yuppie grey!!! UGH! I know, everyone is supposed to think new school is too cool for words... But you want a big bad Mopar with a grey or some other yuppie "subtle" color? And if you want to swap an engine? Why in the world don't you simply put in a Hemi and set the engine back like 15 plus inches? Then you have the beans to deal with GM Big Blocks and any rice grinders out there.. THAT'S the real Mopar idea/sprit!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

This car was painted by Chip Foose a number of years ago so a lot of the choices are dated at this point. They did put a modern 392 Hemi in it but didn't push it back 15 inches. The guys at Graveyard Cars did the engine swap for the owner Chris Jacobs and Chris is planning on auctioning the car at Barrett-Jackson to benefit a charity he believes in. You have a lot of strong thoughts and opinions about builds which makes me curious what do you drive? Do you build cars? And please feel free to give feedback and opinions on any and all the cars we show here. I love to hear peoples point of view.

[@jerryrice2752]

@@AutotopiaLA your never an asshole?? Very respectful to even the jackasses with big mouths..

[@hemiheritage]

Yuppie lol ?? Should a Big Bad Mopar only be painted black. Is plum crazy too "Gay"?? ffs smh Grow an imagination, color outside the lines every once in a minute ffs I suppose my 06 daytona charger done in yellow is a big No No on top of the fact it s a 4 door and don't let me forget not even a real charger lol Shall I continue as I can go on and on. Fact- too many people have too much negative talk spewing out of their mouths and I hear it all the time from the do nothing haters. Me I'm over here enjoying the drive and loving this channel and totally digging these bad ass cars

[@darwin5763]

No Mopar guy would take out the original steel 1968 Consol And replace it with plastic crap