With a rotating set of themes, there’s always one constant at the Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals in Rosemont, Ill., each November — a wildly diverse display of forlorn muscle car treasures. Since the display changes each year as previous participants get restored and new muscle cars are unearthed, there’s always a new selection of off-the-hook performance machines to ponder.

The Barn Finds & Hidden Gems display returns year after year because it’s also a spectator fave; once the doors open to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center each morning for MCACN, the Barn Finds & Hidden Gems display fills to the gills with guys and gals who see the potential and dream of discovering their own hidden pavement pounders from the past. Until they — and potentially you — uncover that next dream machine, we present this survey of the newly discovered dream muscle machines of MCACN this past Nov. 18-19. 

Looking for more inspiration? We also included some of the finished gems from the show floor.

To see freshly uncovered muscle car gold at next year’s MCACN, mark your calendar for Nov. 23-24 and get the full lowdown at mcacn.com. 

And now for the finished gems

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Mark Pifer has an imporessive GTX. He sent us an impressive list of specs on his fine MoPar…

This is my 1970 Plymouth GTX, it sports and automatic with a 440 4-barrel. 

In the muscle car hierarchy, the 1970 Plymouth GTX was among the luxury performers that combined big-block power without scrimping on the amenities, with features such as bucket seats and a console, and even available air conditioning. They’re all included in this restored example, in B5 Blue Fire Metallic, which also includes the rare ‘Go Wing’ rear spoiler. 

Having purchased this GTX through a selling dealer who handled the selling for an estate, consequently, some of the car’s history remains unverified, but the car has a 440 engine, TorqueFlite transmission, and the fender tag, which corroborates much of this Plymouth’s equipment, from the EB5 paint code to the J81 Go Wing and R22 8-track player. The car also reportedly underwent a restoration that began in the Nineties and was completed around 2008. It is described as being in “beautiful” condition and the photos appear to support that assertion. 

POWERTRAIN 

According to the seller, the 440 engine under the hood is not original, but a reportedly well-built replacement. It appears to be in stock condition, which carried a factory rating of 375 horsepower when new, but the seller reports that notes from the previous owner suggest it was upgraded internally to produce more than 400 horsepower. That is unverified, but the seller states the engine starts easily and without smoke, and runs well. The complementing TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission is also said to shift smoothly, and the seller says there are no powertrain leaks. Images of the underside of the car show the engine, transmission, and rear axle as apparently dry and very clean in appearance. 

EXTERIOR 

The B5-code Blue Fire Metallic exterior color was reportedly resprayed in 2008 and appears to show very well, with a few small bubbles in the paintwork detailed in the accompanying photos. The exterior trim and chrome also appear in very good condition, and the rear wing was a factory option, as detailed on the fender tag. Additionally, the glass is said to be “perfect,” with the seals also noted as being in “excellent” condition — and apparently replaced during the car’s restoration. All of the exterior lighting is reported functional. The car is also said to be rust-free, with the restoration including rust repair with new steel panels. 

INTERIOR 

This MoPar’s blue vinyl bucket-seat interior was also restored and it shows very well. According to the seller, virtually everything on the interior, from the seat covers and carpet, to the door panels and more, was replaced with new components. The seats appear to be virtually free of wear and the same goes for the carpet, but the headliner will need attention, per the seller, because it is loose around the rear window. All of the interior trim appears to be intact and in good condition, including the center console and crack-free dash pad. Additionally, all of the gauges are said to work normally, including the clock and the factory 8-track radio. The air-conditioning system is also reportedly in working order. 

CHASSIS 

The chassis, suspension, and brakes appear to be in stock, well-maintained condition, with no known issues or needs. All of the components were replaced or refurbished during the restoration, according to the seller. The GTX rolls on factory Magnum 500 wheels wrapped with Goodyear Eagle GTII tires. The age of the tires is unknown, but the seller reports the fronts show 10/32-inch tread depth remaining, while the rears measure 8/32-inch. The car is said to drive smoothly without any vibrations.

 DOCUMENTATION 

The seller, states that they will provide a clean and open Florida title for the proper transfer of ownership for this vehicle. Additional documentation includes the broadcast sheets, along with photos depicting the restoration. Although some of the car’s history remains unverified, the important elements are well-established: This 1970 Plymouth GTX is an apparently rust-free and clean MoPar muscle car with rare options, a healthy 440 engine, cold-blowing A/C, and the all-important broadcast sheets and fender tag. With its perch atop Plymouth’s muscle car ladder, it’s a vintage performer that doesn’t skimp on the amenities.

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