The 1969 Plymouth GTX is a true icon of the muscle car era. When powered by its mighty 426 HEMI, the B-body Mopar dominated the streets and race track from its introduction in 1967 to its final production run in 1971. In this article, we’ll learn about one factory-HEMI powered 1969 Plymouth GTX and its owner.
Carl Blake’s Black Velvet J-code 1969 Plymouth GTX!
In early 2022, Carl Blake acquired a J-code Automatic 1969 Plymouth HEMI GTX. He admits that he was hesitant to purchase this car because it was different from his past A-body Mopars, but after attending the Chrysler Nationals and seeing people’s reactions, he is quite happy with his decision.
Although this article is about a muscle car, the human aspect of the story is equally captivating. Carl, who was injured while serving in the army and now has a disability that prevents him from driving with his right leg, has not let this prevent him from enjoying his 1969 Plymouth HEMI GTX. A special pedal setup allows him to drive with his left leg.
Let’s take a look at the Black Velvet ’69 GTX from all angles, listen to the 426 HEMI engine roar, and go for a ride with Carl and his sweet daughter Brooke in Lou Costabile’s video.
