Graveyard Carz Team Restores Rare 1968 Plymouth GTX
Owners of a rare classic Plymouth GTX have commissioned a full restoration of their 58-year-old vehicle.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Car Culture
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Mark Worman and the Graveyard Carz team have begun a full restoration on a 1968 Plymouth GTX originally purchased in Eatontown, New Jersey. The project aims to bring the abandoned vehicle, which still holds its original engine and paperwork, back to showroom condition.
Why it matters
Restoring a classic vehicle with all original documentation, such as the warranty card and Monroney sticker, preserves a unique piece of automotive history. This project underscores the value of maintaining original vehicle records alongside the hardware.
The vehicle features its original 440-cubic-inch Super Commando V8 engine and A-833 four-speed manual transmission. It was purchased in 1968 with specific options like headrest restraints that cost $43.90 at the time.
The players
Mark Worman
The lead restorer at Graveyard Carz known for documenting the resurrection of abandoned classic Mopar vehicles.
Graveyard Carz
An automotive restoration shop that specializes in the technical revival of classic Chrysler-built muscle cars.
The details
The Graveyard Carz crew discovered the Sunfire Yellow vehicle in a junkyard, where it had suffered significant rust damage after decades of neglect. The restoration team has begun by completely tearing the car apart to assess the structural integrity of the frame and original interior components. They plan to perform a full restoration to return the car to its original factory specifications.
Timeline
1968: The original owners purchased the Plymouth GTX.
January 1, 1969: Headrest restraints became mandatory on all new vehicles.
October 8, 2026: News of the restoration project was published.
The Home Front
The restoration follows the documented market trend of surging interest in 'numbers-matching' classic cars with original documentation. Such projects emphasize the long-term appreciation potential of vehicles that retain their factory-installed engines and original sales paperwork.
If you own a classic vehicle, ensure your original sales invoices, warranty cards, and build sheets are stored in a climate-controlled, fireproof safe to maintain their value. Regularly check for signs of moisture or rust on older equipment stored in garages to prevent the kind of degradation seen in this restoration.
The takeaway
The restoration of this GTX serves as a reminder that proper documentation is just as vital as the engine itself when preserving automotive heritage. Consider organizing your own vehicle archives by digitizing original purchase records and receipts for any long-term project cars in your possession.
Further reading
Learn more about preserving vehicle history and classic automotive maintenance in the Car Culture section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
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