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1971 Plymouth Road Runner - $129,900 - Charlotte, NC - SUMMARYHighly original survivor that's logged only 11149 milesOriginal 426 cubic inch Hemi V8Original Gold Metallic paintCorrect A833 4-speed manual transmissionCorrect Chestnut interiorCorrect Dana 60 Track Pack rear axle / Correct 3.54 gearsCorrect Chrysler Multiplex stereoCorrect power front disc and rear drum brakesFactory power steering15-inch Rallye wheelsWe've all heard the Cinderella stories about fully documented survivor cars that one owner fastidiously preserves and another owner stumbles upon and turns into gold. The problem is most of those fairy tales involve models that are very common in collector car folklore and despite high five or even six digit price tags almost always have equally impressive peers. Well as you all know the dedicated staff at RK Motors Charlotte specializes in both rare AND unique automobiles. And our latest one-of-a-kind offering this 11149-mile Road Runner is one of the coolest MoPars we've ever seen! Think about it: an authentic second generation B-Body that wraps a numbers-matching Hemi/4-speed drivetrain in correct Chestnut vinyl and original Gold Metallic paint. In the muscle car realm it doesn't get much more unique than that. And if 'unique' is the name of your game this old school Plymouth is the ideal investment grade head turner to enhance your authentic collector car ownership experience!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Born on October 23rd 1970 this sedate classic makes a distinct styling statement from virtually every angle. Assembled in St. Louis Missouri and subjected to a good mix of low mileage and fastidious preservation the car has remained largely original for close to 45 years. Its characteristical profile reflects original Gold Metallic single-stage that puts a sophisticated spin on Chrysler's famous Hi Impact era. A correct hood stripe black ''HEMI'' call-outs and a color-keyed spoiler highlight intricate emblems and classy brightwork. And as far as we can tell this coupe has never been fully disassembled with the aforementioned owners choosing to wear the car's weathering as a badge of honor.
ENGINE
Lift the car's long hood and you'll find an original 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 that's authenticated by a famous 2468330 casting number and matching partial VIN. As Plymouth's top option for power hungry gearheads Chrysler's legendary elephant block utilizes cast iron heads an oversquare bore a forged steel crank forged steel rods forged aluminum pistons and a hydraulic cam to twist stout 10.25 to 1 compression into a stated 425 horsepower and 490 lb./ft. of torque. All that high performance hardware spins in a familiar Hemi Orange block that hangs requisite Organisol-coated valve covers over correct low-restriction exhaust manifolds. Cool air is supplied by a correct Fresh Air Hood which centers a fresh Coyote Duster filter on a correct aluminum intake and correct Carter carburetors. Compression is sparked by fresh Packard Silicone Suppression cables which are snapped onto a correct points distributor. And combustion gets cooled by a correct 26-inch radiator that's fitted with pliable hoses via old school squeeze clamps. Visually the gold engine compartment is surprisingly clean given its age. Thanks to impeccable upkeep the big mill cruises just as well as when it rolled out of the showroom. And naturally a roster of correct ancillaries includes items like factory decals a reproduction MoPar battery an old school washer reservoir and a purple Road Runner horn.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
This Plymouth's chassis specs leave little question as to why Chrysler's B-body architecture was such a huge hit with performance car fans. Step under our lift and you'll find a tough ol' stoplight skeleton that's brazenly withstood 44 years of road time. Behind the exclusive Hemi a stalwart A833 4-speed twists power to moderate 3.54 gears that are part of a correct Dana 60 Track Pack rear end. Below that proven drivetrain a familiar front torsion bar and rear leaf suspension mixes factory power steering with power front disc and rear drum brakes. Opposite that chassis solid floors appear to have survived the worst Mother Nature had to offer. Exhaust is handled by fresh 2.5-inch pipes which jettison cooked dinosaurs through an H-shaped crossover throaty turbo mufflers small resonators and slotted stainless tips. And power meets the pavement through silver Rallye wheels which spin G60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs around bright trim rings and charcoal center caps.
INTERIOR
Grab a seat inside this Road Runner and you'll find a correct Chestnut interior that's detailed with tasteful wood accents and bright stainless trim. The first thing you'll notice is the car's quality bench seats which feature comfortable pleats on top of straight frames and firm foam. The second thing you'll notice is a straight dash which wraps stylish wood applique around clean instrumentation a correct tachometer and a correct Chrysler Multiplex stereo. And the third thing you'll notice is fade-free carpet which is topped by a Hurst Pistol Grip shifter. At the sides of the car full door panels found chrome door handles behind chrome window cranks. In front of the driver a Chestnut steering wheel laps a requisite Road Runner centerpiece. And behind the passengers a roomy trunk sandwiches a correct jack and full-size spare between a vintage decal and correct mat.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The car's original fender tag breaks down as follows:
E74: 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 that utilizes two 4-barrel carburetors to create 425 horsepowerD21: A833 heavy-duty 4-speed transmissionR: Plymouth Road RunnerM: Medium23: 2-door hardtopR: 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 that utilizes two 4-barrel carburetors to create 425 horsepower1: 1971 model yearG: Assembled in St Louis MissouriXXXXXX: Production Sequence NumberGY8: Gold Metallic body paintH: High trim grade2: Vinyl bench seatT7: Chestnut interiorGT8: Tahitian Walnut Metallic door framesA23: Assembled on October 23rd 1970160818: Order numberGY8: Gold Metallic roof paintU: Built to United States specificationsA01: Light PackageA33: Dana 60 Track Pack axle that's fitted with 3.54 gearsA87: Road Runner Décor PackageB41: Front disc brakesB51: Power assisted brakesG11: Tinted glassG33: Chrome manual driver's mirrorL31: Hood/fender-mount turn signalsM21: Roof drip rail moldingsN41: Dual exhaustN42: Chrome exhaust tipsN85: TachometerN96: Fresh Air HoodR35: Multiplex AM/FM stereoV21: Performance Hood Treatment26: 26-inch radiatorEND: End of codesIf you're a fan of '70s Detroit muscle that's as pure as the day it left the assembly line it doesn't get much better than this solid gold Plymouth! Highly original classics are becoming increasingly hard to find and this second generation Road Runner is one of the rarest of the bunch. If you're in the market for a one-of-a-kind car that'll be a blast on the road and a hit at the show your search is officially over!
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