The Road Runner, a budget-minded (at first) muscle car, was in its third year in 1970. Styling updates were made to differentiate it from the first two successful years. That’s when the seller’s car was built, and it’s mostly original with low miles thanks to long-term storage. Wearing well-placed patina now, this running time capsule is available through a dealer in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, and is offered here on eBay. The bidding is a mere $510, the reserve is unmet, and the Buy It Now price is $69,001. Come and get it (and thanks for the tip, Curvette)!
Demand had softened in 1970, partly due to the muscle car market having become saturated, and because the Road Runner was in Year 3 of the same design. Overall production was down to less than 38,800 units, and 8,000 were as the car you see here: a 2-door hardtop with a 383 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission. The mileage on this car is a documented 22,000 miles, yet we’re told the engine is period-correct; thus, a motor change was made at some point. The tranny is numbers-matching.
This might be a one-owner car that was probably cherished for many years. The Ivy Green Metallic paint is original, but it is flawed due to surface rust, making a valiant effort to become more serious. Nothing seems to have reached the point of becoming holes, but if left untouched, that will eventually happen. The tan interior is also original and in great shape, sans a cracked steering wheel.
We’re told the 335 hp muscle car runs and drives as it should. And some of the parts are newer, like the starter, bearings, alternator, and gas tank. The timing chain and lifters were also replaced, interesting for a replacement motor in a car with less than 22k miles. Options were few on this car, but particular, such as hood/fender-mounted turn signal indicators. Some sort of cosmetic restoration is in order (eventually), but show it off now as they’re only (mostly) original once.
Most here that know( tolerate) me, know how disappointed I am with the classic car hobby today, but what really grinds my gears, is when people try and pass off high mileage, rusty cars as low mileage ones. Surely NOBODY today will think this is a 122K mile car. And sadly, there’s merit to that, none more accurately portrayed than right here. Good thing there’s still some people that aren’t fooled, and the low response is a sure sign. To be clear, this was probably the most common RoadRunner sold, although, many, like the yellow one, were automatics. I hope nobody gives this outfit anywhere near their price, bunch of crooks,,
Is it really a 3.91 axle even ?
It very well might be original miles?? Either way I wonder how people store these cars so long. Nice!
Those that are serious on this one would be wise to go over it with a fine-toothed comb. Caveat emptor.
Seller says the mileage is documented so a buyer can determine if it’s true. Still too much money for a car needing $20k of bodywork and paint.
Wow!!