There’s absolutely no denying that this refurbished 1971 Plymouth Road Runner lives up to the stunning beauty the seller describes it as, and I can easily comprehend that he’s also likely correct in surmising that this one will not disappoint most Mopar fans who have been searching for a pristine second-generation beep-beep type B-Body. What I am a bit curious about are the original specs and some other details here, plus whether the price tag of $74,999 is reasonable for what we are seeing. It very well might be, and, thankfully, the owner has also added the option to make an offer if you find that number a bit high. This one can be found here on eBay in Temecula, California, and our thanks go out to Barn Finds reader Curvette for finding it and sending in the tip!
The seller doesn’t mention too many specifics about how this Plymouth began life, but he does confirm that it was born a real Road Runner, and isn’t a clone made from a Satellite or a tribute. There’s also no mention of a fender tag or build sheet being present, so it’s unknown if this one originally came with High Impact code FC7 paint from the factory, known as In Violet here or Plum Crazy over at Dodge. However, if the color was changed or any substantial bodywork was performed, it’s hard to tell, as this one presents exquisitely from just about every angle outside.
Filling the bay is a 383 V8, which was the size of the base engine for the Road Runner in ’71. It’s also not specified if this is still the original powerplant, but the seller reports that a mild cam has been installed, and the performance is described as healthy. Some really excellent news is that this big block is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, but it’s not clear whether this one came from the factory with a stick shift or was converted. In any event, the owner says the car runs and drives great, and I’m sure this Road Runner is a blast to get behind the wheel of.
Things inside look just as spiffy as outside, and there’s also that coveted pistol-grip shifter, my all-time favorite component for changing gears manually. It’s not that unusual to find buckets but no console in these cars, but as with the rest of the vehicle, the details of how the interior was originally equipped are uncertain. What seems obvious, regardless of its past, is that this is one gorgeous 1971 Plymouth Road Runner in a very desirable color, and I’d love to see it spend most of its downtime in the safety of my garage. How about you?
If this were a 68-70, he may fetch roughly 3/4 of this price, but not for this body style. This is only for someone who rode to school in or has some sort of fond memories about the same car, which is a needle in a haystack.
Cool shifter handle. Open for offers.