Plymouth hit a home run in the muscle car marketplace when it introduced the Road Runner in 1968, offering a sporty car with a big block as standard equipment, yet still affordable enough in base form to be within reach of those on a tight budget. First-year sales were strong, with the Road Runner selling nearly 45,000 units, more than doubling expectations. That amount totaled almost twice that number the following year, but then dropped significantly in 1970. Minor body updates make the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner easily identifiable among the others, and this one here on eBay has plenty of positives to consider. Located in Brownsville, Texas, this B-Body is priced at $49,500, but the seller has also included the opportunity to submit your best offer.
Barn Finds reader Curvette brought this cool Mopar to our attention, and we’d like to thank him for the tip! It’s probably more important here to focus on what this one is rather than what it isn’t, with the first thing to consider being that it was born with a 383, the entry-level engine. However, it’s been swapped with a 440, which the seller describes as built, though no further details are provided regarding any upgrades over its standard features. Most drivers will appreciate that this one is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, with the 8 3/4 sure-grip third member housing 3.81 gears.
There’s also no mention of a fender tag or build sheet present, and no indication of what color this Road Runner started out as. It’s now Limelight, one of the Chrysler High Impact hues that looks great on just about any body style. If the original color has been updated, it’s a plus that the painter went to the trouble of including the engine bay, doorjambs, and interior metal pieces. There’s also no word on what work has been done to the sheet metal, but the panels currently appear straight and solid, and the Air Grabber hood is a nice addition.
Peeking inside reveals a fairly basic interior, which is pretty typical here, with the bench seat not unusual on these cars. Most of the components we can see in here appear to be in at least satisfactory condition for a driver, and a pair of aftermarket gauges has also been installed under the dash. Probably the best item found inside is that Hurst Pistol Grip shifter, and I’m quite confident that this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is a blast to get behind the wheel of. All things considered, is this one worth the nearly $50k asking price?
Fun on a 1-10 scale? Definitely a 10. I’d probably bite at 30k (if my wife would let me). Only a few nit-picks if you’d indulge. Not a fan of greasing down the interior with Armor-All. There are so many great products out there now that really bring out the color and most importantly – clean the surfaces! (Sorry, former auto-detail fanatic.) As far as it’s straightness, the only thing that I would remediate first is the trunk’s overbite. Otherwise, there’s nothing I’d like more than to hit the road in something like this!
Lol, I paid $200 for a 70 roadrunner once; 383/auto. Of course, some of the rod bearings were laying on the dashboard.
It’s a nice car, yeah a 10. However, if you’re going to upgrade to a 440 on this model, you may as well put the six pack on too.. “come on man”
Never hear of 3.81 gears back there as a factory option. Wicked car here.
Probably 3.91s which is a common 8.75 ratio.
Ok… let’s start with $50,000.00 for this Runner!!! No heater hoses hook up. Bad heater core or blower motor or both!! No radio and no pictures of the dash guages. Do they even work??? The door cards are in sad shape even the rear quarters where the window crank is. The hood scoop not hook up. I don’t see any vacuum lines running from the canister, to open up the hood door. The decal on hoods reads 440-6 pak. Soooooo where is it???? This is a project car with a fancy paint job. Who ever, looks at this, bring a magnet and check the quarter panels and the doors and the rockers and fenders. I would not be surprised if there’s bondo on it! Its a quick flip! Don’t get me wrong i like the way it looks with old school rims. I know he wrote 3.81 gears its 3.91 posi set. Yes I would say it fast. Also one more thing… watch the video of the engine running. And when they go the the rear and somebody revs the engine. BLUE SMOKE on the lite side but its there. Valve seals are going. Sorry to say it worth $25,000.00…. the next owner…buyer beware !! 🇺🇸🐻
Good eye for detail, and you raise several legitimate concerns. Your point about the 440 Six Pak is even more on point. Six-Pak describes the Dodge configuration of 3×2 carbs. The Plymouth term is Six-Barrel. This is not a car owned by a true Mopar aficionado.
Thanks Tom. I worked at Parts dept at many Chrysler dealership and was a parts manager. I know Mopar. Just like the true Ford guys it upsets them to see a Mustang GT 68 not a GT but seller passes it off as one. Just trying to keep this site real. 😄🇺🇸🐻
Says you can make an offer…….
As I view the comments and see their price variables I agree. My first thoughts were $30K tops.
Yeah, $30K at the most.
Mike Stephens, Thank You for telling us the location.
way too picky for 50k. around 30k would be more like it.
I really like this car, not so much the color though. After looking at the eBay photos, it appears that the owner applied copious amounts of Armor All. I agree with the Big Bear, this is a thinly disguised project car. The new buyer will need to roll up his sleeves.
May I point out that vehicles are not born-they’re assembled!!
I hear this from auctioneers as well-cmon folks yu know better than that!
The Roadrunner run off and ran.
This car is missing more than what it has.
Sorry owner. Too much trying to bait a younger person. Have holding yur breath.
I had a 70 with the 440 x 6 in plumb crazy and the grab hood. Loved the car.
Doesn’t matter if the grabber is functional or not….look at the breather.
I had a 70 with the 440 x 6 in plumb crazy and the grab hood. Loved the car. Scared a deputy sheriff half to death one night when he was bragging about their cruisers.
Doesn’t matter if the grabber is functional or not….looking at the breather, the air’s got no place to go.