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?
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