There’s nothing I like more than a nice, clean, largely original B-body Mopar! Patrick S. sent this one in, and it is just my style: not rusty (though my Mopar products would suggest otherwise!). This car looks like it may be wearing its original paint, or at least an older respray. There is a distinct lack of rust and a large presence of all of the parts that are supposed to be here. Furthermore, this looks to be a functional vehicle, though it isn’t directly stated in the ad, but we will get to that in a minute. The lack or rust may be due to its location in–you guessed it–Bakersfield, California. Find it here on eBay with a seemingly reasonable asking price of $27,000.
The seller states that the interior is all original, and it looks the part. The seller also describes the interior as “like new,” but I have to say I disagree on that particular description. That being said, the interior is in nice condition if the front seats look as nice as the rears pictured here. This Road Runner has the potential to be a great daily-type vehicle that you wouldn’t have to panic about someone leaning on it at a car show (still, I personally wouldn’t allow it!). Plus, there would be little concern about someone getting your carpet dirty. I just wish the seller would have vacuumed the carpet to help with the sale.
The engine is the part of the car that the seller provides the most information about. To quote the ad, “New Radiator, Balancer on Crank, Drive Shaft, Copper Fuel line, Gas Tank and fuel sending unit. Engine is a 383 Blue Printed and Balanced, with new TRW HP Rod Bearings, HP Rings on Aluminum Pistons, 900 Lift mid range cam and cam bearings, oversized valves in head and a new Holly Double pumper on top.The Motor has about 100 miles on the engine. All new exhaust and mufflers. ” This 383 is hooked up to a 727 HP with a Hurst shifter.
Some might say this is the “bad side” of this Road Runner, but I don’t see any rust, so I’d have to say there isn’t a bad side! I would be tempted to get some color matched paint, blend this stuff in, and just enjoy this as a nice, rust-free B-body. The seller is also including the window sticker, booklet, and original California blue license plates. With restored examples bringing $30,000 to $70,000, for the price this car seems like a nice driver-quality example.
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