A weathered and well-baked finish, or patina as some prefer to call it, is an appearance of beauty to some auto enthusiasts. Others see things differently, and they just can’t wait to apply a fresh coat of paint when a vintage car comes their way. Whatever your viewpoint, this 1973 Plymouth Road Runner here on eBay seems more solid than many underneath all that green, so it’s probably worth a look regardless of what you have in mind for the outside. The asking price has been listed at $15,000, but that might be negotiable, as the seller has also provided the opportunity to make him an offer.
What’s left of the paint and stripes is said to be original, which is easy to believe with all the fading that’s present outside. In some ways, I can appreciate the beater look here, as this Road Runner gives off vibes that it’s ready to wreak havoc on a few colleagues at the playground. On the other hand, this one would probably be dazzling after some bodywork and fresh paint. While the exterior isn’t at all eye candy in its present state, the seller was told that this B-Body has spent its life in East Tennessee, with little exposure to snow. However, the sheet metal has experienced elements of different origins that have caused a few areas of rust, so some of the panels will need repairs.
A 318 was the entry-level engine for the Road Runner in ’73, which is how this one came equipped from the factory. However, this Mopar’s bay has been upgraded to a 360. Some recent mechanical work has been done, including a new starter and relay, plus extensive attention has been given to the fuel system, such as adding a new gas tank, sending unit, and pump. A fresh tune-up has also been performed, along with a professional rebuild of the 600 CFM Edelbrock carb, with the motor now said to start and idle as it should. The automatic transmission is also stated as shifting properly.
It’s not perfect, but much of the interior is probably in decent enough shape for a driver, with new carpeting and a fresh dash cap already added. The headliner is gone and sun visors worn, but the floors are stated as solid and structurally sound. This 1973 Plymouth Road Runner might be capable of some longer trips without too much more fine-tuning, but it also seems like a good candidate for a restoration, if you’ve got the DIY skills. Is this one better to just have fun with as-is for occasional local cruises, or is taking it to a higher level the better option?
This looks more like a Road Rasher.
Here is a Mopar that sounds good from the seller. I think 17,500 is a good price to offer. I would do the rust work and then stay with the factory color green with is nice color. I was thinking putting on TA exhaust and NASCAR type wheels. Pull the 360 go over it raise the compression etc. Put in 3.73 posi rear. Fix up the interior nice. And would be a fast fun Runner! If I had the cash and much younger! 😂🐻🇺🇸
Just not worth it. As road runner goes this one is in the dust
Flashes me back to my 74 Satellite Sebring Plus with a 318, green metallic imron paint, and Plymouth in 5 inch white letters across the rear fenders. Had the Roadrunner hood and pins… man that car was fun. Would go to the local junkyard and buy whatever pair of tires I could get with installation for $20 and would burn them to the belts.
Kind of over cars with “patina” which is sort of a code for “I scuffed it and shot clear on it” or the fake patina that often hides to an extent, bad/no decent bodywork.