Road Runner

Rolling Project: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

By 1970, interest in the muscle car market was starting to wane, thanks in part to the insurance industry. Demand for the Plymouth Road Runner was also affected. Sales would peak in 1969 and then fall by nearly half… more»

Original 383! 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Partially sunk in red clay, this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner in Lexington, South Carolina sports a black eye from a bar fight. Well maybe it’s just missing a headlight and some trim, but don’t start the eight-count on this… more»

4-Door Road Runner? 1970 Plymouth Satellite

Plymouth’s Road Runner took the muscle car scene by storm in 1968, but they were only available as coupes and hardtops (a convertible would come later).  No 4-door sedans. Those were family cars right, not for the audience that… more»

Original 340: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Some classic cars are more eye-catching than others, and this 1971 Plymouth Road Runner really grabs your attention. From its spotless exterior to its numbers-matching V8, it is a vehicle that has much to commend it. The owner has… more»

Original Hemi: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

It seems that the late 1960s were the glory days of the American muscle car scene. Emission laws and safety concerns hadn’t had an impact, and manufacturers were engaged in a game of one-upmanship in a bid to secure… more»

440 V8 6-Pack: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth’s Road Runner took the muscle car market by storm in 1968, with its raw performance in a budget package. If you were young, wanted a fast new car, and didn’t have a lot of money to spend, the… more»

Healthy 383: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Some restoration projects can be more demanding than others, but the most difficult ones can also be the most rewarding. That could be the case with this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner. It appears to be in mechanically good health,… more»

Police Car Suspension: 1977 Plymouth Road Runner

After eight years as a mid-size muscle car, the Road Runner shifted to the new Plymouth Volare platform for 1976. It would be largely an appearance option through the duration of the compact’s run until 1980. It would no… more»

Outdoor Project: 1975 Plymouth Road Runner

The 1975 model year would be the last for the Plymouth Road Runner as a B-body Mopar. Through 1980 it would be a trim package on the new compact Volare, a move many considered a demotion. That change was… more»

Satellite In Disguise: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

Mysterious is the word that comes to mind when it comes to this 1972 Plymouth Satellite, whoops I mean Road Runner.  The seller doesn’t have a lot to say about this car, other than it currently presents as a… more»

499 V8/4-Speed! 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

“Car just needs to be put together!” The enthusiastic phrase graces the eBay listing for this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner in Miller Place, New York, and it may well be true. Despite a layer of dust, the blue paint… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

UPDATE 7/28/21: Apparently this car didn’t move when it was listed in May 2021, so the seller has reposted it. The Buy It Now price has been lowered by 40% to $9,000. The Plymouth Road Runner was a phenom… more»

426 Hemi Equipped: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

1970 was the last year for the first generation Plymouth Road Runner, and what a great 3 year run this car had from 1968 through 1970.  The 1970 model featured a new front and rear end but still had… more»

Original 383: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

The person who buys this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner will have some very minor tweaking to undertake to bring the vehicle up to the standard of a tidy driver-quality classic. None of these needs seem urgent, so the buyer… more»

Driveway Find: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 440

Larry D found this 1968 Plymouth Road Runner that is located in Jarrettsville, Maryland. This project car is listed here on eBay with 2 days remaining in the auction. The car is not running and has a non numbers… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

When the budget-minded Road Runner was conceived, Chrysler executives thought they might sell a few thousand a year. Not sure why they had that opinion given the success that Pontiac had with the early GTO. Instead, they sold 45,000… more»

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