Road Runner

1 of 194: 1969 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner

There are few words more inviting to a Barn Finder than “Hemi”. And while survivors do pop up now and then, it seems whenever I run across a story about a barn find Hemi nowadays, it’s more often than… more»

Yeah; It’s Got a Hemi! – 1968 Hemi Road Runner

Just when we think that SURELY all the real Hemi muscle cars have been found and restored, we discover one like this 1968 Plymouth 426 Hemi Road Runner. Located in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, this highly desirable Mopar could be considered… more»

2nd Gen Beeper: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

1972 was the beginning of the end for classic muscle cars. A few years later they would all be gone, victims of crippling insurance rates, the fuel crisis, clean air standards and changing tastes.   Fortunately many models still kept… more»

Neglected Mopar: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

There was probably a time when this Road Runner was loved, and maybe even someone’s prized possession. Whenever that was, it was very long ago as this car has seen some serious neglect for at least my lifetime if… more»

1 Of 1,275: 1978 Plymouth Road Runner

Meep-Meep. By 1975 the once powerful and still legendary Road Runner was relegated to being basically a graphics package on the new Volaré. This 1978 Plymouth Road Runner is listed on eBay with an unmet starting bid of, gulp,… more»

Reader Sighting: 1 of 55 – 1971 HEMI Road Runner!

From Craig W – Hey folks,  firstly just wanted to say I really dig your posts. Seeing your daily misfits roll onto my email every day has become one of the the highlights of my day. Just thought You might… more»

Ill Effects: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Project

It has been raining B-bodies around here lately, and I couldn’t ask for anything more! Even in this dilapidated condition, this 1969 Road Runner has striking lines that ooze coolness. While coolness is likely not the only thing this… more»

On The Streets Of Bakersfield: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

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… more»

Misty Mountain Muscle! 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

Wearing a white hat, white interior, and Mist Green paint, this fancy Plymouth would have been perfect for Easter Sunday, or any pleasant drive on a sunny day. Currently located in Vernon, Vermont, this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner had… more»

Needs Everything: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

This car is tough to look at. Out of all the Plymouth Road Runners, 1969 is my favorite due to the treatment of those rear lights.  I love the coke bottle shape, the w-curve in the rear glass, but… more»

Can’t Get No Respect: 1977 Plymouth Volaré Road Runner

I jumped at the opportunity to write about this sharp Mopar F-body based Road Runner because these cars play the part of the 1970s so well! Orange and black stripes, louvers on the windows and T-tops! And for the… more»

Playin’ In The Mud: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

As a Mopar fan, I can appreciate beautiful original cars or perfectly restored cars alike but it is becoming rare to find one of these cars in driver condition. Ya know what I mean?  These fantastic Plymouth muscle cars (Satellite,… more»

Just Kidding: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Thanks to reader Patrick S for finding this amusing listing here on eBay. Things in Redlands, California seem to have taken an amusing turn. Seldom do we see the state of oxidation described by comparing it to flatulence resulting from popcorn. It doesn’t run, does not have the original engine and transmission but… more»

Project B-Body: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

Mopar projects can often be some of the most daunting projects out there due largely to their tendency to rust as well as the high cost of parts. This 1968 Road Runner is certainly a project suffering from “typical”… more»

Roadrunnin’: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner Survivor

Survivor is not a term I like to use loosely, but I feel that this Road Runner fits the bill. There are multiple levels or survivors, so to speak. The two most common kinds are the cars that were… more»

New York Barn Find: 1969 Road Runner

Today, the highest horsepower variant of a given car often comes with the highest price tag. Along with the “big motor,” we expect leather seats, air conditioning, touch-screen navigation, and Bluetooth–so we can find out what our spouse needs… more»

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