Road Runner

Nicest One Left? 1975 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner ended its run in 1975 as a B-bodied mid-size muscle car. It was a one-year-only design, though Plymouth would attempt a Volare comeback (in name only) a couple of years later. This beauty was in… more»

Original Paint: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Many enthusiasts place great stock in originality when searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner deserves a close look if you fall into that category. The only non-original area is the retrimmed… more»

Rebuilt 440 V8: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

The 1972 model year was not a good one for muscle car fans. Emissions detuning was in full swing, so compression ratios were down. And engine output was now measured as SAE net, so horsepower looked even less impressive…. more»

All Parts Included: 1976 Plymouth Road Runner

Although the Malaise Era was a fairly miserable time in automotive history, Plymouth attempted to inject a touch of excitement in 1976 when it introduced the Volare Road Runner. It still featured a V8 under the hood, but performance… more»

Rare 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible is a rare factory four-speed example finished in Limelight green with a white top and black interior, and it’s now listed for sale as a non-running project. Plymouth built just 658 Road Runner… more»

V-Code 440 Six Barrel: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner appears to be an absolute beauty, and it undoubtedly checks a whole lot of the right boxes, including being a triple-black example.  Judging from the photos, everything looks to be in fine shape all… more»

Hemi/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

I sometimes wonder whether we will ever see another automotive decade like the 1960s. It was an era that saw the emergence of muscle and pony cars, the rise of the personal luxury car, and delivered the iconic C3… more»

No Reserve 4-Speed Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

After its introduction in 1968 as an attainable choice for most muscle car buyers, the Plymouth Road Runner gained momentum for its second year, selling nearly twice as many units in 1969 and receiving the coveted Motor Trend Car… more»

383/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Are you feeling brave? You are? But are you brave enough to tackle what will undoubtedly be a major restoration project? The classic in question is this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. It features what appears to be its original… more»

Rare A12 Six-Pack: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

In its sophomore year (1969), Plymouth’s Road Runner found more than 82,000 buyers. Many of them were happy with the base 383 cubic inch V8, but fewer than 800 opted for the mid-year A12 package, which came with a… more»

Original 383: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

If you’re going to tackle the restoration of a classic, commencing the process with a candidate that is rust-free and that retains its original steel is always desirable. That is the story behind this 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. Not… more»

1 of 458: 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440 4-Barrel

First there was the Dodge Charger Daytona in 1969, followed by the Plymouth Road Runner Superbird in 1970. Both were Chrysler attempts at putting a more aerodynamic product on racetracks in NASCAR. Street versions were produced and sold, with… more»

400/4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

As the 1970s unfolded, sales of traditional American muscle cars began to taper off. Manufacturers faced the specter of trying to comply with emission regulations, while insurance companies made cars like this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner ruinously expensive to… more»

440 Upgrade: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is a twice-stalled project needing someone to return it to its former glory. Don’t be fooled by its tired appearance, because it is rock-solid below the surface. Adding to its appeal is a previous… more»

1 of 453: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

Between 1968 and 1971, Plymouth sold two mid-sized muscle cars. One was the Road Runner (a budget offering), and the other was the GTX (a premium hot rod). As the market began to shrink, Plymouth consolidated the pair in… more»

Superbird Clone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

In 1970, Chrysler offered two aerodynamically designed cars for action on NASCAR’s superspeedways. These were the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird. The latter was based on the mid-size Road Runner and used a unique front nose and… more»

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