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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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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42k Original Miles: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Although the muscle car market was shrinking dramatically by 1971, buyers could still hand over their cash for vehicles deserving that label. This Plymouth Road Runner hails from that year, and while it isn’t the most potent version offered,… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
We always appreciate input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via article feedback or referring classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this… more»
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Petty Blue! 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner
The performance car craze was in full swing by the mid 1960s, but as the genre advanced, the feature-content rose – and so did prices. Compounding the price problem, larger engines were ringing alarms at insurers, who began charging… more»
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Rusty Roller: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
In 1969, Chrysler had a host of muscle cars from which buyers could choose. At Dodge, they were the Coronet and Charger R/Ts, and at Plymouth, you had the Road Runner and GTX. All mid-size, B-bodied hot rods with… more»
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Crate Motor Project: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
Muscle car sales declined in the early 1970s thanks to rising insurance premiums. And demand was also stymied by lower compression ratios to reduce emissions output. So, it’s no surprise that 1973 Plymouth Road Runner sales couldn’t break 20,000… more»
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Road Runner Tribute: 1974 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Road Runner entered the muscle car scene in 1968 and had a successful run for several years. But market conditions changed and – by 1974 – demand for the car had declined significantly. The seller (or someone… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
By 1970, the American muscle car trend was reaching the end of the road. Manufacturers knew that tougher emission and safety regulations were just around the corner, while insurance companies also made life tough. It was against this backdrop… more»
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1 of 1 Road Runner Clone: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Road Runner was in its third year in 1970. Though still popular, sales were off in anticipation of a redesign in 1971. Companion to the Road Runner was the Satellite, more of a family car with a… more»
