Road Runner

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»

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»

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»

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»

Tasteful Restoration: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

While some enthusiasts prefer their desirable classics original and unmolested, others will compromise, especially if the changes are minor and reversible. Such is the case with this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. It presents extremely well and is a potent… more»

New Paint: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

Finding a classic where a new owner needs to do nothing but slip behind the wheel for automotive fun is the dream of many enthusiasts. If you fall into that category, then you will probably join me in saying… more»

1 of 219: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

In the late 1960s, Plymouth fielded two mid-size muscle cars. The first, the GTX, was born in 1967 and was a premium-performance automobile. The second, the Road Runner,  came along in 1968 to fit the needs of more budget-conscious… more»

Buried Alive! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was a popular muscle car in the late 1960s. Conceived to be a more budget-conscious entry, it debuted in 1968 with sales peaking in 1969. The 1970 edition was the last of the first generation… more»

One-Owner Muscle Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

The dynamics of the muscle car market changed from the 1960s to the 1970s. To gauge the impact all you have to look at Plymouth Road Runner sales. From a peak of 82,300 units in 1969, output fell to… more»

1970 Plymouth Superbird Owned By Richard Petty!

The Plymouth Superbird is certainly no stranger at Mecum festivals, as not only did this Winged Warrior capture its share of attention in racing history, but the street versions also remain some of the most desirable Mopars out there. … more»

383 V8 Barn Find: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Things can change quickly in the automotive world. After debuting in 1968, the Plymouth Road Runner, sales of the car quickly peaked at 82,000 units in 1969. Two years later, they could barely sell more than 14,000 of the… more»

318 V8 Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the 1960s muscle cars that brought traffic into dealer showrooms. From a peak of 82,000 units built and sold in 1969, the car was a mirror image of its former self by… more»

Graveyard Carz Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth introduced the Road Runner in 1968 as a “budget” muscle car and it would achieve a lot of success into the 1970s. The hotrod would have its greatest sales momentum in 1969 as more than 77,000 copies were… more»

Cheap B-Body Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

The 1974 Plymouth Road Runner may not be as desirable as some of the earlier models, but the cartoon car continued to hold on despite just about everything it stood for going south in the automotive market.  By this… more»

500 Horsepower! 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Hiding in this garage is a 1971 Plymouth Road Runner that is anything but average. It would have offered respectable performance in its original form, but the seller has transformed it into a classic that doesn’t ask for respect…it… more»

4-Speed Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

One of the hottest new cars of the 1960s was the Plymouth Road Runner. Arriving in 1968 (a year after the upscale GTX), the Road Runner was a muscle car for those on a budget. Sales would quickly peak… more»

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