Road Runner

Barn Find 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner apparently came out of a West Texas barn, where it had been parked for a number of years. The previous owner purchased it in 1974 but passed away and his widow parked it as… more»

Original 340: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

From a marketing perspective, Plymouth’s decision to spend a then substantial $50,000 to use the Road Runner name and likeness on one of their performance offerings seems like it was a wise one. The Warner Brother cartoon character is… more»

No Reserve 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 340

Most things eventually come into their own. The first-gen (’68-’70) Plymouth Road Runner has been a hot collectible ticket for a long time and the second-gen (’71-’74) is following suit – maybe not quite to the extent yet, but… more»

440 Six-Pack Project! 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Mopar fans dreaming of restoring a rare Road Runner from the ground up stay tuned, because this one is far, far gone, and should sell accordingly. If everything checks out, this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner in Lenexa, Kansas is… more»

Stroker V8: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The first generation of the Plymouth Road Runner would wrap up in 1970. That would include the only year of the famous Superbird. Production would be down over 1969 as demand in the muscle car industry, in general, was… more»

Real J Code Hemi: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

There’s always been something special to me about a first-year model of just about any muscle car.  Even if a manufacturer made tweaks and improvements down the line, there’s just something magical about owning the debut model.  The magic… more»

One Owner: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner

By 1973, tightening emission regulations were beginning to impact American performance cars. However, there were still some offerings in the market that offered respectable performance. The ’73 Plymouth Road Runner was one of these vehicles, and this one looks… more»

California Ragtop: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible

There are so many things in life where less is more.  But when you are writing an ad to sell your car, less is not more if your car looks as good as this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner convertible. … more»

1 of 347: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth’s Road Runner was the muscle car phenom of the late 1960s, giving buyers a lot of power in a budget package. Over time, the car would become less but sales would suffer as the market sector fell in… more»

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»

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