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 the way around, and there doesn’t seem to be much to complain about anywhere. This one can be found here on the Mecum website, and while they do an excellent job of highlighting the goodies, very little is mentioned about the car’s history. I’m sure more information will be divulged as this cool Mopar crosses the auction block, which will be this coming Saturday, June 7th, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mitchell G., thanks for your great tip here!
While there’s no shot of the fender tag, the VIN is enough to confirm the engine, with the “V” indicating a 440 6-barrel, producing 390 HP in bone-stock form. Equally good news is that this one’s claimed to still have the numbers-matching component under the hood, although the Torque Flite isn’t confirmed as the original transmission. Helping the big block breathe is an Air Grabber hood, and out back is an 8 3/4 Sure Grip rear end housing 3.55 gears. An odometer reading of 92,350 miles is posted, though no word on whether or not that’s actual.
There’s no specifics provided regarding the exterior, so we don’t know if this one’s been restored at some point, or if it’s just been well-cared-for and always looked this good. A couple of details to take note of are some small paint chips around the headlights and bugs in the radiator, so it’s pretty safe to say that this B-Body has been enjoyed and not trailered around. One tiny crack can also be spotted on the grille, not far from the passenger side edge, but overall, this car appears outstanding on the outside.
We don’t know if it’s original, but things inside look about as good out, with no flaws serious enough for a demerit. One item that may not be factory is the tic-toc-tach, as the amount of fading on that gauge is inconsistent with the rest, so it’s possible that this was added later. Being a triple-black V-Code makes this a very desirable 1970 Road Runner, and with the excellent condition, I’m guessing there will be fierce competition in Tulsa trying to take this one home. Any speculation of where the high bid might end up here?
All black, bench, column shift Torq-flite, 440-6, sure-grip 3.55 ⚙️. All business.🏁
Nice looking Muscle Car…. I always love the color black and the slim gold stripe on the trunk lid seals the deal for a 1970 runner. Even though growing up in the late 70s driving and still seeing an automatic shifter on the column for a muscle car still cracks me up a little. This coming from a person who was driving four speeds and his parents truck that was a three on a tree standards. LOL! Cash in many T-Bills as this one will bring the gold. Good luck with the Mecum sale ! FYI: This is a car for a Mecum sale with looks and bidders desire.
I’d prefer the 4-speed, but that torqueflite is a great automatic.
1970 was the Best looking Road Runner!
” I’m sure more information will be divulged as this cool Mopar crosses the auction block”
Yeah, right. All they do is read off the highlights in the listing. Only chance of getting info would be talking to the consignor at the auction to see what if any history they have.
No Fender tag on the car as well.
I have complete respect for this car, its badge, engine, and engineering. To my eye it looks too big. I guess when I think of muscle cars, I think of pony cars with huge engines stuffed in them. This body is huge (I know its fast) with a lackluster dash and interior.
Would I like to have one? Absolutely!
I know some people like to use the terms muscle and pony car interchangeably, but they are two different things. This Roadrunner is really not that large. It is an intermediate by sixties and seventies standards at nearly 203 inches in length, which would place it firmly in the category of a muscle car by most anyone’s definition.
Sold for $110,000