1970 Plymouth Road Runner 4-Speed

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner two-door hardtop is a rotisserie-restored V-code muscle car powered by a reportedly numbers-matching 440ci six-barrel V8 backed by a numbers-matching A-833 4-speed manual transmission and a Dana 60 rear end with 4.10 Sure Grip gearing. Details include date-correct, factory-spec parts such as the exhaust manifold, valve covers, and cooling system hardware along with Rallye wheels, a dual exhaust system, replacement exterior trim, and more. Finished in Lime Light over a white interior, this first-generation Road Runner is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

The midsize Road Runner first came to life on the Chrysler B-body platform for 1968, offered as a two-door in coupe, hardtop, and convertible configurations. The following year, Plymouth applied changes to the grille, taillights, and options. For the final year of the first generation in 1970, the nose was again modified to incorporate a revised grille and non-functional scoops were added to the rear quarters. This Road Runner two-door hardtop from that year was rotisserie-restored and repainted in Lime Light (FJ5) with a black accent hood stripe. The body features an Argent silver grille and all exterior brightwork trim has been polished, rechromed, or replaced. The turn signal lenses, windshield, and weather stripping were replaced. The body features fog lamps, bumper guards, a driver-side mirror, and a dual exhaust system with factory exhaust tips.

Silver 15-inch Rally wheels with restored center caps and beauty rings are wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised-white-letter tires.

The refurbished cockpit is fitted with white vinyl bench seat upholstery from Legendary Auto Interiors with seat belts and new cushions. The headliner, door panels, dash, and carpeting were restored or replaced as part of the cosmetic overhaul. Amenities include a factory AM radio, a pistol-grip shifter, and polished door sill plates. The trunk was detailed, color-matched, and clear-coated and contains a full-size matching Rallye wheel with a BFGoodrich spare tire, the jack assembly and lug wrench, a trunk mat, and new weather stripping.

Instrumentation includes Rally gauges with a 150-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer with a Tic-Toc-Tach embedded analog clock, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads 23k miles, although true mileage on the chassis is unknown.

The reportedly numbers-matching 440ci six-barrel V8 is housed in a detailed engine bay and displays the proper VIN tag on the block surface, the core support, and the fender tag, according to the selling dealer. Factory-correct equipment includes the exhaust manifold, valve covers, air cleaner, Mopar radiator, fan shroud, fan, radiator and heater hoses, and hose clamps. The brake and fuel lines were replaced during the restoration process and the gas tank and straps are new. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a reportedly numbers-matching A-833 4-speed manual transmission and a Dana 60 rear end with 4.10 Sure Grip gears.

The seller notes that the bushings have been replaced and the suspension was refurbished including replacement of the shocks and rear leaf springs. Additional photos showing the condition of the underside are available in the gallery to the right.