The Plymouth Road Runner was launched in 1968 as a mid-priced performance car. Named Car of the Year by Motor Trend Magazine for 1969, the Road Runners were created to be the fastest cars ever made by Chrysler.
While there were not many convenience choices included, Road Runners were built with a long list of regular and optional performance functions which includes a removable hood fiberglass. This Road Runner is running on the 440 'Six Pack' - a 440 cubic-inch engine along with triple two-barrel Holly carburetors, mounting 390 horsepower!
This Road Runner remains with its original owner and it has approximately 3,500 miles onto it. Furthermore, it's associated with the original paper-work, dealer invoice, develop sheet, special warranty book and window sticker along with the original spare tire (a special-sized Goodyear tire that's not being reproduced) has in no way been in the ground.
The Plymouth RoadRunner was created as a mid-priced auto and was placed between the Satellite and Belvedere model lineup. It was built about the B-body platform. The RoadRunner was light and featured few amenities. This not just drove the price from the vehicle into territory that most can afford, however it gave a benefit over heavier vehicles. The front and back seats was both bench. There is no radio, no air conditioning, no cruise control, no trim, and few color possibilities. The majority of the options obtainable favored speed and acceleration.
It was a good automobile and a favorite amongst moonshiners. It had been faster than most police vehicles and as a result of its sturdy construction, was very reliable. The RoadRunner came equipped having a 383 cubic-inch V8 engine capable of producing 335 horsepower. A four-speed manual transmission was standard equipment. For about $715 dollars, a 426 Hemi could possibly be added creating it the fastest vehicle on the highway. Plymouth paid Warner Brothers $50,000 to make use of the Road Runner cartoon image. Due to short production time, the decals had been grey. Along with the image, the horn went 'beep-beep'. In 1968, Plymouth sold 45,000 models.
In 1969, bucket seats became obtainable. The decals were now in color. A convertible alternative joined the line-up. An affordable engine, in comparison to the Hemi, became offered. This was a carbureted three-two barrel, 440 cubic-inches V8, dubbed the 440 6-pack. Nearly 90,000 RoadRunners were sold in the course of 1969.
An Air Grabber covering was added in 1970. Controlled by remote control from the traveler compartment, this could close and open a vent in the hood, developing a hood scope. The three-speed physical gearbox becomes standard whilst the four-speed was now added as optional equipment. In 1979, production only agreed to be over 1000 units. The 1980 year model was the final one for that Road Runner and Volare.
