Vehicle Description
We're all familiar with the term 'resto-mod' and how it gets thrown
around to describe cars which 1) haven't been restored all that
well and 2) haven't been modded all that much. But, simply put, the
true theme of the resto-mod movement is: the best of everything.
And if there was ever a textbook example of a true-to-form
resto-mod, this Plymouth Road Runner has to be it. Backing 472
cubic inches of Ray Barton Hemi with an upgraded suspension, a
row-it-yourself Tremec and quality restoration, this brutal coupe
is ready to rock!
After spending most of its life as a clean driver, this awesome
B-Body was the perfect starting point for a professional, ground-up
restoration that mixed a killer engine with classic MoPar attitude.
The car's straight body, which, according to its restorer, is
all-original metal, was drenched in brilliant red 2-stage. Polished
bumpers and factory mirrors joined a customized 8 BBL hood and
subtle "road runner" scripts to lend just the right amount of
detail. And today, this primed and polished Plymouth sits as one
super slick road warrior that features a perfect combination of
no-nonsense looks and vicious street manners.
Yank the four hood pins and you'll find 472 cubic inches of Ray
Barton Hemi that take this big red beast from very appealing to
MUST HAVE almost as fast as it transitions from flattering to flat
out scary! At the top of that mill, polished, low-profile air
cleaners feed 770cfm Holley carburetors, which, with the help of a
small Auto Gage pressure gauge, send a nice mix of air and fuel
into an aluminum cross-ram intake. At the sides of that intake,
aluminum Stage V Hemi heads bridge the gap between polished Moroso
breathers, unique Ray Barton valve covers and tough 10.5 to 1
compression. That compression gets sparked by an MSD Pro-Billet
distributor, which sequences a hot MSD coil with loomed and
color-keyed Moroso plug wires. At the front of that distributor, a
Billet Specialties Tru Trac serpentine drive spins a polished
Powermaster alternator opposite a polished AC compressor. Cooling
comes courtesy of a polished Be Cool radiator, which makes
excellent use of billet hose connectors, electric puller fans and a
polished cap. Oiling is greatly aided by a Moroso deep-sump oil
pan. Exhaust is excised through ceramic-coated, long-tube headers.
And overall, everything from the car's braided fluid lines and
billet steering reservoir to its billet master cylinder and
requisite Road Runner horn, is well-planned and professionally
executed.
Like its slick exterior and clean engine bay, the bottom of this
Plymouth is a great combination of past and present. The powerful
engine kicks a McLeod hydraulic clutch, which twists a tough Tremec
5-speed that hangs a coated scattershield in front of a narrowed
Moser Dana 60. That pumpkin pushes a heavily upgraded rear-clip,
which mixes monoleaf springs and CalTracs traction bars with welded
subframe connectors and adjustable QA-1 shocks. Those components
are led by a Bill Riley Motorsports AlterKtion front-clip, which
complements a Bill Riley Motorsports sway bar with tubular control
arms and chrome-trimmed coil-overs. Turns come courtesy of Flaming
River power rack-and-pinion steering. Four electronically-assisted
calipers clamp drilled and slotted rotors. Coated exhaust employs
an H-shaped crossover in front of coated Dynomax mufflers and
polished stainless tips. And torque meets the pavement through
polished Boyd Coddington Smoothies, which spin 215/70R15 BF
Goodrich Radial T/As in front of 325/50R15 M&H Racemaster drag
radials.
Counter to today's obsession with technology and convenience, it
seems old school American muscle cars only needed simple stitching,
a bit of bright trim and essential instrumentation to strike a
perfect balance of 'instantly classic' and 'perpetually cool'.
Behind this Road Runner's doors, a tasteful combination of factory
and aftermarket seating highlights a cool mix of suede and
ultraleather upholstery. A custom dash founds AutoMeter Pro Comp
telemetry next to pushbutton ignition, controls for modern air
conditioning and a crisp Sony CD player. A long, wood-trimmed
console toggles a Pistol Grip Shifter in front of switches for the
car's power windows. Quality Dynamat insulation backs upscale
carpet, which floats color-keyed floor mats between billet foot
pedals, custom side panels and retrofitted shoulder belts. And the
driver spins a polished and half-wrapped steering wheel around a
tilting Ididit column.
Are you looking for big power, good handling and a tailored
appearance that's fit to impress? Congratulations, you've found
your next classic! Fully sorted, road-ready muscle cars don't get
much cooler than this awesome Road Runner. And, whether you choose
to drive it or show it, this is one no-excuses MoPar that's sure to
turn heads!
HIGHLIGHTS
The beneficiary of a professional, ground-up restoration
472 cubic inch Ray Barton Hemi / Cross-ram induction
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission / McLeod hydraulic clutch
Narrowed Moser Dana 60 rear axle
Modern air conditioning
Flaming River power rack-and-pinion steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Bill Riley Motorsports AlterKtion front suspension
Upgraded rear suspension
Customized suede and ultraleather interior / Modern audio
15-inch Boyd Coddington Smoothie wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
