Vehicle Description
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Hindsight makes it perfectly clear that our beloved muscle cars
were destined to live short, albeit exciting, lives. Like the party
girls in high school, they were here for a good time, not a long
time. If not smacked headlong into a tree or prematurely
lead-footed into grenade status, for many folks these road warriors
simply became undesirable and disposable, once the combined evils
of insurance, OPEC, and big government began squeezing them off the
streets in the mid '70s. But not everyone caved in and gave up on
their Mopar muscle.
For consignment get it while it lasts, a piece of muscle from the
early 70's... 1971 to be exact, and this example was beautifully
restored on 1991, with a recent, (less than 30 miles), engine in
the form of a 440 6 pack to lead foot your way into the lead, or a
tree. Harkening back to the NASCAR street hemi versions of which
only 55 examples were produced, this car sports its original body,
but of course the upgrade to the 440 6 pack!
Exterior
A curvaceous coke bottle body design begins with a wraparound front
chrome bumper which frames a black egg crate grille with dual
headlights on either side. Below the front cowl is fashioned to
hold the round signal lights and conform to the wrap around bumper
just above. The hood has dual faux side vented scoops which are
highlighted in black. A nice contrast to the remainder of the body
which is bathed in Tor-Red. Paint is all nice and shiny, gaps are
good, and we can see a strobe styled stripe wrapping around the
back of the roof and angling with the B pillars in black. Also, a
gull wing black spoiler is on back, and just below a super shiny
bumper with inset tail and backup lights. Chromed side exit exhaust
tips are peeking out just before the rear wheel wells and for the
stance 15-inch Torque Thrust 5 spokes are wrapped in front by
235/70R15's and in back larger 29x12.50R15's. A great muscle car
presentation.
Interior
Opening the doors we can see a new dash which was installed in 1991
with the respray. This presents with a beveled wood applique to
conform to the round deep set gauges. On top of the steering column
is an aftermarket tachometer by VDO. The original radio is in the
dash and on top is a clean crack free black dash top. The doors
sport some dark gray applique and are mostly wrapped in black
molded plastic with faux stitched panels for the uppers. A split
back bench is in front and has some stitched dark gray vinyl
inserts and black bolsters. The rear bench also takes on this
motif. In front of the bench on the hump which is all covered in
black carpeting is a Hurst quarter stick shifter. Above is a black
headliner which shows fairly tight material and some wavy panels on
the interior B pillars. Road Runner cartoon embroidered carpets are
covering and protecting the black carpeting in front. A shout out
to the trunk which is bathed with the Tor-Red paint and covered in
the floor with a speckled vinyl mat complete with spare tire, jack,
and lug wrench.
Drive-Train
A flip of the Tor- Red underside painted hood, a Road Runner
graphic watches over all the machinery below. Here is now a fully
restored near perfect looking orange painted block and valve covers
440ci V8 ca. 1975-78. On top is a 6 pack of fuel delivery and on
back a rebuilt in 2017 A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic. Way back
for the rear axle, it weighs in at 8-3/4 inches with a 3.91 gear
ratio. All looking just fab where even the exhaust manifolds are
not rusted. That Coyote's after you!
Undercarriage
Spotty surface rust is noted and sprayed over with black paint.
Previous repairs can be noted particularly on the mountings for the
rear leaf springs. Also, in the back some invasive rust has taken
away some of the inner lining of the rear rocker and just above.
Floor pans are solid and rust free, and it appears a newer
engine/transmission crossbar mount was put on presenting a with
shiny black paint, and new bolts. A dual 3-inch exhaust side exit
system from Flowmaster is very clean and rust free. Torsion bars
are in front and leaf springs with traction bars (a recent
addition) can also be seen. The front has power disc brakes, and
the rear power drums.
Drive-Ability
If this car sits for a bit, and prior to starting, the air cleaner
lid needs to be removed to start the car. After doing said exercise
it fires right up and off to the test track with a mighty 440 6
pack roar. Here it has neck snapping acceleration, good handling,
and boas free panic stopping. The driver's seat frame is
broken.
A full DVD of the restoration tells the rest of the story, and now
we have a replica of the NASCAR Street Hemi 440 6 pack Coke Bottle
style Road Runner. Beep Beep!
VIN DECODE
RM23N1R105033
R-Satellite/RoadRunner
M-Medium Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
N-383ci V8 4bbl 300hp
1-1971
R-Windsor, Ontario, CA Assy Plant
105033-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
E65-383 4 Barrel Roadrunner / Superbee
D32-A727 TorqueFlite Trans
RM23
R-Plymouth Road Runner
M-Medium
23-2 Door Hardtop
N1R
N-383ci V8 4bbl 300hp
1-1971
R-Windsor, ONT, CAN
105033-Sequence Number '105033'
EV2-Paint Code:Tor-Red
M2X9
Trim Grade/Style/Color
M-Medium
2-Vinyl Bench
X9-Black
TX9-Upper Door Frame: Black / Black Velvet
828-Date Built: 8 / 28 / 1970
008760-Order Number: 008760
EV2-Roof Type OR Color: Tor-Red
U-Built to Specifications for USA Order
22-Radiator Diameter 22" WIDTH
F81-Deck Lid Release Knob
G36-Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Outside Mirror
M21-Roof Drip Rail Moldings
N41-Dual Exhaust w/o Tips
R11-Music Master Radio AM
END-End of Codes
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