Vehicle Description
The 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX boasts a bold and aggressive
look. Its sleek, aerodynamic lines are accentuated by a distinctive
front grille and muscular stance which is further enhanced by wide
tires and colorful detailing, giving the car a true muscle car
look. You may not have heard of a Road Runner GTX, and you are
likely not alone in that. Anyone ordering a Road Runner with a 440
in 1972 received the GTX emblems on the side of the fenders and
rear trunk lid. As for rarity, only 672 were produced in 1972.
This particular example has received a meticulous restoration
that's left it in stellar condition today. Ground up restored to
stock standards and highlighted by a slick Tor-Red paint job,
stylish interior, and 440 V8 big-block, this is certainly one of
the cool Mopar!
The color on this '72 is its factory original Code EV2, Tor-Red! It
looks closer to orange than it does any shade of red, but it's a
high-impact shade that is the perfect fit for this real Mopar
muscle car. It's obvious that a lot of time and money went into the
paint and body, with a lot of prepping and high-end workmanship
resulting in a bright shade that's still in great form today.
The all-new fuselage styling of the 2nd generation B-Body gave the
Road Runner a big leg-up on the competition and the swoopy design
definitely looks the part of a Mopar muscle car. The wrap-around
bumpers that circle the front end and taillights were a defining
feature, and painting them to match the bodywork gives this car a
more modern and somehow more sinister look without erasing its
identity. As you'd expect from a restoration of this caliber, all
the finishing touches have been looked after - the white decals
look razor sharp, clean rubber trim surrounds all the windows, and
the body lines are as precise as can be, allowing the doors, hood
and decklid to open and shut smoothly. Louvers over the back glass
are a period-perfect touch and with its rear wing, big dual
"machine gun" exhaust tips, and correct Road Runner, GTX, and 440
badges, this Mopar is a beauty.
The two-tone, cloth-and-vinyl upholstery on the seats inside this
Road Runner GTX have been beautifully reupholstered back to an
excellent standard. High-backed bucket seats straddle a contrasting
black-and-woodgrain center console and beckon you to climb inside
to assume the driver's position where, as you grab hold of the
stock steering wheel, you'll see a woodgrain instrument cluster
full of clear factory gauges. A black dash pad runs across the top,
there's a bit more woodgrain further down that helps warm things
up, and between the plush black carpets on the floors, the bright
white door panels at the flanks, and the taut white headliner
above, everything in the cabin was attended to during the build.
The rear seats look completely untouched and offer plenty of room
for friends, while the trunk houses a full-size original spare tire
and jack set.
The beautifully detailed engine bay looks pretty much exactly like
it did when it left the factory, with Corporate Blue engine paint
covering the powerful 440 big-block V8. Nestled neatly in between
the Tor-Red inner fenders, the block is topped with a stock,
dual-snorkel air-cleaner adorned with proper 440-Four Barrel
stickers. With a Holley 4-barrel carburetor feeding it fuel and
air, the engine's running great, with plenty of horsepower and a
healthy torque curve that helps it get-up-and-go in a flash. A
throaty dual exhaust system means this 440 sounds wonderful, and it
pairs with a 3-speed automatic A727 Torqueflite transmission that's
shifting with slip-free precision today. One look underneath and
anyone can instantly see why this Road Runner GTX needs mirrors
when it's being shown, with painted floorpans and fresh components
everywhere you look. Power front disc brakes help the car stop on a
dime, while power steering makes navigating this rare Plymouth a
breeze as it cruises on a set of 15" original Plymouth wheels
outfitted with period-perfect Goodyear G60-15 bias-ply tires.
Highlights:
Ground up restored 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX 440
1 of only 672 produced in 1972
440 Four-Barrel V8
A727 Automatic Transmission
Power Steering
Power Front Disc Brakes
Tor-Red EV2 exterior
White bucket seat interior with premium plaid inserts
Center console with factory Slap Stick shifter
Rear decklid spoiler and rear window louvers
15" Rallye wheels
Goodyear G60 bias ply tires
Dual exhaust with machine-gun style tips
Vintage 1971 Wile E Coyote stuffed toy included
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