For Sale: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1974 Plymouth Road Runner Coupe

In 1973, federally mandated 5 mph bumpers were changing the face of the American automobile. But over at Mopar, at least in the Plymouth division, the changes required to pass the federal bumper standards were well integrated and improved the looks of the intermediate car. The 1971 and 1972 Plymouth B-bodies were fitted with enormous chrome encircled bumpers that gave the cars a sad eyed countenance. 1973 and 1974 received another restyle and completely new sheet metal, while dumping the wraparound bumper for a much more traditional grille over bumper design. Clearly, whatever the stylists did worked, because Plymouth sold more than 120,000 coupes alone in 1973, up 40% from 1972.

For consignment, a 1974 Plymouth Road Runner hardtop showing 52,858 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This car has a numbers matching drivetrain and according to our consignor, was a one owner car when he purchased it, that's always been garaged in a climate controlled environment.

Exterior
Repainted in a unique combination of two stage Silver Frost Metallic and dramatic stripes that include a wide, red stripe that transversely crosses the roofline, visually connecting the C-pillars. Of course, what would a Road Runner be with the cartoon bird, which makes a presence on each C pillar as well. Back up front, wide set quad headlights flank a black egg crate grille that fronts the bulging hood with hood pints and faux vents and 360 expressed in the red accent stripe. In back, the low slung chrome bumper houses three part tail lights in black bezels and exhaust tips emerge just under the bumper guards. 15-inch American Racing Torque Thrust wheels, gray with silver rims, are a nice touch here and 215/65R15 are all around. Overall, the paint and metal are in good shape but there are various areas of bubbling and peeling from the rust underneath it along with some paint mismatch.

Interior
Black vinyl door panels start with vertical stitching and end with smooth coverage below a band of faux woodgrain trim and both doors are in nice shape. Button tufted bucket seats are also black vinyl and piped in the same, rising tall to form an integrated head restraint. Both seats are in very good condition and the back bench is excellent and part of a completely white space, save for the wood trim that continues to the side walls. The three spoke steering wheel leads to the dash where a woodgrain colored plastic base houses black faced gauges extending to the right as well as an AM radio. To augment the radio, an Audiovox AM/FM/8 track player has been added under the dash. The shifter resides in the center console which, like Mopars before it, presents a decorative wall on the passenger side of the console and plenty of woodgrain at its base. Below it all, loop style black carpet covers the floor and looks good, and the black headliner is intact with the occasional discoloration. A fitted vinyl mat is in the trunk and shows some usage.

Drivetrain
And there it is, clean and blue, the numbers matching 360ci V8, rated at 245 horsepower and fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor. Behind it, the numbers matching A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission routing power to the 8 � inch rear with 3.23 gears. The blue block and valve covers stand out in an otherwise clean, driver quality engine bay. A newer fuel pump, water pump, battery, and tune up items are on board.

Undercarriage
We've got typical surface rust underneath but none of the invasive type with the exception of the once polished tips and pipe underneath, visible through the machine gun tips in the chrome. Meanwhile dry conditions abound and a newer central exhaust that some from headers, hit an H-pipe and then through stock style mufflers on the way to those tips. Power brakes are present as front disc and rear drum and suspension consists of torsion bar up front with leaf springs in back.

Drive-Ability
This comfortable classic fires right up and we peered over the bulging hood and pointed it towards the test loop. Good acceleration is met with nice handling and a pleasant exhaust note to boot. The car brakes on demand and all functions in the cabin and beyond operate as intended save for the tachometer not reading. Our consignor notes that sometimes you need to jiggle the positive battery cable due tointernal corrosion. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Many believe this car represents the end of the original muscle car era. In 1975 it was now based on the Fury, lacked the aggressive look, and reserved any high performance engine for police only. Less than 10,000 total Road Runners were built in 1974 so what we have here is a relatively rare bird that's flying around with its original engine and transmission. Make like a wily coyote and chase this Road Runner with everything you have, except Acme TNT!

RM21L4R229321

R-Plymouth Satellite/Sebring
M-Medium Price Class
21-2 Door Coupe
L-360ci 4bbl V8
4-1974
R-Windsor, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
229321-Sequential Unit Number

FENDER TAG

RM21:Plymouth Belvedere,Satellite
Medium Price Class Road Runner,2 Door Coupe
L4R: 360ci 245hp 4bbl V8, 1974, Windsor, ONT, CAN
229321:Sequence number
E58:360ci 4 barrel V8 245hp
D34:Light Duty Automatic Transmission
JA5:Silver Frost Metallic Exterior Color
D6X9:Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black
000:Full Door Panels
301:Build Date: March 01
097802:Order number
JA5:Silver Frost Metallic Top Color
U:USA Specifications
28:28" Radiator
B41:Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
C16:Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56:Bucket Seats
F11:46 Amp Alternator (std with AC)
G55:Outside LH Remote Painted Racing Mirror
G75:Dual Painted Racing Mirrors
J45:Hood Tie Down Pins
J52:Inside Hood Release
L31:Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21:Roof drip rail moldings
M26:Wheel Lip Moldings
N41:Dual Exhaust
N85:Tachometer
END:End of Sales Codes

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