Cruisin Classics is proud to present to you this 1968 Plymouth Road
Runner. 1968 was the inaugural year for the Road Runner, and it
more than doubled Plymouth's sales expectations, largely thanks to
its appeal to younger buyers looking for a stylish but affordable
muscle car. This particular two-door pillared B-body coupe comes to
us today dressed in a driver-quality respray in its original color
- Sable White (WW1) paired with an original Medium Blue interior
(D4B). Up front, you'll find an Argent silver grille flanked by
dual side-by-side round headlights, all framed with bright trim.
Beneath is a gleaming chrome bumper with integrated turn signals.
The hood features dual faux vents with "383" call-outs on each side
that let you know that there's a stout V-8 hiding beneath. The side
view reveals quite a bit of quality chrome and brightwork,
including windshield trim, drip rail molding, window trim, door
handles, and driver's side mirror. Both doors feature correct "road
runner" badging and bird decals. If you look closely, you'll see
that the bird decals are black and white - they didn't become
colorized until the 1969 model year. Moving down the side of the
car you'll notice that it has pop-out rear side windows and the
iconic curved rear window. Around back, you'll see bright taillight
surrounds, correct "PLYMOUTH" and "road runner" badging, a rear
bumper just as nice as the one up front, and dual oval-shaped
chrome exhaust tips. The stance of this Plymouth is just perfect as
it rolls down the road on a set of 14" Magnum-style wheels all
wrapped in Daytona Radial S/R tires.
Lift the hood to find a very presentable engine bay with a 383ci V8
front and center. The engine, heads, water pump, intake, and valve
covers are all painted in a fresh coat of Chrysler Turquoise and
the surrounding area is Sable White like the body. Topping off the
engine are an 800cfm Edelbrock AVS2 carburetor and an OEM black air
cleaner with "383 road runner engine" decal. Other highlights
include the original fender tag, points ignition, factory HP
exhaust manifolds, power steering, an upgraded 26" radiator, and a
black "Beep Beep" horn (they started painting them purple in '69).
Stopping power comes courtesy of manual drum brakes. The big V-8 is
mated up to a Chrysler 727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic
transmission that sends power to the rear wheels through an 8 � "
rear axle with 3.23 sure-grip gears. Both the engine and
transmission came out of a low-mileage 1969 Road Runner and they
are each stamped with a full matching VIN for that car. So, while
not a numbers-matching engine and drivetrain, it's certainly
era-correct.
When you open the drivers door the overhead courtesy light pops on
to illuminate a largely original tow-tone Blue interior. The blue
painted doors are outfitted with what appear to be original blue
panels with armrests and crank windows. Both the front and rear
bench seats are covered in two-tone blue vinyl and both look
original, with some light staining and signs of wear on the piping
and some seams (no rips or tears though). Underfoot is newer
looking blue hook & loop carpet topped with a double-wide rubber
Chrysler floormat up front and two carpeted "Beep Beep" mats in the
rear. Look up and you'll find a nice tight perforated blue vinyl
headliner. Ahead of the driver is a blue 3-spoke OEM steering wheel
with a working horn and a column shifter just behind. The dash is
topped with a crack-free blue vinyl dashpad that sits above an
original-looking gauge cluster with gauges for alt, gas, and temp
as well as a 120mph speedometer. The odometer reads 89,620 miles
and the title claims those to be actual. Below the gauges are
controls for the lights and working wipers. In the center of the
dash is an original, working Plymouth solid state AM radio that
sounds great for being 58 years old. Above the radio, mounted under
the dash-top, are controls for the working heat and fan. Ahead of
the passenger is a "road runner" badge, another bird decal, and a
flip-up glovebox with an owners manual inside. Back in the trunk
you'll find a blue plaid vinyl mat, a bias-ply spare tire (looks
original), and a factory jack.
If you're looking for a cool Road Runner that's ready to hop right
in and go for a cruise, then check this one out! This Mopar fires
right up, runs perfectly with plenty of power, and it looks great
too! Once you drive it, you'll see why it was one of the top
sellers during the muscle car craze of the late 60's! Give our
friendly staff a call today and make this beauty your own!
ENGINE
383ci V-8 (from a '69 Road Runner - VIN stamp on pan rail)
Block, Heads, Valve Covers, Intake, and Water Pump Painted Chrysler
Turquoise
Edelbrock AVS2 800cfm 4-Barrel Carburetor
Black OEM Air Cleaner with "383 road runner engine" Decal
Points Ignition
Power Steering
26" Radiator
Factory HP Exhaust Manifolds
Black "Beep Beep" Horn
Original Fender Tag
TRANSMISSION
Chrysler 727 Torqueflite 3-Speed Automatic (VIN stamp matches the
engine - 1969)
Chrysler 8 �" Rear Axle with 3.23 Sure-Grip Gears
Column Shift
BRAKES
4-Wheel Manual Drums
EXTERIOR
Driver-Quality Sable White Paint (Respray in Original Color)
Correct Badging and Decals in Good Condition
Faux Hood Scoops with "383" Call-Outs
Bright Windshield and Window Trim, Drip Rail Molding, Door Handles,
and Side Mirror
Nice Chrome Bumpers
Dual Chrome Oval Exhaust Tips
14" Magnum-Style Wheels
Daytona Radial S/R Tires
INTERIOR
Largely Original Medium Blue Interior (D4B)
Blue OEM Door Panels with Armrests and Crank Windows
Two-Tone Blue Vinyl Front and Rear Bench Seats
Newer Blue Hook & Loop Carpet
Double-Wide Chrysler Blue Rubber Front Floormat
Carpeted "Beep Beep" Floormats in Rear
Tight Blue Perforated Vinyl Headliner
Working Courtesy Light
Blue 3-Spoke OEM Steering Wheel with Working Horn
Crack-Free Blue Vinyl Upper Dashpad
Working Heat and Fan
Factory Gauges and 120mph Speedometer
89,620 Actual Miles
Working Wipers
Working Plymouth AM Radio
Flip-up Glovebox Door with Owners Manual Inside
Full Bias-Ply Spare (Original?) with Factory Jack
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our
friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with
questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an
interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in
business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we
insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and
representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no
warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be
responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,
or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No
allowances or set aside will be made on account of any
incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or
representations are for identification purposes only and are not to
be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have
satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that
judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any
repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
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