For Sale: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner in Columbus, Ohio

Vehicle Description

$49,995

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.

Vehicle Details

  • 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
  • Listing ID: CC-2057475
  • Price: $49,995
  • Location:Columbus, Ohio
  • Year:1968
  • Make:Plymouth
  • Model:Road Runner
  • Exterior Color:Sable White
  • Interior Color:Blue
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:89620
  • Stock Number:341658
  • VIN:RM21H8A341658
Listed By:
Cruisin Classics
3575 Fisher Road
Columbus, OH 43228

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