The Road Runner was introduced by Chrysler under the Plymouth brand
in 1968 and fit right in with the muscle car era. The idea was to
introduce a mid size muscle car with a powerful motor at a price
point to undercut some of the more expensive offerings like the
Pontiac GTO. To get the name, Plymouth actually had to pay Warner
Brothers $50,000 for the Wile E. Coyote cartoon characters license
and then an additional $10,000 for the "beep beep" horn. In 1970 a
new front and rear end redesign was incorporated into the 1968 body
and was a large success. This 1970 is extremely clean and received
a very high end complete restoration that was finished in Spring
2016. It has been restored to stock and comes with its original
invoice, broadcast sheet and Galen Govier registry information. One
of the biggest unique features the car has to offer is it only has
35,250 original miles. During the build the car was repainted but
done in its original High Impact Lime Light Green with the Black
hood stripe and tail stripe. It has a beautiful finish and looks
like new. Prior to the restoration the car had been in storage for
28 years and based on the Govier documentation the car decodes as a
1 of 1 with its specific options. The chrome and trim all has a
beautiful finish with no pitting or issues. The glass is all good
as well with no chips or scratches. It really is a solid rust free
car that needs nothing. Really the only modification from stock is
the Cragar SS wheels with Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires that look
perfect on a car of this vintage.
Under the hood is its original numbers matching 383ci/335hp V8
engine. Everything looks factory correct in the engine compartment
and the motor is topped off with its original dual snorkel air
cleaner. Mated to the motor is its original Torqueflite automatic
transmission and rear end. It runs great and doesn't have any
smoking or issues. It was factory ordered with power brakes (front
discs) and power steering so it is a very nicely optioned out car.
Mechanically it is all stock and very original.
Inside the car it is all original and in good condition with Dark
Green upholstery. From the carpet to the headliner everything is in
immaculate condition. It has dual bucket seats and was ordered with
the arm rest option. The dash is all very original with its stock
gauges and solid state AM radio. Everything works properly and
another factory option includes the remote control drivers side
mirror. The trunk has plenty of storage space for your car show
gear and houses a nice mat with spare.
The car is in great condition throughout and comes with all of its
original documentation and build information making it quite the
rare Mopar.
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