For Sale: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1970 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop

"We first introduced the Road Runner in 1968. It was love at first sight. A performance car for people who wanted a car to perform. A car with a low price for people who haven't stashed away their first million yet. A car with a personality for people who don't just think of a car as a hunk of iron that moves. It all clicked. In 1969, Motor Trend named Road Runner, 'Car of the Year'. For 1970, we present a new Road Runner. We changed it very carefully. In the right places, for all the right reasons. You'll love it. Again." From a 1970 print ad.

For consignment, a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner hardtop showing 76,722 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption. In the golden age of muscle cars, particularly in 1970, you had your choice of high performance cars with big power, and a good number of those were in B-body form from Dodge and Plymouth.

Exterior
Here we have a striking combination of two stage Sunfire Yellow paint, a matte black hood stripe, and the brown dust trail disguised as a side stripe, kicked up by the cartoon bird on the nose. It's as if the bird escaped from the vent on the sail panel from which the coyote has yet to emerge. The menacing front fascia, a three dimensional expression muscle car is heightened by the stylish double bar tail lights and a laser straight chrome bumper. A power bulge reveals engine displacement not on the side but on the cowl facing rise just ahead of the louvers. In lieu of flying buttresses, the rear window is a design masterpiece with a curved bottom edge that is downright artful, and the 15-inch Mopar Rally wheels are the perfect complement to it all. Imperfections on the outside include some chips, weathered and gashed bumper trim, scratches, bubbles, paint runs, and panels that are not perfectly matched.

Interior
Black is the inside palette, beginning on the doors with painted header piece over striped vinyl panels and simple and gray accent line. This two tone black and gray translate nicely to the split bench seat which is in fabulous condition and the rear seats are show quality. The road runner is looking back at you from the center of the black steering wheel and the dashboard is in fine condition with textured plastic, offset gauges, and an AM/FM radio. Our black carpet looks great and the iconic pistol grip Hurst shifter rises boldly from the transmission tunnel and the plastic grips are a nice contrast to clean interior color. Paint on the underside of the decklid is bubbling and peeling in places but remains nice on the floor under the vinyl mat.

Drivetrain
The super clean bay is home to a 512ci stroker V8 with a Comp Cams Xtreme Energy cam, 440 Source Stealth heads, and a 4-barrel carburetor over an Edelbrock intake. It's backed by a rebuilt A833 4-speed manual transmission supplied with a McLeod clutch and routing power to the 8 � inch rear with 3.23 gears. TTI Headers and power steering are on board.

Undercarriage
Generally clean underneath with substantial oil blowback past the collectors and extending all the way to the Dynomax mufflers of the dual exhaust. Drum brakes occupy all four corners and suspension consists of torsion bars up front and leaf springs in back.

Drive-Ability
The 440 based stroker first up with an impressive exhaust note and carries us around the test loop with excellent power and straight tracking. Shifts are smooth, braking is good, and all functions within this classic B-body operate as they should. 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.

For some, it's Mopar or no car and looking at this one, it's easy to see why. Broad shoulders, a big engine, and the serious smirk on front means this classic will never go out of style. Hard to believe that people drove these cars daily back in the day, but it's true! Now, they're special enough to be garage queens pulled out for special occasions, cruise nights, and car shows. This one fits the bill!

RM23N0A184764

R-Plymouth Satellite/Belvedere
M-Medium Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
N-383ci 4bbl 335hp V8
0-1970
A-Lynch Rd, MI Assy Plant
184764-Sequential Unit Number

FENDER TAG

RM23:Plymouth Belvedere,Satellite, Medium Price Class,2 Door Hardtop
N0A:383ci 335hp 4bbl V8, 1970, Lynch Road, MI, USA
184745:Sequence number
E63:383ci 335hp 4bbl V8
D21:4 Speed Manual Transmission
DY3:Yellow Gold Exterior Color
H2X9:Trim - High, Vinyl Bench Seat, Black
TX9:Black Velvet Int. Door Frames
C18:Build Date: December 18
287595:Order number
DY3:Yellow Gold Top Color
V21:Performance Hood Treatment

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.

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