Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Restoration completed in 2009
472 cubic inch Bouchillon Performance Engineering Hemi / Installed
in 2014
Aluminum heads
A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission
Dana 60 rear axle / Sure Grip differential / 3.73 gears / Installed
in 2014
Power steering
Power drum brakes
DynoMax exhaust
15-inch chrome Magnum 500 wheels / Sale includes a set of 15-inch
steel wheels
Want some incredible Hemi-powered muscle? Want it in a package that
doesn't require red ropes and a car bubble? Well, as the old saying
goes: "Car culture starts where the assembly line stops". And now
that more and more authentic, numbers-matching Hemi cars are being
confined to private collections, enthusiasts are filling the void
with creations like this awesome Road Runner. The beneficiary of a
professional restoration, this sweet coupe wraps 472 cubic inches
of big block bliss in head-turning yellow aesthetics. If you've
always dreamed of owning first-class MoPar muscle, but don't want
the inherent stress that comes with authenticity, here's the
perfect solution!
BODYWORK/TRIM
An authentic J-code Road Runner that was originally decked in
triple green, this Plymouth is the graduate a comprehensive, 2009
restoration http://www.mansfieldmuscle.com/ that married an
exceptionally solid body with high quality replacement quarters.
Once that body's broad shouldered profile was correctly aligned, a
smooth coat of GM yellow 2-stage was complemented with an old
school hood stripe. And the result is one ultra-straight, fully
detailed pavement pounder that inspires comments and elicits stares
every time it hits the road.
Every bit of this Plymouth's factory-spec ornamentation is bright
and extremely clean. And while it's really hard to determine
whether all those baubles are original, they certainly look nice!
At the front of the car, a black-inlayed grille hangs four halogen
headlights between a broad bumper, crystal clear parking lamps and
an offset "PLYMOUTH" header. Behind that grille, a "HEMI" branded
hood centers small scoops between ornate turn indicators,
matte-finished windshield wipers and like-new glass that's framed
in fresh black vinyl. Below that hood, slab-sided body panels hang
traditional door handles and a familiar Chrysler mirror above
stylish marker lamps, subtle Road Runner call-outs and a requisite
pentastar emblem. And at the back of the car, polished exhaust tips
found a second broad bumper beneath crystal clear taillights and
premium decklid trim.
ENGINE
Toss the vivid hood and you'll find 472 cubic inches of Hemi fury!
Supplied by Bouchillon Performance Engineering, and professionally
installed in 2014, that balanced and dyno-ed mill utilizes a Scat
4340 crank, Scat 4340 rods, Diamond pistons, Mahle rings and a Comp
hydraulic cam to twist 525 horsepower into 540 lb./ft. of torque.
That star-studded lineup lives in a Hemi Orange Mopar Performance
block, which hangs polished valve covers, Trend 4130 pushrods and
lightweight aluminum heads over correct, low-restriction exhaust
manifolds. Era-correct Carters and a big aluminum intake supply a
perfect mixture of fuel and air. Compression is sparked by quality
Taylor plug wires, which are snapped onto a Mopar Performance
distributor. And a Chrysler-branded radiator utilizes an aluminum
water pump to cool resultant combustion. Aesthetically, the entire
engine bay looks great, from its gray latch and bright fenders to
its old school fluid reservoir and tagged MoPar battery. And
functionally, a quick turn of the car's ignition results in big
power and great acoustics.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Park this bird on a lift and you'll find a solid chassis that's no
stranger to sunny miles and good times. At the center of those
bones, a rebuilt A727 3-speed features upgraded internals that do
well pacing the buff Hemi powerplant. Behind that '70s-era gearbox,
a proven Dana 60, installed in 2014, spins a Sure Grip differential
around 3.73 gears and tough Moser axles. Below that first-rate
drivetrain, a fully sorted suspension has been completely rebuilt
to include staggered leaf springs, factory power steering, and
power drum brakes that operate on low vacuum at idle. The
aforementioned acoustics are created by large, true-dual pipes,
which make excellent use of an H-shaped crossover, clean DynoMax
mufflers and polished tips. Power meets the pavement via chrome
Magnum 500s, which spin 225/70R15 BF Goodrich Silvertown Radial
redlines. And naturally, the car's original, lightly undercoated
floors feature fresh stainless fluid lines and a fresh stainless
fuel tank.
INTERIOR
Counter to today's obsession with technology and convenience, it
seems old school American muscle cars only needed black vinyl, a
bit of stainless trim and essential instrumentation to strike a
perfect balance of 'instantly classic' and 'perpetually cool'. And
when you open this Road Runner's solid doors, you'll find a cockpit
where legendary MoPar power melds seamlessly with a stylish,
no-nonsense driving environment. At the center of the car's floors,
front bucket and rear bench seats have been stuffed with firm
padding and topped with pleated covers. At the sides of those
seats, weather-free door panels hang chrome-tinged armrests under
bright trim and glossy frames. At the bottom of those panels, tight
carpet appears fresh and free of fading. On top of that carpet, a
silver-trimmed console anchors a curved shifter between factory
courtesy lamps. The car's all-business dash hangs rebuilt factory
gauges beside a Plymouth Solid State 8-track player. In front of
the driver, a monochromatic steering wheel spins a silver horn
ring. And behind the passengers, the car's fully restored trunk is
authentic all the way down to its full-size spare, refurbished jack
and simple decklid decal.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES
A set of 15-inch steel wheels that are painted to match the car
Numbers-matching cars are great, but classics like this fully
restored Road Runner are what make this hobby so much fun. It
combines a slew of trophy winning ingredients with a price that's
quite a bit lower than most finicky show queens. And best of all,
you'll have a fully sorted street fighter that can be driven for
years to come! If you're ready to relive the golden age of Detroit
in a muscle car you can actually enjoy, pick up the phone and claim
this awesome yellow MoPar!