Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a rotisserie restoration
383 cubic inch Super Commando V8
A727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission
Lemon Twist paint / Black vinyl top
Black vinyl interior
Sale includes Chrysler Classic MoPar World Series judging sheets
(117 out of 120 points)
Sale includes Chrysler Classic & MCG MoPar World Finals judging
sheets (300 out of 337 points)
Chrysler 8.75-inch rear axle / Sure Grip differential / 3.23
gears
Factory power steering / Factory power front disc and rear drum
brakes
14-inch Rallye Wheels
One of the many great things about the muscle car era was the
Detroit automakers' ability to inject excitement and performance in
to EVERY model on their showroom floors. That translated to
awesome, ground pounding machines for virtually every buyer and a
healthy list of go-fast options which allowed those buyers to
specify whatever combination of equipment they wanted. Take, for
example, this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner. Dressed in brilliant Lemon
Twist and Black aesthetics, and rocking a hood-fed 383/3-speed
drivetrain, it's the kind of car you can take to the local strip to
beat up crosstown rivals, or cruise on an everyday grocery run. If
you're in the market for an old school MoPar street warrior that's
one-part fun and two parts cool, this clean drop-top is your ticket
to happiness!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Back in 2007 this awesome Plymouth traveled the national show
circuit, racking up substantial accolades. First up was an
appearance at the Chrysler Classic MoPar World Series, where it was
awarded 117 out of a possible 120 points. Then an appearance at the
Chrysler Classic & MCG MoPar World Finals netted 300 out of a
possible 337 points. Now, we all know you don't consistently score
at that level unless you've brought some super nice metal. And this
B-Body, likely spending most of its life as a clean daily driver,
proved the perfect starting point for a high quality, rotisserie
restoration. The car's arrow-straight body, which includes
solid-closing doors on top of better-than-factory alignment, was
completely disassembled and massaged into spectacular surfaces.
Once those surfaces were clean and fully prepped, a flashy coat of
Lemon Twist 2-stage was detailed with satin stripes and buffed to a
glossy shine. And today, this vivid classic rolls as one fully
sorted head turner that features a great combination of stylish
looks and tough street manners.
Replaced during the thorough restoration, every bit of this MoPar's
bright ornamentation presents extremely well. At the front of the
car, a textured grille hangs an off-set "PLYMOUTH" script between
four halogen headlamps, a dressed bumper and clear parking lights.
Behind that grille, a familiar Air Grabber Hood centers an
otherwise wind-cheating scoop in front of satin-finished windshield
wipers. Above that hood, like-new glass rides behind polished
frames, pliable vinyl and a small chrome mirror. Below that glass,
slab-sided body panels hang traditional Chrysler door handles
between stylish side scoops, clean marker lamps and subtle Road
Runner ornamentation. And at the back of the car, a second chrome
bumper centers clear reverse lamps under factory taillights, a
detailed deck stripe and broad "P L Y M O U T H" lettering.
ENGINE
Peer between the fenders and you'll find a 383 cubic inch B block
that, back in 1970, was commonly called the Road Runner V8. At the
top of the stout mill, a coated carburetor seats a familiar Coyote
Duster air cleaner in the aforementioned Air Grabber hood. Below
that 4-barrel, a spotless, orange block wears familiar steel valve
covers and freshly restored exhaust manifolds. The big engine's
fires are lit by reproduction Chrysler Electronic Suppression
wires, a reproduction Chrysler electronic voltage regulator and a
tagged points distributor. And cooling comes courtesy of a beefy,
Chrysler-branded radiator that's augmented with pliable hoses and
simple squeeze clamps. As expected, the clean engine bay is
finished with all the right details, including a requisite red cap
battery, a purple Road Runner horn and an appropriate washer tank.
And, naturally, the clean mill is framed in a virtual sea of Lemon
Twist 2-stage.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Speaking of Lemon Twist 2-stage: park this Road Runner on a lift
and you'll find solid floorpans that frame correct componentry in a
full appropriation of the stuff. Behind the buff 383, a correct
A727 TorqueFlite 3-speed spins a standard 8.75-inch axle that's
finished with a Sure Grip differential and familiar, 3.23 gears.
Below that proven drivetrain, a familiar front torsion bar and rear
leaf suspension has been completely rebuilt to factory
specifications. Turns come courtesy of factory power steering.
Stops are provided by correct power front disc and rear drum
brakes. Exhaust is handled by free-flowing, 2.5-inch pipes, which
jettison cooked dinosaurs through traditional turbo mufflers and
polished stainless tips. And power meets the pavement through
attractive Rallye Wheels, which spin F70-14 Goodyear Polyglas
Custom Wide Treads around stainless beauty rings and Argent center
caps.
INTERIOR
Pop this B-Body's solid doors and you'll find a taut Black interior
that's a true thing of beauty. In the middle of that cockpit,
silver-piped seats are in excellent shape, displaying no signs of
sun damage. In front of those seats, a monochromatic dash frames
factory telemetry and an old school AM radio. At the base of that
dash, fade-free carpet floats color-keyed floor mats between
stainless-trimmed foot pedals and a wood-trimmed console that's
centered on a correct Chrysler Slap Stick. At the sides of that
carpet, stainless-trimmed door panels hang bright handles and
simple armrests beneath Gloss Black frames. In front of the driver,
a thin steering wheel spins a color-keyed rim around a Road Runner
horn button. And behind the passengers, a fully restored trunk
hides a fresh mat beneath a correct jack and full-size spare
tire.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
A reproduction Owner's Manual
A service log
Judging sheets for the car's Chrysler Classic MoPar World Series
appearance
Judging sheets for the car's Chrysler Classic & MCG MoPar World
Finals appearance
Paint codes
Two sets of keys
A second set of Road Runner floor mats
A set of color-keyed steel wheels that are complete with center
caps and tires
Mixing solid restoration with proven performance, this awesome Road
Runner is one fun and impressive classic! It's fast, comfortable,
stylish, and when you take a minute to look at the quality of its
workmanship, you realize that the cost of restoring an old school
MoPar to this level is substantially more than what it takes to
sign a few papers and drive a classic home. If you're in the market
for a cool and confident muscle car, this broad-shoulder Plymouth
is just your style!