Vehicle Description
It's going to be harder to find a meaner example of Mopar muscle
than this. With the big 440 V8 under the hood, mean air grabber
leading the way, a wicked growl from the enhanced exhaust, and so
much more, this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is the fiercest bird
around... but it still doesn't lose that charm we all love.
Born a factory Burnt Tan car, this hardtop has gone under a more
aggressive makeover to better emphasize some of its great factory
options. Vitamin C is one of those legendary colors that came from
Mopar's High Impact color palette in 1970, and the very
professional application of this attention-grabbing orange just
looks right on this car. After all, it came directly from the
factory with aggressive features like the optional hood pins, those
large side scoops, and that big, bad Air Grabber hood that rises up
and looks like it wants to consume all the lesser cars as it
chargers up from behind. And we know you really love the yellow
Road Runner graphics that remind you about how this coupe can leave
everyone else in the dust. But more than just the right color and
muscle car features, we know you're attracted to this one because
it shows there's been careful ownership in all the details. The
panels line up nicely; the big chrome bummers rival the paint for
shine; and the 15-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels add some
period-correct aggression. It's one great muscle Mopar.
The factory-correct white roof not only adds some class to the
exterior, but also it gives you a nice preview of the interior. The
already pristine color is easy to maintain because the vinyl cleans
up in a snap. Plus, carpets are black so you never have to worry
about taking your shoes off before hopping in and going for a
drive... and that's exactly what this car was built to do. These
were intermediate size muscle cars of the day, but that designation
in the '60s means full-size comfort today. So there's plenty of
room to have up to five family and friends riding with you, but you
don't need any of them to have fun with this Road Runner. It feels
like a driver's car from the moment you grab the factory
three-spoke wheel with the "Beep! Beep!" center cap - a subtle
reminder of the fun cartoon horn. And the trio of auxiliary gauges
keep you constantly informed. Sure, you could have fun playing with
the original AM radio, but really we know you'll really be all
about turning the key and creating a rumbling soundtrack with the
dual exhaust.
In 1970 the base V8 for these Road Runner was the 383 cubic-inch
unit. That's a great motor, but it was no match for the 440
available for a lucky few machines. So another one of the big
improvements to this coupe was a serious upgrade in the engine
compartment to the top dog V8. This one also received extra
performance goodies such as a Quick Fuel four-barrel carburetor,
Edelbrock intake, Mopar fined valve covers w/matching air topper,
and an aluminum radiator. All this extra muscle makes a thunderous
growl thanks to a newer stainless dual exhaust with performance
X-pipe construction. And it's easy to harness this enhanced V8
thanks to the stout Torqueflight three-speed automatic
transmission.
Road Runners are now an icon of how Plymouth made the muscle car
available to the everyman. The horn might still go "Beep! Beep!"
but the rumble this one makes going down the road means it's no
kid's show. Call today!!!
