Vehicle Description
This 1968 Plymouth Road Runner is already desirable for distinctive
appearance on a first-year muscle car legend. But when you see all
the performance upgrades, including a fuel-injected 440 V8 and the
four-speed stick, you'll realize that this is one mean green
machine.
The Avocado Green is the perfect color for any 1960s muscle car.
It's a hue that represents the era well, but it's also a modern
application with plenty of added shine. The result is a
presentation that looks like it's a factory survivor until the
sunlight hits it, and then it pops with a luster that will attract
attention from a block away. And it's not just the color that gives
it this allure. There has been an investment in keeping this car
straight with terrific sheetmetal and doors that close with
authority. This Road Runner seems to have a meaner attitude with
the black performance hood, 440 callouts, and the iconic Cragar SS
wheels. But this one still keeps plenty of its cheery charm. The
wide B-body design means the chrome bumpers look like a huge grin
at both ends on the car, and of course, it wouldn't be a true
Plymouth Road Runner without the Warner Brothers bird making a
speedy getaway on each door and rear panel.
The two-tone green interior pairs well with the color on the
outside. Moreover, the pattern on these seats is more intricate
than you would expect on a Plymouth. These were midsize muscle
cars, 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 three-spoke wheel. Ahead of that, the SunPro tach that
boldly sits on the steering column. In the middle are auxiliary
gauges and a Hurst shifter with line lock. Oh yeah, this one will
have your heart racing even before you twist the key and hear it
roar.
Road Runners are meant to be muscle machines, so it's great to see
the engine bay filled with Mopar power. You're looking at a
period-correct 440 cubic-inch V8 that has received some great
go-fast goodies. They include a FAST fuel-injection system, Holley
Street Dominator intake, and the wicked growl of a Flowmaster dual
exhaust. And you are in complete control of all of this big block
power and its thunderous soundtrack thanks to the four-speed manual
transmission. And while this has enough power and poise to turn the
cute cartoon character into a snarling beast, you have also been
given the right control. Power steering, BF Goodrich T/As, and
upgraded Wilwood front disc brakes are a terrific total package to
make this a fine cruiser.
Complete with maintenance records, 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 this is no kid's show. Call today!!!