1974 Plymouth Road Runner

Coupe

440

Manual

RM21P4(1st 6)

Clear

Gasoline

READ THE ENTIIRE LISTING... IF YOU'RE A HOBBYIST, A SHADE ON THE INEXPERIENCED SIDE, OR JUST MILDLY FAMILIAR WITH THE ROAD RUNNER OR MOPAR THEN THERE'S SOME VERY INFORMATIVE POINTS AND HISTORY TO HELP YOU IN YOUR BUYING DECISION NO MATTER IF YOU BUY THIS ROAD RUNNER OR DECIDE ON ANOTHER. IT'S AN IMPORTANT PART OF MY LEGACY TO EDUCATE COLLECTORS ABOUT THE ROAD RUNNER. THE STORY BEHIND THE ROAD RUNNER IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT AMERICA AND DETROIT USED TO BE, AND IF WE'RE EVER GOING TO GET BACK THERE AS A NATION THEN WE NEED TO KNOW HOW WE DID SOME THINGS THE RIGHT WAY. If you think I sound overly emotional about it then you're right and I want you to know the reason... The emotional attachment comes from my grandfather that was placed in charge of building the Road Runner in six months and on a hope and a prayer budget in 1967. It's an achievement that is only now beginning to be appreciated. I can't tell you the story and give it justice without mentioning the creative genius of Gordon Cherry who is solely credited for naming the vehicle. Big Bob Anderson and another name you might recognize - Yates. They all had a hand in the making and history of what's becoming one of the greatest American muscle cars of all time. Back to all capitals. IN 1967, THE ROAD RUNNER WENT FROM DESIGN DESK TO THE FIRST ONE ROLLING OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE IN SIX MONTHS. I HOPE YOU'RE ASKING, HOW SOMETHING LIKE THAT WAS ACHIEVED IN SIX MONTHS NEARLY HALF A CENTURY AGO? ONE WAY WAS FROM THE DESIGN, TO THE METAL, TO THE RUBBER / PLASTIC, TO THE MACHINING, AND DOWN THE ASSEMBLY LINE WAS ALL DONE WITHIN A 3-4 HOUR DRIVE. THE METAL DIDN'T COME FROM RUSSIA OR CHINA IT CAME FROM CLEVELAND, AKRON, WARREN, MANSFIELD, YOUNGSTOWN, ALLENTOWN, AND BETHLEHEM, PA. FROM PIECES TO PARTS TO ASSEMBLY WERE ALL DONE BY SMALL FAMILY OWNED MACHINE SHOPS, AND MOLDING HOUSES. IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM THEN DESIGNERS AND ENGINEERS PILED INTO A CAR AND DROVE TO THE PROBLEM ARRIVING THERE IN A FEW MINUTES TO FEW HOURS AND THEY SOLVED THE PROBLEM WHILE PHYSICSLLY ONSITE NOT ON FRICKIN' SKYPE!!!.... In the 60's the Plymouth had all been forgotten and Pontiac's GTO had deservedly taken over in sales, performance, and design. Chrysler / Plymouth needed an answer to the GTO. They answered in 1968 with the Road Runner. If you find a flaw with a vehicle like this one then you must be a staunch skeptic and probably THAT GUY that said Joe Montana couldn't play, Russell Wilson is too short, or Big Ben won't make it because he didn't face any real players in college. You are viewing the real McCoy... No, not Colt McCoy... Lol. You're viewing a numbers matching 1974 Road Runner that was Motor Trend's Car of the Year. There's $58,881.37 invested with receipts to match. I don't expect to recover my investment, but I expect a respectable number that's in line with what's been sold through major auction houses (minus the fees). I drive the vehicle often because I enjoy the heck out of it and I think it's important to do to avoid major issues popping up without notice. That's the reason why you will never be seen on the side of the road whether you're going for a fun cruise or 1,000 miles. The Road Runner is recognized as one of the most desirable muscle car investments available to the collector in the marketplace today. While most of the classic car market is suffering the Mopar family of cars (Dodge and Plymouth) such as the Charger, Demon, Daytona, Coronet, Superbird, Challenger, Cuda, Duster, Fury, and Road Runner continue to make huge gains in value. The average annual appreciation over the past three years has been 15%. By 2020, it's estimated that their value will have more than doubled, and by 2027 returns are expected to be in the range of 500%. The point is you're not just buying something that's sure to be pure enjoyment to drive, a ton of fun, and filled with nostalgic memories of times past... You're making an investment that when cared for properly will pay a big return in the years to come. I'm often peppered with questions about spotting an original over a fake Mopar. First, make sure the numbers match (VIN, Fender Tag, Driver's Door, and Engine Block). Second, understand what those letters and numbers mean. For example all 1970's era Road Runners have a VIN beginning with RM (this one does...) followed by "21" signifying that it's a 2-Door Coupe. The next two, P4, reveals the engine. This Road Runner is an RM21P4 (VIN and Fender Tag). She's a turnkey muscle car from day one that's ready rumble and turn heads from day one. The performance is exceptional and she doesn't begin to hum until the OD hits 90 mph, oil pressure stays steadily between 70-80, and the temp is always between 180-195 degrees even when the A/C is on high under the Florida summer heat. If you have a Mopar and can't figure out the overheating issue then consider two easy fixes - install a lower radiator hose with a coil, and make sure the clutch fan is functioning properly. Options include... Factory A/C that blows cold Power Steering Steering Gear is in Good Condition Solid Exhaust System Correct Manifold Exhaust Manifolds are Coated Wiring and Hoses are in Great Shape Beautiful Sublime Green Paint Chrome and Stainless Trim are in Great Condition Doors Fit and Operate Properly Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid Solid and Straight Quarters Solid Trunk is Painted Body Color Trunk Mat Undercarriage is Clean and Solid Floorboards and Frame Rockers are in Good Shape Wheel Wells are Clean Matching Black Vinyl Interior Bucket Seats and a Hurst Floor Shifter. The aftermarket Stereo (AM/FM, Satelitte, iPhone, iPod, MP3 and Bluetooth) doesn't collide with or replace the original dash. It's part of a center console that was added and can be easily removed. The Door Panels are in Great Shape.The Dash is Beautiful Seatbelts Front and Back. The Headliner Fits Tight Across. Clean Black Carpet. Wipers Work. Speedo Works. Temp Gauge Works. Original "Beep Beep" Horn Works. Interior Lights and Signals Work. The Tires are new with Billet Aluminum Rims. The Original Tires and Caps are included. In 1968, muscle cars were, in the opinion of many, moving away from their roots as relatively cheap, fast cars as they gained options. Although Plymouth already had a performance car in the GTX, designers decided to go back to the drawing board and reincarnate the original muscle car concept. Plymouth wanted a car able to run 13 second times in the quarter mile (402 m) and sell for less than US$3000. Both goals were met, and the low-cost muscle car hit the street. The success of the Road Runner would far outpace the upscale and lower volume GTX, with which it was often confused. Most so-called experts will tell you that they're weren't any big block 400 or 440's produced in 1973 and 1974, but they're wrong! The codes and the VIN's on these cars back me up... They're just hard to find... The base for the 70's Road Runner was a 318-cu.in. two-barrel V-8 with dual exhaust and bright tips. Its 170-hp rating was 20 hp higher than the single-exhaust Satellite 318 engine. Optional was a 245-hp, 360-cu.in. V-8, which was new, a 250-hp 400 or a 275-hp 440 engine. Extra-cost engines received callouts on the hood, and the 440 also received GTX emblems. A three-speed manual transmission was standard, and a Hurst Pistol Grip-shifted four-speed was optional, as was the three-speed TorqueFlite automatic. The restoration on this 1974 Road Runner is three years removed, and I just passed the 28000 original mile mark.I don't want to sell, but if you know about Nazi HOA's I don't need to explain. I do not assist in shipping to Africa or Timbuktu... You're on your own if your overseas and don't even think about or talk about shipping until you're paid in full. I've been around the block 419'ers and I know all your tricks go after another car, or better yet stop preying off the good natured American people that have always shown up to help when disaster strikes your nation. Show a little gratitude!