1972 Plymouth Roadrunner - new pics added!

[Drache]

1972 Plymouth Roadrunner

All original numbers matching 340 engine, 727 automatic transmission with all original chrome and stainless trim
Engine has been untouched since new
All original body components with no patches
VERY early build in September 1971 Windsor, Ontario bound for Alabama
Dealer in Alabama added under dash air removed from car comes with the car
Original glove box booklet, old Alabama ownerships and EXCELLENT build sheet
New interior 2004 and paint 2009 (B5 Blue with white painted top from factory) rebuilt transmission 2006, all new front end components 2013
Underside all original never restored

$15,900











E55   340-4 Barrel 69-73
D34   TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission

RM23   
R = Plymouth Road Runner
M = Medium
23 = 2 Door Hardtop

H2R   
H = 340 240HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL
2 = 1972
R = Windsor, ONT, CAN

131035 = Sequence Number '131035'

GB5 = Paint Code: Bright Blue Metallic

D6B5    = Trim Grade/Style/Color
D = Deluxe
6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats
B5 = Medium Blue
GB5 = Upper Door Frame: Bright Blue Metallic
902 = Date Built: 9 / 02 / 1971
077266 = Order Number: 077266
EW1 = Roof Type OR Color:  White / Alpine White
U = Built to Specifications for USA Order
22 = Radiator Diameter 22" WIDTH
C16 = Console w/ Buckets
C56 = Bucket Seats 1972 up
G35 = Delete Standard Outside Mirror
J45 = Hood Tie Down Pins
L31 = Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal
M21 = Roof Drip Rail Moldings
M31 = Belt & Hood Molding
N23 = Electronic Ignition 72 only
N41 = Duel Exhaust w/o Tips
V02 = Two Tone Paint
END = End of Codes

[cdr]

that car is VERY NICE.

[Indygenerallee]

Im not a fan of the blue interior but man that is a nice clean RR!

[odcics2]

A steal.

Worth twice the price.   

[polywideblock]

Im not a fan of the blue interior but man that is a nice clean RR!

x2 

[70 sublime]

That car is less than an hour away from me
It has been listed off and on for the last couple of years
I used to have a 73 RR black and white clone
Never knew it till long after I sold it that my daughter loved it and ever since I have kept my eye open for another one for her some day
I had sent her the link for that ad 6 months ago after she had got her first real job since getting out of university

I can check it out if the need comes up  

David

[Drache]

That car is less than an hour away from me
It has been listed off and on for the last couple of years
I used to have a 73 RR black and white clone
Never knew it till long after I sold it that my daughter loved it and ever since I have kept my eye open for another one for her some day
I had sent her the link for that ad 6 months ago after she had got her first real job since getting out of university

I can check it out if the need comes up  

David

David, Thanks for the offer and I will probably take you up on it if the car is still available! Right now Kijiji won't let me email the owner and I figure it's too late in the day to call due to the time difference so I'll try to contact him in the morning.

The main thing I want to know is the overall shape. Things like rust during the inspection can mean I can't register or insure the car. Also like to know if it would make the drive back to BC

[70 sublime]

You should be able to email the owner any time
I just looked at the ad and can

Did you put in the little 4 digit Verification code after you typed a question ?

[Drache]

You should be able to email the owner any time
I just looked at the ad and can

Did you put in the little 4 digit Verification code after you typed a question ?

Yeah all I get is:

"Error: unable to send email reply at this moment"

I've tried to two different browsers and on two different computers just in case. 

[70 sublime]

OK

We are 3 hours off BC time if you are going to call (my daughter is going to UBC )

[70 sublime]

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1970-Plymouth-Satellite-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ581218925

Did you see this one ?

(posting is giving lots of greif tonight for some reason)

[Drache]

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1970-Plymouth-Satellite-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ581218925

Did you see this one ?

(posting is giving lots of greif tonight for some reason)

Yeah I seen that one. The only thing that stopped me was the "emails won't be answered". I don't have a lot of time to be on the phone and then trying to tell them my email address to get extra pictures or such can be annoying but that was my back up plan if the road runner didn't work out  

Just wondering what TLC the car needs? Those couple dents look nasty. My big worry is getting the car inspected to be able to register and insure it without it needed money dumped into it. Don't want to empty my account if I don't have to. 

[70 sublime]

Both of those cars are not very far apart
One is in Lindsay and one just outside town (Lindsay)

[Drache]

Both of those cars are not very far apart
One is in Lindsay and one just outside town

You're lucky! That 1970 Sublime would be worth $15,000 in that condition 

[Mike DC]

   
"Unrestored" is no longer a drawback, not when the car is nice.  Original becomes more valuable as more and more cars get restored. 

[tan top]

     nice Roadrunner !! from the pictures     

[Drache]

So now it all comes down to the '72 Roadrunner or the '70 Satellite.   

Waiting on a reply about the Roadrunner first. If it sounds all good I'll pay '70 Sublime to go look at the car! Then comes the hassle of getting Hansen's to ship the car if I decide to buy it!

[Drache]

Ok here's the reply back on the email for the '72:

No holes in the body whatsoever, surface original rust on undercarriage

I am updating the distributor to a new all inclusive electronic ignition to do away with the firewall electrical components (leaving original equipment mounted for originality)

323 sure grip

Will send pics of engine bay tonight
I would not recommend driving that distance as there are only 46,000 original miles on it and engine has never been touched...would be a shame to lose a rod or something on a numbers matching 43 year old motor (although oil pressure is good with minor lifter noise only)

[Indygenerallee]

I would go with the 72 for sure!!

[c00nhunterjoe]

I like the 70

[69rtse4spd]

I like them both, would be all over the 70 if he was in the states. But to far & I have no more room till I clean house.

[Drache]

new pics

sending unit gas guage does not work have new not installed

[TUFCAT]

That roadrunner is my cup of tea!

[tan top]

That roadrunner is my cup of tea!

yeah nice  RR  from the pictures     would give the sublime 70 a miss  out of the two 

[Indygenerallee]

That says 2 tone paint on the Road Runner, I take it that's paint on the roof instead of a vinyl top!! If so that's not something you see all the time! My buddy had a 71 FC7 Duster like that with the white painted top! Super cool option on that car!! That 70 while cool will never hold it's value as good as that 72 Runner!!

[tan top]

 have you seen this one  !! if you look past the pink paint   needs a sort out with the wiring , tidy up etc 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plymouth-Satellite-Sebring-Plus-Solid-Rust-Free-vehicle-factory-big-block-well-optioned-not-a-/191125245743?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c7ff3cf2f&item=191125245743&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[69bronzeT5]

have you seen this one  !! if you look past the pink paint   needs a sort out with the wiring , tidy up etc 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plymouth-Satellite-Sebring-Plus-Solid-Rust-Free-vehicle-factory-big-block-well-optioned-not-a-/191125245743?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2c7ff3cf2f&item=191125245743&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

That one looks pretty decent. I have a chance to buy a pretty solid 1971 Satellite for $800....hmmm.....

[Drache]

new email when I asked about the list of things the check for the inspection:

wipers work washer I haven't tested since safety 2012....seatbelts all work and are good condition...windows fine...small oil leak after sitting but doesn't use oil between changes....all new front end components including bushings..i am having the mechanic put in the new distributor next week as the engine is running rough due to distributor play...he says its electrical and will correct...emergency brake original and functions fine

[70 sublime]

Sent you a pm

[Drache]

dashpad is cracked in 3 spots as it is original and console is also original except for glove box door being replaced...reason car is priced where it is

more info

[RallyeMike]

I don't think I'd go so far as to accept "un-restored" or "original" as the description for a car that has been repainted and had interior work, but it's still a pretty solid looking low, low mile car and numbers matching. The 340 72 cars are pretty low production which is another bonus. Always take a real performance model over a grocery getter - forget the 70.

If you get the car, be sure to have him include the original distributor (that he's yanking out  ). Hopefully he hasn't done too much more of that type of work on the car.

It might just be the photos but it looks like the rubber trim between the headlights and grille might be missing. If so, it will be impossible to find. Be sure to ask if it's there or not, and if not, if he still has it!

[Patronus]

I dont see $15K there, sorry. 

[Drache]

I dont see $15K there, sorry. 

I see about $12k myself and that's it.

Numbers matching 340 Roadrunner that needs no body work, has new paint, new seats, new front end...

The main things I'd need to do are give the engine a good tune up, new dash pad, and new console top. So about $2,000.

[Scaregrabber]

That Runner is a nice car, it's worth $15k any day of the week i'd say. The bronze Charger on your other thread isn't anywhere near being in the same league as this Runner IMO and it's $5k more.

Sheldon