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Started by Geordie, January 31, 2006, 12:13:29 AM

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Geordie

Hey guys,

I asked this over at cc.com too to get a good grasp of the question. I was wondering when compared to 2nd gen chargers and any year chally, how the 71-74 roadrunner compares in Value? I know that late(73,74) ebodies are the least desirable out of the three if you could say that, but Im just looking to see if you can grab a RR in similiar condition as the cars mention previously for less money? Thanks alot.

Silver R/T

Road Runners seem to be cheaper in value than Charger, (compared year to year )
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694spdRT

I would say the '71 Roadrunner's will be worth the most of the years mentioned. None of them are going to bring as much as a similar 2nd generation Charger unless the options are special(Six pack, 4 speed, Air Grabber, etc.)

IMO the '73 and '74 Roadrunner's are one of the forgotten Mopars...nothing really wrong with them but, they just don't get much press because of the "smog" label. You can really say that about most of the Mopars after '72.(actually after '71 if you really want to get technical but, the 1972's still had some of the cool options carryover)
1968 Charger 383 auto
1969 Charger R/T 440 4 speed
1970 Charger 500 440 auto
1972 Challenger 318
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nh_mopar_fan

I might be wrong but I believe the 70 is the gold standard in Road Runners when it comes to value.

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Old Moparz

I'd say the '73/74 are the least expensive out of the years you asked about. The grille & tail lights were not as smooth or clean looking as '71/72, & I think that's a big factor. I know I don't like them at all comparing those years. (The '70 was always my favorite.)


Quote from: nh_mopar_fan on January 31, 2006, 08:49:02 AM
I might be wrong but I believe the 70 is the gold standard in Road Runners when it comes to value.


I think you're right, it seems to be the one year that had so many to choose from too. The base 383 car, the 6V, the Hemi, the ragtops, hardtops, coupes & Superbirds. The trap door air grabber was cool & it's my favorite year for it & had to have another one.  :icon_smile_big:

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nh_mopar_fan

On the other end of the equation would be the 75 which is dogmeat....

;D

Charger_Fan

Quote from: nh_mopar_fan on January 31, 2006, 12:32:58 PM
On the other end of the equation would be the 75 which is dogmeat....

;D
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hemihead

Those will get more expensive soon too.  ::)
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Old Moparz

Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on January 31, 2006, 02:26:08 PM
Quote from: nh_mopar_fan on January 31, 2006, 12:32:58 PM
On the other end of the equation would be the 75 which is dogmeat....

;D
Oh come on, how could you not love that face? :icon_smile_big:

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It was best left alone as a Fury & maybe having a big block would have given it some credibility. Calling it a Road Runner AND a Charger was a joke. If I recall, a car mag did a story in the late 70's on a Police Fury. Said it was the fastest street car at the time. I have that mag somewhere, but I just about give up trying to find this old crap in print & should just toss it.  ::)
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ChargerSG

Roadrunners have begun to climb, but you can get a nice RR clone(of a Satellite) for a good price...
Looking for 383 Magnum #0B196875 and 0B115166

hemihead

Even clones of any car are getting stupid ( price wise).
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ChargerSG

I have seen RR clones for like 15k(but with allot of power under the hood) soo i know what you mean, but i have seen cheap ones on Ebay..
Looking for 383 Magnum #0B196875 and 0B115166

NHCharger

My  :Twocents:
Let's say you have 5k burning a hole in your pocket. For 5k you could buy one of the following.
2nd  gen Chargers- a 318 HAPLAG father/son project.
Any year chally- you might find a decent 74, 318 driver that needs paint and engine work.
71-74 RR. You could get a real clean,73/74, 318 driver.   



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hemihead

I'd take the RR just because you don't see them everywhere like the other choices.Those other choices are like camaros ,everyone has one.
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Johnny SixPack

Not to try and hijack the thread, but how do Coronet ("69s mainly) prices fall in there?

I've wanted to make an A12 SuperBee clone for a long time (as the real ones are outta my reach), but don't really know what is considered the 'standard' price for a driver 318 "69 Coronet with good sheetmetal would be.
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Andrew

I think '73-'74 roadrunners are underrated.

But I dont want other people to think that, if they do it will drive the price up.

Telvis

I just looked at a 72or 73 Road Runner this past weekend. It had a 383. I only looked at it quickly. It had some rust but I'm not sure the extent. It was sitting next to the 72 Charger I posted about. I don't know what the guy wants for it but I am sure it's for sale.

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C'mon you guys dont see the beauty in this!    :icon_smile_cool:

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6pkrunner

Completely depends on the options. After 1971 the GTX was an option on the road runner. So a 1973/1974 GTX U coded 440 car is not cheap. Also the 1972 Air Grabber cars are quite pricey along with the 400 4 speed versions. But the 1971 up body style will not compete with the 68-70 square B cars. That is with similar drivetrains. One of the ultra few 1972 440 6bbl cars with Air Grabber will certainly be worth more than a 383 68-70 car.

nh_mopar_fan

I like these...

hemihead

I always liked the F-bodys.They were like a downsized Duster replacement.I could put together a nasty SB and make that baby scream. :yesnod:
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Charger_Fan

PT, I agree...those look best is yellow! :yesnod: (ok, red too)


Quote from: Old Moparz on January 31, 2006, 05:04:46 PM
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on January 31, 2006, 02:26:08 PM
Quote from: nh_mopar_fan on January 31, 2006, 12:32:58 PM
On the other end of the equation would be the 75 which is dogmeat....

;D
Oh come on, how could you not love that face? :icon_smile_big:

http://www.cars-on-line.com/19803.html




It was best left alone as a Fury & maybe having a big block would have given it some credibility. Calling it a Road Runner AND a Charger was a joke. If I recall, a car mag did a story in the late 70's on a Police Fury. Said it was the fastest street car at the time. I have that mag somewhere, but I just about give up trying to find this old crap in print & should just toss it.  ::)
Of course I was just kidding. ;)
I'd maybe take a nice clean one for a daily driver, but I wouldn't spend any real money on one. Now a 78/79 Magnum is a different story, I'd love one of those. They're in my top 50 to 75 list somewhere. ;D

I'm still kicking myself for selling my 72 Satellite.

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

nh_mopar_fan


RD

I have a 73 that I will be getting on the road in about 3 months (in primer!!)  primer makes a car go faster!
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hemihead

Quote from: RD on February 01, 2006, 11:50:09 PM
I have a 73 that I will be getting on the road in about 3 months (in primer!!)  primer makes a car go faster!
Sure, less weight than paint.  :icon_smile_big:
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Steelman

Quote from: nh_mopar_fan on January 31, 2006, 08:49:02 AM
I might be wrong but I believe the 70 is the gold standard in Road Runners when it comes to value.
I like the 70 model best myself.
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Quote from: PocketThunder on February 01, 2006, 09:19:59 AM
C'mon you guys dont see the beauty in this!    :icon_smile_cool:



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Quote from: hemihead on February 01, 2006, 02:55:06 PM
I always liked the F-bodys.They were like a downsized Duster replacement.I could put together a nasty SB and make that baby scream. :yesnod:
:iagree: 110%

Even the 318 in my '78 R/T wasn't the fastest, but it could hold its own and beat some of the other cars made around the same time. As far as '73 & '74 Roadrunners, it has been a good 20 years since I actually seen one in person, I kid you not. I always see the plain Satallite.

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greenpigs

Quote from: Geordie on January 31, 2006, 12:13:29 AM
Hey guys,

I asked this over at cc.com too to get a good grasp of the question. I was wondering when compared to 2nd gen chargers and any year chally, how the 71-74 roadrunner compares in Value? I know that late(73,74) ebodies are the least desirable out of the three if you could say that, but Im just looking to see if you can grab a RR in similiar condition as the cars mention previously for less money? Thanks alot.


I disagree 73 & 74 E bodies are far from cheap compared to a 73-74 roadrunner. However a 73 or 74 RR should be cheaper than any of the cars you mentioned as most were 318's. Not alot of interest in those years but that doesn't mean you shouldn't go for it. The down side is I doubt the aftermarket will reproduce much for this body style.
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RD

Quote from: DodgeChargerGuy on February 08, 2006, 04:06:37 PM
Quote from: hemihead on February 01, 2006, 02:55:06 PM
I always liked the F-bodys.They were like a downsized Duster replacement.I could put together a nasty SB and make that baby scream. :yesnod:
:iagree: 110%

Even the 318 in my '78 R/T wasn't the fastest, but it could hold its own and beat some of the other cars made around the same time. As far as '73 & '74 Roadrunners, it has been a good 20 years since I actually seen one in person, I kid you not. I always see the plain Satallite.



well pete, at the end of march I will take a pic of a finished product and send it to you!  73 Roadrunner RD style.... hehe

here it is now.
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TruckDriver

I see pics all the time, just not see them in person.
PETE

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"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P