1974 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop
For consignment, a 1974 Plymouth Road Runner hardtop showing 112,813 miles which are not actual. Our consignor states it’s a “real head turner” and we’ve already proven that claim with Car Specialists slowing down to take a second look at this attractive car. Its red on white configuration is striking and its unique muscular power bulge gives this Mopar an intimidating first impression.
Exterior
She retains her original color, and we can all be grateful for that as the Rallye Red is vibrant and instantly garners attention. A dramatic stripe is also true to its factory designation, a white strobe stripe that transversely crosses the roofline, visually connecting the C-pillars. Of course, what would a Road Runner be with the cartoon bird, which makes a presence on each pillar. Back up front, wide set quad headlights flank a black egg crate grille that fronts the bulging hood with faux vents and 440 decals, in white. In back, the low slung chrome bumper houses three part tail lights in black bezels and big honkin’ tailpipes extend past the bumpers like a pair of chrome cave entrances. 15-inch Eagle Alloy wheels of different width improve the aggressive stance. The metal on the car is in good shape and so is the paint with imperfections noted that include some bubbling on the rocker panel, some rust around the wheels opening, bubbling in the corner of a door, and some drips in the same area, and uneven filler on the rocker panel seam.
Interior
White vinyl door panels start with vertical stitching and end with smooth coverage below a band of faux woodgrain trim with only slight patina, generally reserved for the driver’s door. Button tufted bucket seats are also white vinyl and piped in the same, rising tall to form an integrated head restraint. A button cap is missing on the driver’s seat that’s in otherwise very good condition and the back bench is excellent and part of a completely white space, save for the black carpet. The three spoke steering wheel shares its column with an added tachometer which in turn, blocks some of the clock on the dash where a woodgrain colored plastic base houses black faced gauges extending to the right. Meanwhile, more aftermarket gauges have been added under the dash including a fuel gauge. A T-handle shifter resides in the center console which, like Mopars before it, presents a decorative wall on the passenger side of the console. Below it all, plush black carpet covers the floor and looks good while the white headliner is intact with the occasional discoloration. A fitted vinyl mat is in the trunk which is otherwise bright red.
Drivetrain
A clean engine bay houses the clean engine, a 440ci beauty with aluminum heads with a 4-barrel carburetor and generating an estimated 500 horsepower. A bright red distributor cap and wires join a polished alternator and Mopar Performance valve covers for a showy engine compartment. An A727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic with a manual valve body backs up the monster and sends power to the 8 3/4 ” rear with 4.11 gears and SureGrip. Power brakes are onboard with discs in front and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Clean and driver quality underneath with minimal surface rust and some components such as the knuckles with a thin coat of road dirt. The dual exhaust starts from headers, meets an H-pipe, and passes cutouts before heading straight to the back where any exhaust that escapes the first door, exit through the chrome tips. The front has torsion bar suspension and the back has leaf springs and Caltracs bars.
Drive-Ability
In the wild, roadrunners, (the birds), have distinctive sounds and a twitchy tail. Well, with the crank of the key our Road Runner car has a unique sound of its own and it’s boisterous and bold and well, loud! Once on the test loop, we’re going to make an educated guess that its tail can be twitchy, but we are not testing that hypothesis, but judging from the power underfoot, we’re pretty sure. It delivers good acceleration and fine handling, while the power brakes come in handy to slow this bird down. The heater blower is not working but all other functions work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Many believe this car represents the end of the original muscle car era. In 1975 it was now based on the Fury, lacked the aggressive look, and reserved the 440 for police only. This car pays tribute to the ’74 GTX, the top dog Road Runner, of which only 386 were produced. From those with the 318ci all the way up to the 440ci, less than 10,000 total Road Runners were built in 1974 so what we have here is a relatively rare bird that’s flying around with 500 horses under its wings. Someone needs to grab the reins of this bad boy Mopar!
RM21P4G131651
R-Plymouth Satellite
M-Medium Price Class
21-2 Door Coupe
P-400ci 4bbl V8
4-1974
G-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
131651-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that’s more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 610-901-3804. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
Price: $37,501
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