Make:
Plymouth
Model:
Road Runner
Year:
1968
Mileage:
65716
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
California
City:
Los Angeles , CA
Zip:
90028
1968 Plymouth Road Runner Ember Gold Metallic over Black vinyl
Named for the popular Warner Brothers cartoon character, the Road Runner, Plymouth manufactured it with no frills and few amenities in order to save cost and weight on top of the Belvedere platform. It would have the cartoon's famous "Beep Beep" sounding horn as standard equipment of course! Known for being far less fragile than its competitors at Ford and Chevrolet, the Road Runner was preferred by those who desired serious street applications in high-performance cars, and is fabled to have been the favorite of Moon Shiners based on its power, light weight, ground clearance, and greater durability than its law enforcement counterparts. It would hit showrooms for the first time in 1968 with Plymouth engineers hoping to see 20,000 units produced. Their first year popularity actually achieved more than twice that figure! And today, they continue to be a favorite among MOPAR collectors and muscle car enthusiasts alike!
This nicely restored 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner Hardtop was refinished in factory code correct JJ1- Ember Gold Metallic over high grade H4X- Black vinyl split bench interior during a restoration completed in approximately 2006. In proper fashion, all necessary components were removed including all glass to perform a professional base coat/ clear coat finish to the exterior. All new window seals and soft body weather stripping were installed upon completion, along with new fuel tank, lines, all suspension components, and throaty dual exhaust system with Megs tips! Additional options include power steering, black vinyl roof, Solid-State AM pushbutton radio with dual rear seat speakers, polished 15" Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in staggered BF Goodrich Radial T/A RWL tires measuring 235/60R15 up front and 275/60R15 at the rear, front sway bar, 3-speed wipers, day/night rearview mirror, drivers remote outside mirror, front & rear lap belts, carpeted floor mats, and roof rail drip moldings. The original, number's matching drivetrain was more recently rebuilt in 2013 with a .040 bore of the cylinders, new pistons & rings, and MOPAR purple performance camshaft kit with new hydraulic lifters.
Named for the popular Warner Brothers cartoon character, the Road Runner, Plymouth manufactured it with no frills and few amenities in order to save cost and weight on top of the Belvedere platform. It would have the cartoon's famous "Beep Beep" sounding horn as standard equipment of course! Known for being far less fragile than its competitors at Ford and Chevrolet, the Road Runner was preferred by those who desired serious street applications in high-performance cars, and is fabled to have been the favorite of Moon Shiners based on its power, light weight, ground clearance, and greater durability than its law enforcement counterparts. It would hit showrooms for the first time in 1968 with Plymouth engineers hoping to see 20,000 units produced. Their first year popularity actually achieved more than twice that figure! And today, they continue to be a favorite among MOPAR collectors and muscle car enthusiasts alike!
This nicely restored 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner Hardtop was refinished in factory code correct JJ1- Ember Gold Metallic over high grade H4X- Black vinyl split bench interior during a restoration completed in approximately 2006. In proper fashion, all necessary components were removed including all glass to perform a professional base coat/ clear coat finish to the exterior. All new window seals and soft body weather stripping were installed upon completion, along with new fuel tank, lines, all suspension components, and throaty dual exhaust system with Megs tips! Additional options include power steering, black vinyl roof, Solid-State AM pushbutton radio with dual rear seat speakers, polished 15" Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in staggered BF Goodrich Radial T/A RWL tires measuring 235/60R15 up front and 275/60R15 at the rear, front sway bar, 3-speed wipers, day/night rearview mirror, drivers remote outside mirror, front & rear lap belts, carpeted floor mats, and roof rail drip moldings. The original, number's matching drivetrain was more recently rebuilt in 2013 with a .040 bore of the cylinders, new pistons & rings, and MOPAR purple performance camshaft kit with new hydraulic lifters.
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