The Road Runner had a new start in 1971 when Plymouth introduced the second generation, which had significant revisions in nearly every aspect.
The 2-door coupe had a wide range of engine options available throughout the generation, beginning with the 318, which was the base model in 1973 and 1974, and concluding with the 426 Hemi, which was only offered in 1971, and the 440.
As a result, it’s no surprise that those who wanted a Road Runner in 1970 decided to wait until the next model year came out. Sales of the Road Runner collapsed in 1970, going down by more than 50 percent. Only 43,000 units rolled off the assembly lines, with 824 examples shipping as a convertible. Few people were brave enough to order the 440 Six-Barrel, so Plymouth produced only 34 units.
A 1970 Road Runner recently made its way to eBay, trying to prove to the world that despite its horrible shape, it still has a strong desire to return to the road.
The car has been waiting for a second chance in what appears to be a junkyard, surrounded by other mounds of metal, for God knows how long.
The people at American Steel Classics (eBay user americansteelclassics5867) clarify that the Road Runner is a genuine RM21. The car’s original finish is still visible, according to the garage in charge of finding a new owner, and it was originally painted red. Regardless of whether you decide to do an extensive restoration or use it for parts, you will still want a complete respray because it doesn’t look good.
The engine is no longer under the hood, but this isn’t a surprise, as the Road Runner looks like it has served as a donor for another project. It came from the factory with a 383 V8 paired with a 727 transmission. The 383 was exclusive to this model year, so consider this if you intend to bring the car back to factory specifications.
The VIN and body stamps are in place, but the fender tag is gone. The car will also sell without the front suspension, so it’s now sitting on caster wheels to roll around and get it on a trailer.
Petrolheads will be disappointed to see the 1970 Road Runner in such terrible condition, as it is still a fantastic vehicle. The only thing that can be hoped for is that someone will see it and come to Allen, Texas to view it in person and possibly bring it home, but sadly, that’s what people occasionally do to legendary models.