1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced in 1968, the Plymouth Road Runner was Chrysler’s answer to the growing muscle car market, emphasizing affordability and raw performance. Based on the mid-size Belvedere platform, the Road Runner stripped away luxury features to keep costs and weight low, appealing to younger buyers who wanted speed without frills. Plymouth licensed the Warner Bros. cartoon character for its name and even featured the now famous purple “meep-meep” horn. Standard power came from a 383-cubic-inch V8 producing 335 horsepower, paired with heavy-duty suspension and drivetrain components. With a base price under $3,000, the Road Runner delivered quarter-mile thrills for few bills, helping Plymouth sell over 44,000 units in its debut year.

Motor Trend (Dec. 1967) called it “The simplest, starkest, most brazenly pure non-compromising super car in history.” Painted a dark color with plain wheels these birds of prey were the picture of stealth, but this restored Road Runner has been repainted 1971 “Sassy Grass Green” (J6) that is just plain in your face. It displays 35,090 miles that are believed original, is equipped with TorqueFlite automatic transmission, Magnum 500-style wheels, redline tires, plus rare factory air conditioning. As the Road Runner brochure stated that year, “The Plymouth Win-You-Over Beat Goes On.”

Highlights

• Refurbished first-year Road Runner

• Rare factory air conditioning

Factory Equipment

• 383ci Magnum V8, 4-barrel carburetor, 335 hp

• 727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission

• Chrysler 8-3/4" axle with Sure-Grip limited-slip differential

• Magnum 500-style wheels with period-correct redline tires

• Originally PP1 Red with H4V Red and White bench seat interior

• Optional factory air conditioning

• Heavy-duty suspension and reinforced drivetrain

• Road Runner decals and cartoon graphics

• Heavy-duty brakes

• Famous “meep-meep” horn

• The chassis number (RM23H8G220828) decodes as:

  • R – Plymouth (Car Line)

  • M – Medium Price Class (Belvedere/Satellite series)

  • 23 – Two-door hardtop

  • H – Engine Code: 383ci V8, 4-barrel carburetor (335 hp)

  • 8 – Model Year: 1968

  • G – Assembly Plant: St. Louis, Missouri

  • 220828 – Sequential Production Number

Modifications

• Finished in 1971 Plymouth Sassy Grass Green (J6)

• Black vinyl (H1X) bench seat interior

Known Imperfections

• Hairline cracks in paint on each side of wiper cowl and

• Hairline cracks at rear of hood edge on driver’s side

• Some touch ups at top of driver’s side rear fender next to trunk lid

Ownership History

This 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop is offered from the Burnyzz Collection of December vehicles.

Included Items

• Full size spare

• Jack and tools

• Trunk mat

Additional Information

Disclaimer Provided by Seller: Seller does its best to inspect, drive, and note any known imperfections in the advertisement and pre-sale of vehicles it lists for sale. However, due to the nature of collector automobiles, seller cannot guarantee that every vehicle function, whether electrical or mechanical, will work as it originally did. These components will need upkeep and attention. In addition, often these vehicles can sit for periods of time and once you begin to drive them issues can arise without warning. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before buying a collector or vintage automobile. Seller did NOT build or restore this vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS by seller, with all faults known/unknown and with no implied warranty. Pre-purchase inspections are welcome, and seller simply describes these vehicles to the best of its knowledge.