38-Years-Owned 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop 383

Description

Introduced for the 1968 model year, the first-generation Plymouth Road Runner was designed to deliver straightforward performance in an affordable package. For 1970, the Road Runner received updated front-end styling and continued to offer a range of V8 powertrain options, including the high-performance 383ci four-barrel engine. Buyers could choose between two-door hardtop and convertible body styles, with a variety of factory options available.

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 2-door Hardtop Coupe is powered by a 383 cubic-inch High-Performance V8 paired with a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Originally Lime Green, the car now wears red paint with black and yellow striping over a reupholstered black vinyl interior. Notable equipment includes the Air Grabber fresh-air hood, a center console and bucket seats, hood-mounted turn signal indicators, and a JVC CD player.

Built at Chrysler's Lynch Road Assembly Plant in Michigan, this '70 Road Runner has remained under current ownership since 1988.

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is now offered with a clean Massachusetts title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 38-years-owned (since 1988)

• Powered by a 383ci 4-barrel High-Performance V8

• 3-speed A727 TorqueFlite heavy-duty automatic transmission

• Refinished in red with a black-striped hood and yellow side stripes

• Black vinyl upholstery with woodgrain accents

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (RM23N0A163811) decodes as:

  • R – Plymouth B-body platform (Belvedere/Satellite/Road Runner)

  • M – Medium price class (Road Runner)

  • 23 – 2-door hardtop

  • N – 383ci 4-barrel High-Performance V8

  • 0 – 1970 model year

  • A – Lynch Road, Detroit, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 163811 – Sequential production number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • E63 – 383ci 4-barrel High-Performance V8 engine

  • D32 – A727 TorqueFlite heavy-duty automatic transmission

  • FF4 – Lime Green Metallic exterior paint

  • P6XA – Premium black vinyl bucket-seat interior

  • TX9 – Black upper door-frame paint

  • B12 – Scheduled production date of November 12, 1969

  • N96 – Air Grabber fresh-air hood

  • L31 – Hood/fender-mounted turn signal indicators

  • C16 – Center console

Modifications

• Exterior color changed to red

• Black hood treatment

• JVC CD player stereo

Servicing

From the seller: “The car was repainted by a previous owner, changing the exterior color from its original Lime Green Metallic to red. The headliner and sun visors have been replaced, and the interior seats were reupholstered under previous ownership. A new rear differential center section (‘chunk’) has also been installed. The right rear quarter panel was replaced prior to my ownership. The car is not equipped with air conditioning.”

Known Imperfections

• General cosmetic imperfections consistent with age since respray

• Paint and carpeting exhibit some fading

• Air conditioning inoperable

Ownership History

The seller acquired this Road Runner in 1988.