1968 Plymouth Road Runner - Concourse Condition - Show Winner #1 Car on 2040-cars

                    1968 Plymouth Road Runner

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-           Please read the entire listing before calling  301-717-0029 Mitch

-          Please don’t call me asking what I will take. If you are interested in the car make an offer, and be real. I already have 2 great offers 

-          I have only posted a few pictures here. Please read the listing, and you will find a link with over 140 photos of the car, and a link to documentation of restoration of car.

-          Detailed photo album with 140 photos http://s892.photobucket.com/user/ENTRPNR56/library/?sort=6&page=1

1968 Plymouth Road Runner

Odometer shows 37,650 now. I am the second owner of the car. When I restored it, the odometer showed 36,920. This is documented in the Title.

This 1968 Plymouth Road Runner was ordered in early 1968 by Peter J. Kolgen from Anacostia Chrysler Plymouth in Washington D.C. He was 28 years of age when he bought the car after returning from the US Navy as a Captain. Captain Kolgen took possession of his new Road Runner on April 3^rd 1968. As you will see , he ordered this car with some very special options, not normally seen on these stripped street bruisers. I have the original sales invoice, the certicard, owner’s manual, service record with entries, and much more documentation. The car was parked somewhere around 1990, until I purchased it in 2001. I collected restoration parts and pieces for the next few years.

Lots of NOS and Mopar numbered OE parts have been added, making this 68 Roadrunner a year correct and reference quality vehicle. This car underwent a complete Rotisserie restoration starting in 2008. Every part of this car was disassembled and restored or replaced, including correct fasteners. Every original rebuildable part was restored. Every part was returned to its original color as found during disassembly. I was the first person to disassemble this car. The aim with this car was to have it appear exactly as it did on the Dealership lot in 1968 when Captain Kolgen first saw it. This car has been decoded by Galen Govier and is in the Chrysler Registry. This is definitely a number one condition car, ready for any concourse shows. 

Please read this link and see the full documentation of the restoration. You will see the level and quality of this resto.

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?26040-The-Golden-Rotisserie-Chicken

After the car was completed in January 2013, it was driven sparingly, only to local cruise in’s and shows, where it never failed to win a top award. This car was invited to Chryslers of Carlisile on a special invitation to be displayed in July 2013. In August 2013, this car received top awards at the prestigious  Mopar Nationals in Columbus Ohio. In fact, the car scored 93 out of a possible 100 points where it was judged by the National Mopar Judges. Documentation available.

 Fender Tag Decoded 

               FIRST ROW 

               536 Outside Left Remote Control Mirror

               691 Order Type: Sold Car

               Second Row

               479 Front Disc Brakes, 10X2.5 Drum Brakes Rear

               451 Power Brakes

               418 Defogger – Rear Window

               577 Dash Tachometer

               521 Glass : All Tinted   

               B : Inspectors Stamp

               Third Row

               535 Mouldings : Roof Drip Rail

               404 3:23:1 8.75 Axle

               408 Sure-Grip Axle

               H4N Trim Grade High, Vinyl Split Bench Seat, Gold & Black

               JJ1 Paint: Ember Gold  Metallic

               B : Upper Door Frame Color; Black

               Fourth Row

               RM23  Plymouth 2 Door Hardtop

               62  Engine: 383  1- 4bbl 335Hp V8

               393  Transmission: A833 4spd Manual Hurst Shifter

               44  Tires: F70-14 Red Streak

               325  Production Date: Monday March 25^th 1968

               208067   Shipping Order Number

Other Options on Dealer Invoice, Not on Fender Tag

               360  Road Runner D'ecor Group

               483  Front and Rear Bumper Guards

               456  Power Steering

               AM/FM Radio

               Undercoating        

Below is a description of condition of car. 

Exterior – 

The body was chemically stripped after disassembly.  Very minimal, small metal patches were done where minor rust was present. The car retains all of its original sheet metal including quarter panels and floors. The car was then entirely powder coated with a special primer. Minor body work was performed. Car was block sanded to perfection, and then painted with a base coat – clear coat of JJ1 Ember Gold Metallic. We added just a small amount more of metal flake to the formula, to make this stunning finish. All surfaces, including under chassis was painted to match. Paint was then wet sanded and buffed to a high gloss. As with any car, or painter, or paint job, there are some barely visible, very minor imperfections you will need to hunt for and quite possibly not be able to find. We have tried to show any thing which could look like a flaw in the photobucket link. Overall the paint is a 9 to 9.5 out of 10.

All body panels and gaps were adjusted for proper fit and appearance. Doors have new door hinges.

The chrome and trim is done to show quality. The bumpers were re-chromed, and all of the stainless trim was buffed and polished to perfection. Even the wing window vent assemblies have been re-chromed. All weather stripping is new. 

The Glass on this car is all tinted and in superior condition. The only glass replaced was the windshield. 

The grille, headlamp doors, and tail panel were re –anodized and hand detailed to correct appearance. 

Rims are the original 14” H code, dated wheels that came when the car was new, including the original Dog Dish hubcaps, which were hand polished and paint detailed. Tires are new BF Goodrich redline 225-70-14 radials. 

Interior- 

The dash was removed from the car and completely disassembled. All switches and gauges were checked for proper operation, cleaned and polished. The AM/FM radio was cleaned and checked for proper operation. I added the electronic circuit board to the original Tachometer, and an electronic instrument cluster voltage regulator. All bulbs were replaced. Switch panel characters were hand detailed. The dash pad is perfect and the entire dash appears as new. 

The new Legendary head liner was professionally installed. All new Legendary door panels, seat foams, and seat covers, in the correct color and grain as original. Carpet is new Legendary. Window cranks and inside, outside door handles are perfect. I even used the 68 only black push buttons on the outside door handles. All new window fuzzies and weather stripping. Original Seat belts were restored, and have date tags.

Undercarriage- 

The K frame, all control arms, torsion bars, strut rods and sway bar have been powder coated in the correct colors. All front suspension parts are new. The differential housing, third member and drive shaft have also been powder coated. Leaf springs were re arched and then disassembled to be powder coated and reassembled with new shims. The rear backing plates, brake drums and front brake rotors were powder coated as well, as the spindles. The rare 4 piston disc calipers were stainless sleeved and powder coated. All new stainless fuel and brake lines installed. New fuel tank and sending unit. 

Drive Train- 

The entire drive train is numbers matching to the car. The original HP383 was completely rebuilt. Bored .030 over with stock size engine bearings. The only engine change was the addition of a Comp Cam EX274. Engine retains the original rebuilt cylinder heads, intake manifold, exhaust manifolds,carburetor, distributor and wire looms and bell housing. Engine and engine bay appear as they did new, in 1968. Car retains its original brake booster, master cylinder, wiper motor, steering gear box and steering pump, all restored to new condition.

The original A833 4spd transmission was rebuilt with new bearings and synchronizers.

The original shifter was rebuilt using new shim plates and bushings. Re-chromed handle and original knob

The original 3:23 differential was disassembled, checked, cleaned and reassembled. 

Terms: Please read carefully:

1)The car is being sold “As is”, no refunds, no warranty, no guarantee except I will guarantee you will win trophies with this car.

2) Paypal deposit of $1000 immediately upon auction end.

3) Cash, wire transfer of certified bank check only for balance and paid within 7 days of auction end. The car will not leave until all funds have cleared.

4) The buyer is responsible for making all transportation arrangements and at the buyer’s expense. This car should be transported in an enclosed transporter. We will assist in loading and overseeing the pick up of the car.

5) Bidders with less then 20 feedback must call first  301-717-0029 Mitch