1973 Plymouth Road Runner/GTX

History

The Plymouth GTX was introduced as the Belvedere GTX in 1967 by the Plymouth division to be a "gentleman's" muscle car. For 1972 through 1974 the GTX became an option package on the Road Runner.

The Plymouth Road Runner was a performance car built by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation in the United States between 1968 and 1980. In 1968, the first muscle cars were, in the opinion of many, moving away from their roots as relatively cheap, fast cars as they gained options. Although Plymouth already had a performance car in the GTX, designers decided to go back to the drawing board and reincarnate the original muscle car concept. Plymouth wanted a car able to run 14-second times in the quarter mile and sell for less than US$3000. Both goals were met, and the low-cost muscle car hit the street. The success of the Road Runner would far outpace the upscale and lower volume GTX, with which it was often confused.

The 1973-74 models received completely new sheet metal and had more conventional squared-up front-end styling and changes to the rear that more closely resembled the four-door models than the 71-72s. The restyling helped sales which were up 40% over the 1972 models.

VIN RM21U3G125423

This beautiful Mopar is 1 of 749 produced. It is listed as #2 of 22 produced from the St. Louis, Missouri, plant, and is currently registered by Galen Govier in the Chrysler Registry.

The sale of this beautiful Road Runner includes a COPY of the build sheet (not the original) and 3 binders full of information on the restoration.

Mechanics

Non-Numbers Matching 440ci Engine (280HP)

Numbers Matching 727 Automatic Transmission

Period Correct 8 ¾ Sure-Grip Limited Slip 742 Rear End

Special Handling Package Included Factory Sway Bars

Road Runner Horn

Chrysler Plug Wires

Edelbrock Carb

Power Front Disc Brakes

Fender Tag

Power Steering

Brand New Exhaust System

Magnaflow Mufflers

Stainless Exhaust Tips

Rear Sway Bar

New Gas Tank

Bushings are in Good Shape

Shocks are in Great Shape

Parking Brake is Hooked Up

New Ball Joints

New Belts and Hoses

Body

All Original Sheet Metal

Correct Lemon Twist Yellow Paint

Rare Black Vinyl Top Option

Beautiful Chrome Bumpers

Doors Fit and Operate Great

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

Solid Straight Body

Solid Clean Trunk

Spare Tire, Nice Mat and Jack

Original Quarters

Nicely Painted Trunk

Frame is in Excellent Shape

Undercarriage is Undercoated

Trunk Floor is Solid

Floorboards Look to be Original and Solid

Pinch Weld Looks Good

New Body Mounts

Clean Wheel Wells

BF Goodrich Radial T/A Tires - 215/70/14 Front and Rear

Correct Rally Wheels and Trim Rings are Beautiful

Interior

Factory Black Interior

Bucket Seats

Console with Factory Floor Shifter

Nice Door Panels

Seats are in Great Shape

Wood Grain Dash Panel and Console

Steering Wheel is in Great Shape

Dash Pad is Beautiful

Seatbelts Front and Back

Carpet is in Great Shape

Very Nice Headliner

Gauges Work

Blower Works

Wipers Work

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