1971 Plymouth Road Runner 440 6-pak

 

History

 

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. 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 (402 m) 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.

 

In 1971, the coupe bodywork was completely changed to a more rounded "fuselage" design in keeping with then-current Chrysler styling trends, including a steeply raked windshield, hidden cowl, and deeply inset grille and headlights. In a departure from previous thinking, the B-Body two-door bodies shared little if any sheet metal, glass, or trim with the four-door bodies. The convertible was canceled. 1971 was a high-water year for ride and handling for the Road Runner. The overall length was decreased, but the wheelbase was increased, and a rear sway bar was used in conjunction with staggered rear leaf springs, resulting in better handling and cornering without the stiff ride. It also saw the introduction of the 340-4bbl option, and a detuned 383 "Road Runner" engine with 8.7 compression, hardened exhaust valve seats, and power dropping to 300hp.

 

 

VIN RM23V1G168397

 

This is a true 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 440 6 pack V-code car, born with an air grabber hood! This rare Mopar has been completely restored and was given away as a prize at a Michigan casino. The previous owner had the car for three years. He completely rebuilt the rear axle and suspension.

 

The engine is a date code correct car but does not match the VIN on the car. All other numbers do match. VIN and Fender Tag decoding information is at the bottom of this ad.

 

 

Mechanics

 

440 V8 7.2L Engine - Less than 2,000 Miles on Rebuild

 

Six Barrel Carburetor Set Up

 

727 3-Speed Torqueflite Transmission

 

Sure-Grip Rear End with 3.23:1 Gear Ratio

 

Axle was just Rebuilt

 

Power Front Disc Brakes, Rear Drum

 

New Brake Lines

 

Parking Brake

 

Power Steering

 

Exhaust Manifolds

 

Edelbrock Intake

 

Holley Carbs

 

Electronic Ignition

 

K&N Air Filter

 

Functional Air Grabber

 

Chrysler Radiator

 

Flowmaster Mufflers

 

Brand New Exhaust System

 

New Shocks

 

New Gas Tank

 

 

Body

 

Beautiful Orange Paint

 

Air Grabber Hood

 

Gorgeous Chrome Bumpers

 

Body was Skim Coated During Restoration

 

Doors Fit and Operate Properly

 

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

 

Beautiful Stainless Trim

 

Solid and Straight Quarters

 

Trunk is Solid and Clean

 

Spare Tire, Jack and Lug Wrench

 

Undercarriage is Painted Body Color

 

Frame is Solid and Clean

 

Rockers and Pinch Welds are Clean

 

Goodyear Eagle GT Tires – 225/70/15 Front, 255/70/15 Rear

 

 

Interior

 

Beautiful Black Interior

 

Bucket Seats

 

Console

 

Wood Grain Details on Gauge Panel and Console

 

Gauges are Beautiful

 

Dash Pad is in Great Shape

 

Factory AM Radio is Inoperable

 

Seatbelts Front and Back

 

Headliner Fits Tight Across

 

Carpet is in Great Shape

 

Beautiful Door Panels

 

Horn Works

 

Gauges Work

 

Wipers Work

 

Blower Works

 

 

VIN Decoding:

 

RM23V1G168397

RM23 = Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop

V = 440 3-2BBL HP

1 = 1971

C = Jefferson, MI Assembly Plant

168397 = Serial Number

 

Fender Tag Decoding:

 

Row 1:

E87 = 440 3-2BBL (385 HP)

D32 = Standard Duty 727 3-Speed Automatic Torqueflite Transmission

RM23V1G168397

RM23 = Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop

V = 440 3-2BBL HP

1 = 1971

C = Jefferson, MI Assembly Plant

168397 = Serial Number

 

Row 2:

EV2 = Hemi Orange Body Paint

M6X9 = Medium Class Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black

TX9 = Black Upper Door Frame

121 = January 21, 1971

149423 = Vehicle Order Number

 

Row 3:

EV2 = Hemi Orange Roof Paint

U = U.S. Build Specs

A04 = Basic (Radio) Group: Power Brakes, Left Hand Outside Chrome Mirror, 3- Speed/Variable Speed Wipers, Power Steering

A87 = Road Runner Decor Group: Wheel Lip Moldings, Rear Bumper Tape, Hood Performance Treatment, Deluxe Steering Wheel

B41 = Front Disc Brakes w/Std 10” Rear Drum Brakes

B51 = Power Brakes

 

Row 4:

C16 = Console w/Woodgrain Panel

C55 = Front Bucket Seats

G33 = Left Hand Outside Remote Chrome Racing Mirror

J25 = 3-Speed/Variable Speed Wipers

M21 = Drip Rail Moldings

N41 = Dual Exhaust

 

Row 5:

N96 = Carb Fresh Air Package

R11 = AM Music Master Radio

V21 = Hood Performance Treatment

END = End of Sales Codes

Production Numbers:

1 of 14,218 1971 Road Runners

1 of 246 440 6-Pak 1971 Road Runners

1 of 109 Automatic 440 6-Pak 1971 Road Runners

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