1970 Plymouth Roadrunner

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys Arizona event, 24 January 2025.
Offered Without Reserve $80,000 - $100,000 USD

• Coveted V-code Road Runner in factory High Impact colors
• Single-family ownership since 1973
• Retains numbers-matching 440-cu.-in. Six-Pack V-8 engine; heavy-duty four-speed manual gearbox
• Correct FC7-code In-Violet over black premium vinyl with full black vinyl top
• Extensive factory options, including Super Track Dana 60 axle, Air Grabber hood, and power brakes

Presented for sale for the first time since 1973, this 1970 Road Runner has remained under the careful ownership of a single family for over five decades. Assembled on 14 November 1969, this code FC7 In-Violet purple Road Runner rolled out of Chryslers St. Louis plant with an extraordinary set of factory equipment, including the legendary 440-cubic-inch Six-Pack V-8 engine with its trio of Holley carburetors, a heavy-duty four-speed manual transmission with pistol grip shifter, a Super Track Dana 60 rear axle with 4.10:1 gearing, 26-inch heavy-duty radiator, power brakes, and the highly desirable Air Grabber hood.

While many Road Runners were ordered as stripped-down machines with only performance in mind, this example offers an impressive array of stylish factory options to improve comfort and visual appeal. These include a full black vinyl top, black premium vinyl seats with console, three-speed wipers, an AM radio with eight-track player, and a performance hood treatment with a white transverse stripe.

Purchased by the consignors husband in May 1973 from Lanigan Auto Sales in Newport, Kentucky, the car spent four decades as a beloved part of the family before being treated to what would become a multi-year, full restoration completed in 2016. Accompany photographs document the comprehensive process, which included a fresh coat of In-Violet, new upholstery, updated eight-track stereo with Bluetooth compatibility, and a modern air-conditioning system retrofitted for a period-correct appearance.

Importantly, the car has been confirmed to retain its numbers-matching 440-cubic-inch V-8 engine. During the restoration, the factory fender tag was found to be weakened from corrosion and was replaced with a reproduction. The original, still-legible fender tag is included with the sale as are its 1973 purchase documents, period registration slip, and over 100 pages of restoration invoices.

With its High Impact finishes and numbers-matching Six-Pack engine, this masterpiece of its era ticks all the boxes for discerning muscle car enthusiasts and is poised to be a centerpiece of any muscle car collection.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/az25/.