This Plymouth Road Runner got away, but there are more like it here.
This 1979 Plymouth Volare Road Runner was purchased by the seller from a long-term previous owner in 2012, sold to a friend in 2013, and reacquired in 2016. Service during the period between is said to have included installation of a replacement 318ci V8 as well as rebuilds of its three-speed automatic transmission and front suspension. Modifications consist of a mild cam, an Edelbrock carburetor on an aluminum intake, and an electronic ignition system. This Volare is offered with an owner’s manual, service records for recent work, a spare air cleaner, and a clean Montana title in the seller’s name.
The body is finished in Spitfire Orange and features chrome bumpers, silver stripes, a ducktail rear spoiler, and rear window louvers. The hood was replaced and paintwork was carried out in 1982 owing to damage from a hail storm according to the seller. Blemishes include paint chips with rust in them on the cowl, fading of the stripes and trim, and a dent on the passenger-side side rocker panel.
A new old-stock front grille was reportedly installed in 2019. Stock 14″ alloy wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The front suspension is said to have been overhauled in 2016.
The interior is trimmed in black vinyl with matching carpets and rubber floor mats. Appointments include a Tuff-style steering wheel, bucket seats, hand-crank windows, and an eight-track player.
The five-digit odometer is said to have rolled over and shows 15k miles. The seller has added approximately 1,000 miles during his most recent period of ownership.
The 318ci V8 was installed by the previous owner and is said to feature a mild cam, an aluminum intake, an Edelbrock carburetor, and a Mopar electronic ignition setup. A driving video can be viewed here.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a rebuilt three-speed automatic transmission. The seller notes a leak at the oil pan that leaves spots on the floor.
The car is supplied with period literature, maintenance receipts including those for the recent transmission and suspension work, and a stock air cleaner. A tour of the exterior, interior and engine bay is shown in the video below.
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| Winning Bid | USD $6,500 by robstock |
| Auction Ended | September 26, 2019 at 2:50PM PT |
| Bids | 8 |
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BaT Essentials
Seller: Cammergalaxie
Location: Helena, Montana 59601
Listing Details
- Chassis: HL29G9B200947
- 15k Miles Indicated, TMU
- Replacement 318ci V8
- Rebuilt 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Spitfire Orange over Black Vinyl
- Aftermarket Camshaft
- Edelbrock Carburetor on Aluminum Intake
- Mopar Electronic Ignition
- Front Suspension Overhaul in 2016
- Period Literature
- Recent Service Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #23319
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