1970 Plymouth Road Runner

RM23VOG160129roadUnited States

Engine: 440 cu in V8 with three Holley carburetors (Six-Pack)
Colour: In-Violet purple

A 1970 Plymouth Road Runner assembled on 14 November 1969 at Chrysler's St. Louis facility, finished in factory code FC7 In-Violet purple. Equipped with the numbers-matching 440 cubic-inch Six-Pack V-8, four-speed manual transmission with pistol-grip shifter, Dana 60 rear axle, and Air Grabber hood, it also carries a notable complement of comfort and cosmetic factory options. Acquired in May 1973 and held within a single family for over five decades, it underwent a comprehensive multi-year restoration completed in 2016.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$106,400
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
→ 1973-05-01Acquisition unknown
Lanigan Auto Sales
partial documentation
Dealership located in Newport, Kentucky that sold the car in May 1973; prior history before this dealer is not described.
1973-05-01 →Private sale
Consignor's husband
full documentation
Acquired from a Kentucky dealership; the car remained with the family for over fifty years and underwent a comprehensive multi-year restoration finished in 2016. Sale documents from 1973, a period registration slip, and extensive restoration invoices are retained.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2016
Restoration
Comprehensive multi-year, full restoration encompassing a fresh application of In-Violet paint, entirely new interior upholstery, modernisation of the eight-track stereo to include Bluetooth functionality, and fitment of a contemporary air-conditioning system styled to appear factory-correct. A deteriorated fender tag was replaced with a reproduction; the original tag was retained.
Over 100 pages of invoices accompany the car, and photographic documentation of the restoration process is included.

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