1973 Plymouth Road Runner - 400 CU 727, FY1 Lemon Twist, Suregrip, 200+ Pictures

1973 Plymouth Road Runner Additional Info:

1973 Plymouth Road Runner factory equipped with a 400 4BBL/727 3-speed automatic transmission. The Road Runner’s original color is the High Impact “FY1” Lemon Twist yellow. The car came equipped with white “V8W” transverse stripes and “G36” dual racing mirrors. The car featured a “tuxedo” style interior with its white seats, panels, and headliner and black dash pad, carpet, and steering wheel (factory column shift). The car presents as mostly original and is a solid builder/driver while restoring candidate.

MESSAGE ME FOR: Google Photos link containing 200+ photos and videos of the car

The Road Runner is currently powered by a 1967 383. The car has its numbers matching 727 3-speed automatic transmission. New spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, coil, ECM, and battery were purchased to give the vehicle a tune up. The car runs and “yard drives” as per the videos. All 4 tires hold air. The car has an 8 ¾ rear end and a 489 Suregrip unit. The gearing is assumed to be 3.23. Included with the vehicle is a period correct 1972 400 HP motor that is standard bore and is buildable.

The car still retains some of its original “FY1” Lemon Twist paint. The car has some rust in the trunk, lower quarter panels, rear trunk filler, and interior floor pan. Solid front and rear frame rails. Front disc brakes are present. Mostly straight body with some smaller dents/blemishes shown in the pictures. Original fender tag is present and readable. Build sheet has not been found behind rear seats. The car is missing its passenger taillight, passenger rear marker light, and passenger door mirror. The car’s passenger door was replaced at some point. Straight front grille, front bumper, and rear bumper. All 4-wheel moldings are still present. Dual exhausts are retained on the car. Front and rear sway bars. Straight hood with both inserts. Lights and turn signals work properly apart from the missing rear taillight. All glass is in good condition besides the front windshield. Door glass rolls up/down properly on both sides. All keys and locks function properly.

The car features a rally gauge cluster with the 150 MPH speedometer. The gauge cluster is in very nice condition. Speedometer and alternator gauges are working. Steering wheel still retains its Road Runner badge and is in good shape. Column shifter and linkage are working properly. Dash pad has a small number of cracks. Original door panels are present. Plastic panels are present as well but have started to deteriorate over time. All seats (2 front bucket seats, front buddy seat, and rear bench seat) are present in the vehicle. Front seat frames and hardware/tracks are functioning properly. All seatbelts (originally black) are present. The original black carpet can be seen in the pictures. Driver side door displays Chrysler VIN sticker that matches the vehicle’s VIN. Headliner has been removed from the vehicle and inner roof has some surface rust.

The car retains its original “400 4BBL” dual snorkel air cleaner and Chrysler windshield washer reservoir. Two purple, original Road Runner horns are still present but not working properly. Original AC car. AC equipment was previously removed, but OEM unit from a different car is included. Aftermarket clutch fan has been added. Engine bay presents as mostly original besides the engine being swapped at one point and the AC equipment being removed.

Clean California title in my name. Vehicle is currently on Non-Op registration. Vehicle comes with 2 sets of keys.

Additional items that are included with the car:

New-in-box Champion “CC503” 28-inch radiator made specifically for 1973/74 B-bodies with the 28” radiator option.

New Interstate battery from Costco dated “4/24”.

Road Runner floor mats.

FELPRO MS 96007 gasket(s).

Spare tire.

Miscellaneous small parts/extras.

Fender Tag Decoded:

RM21:

Plymouth Belvedere, Satellite

Medium, Road Runner

2 Door Coupe

P3G: 400 260HP (net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL

1973

St. Louis, MO, USA

11729: Sequence number

E68: 400 cid 4-barrel V8 High Performance

D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission

FY1: Lemon Twist Exterior Color

D6SW: Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Unknown Color

EW1: Eggshell White (Dodge) Int. Door Frames

920: Build Date: September 20

125003: Order number

FY1: Lemon Twist Top Color

U: USA Specifications

A88: Interior Decor Group

B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum

C21: Center Front Seat Cushion

C56: Bucket Seats

G11: Tinted Glass (all)

G36: OS Dual Racing Mirrors

H51: Air Conditioning with Heater

M21: Roof drip rail moldings

M26: Wheel Lip Moldings

N41: Dual Exhaust

N42: Chrome Exhaust Tips

V8W: Transverse Stripes, White

28: 28” Radiator

END: End of Sales Codes

Please review my terms of sale below and ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING.

PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS IN DETAIL AS THEY HELP TO SHOW THE VEHICLE’S CONDITION.

PLEASE MESSAGE ME FOR GOOGLE PHOTOS LINK CONTAINING 200+ PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE CAR.

TERMS OF BUY IT NOW AUCTION:

Car is sold AS IS with no warranty expressed or implied.

$500 deposit due within 24 hours of Buy It Now auction’s end (purchase of vehicle).

Full payment is due within 72 hours of Buy It Now auction’s end (purchase of vehicle) by cash in person or bank to bank wire transfer.

NO CHECKS OF ANY KIND WILL BE ACCEPTED.

New owner has up to 2 weeks to pick up the car unless other arrangements are approved by me.

Thank you for your interest.