Plymouth Road Runner (1973)

• Vehicle Owner: mjf6866
• Date Added: 19 August 2011 - 10:16 PM
• Date Updated: 31 October 2012 - 01:10 PM
• Color: dark copper/root beer metalflake
• Views: 1,259
• Odometer: 65,000 Miles

My dad bought this brand new when he got home from Vietnam in 1973. Came with a 318. Car was babied until i was born in 1980 (my first car ride home was in this car from the hospital ) and then it became the family car for a few years. i rode in a clothes basket wrapped in blankets on the front passenger floor when my mom had to drive if my dad wasnt around. remember this is the early 80's and car seats were not really the norm! after my brother was born in '84, the car was parked at my grandather's house in a carport/barn until 1999 when we brought it home to bring back to life. it really wasnt in bad shape, just needed new fuel tank, brake lines,fluids, radiator rebuilt, carb rebuilt, new freeze plugs..normal stuff from sitting partially outside for 15 years in the Northeast. after i moved out, my dad said i could take the car since i helped him restore it as a housewarming gift. Best. Gift. Ever! i recently found a 340 intake/4bbl carb to put on her as a winter project and will eventually like to get a 360 to drop in some day...dad always wanted to put a bigger motor in her and i'm sure he will help too!