Rescued from Oblivion: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible

When it comes to classic cars, it’s often hard to think that they could get a second chance after being parked in a junkyard and left to rust away. But luckily, this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner had the luck of getting pulled out for a full restoration. It seems like Rick Pattee, the car’s current owner, made a great decision back in 1979 when he saved it from its doomed future.

Rick sourced the unique Viper Yellow shade for the classic muscle car which wasn’t included in the original Plymouth Road Runner palette. It’s impossible to tell whether it was a mistake or not, but it definitely turns heads whenever Rick puts it on display. To make it look even better, the convertible has air shocks mounted in the back, though that stance might not be to everyone’s taste.

Sitting inside the engine bay is one of Chrysler’s most famous V8s — the 383 cubic-inch (6.3-liter) B-block mill. Rated at 335 horsepower and 425 pound-feet (576 Nm) of torque, it has enough grunt to get the Road Runner down the quarter-mile in less than 15 seconds and reach a top speed of more than 125 mph (201 kph). Not bad for a classic muscle car from the 70s!

This vehicle is truly unique due to its limited production. The 1970 Plymouth Road Runner was already a rare car with only 36,861 models sold, but this specific drop-top convertible takes rarity to a whole new level. Out of the entire production, only 429 models of the 383-powered automatic variant were manufactured that year. It’s highly unlikely to spot many of these at car shows!

The 1970 Plymouth Road Runner convertible has been fully restored by Rick, who put in a lot of hard work to bring it back to its former glory. The end result is truly stunning and it’s now ready to shine at any Concours event.

 

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