1972 Plymouth Roadrunner Lemon Twist Air Grabber

This is a 1972 Plymouth Road Runner. in Lemon Twist yellow and originally powered by a 340 fed through an Air Grabber hood. Has rare V21/V25 longitudinal stripe option.  

Restored circa 2005 by a previous owner. Featured in 7/2005 issue of Mopar Collectors Guide magazine. Prior history is foggy at best. The VIN and detective work used to reconstruct the car's original factory configuration. The broadcast sheet and original fender tag (has repro) are MIA. as is the original engine.  

During the restoration. the roof skin was replaced due to the prior installation of an aftermarket sun roof. This repair is undetectable. Looks like there have been some dent repairs to the quarter panels in the wheel lip. These are undetectable from the exterior. but if you know where to look you can find them in the trunk. All other sheet metal appears original and unmolested. Solid rust free floors and trunk. Currently has some rock chips and a couple of bubbles in the rockers.  

I have owned the car for the past three years and have made extensive mechanical improvements during that time. This includes installing a stroker motor (spec's below). rebuilding the transmission (w/ big block spec guts). rebuilding the differential (w/ clutch SG and crush sleeve eliminator). refreshing the front suspension (new poly bushings).  

During that time I have also driven it 1500 miles on the Hot Rod Power Tour. as well as to numerous shows hundreds of miles away. It serves as my fair weather ride to work. This is a car put together to be driven.

EVERYTHING ON THIS CAR WORKS. (Although you might notice one tail light filament is out in the photos. Do'Oh! It will be replaced prior to any sale).  

The car is a joy to drive. and the stroker small block gives up nothing to a big block in terms of performance. Very quick. Handles great.

Complete Specifications:

RM23 Standard Features:

Heavy duty suspension: torsion bars. rear leaf springs plus front and rear anti-sway bars. heavy duty shock absorbers. heavy duty brakesRallye instrument cluster with simulated wood-grained trim. 150-m. p. h. speedometer with full set of gaugesRoad Runner exterior trim and ornamentation

Factory Options:

“Lemon Twist” High Impact Paint340 cubic inch. 4 bbl engine 240 hp SAE net (no cost option)“TorqueFlite” heavy duty automatic transmission3. 23:1 “Sure-Grip” limited slip differential“Air Grabber” cool intake systemPower steeringPower front disk brakesPerformance hood paint with matching decklid stripesDual chrome exhaust tipsDual color keyed sport mirrorsHood hold down pinsBucket seat interior with Décor packageConsole with “Slap Stick” shifterTinted glassInside hood releaseAM solid state radio

Added options and features:

Electric remote trunk release (OEM Chrysler type)Custom Autosound stereoTachometerUpgraded headlamps with relaysLED tail and instrument panel lightsCustom lightweight compact spare

Performance upgrades:

410 cubic inch small block with all the good stuffScat 4” stroke crankScat I-beam connecting rodsSRP forged pistonsRHS/Indy X-headsComp Cams Extreme Energy CamshaftPerformance built Torqueflite with HD big block internals and 2800 stall converterMSD Street Fire IgnitionTTI headers and X-pipe exhaustGriffin aluminum radiatorCenter Line Telstar forged aluminum wheels (15x7/15x8)Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T tires (235-60-15 / 255-60-15)

Condition Details

Couple of rock chips on the quartersCouple of bubbles on the drivers side rockerNeeds new cat whiskers on the door windowsStainless trim is about an 8 on the 10 scale. Needs polished to be show qualityAir Grabber is a little lazy opening. Probably has a slight leak in the actuatorVERY SLIGHT transmission leak. Not sure where. but it isn't bad enough to mess with. It's got a few squeaks and rattles to be expected with a 41 year old car. Extras included (only if purchased with Buy It Now)

V8X transverse stripe kit (if you don't like the V21/V25)Stock valve covers (might get installed prior to sale)Road Runner splash guardsStock AM radioWolf car coverMaybe more

This car is 100% sorted out and ready to enjoy. It's been on the Hot Rod Power Tour and driven to shows hundreds of miles away. Not some trailer queen that can't carry its on weight. It'll blow the doors off most big block cars. Drive it anywhere with confidence. No disappointments. No surprises. No BS. You won't find a nicer one at this price.

High Res photos available on request. Keep in mind while viewing photos that the body work is over 8 years old and held up exceptionally well. This car has not been shot with a fresh coat of cheap paint for purposes of resale. It was done right.

Exclusions: The car is shown equipped with a wide band O2 sensor and gauge which will be removed prior to sale.

Standard disclaimer: No warranty stated or implied. Sold as-is. where-is. Pre-Purchase inspection strongly encouraged. Please review payment terms prior to submitting offer/bid. Car is for sale through other outlets. so listing may be ended at any time.

I may be contacted at EIGHT ONE TWO - FIVE EIGHT NINE -EIGHT FOUR FIVE THREE to respond to SERIOUS inquiries or to arrange an inpection. Please do not waste my time with ridiculous trade or low ball offers. No tire kickers or joyriders.

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