1972 Plymouth Road Runner
*Please note a driving POV video has been added to the video gallery.
*Please note an exterior walkaround video has been added to the video gallery.
*Please note a cold start & idle video and a second driving POV video have been added to the video gallery.
*Please note a video showing the working hood turn signal lights has been added to the video gallery.
Video Gallery

1972 Plymouth Road Runner Driving POV

1972 Plymouth Road Runner Exterior Walkaround

1972 Plymouth Road Runner Cold Start & Idle

1972 Plymouth Road Runner Second Driving POV

1972 Plymouth Roadrunner Hood Turn Signals
Description
“We had felt the early models were too boxy, extremely tasteless, and sported an interior that had been rejected by the Taxi division.... For 1971 the Road Runner is a whole new ball game,” wrote Hi Performance CARS magazine. Plymouth completely redesigned the successful Road Runner series for 1971-1972 with a handsome “fuselage” theme, featuring a low recessed grille surrounded by a chrome loop bumper, flared fenders, and a high trunk. It was also Road Test Magazine’s US Car of the Year.
By 1972 performance was being eroded by emissions laws, and the 426 Hemi was gone, but the new standard 400 cu-in B-Block V8 made up some of the loss. Though most ordered the optional four-speed or automatic transmissions, a heavy-duty three-speed manual was standard, as on this Road Runner per the original Sales Order. The Road Runner was offered in 18 “high impact” colors including the Gold Leaf Poly that this well-restored example features. Plymouth built just 6,831 Road Runners in 1972, but according to Mopar expert Galen Govier this combination of 400 power, three-speed transmission, and Gold Leaf Poly paint adds up to a one-of-a-kind 1972 Plymouth Road Runner.
Highlights
Documented one-of-one 1972 Plymouth Road Runner per Mopar expert Galen Govier
Sold new through Chrysler Military Sales Corporation
Performance 400 cu-in “E68” V8 producing 255 horsepower
Rare three-speed manual transmission with floor shift
The consignor states the car has the original, numbers matching drive line
Uncommon Gold Leaf Poly (GY8) paint with Black bench seat interior (C2X9)
Black “ladder stripe” (V8X) on “C” pillar
Factory air conditioning
The chassis number (RM23P2G118366) decodes as:
R – Plymouth Satellite/Sebring
M – Medium price class
23 – Two-door hardtop
P – 400 cu-in 1-4bbl high-performance
2 – 1972 model year
G – St. Louis, Missouri, assembly plant
118366 – Production sequence number starting at 100001
The factory options shown on the Trim Tag include but are not limited to:[CB1] [TG2]
A01 – Light group ($29.00)
A87 – Decor package ($78.00)
B41 – Power disc brakes (63.00)
S77 – Power steering ($106.00)
G11 – Tinted glass ($39.00)
G36 – Racing mirrors ($25.50)
H51 – Air conditioning ($356.50)
J55 – Undercoat (20.50)
R11 – AM radio ($60.50)
R31 – Rear speaker ($14.00)
S77 – Power steering ($106.00)
W23 – Chrome road wheels (82.50)
This 1972 Plymouth Road Runner is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 85,050 miles at the time of listing, which is believed true
Features
Bare-metal restoration including but not limited to:
Replaced rear quarter panels, trunk panel, gutters, header panel, rear deck panel, floor pans, and front lower valance
Windshield and rear window with new glass
Engine refreshed with bearings, gaskets, and O-rings
Transmission rebuilt with new parts
New dash pad
Instrument cluster refurbished
Original seats with exact-match seat covers from Legendary Auto Interiors
New Edelbrock AVS2 4-barrel electric choke carburetor
New leaf springs and shackles
New KYB shocks
New date-coded spark plug wires
New interior deluxe trim panels
Floor and roof have new sound deadening and heat barrier material
Classic Industries retro-style AM/FM with Bluetooth (original AM radio included)
New exhaust system with FlowMaster mufflers
Recessed door handles
Ventless side glass for a smooth look
Concave front grille
“High level” ventilation
Keyless (push button) door locking
Heavy duty suspension
Color-keyed deep pile carpeting
Rallye instrument cluster
Road Runner trim and ornamentation
“Beep-Beep” horn
Known Imperfections
Minor paint crack on the driver’s side above the A-pillar
Paint chip on the front header panel on the passenger side near front bumper
Minor oil leak
Water temperature gauge inoperable
Included
Original Purchase Order
Original Chrysler Military Sales Corporation documents
Original AM radio
Original air conditioner motor
Original intake manifold
Owner’s Manual
Chrysler Emission Control Systems Manual
Ownership History
This 1972 Plymouth Road Runner was scheduled for production on 1 September 1971. The consignor is believed to be the third owner and has had the vehicle for nearly 20 years. Based on the sales order, the original owner was in the Air Force, 823rd RED HORSE Squadron, Prime BEEF Team #12. He lived in Opa Locka, Florida. The car was delivered to Miami, Florida, and is believed to have lived in Florida its entire life.