1979 Plymouth Road Runner Roadrunner Dry Western Survivor Two Owner Time Capsule on 2040-cars
Helena, Montana, United States
Engine:318
Body Type:2 dr h/t
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Orange
Make: Plymouth
Interior Color: Black
Model: Road Runner
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 2 Dr H/T
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 108,000
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Sub Model: Volare
For Sale, 1979 Plymouth Volare Roadrunner 2 owner dry western survivor car will all documentation and full maintenance records. Spitfire Orange, 318 automatic with new 2.5" flowmaster exaust, buckets, console, 8-track, tuff wheel, all the good stuff. Truly a unique opportunity, same owner for 33 years. I recently purchased from the elderly gentleman that bought the car from the local dealership here in town when it was a few months old with 7k miles in April of 1980 - all docs are there. The car was stored inside it's entire life and lovingly maintained. It was used as a second "road car" and nice day cruiser and not as a primary commuter. The PO drove the car to Mexico shortly after purchase to see the sights and there is still a "tourista" sticker on the passenger window from the trip. I'll do my best to describe this rare car below:
Exterior: All original in the very desirable Spitfire Orange with one repaint in the 1980's. NO RUST that I can see and I know where to look. There is no salt used in the high desert of Montana and in this arid region of sagebrush and prickly pear cactus we only get a total of 10 inches of moisture annually. Repaint was due to a hail storm and the car received minor damage, as far as I know only the hood was replaced. Paint was an everyday main street auto body shop quickie job, and is not concours quality, but shines well and there are no major flaws or issues. Great driver quality/weekend show/cruise night car. Original flat black trim and silver stripes show a bit of fading. Underside of hood is painted flat black instead of body color. Glass is excellent. Small dent low on passenger side rocker where the PO ran over a curb. Grille has two broken spots, not really that noticeable but I would watch for a mint one to replace it. Hood moulding has a few dings. Really no major issues to jump in and enjoy today.
Interior: All original in very good condition with only driver seat showing a few tears from use. Repairs to driver seat would be needed for serious show duty. Balance of interior is nice in the deluxe black with the tuff wheel and WORKING AM/8-track with a few 8 tracks included. No major issues to use and enjoy today.
Mechanical: Exceptionally well maintained original. There is a stack of maintenance receipts going back to 1980 when the car was a few months old. Anything that needed attention was done and done right. Engine/trans in great working order, what you would expect from a well maintained 100k mile car. Starts and runs out strong. No major issues. EVERYTHING WORKS as far as I can tell. I just took the car on a 70 mile cruise last Sunday. Recent complete tune up, newer battery and brand new tires. Engine does puff a bit when started due to 35 year old valve seals, and there is sometimes a slight valvetrain tick at cold startup that goes away when warmed, but should run many many more miles without any issue or rebuild. NEW 2.5" aluminized Flowmaster exhaust sounds fantastic and gives the car that musclecar sound to go with the looks. Just a comfortable, good handling car that with the factory high rear gear will loaf along at 75mph all day, and with the factory lockup converter deliver excellent fuel economy. The ONLY thing I can find that doesn't work as new is the wipers do not return to the low position every time. THE CAR IS AUCTIONED WITH THE FACTORY HONEYCOMB WHEELS AND NEW BLACKWALL TIRES. IF YOU LIKE THE MAGNUM WHEELS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND WE CAN TALK ABOUT INCLUDING THEM.
Pricing and misc: The last two Volare Roadrunners on Ebay (in just the last month) went $10k for the Petty Blue one and the Metallic blue car bid to $14k with reserve not met. I got a good deal on this car, and you will too, so the reserve is under $8k. You can't begin to buy a builder and do a car to this level for that money, and when you got done it wouldn't be an original survivor car like this one. There just is nothing like a pampered car that hasn't been beat on! AS MENTIONED ABOVE THE CAR IS BEING SOLD WITH THE OEM HONEYCOMB WHEELS AND THE MAGNUM ROAD WHEELS WITH WHITE LETTER TIRES ARE NOT INCLUDED. WINNING BIDDER CAN NEGOTIATE INCLUDING OR SUBSTITUTING THEM. I will be adding more pictures.
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. |
| Terms and Conditions |
Winning bidder MUST contact us within 24 hours of Auction's end and make arrangements for payment in full at that time. At end of auction a $500 deposit will be withdrawn from your PayPal account immediately. The remainder is due within 7 days of Auction's end. If NO contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. |
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