Fans and aficionados of vintage Plymouths: prepare to be impressed.

　　This 1972 Plymouth Road Runner is a highly original, impeccably

　　preserved example of one of Mopar's best. With a numbers-matching

　　E68 400 V8 4-barrel engine, A727 Torqueflight transmission, and

　　stock suspension, it's one of the few times you'll ever see an

　　untouched drivetrain in a Road Runner - the legendary blue collar

　　muscle car that's rarely seen in survivor condition. Unbelievably,

　　that shiny Meadow Green paint and sporty Green interior are

　　believed to be original too, and the mileage on the clock - 87,368

　　- is likely the actual odometer reading. And with its factory

　　buildsheet, data plate still in place, and even an original 'Beep,

　　Beep!" promotional license plate, it's about as close to a time

　　capsule as you'll ever find in a Road Runner.

　　That color that's caught your eye is Code GJ3 Meadow Green - a

　　slightly more grown-up version of Sublime Green that fits this Road

　　Runner perfectly. It's reported to be the car's original, factory

　　application, and although that might seem far-fetched for a

　　50-year-old vehicle that looks this bright and shiny, we haven't

　　found evidence to the contrary. No obvious tape lines, signs of

　　prep-work, or any indication of modern materials are anywhere to be

　　seen, and we've featured plenty of survivor-grade, hermetically

　　sealed classics in our experience to know an original paintjob when

　　we see one. And with 87,368 believed miles, the claim becomes even

　　more probable, as a car that was so rarely driven and cared for

　　like a family member would indeed present this way. At the very

　　least, it's an incredibly old respray (although again, in our

　　opinion the claims of original paint are likely true) that's held

　　up incredibly well through the years, and this Mopar still looks

　　amazing today. It hasn't been practically immune to Father Time and

　　picked up only minor signs of wear and defects from the road, but

　　still shows like a dialed-in, driver-grade muscle car with a deep

　　shine, nice luster, and overall uniformity that only stock paint

　　jobs can boast. Contrasting black stripes on the hood and front

　　fenders add a sporty touch, as do the hood pins/lanyards, front fog

　　lights, and dual exhaust tips out back, while the vinyl top matches

　　the decal package and breaks up that green paint just enough. In

　　fact, that vinyl top is further evidence of this Plymouth's

　　originality - with a gator-skin texture and proper heat-sealing

　　techniques that hold it in place - and there's even the 'correct'

　　amount factory overspray at the bottom of the A-pillar where the

　　vinyl meets the sheetmetal. We love the fuselage styling of the '72

　　model that gave the Road Runner a big leg-up on the competition,

　　and the swoopy styling of this super-clean example definitely looks

　　the part of a Mopar muscle car. The wrap-around chrome bumpers that

　　circle the front end and taillights were a defining feature, as is

　　the blacked-out mesh front grille, and those OEM Road Runner

　　badges/decals are in remarkable shape, too.

　　Survivor-grade originality continues inside, where the pleated

　　vinyl seating on the Road Runners of yesteryear is a defining

　　styling cue that's still works great today. Other than a Bluetooth

　　stereo adapter added to the bottom of the dash, this baby is a time

　　capsule inside, with few signs of use and wear - once again

　　attesting to this car's originality and low-mileage. High-backed

　　bucket seats straddle a woodgrain-adorned center console, the

　　matching rear bench looks virtually untouched, while the flanking

　　door panels, plush carpets, taut headliner, and unblemished dash

　　are all in excellent condition showing off that pure 1970s shade of

　　green. A Tuff Wheel frames the original gauges ahead of it that are

　　inside a woodgrain bezel, the original Chrysler Solid State stereo

　　is still in place, and the Slap Stik shifter inside the console has

　　always been a fan favorite. Even the trunk is 100% stock, featuring

　　an original mat and spare tire/jack set.

　　The engine bay features original details that you simply don't see

　　these days, even in the most heralded of vintage cars. Sure, there

　　are a couple upgrades and signs of maintenance, but the patina and

　　light wear is commensurate to the car's mileage claims. The

　　numbers-matching 400/255HP V8 is nestled neatly in between the

　　Meadow Green inner fenders, there's original Blue engine enamel

　　still on the block and valve covers, while the HEMI Orange

　　dual-snorkeled air cleaner houses original 400-Four Barrel decals

　　that show very little wear. With so few miles, the big block runs

　　great, with plenty of horsepower on tap and a healthy torque curve

　　that helps it get-up-and-go in a flash. An original 4-barrel carb

　　sits on top, aided by the cold, dense air it's fed through the big

　　air cleaner, while an aluminum radiator, modern battery, and fresh

　　plug wires are the only notable deviations from stock under the

　　hood. The powerplant sounds great thanks to an upgraded H-pipe dual

　　exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers and pairs with an original 3-speed

　　automatic A727 Torqueflite transmission that shifts with slip-free

　　precision. Factory power steering, power front disc brakes, and an

　　original suspension mean this Road Runner is a blast to drive, and

　　the undercarriage is incredibly solid and clean, showing only very

　　minor surface scale that's expected after all these years. The

　　rolling stock is the car's most obvious upgrade, although the look

　　of those flashy chrome rims wrapped in staggered 255/50/17 front

　　and 295/45/18 Nittos is simply dynamite.

　　Documented with its factory buildsheet and featuring an

　　unparalleled level of originality, this Road Runner is an

　　incredible find. If you're looking for an upper-echelon, original

　　Mopar, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything better. Call

　　today!