Description
Year: 1968
Make: Plymouth
Model: Road Runner Hardtop
Mileage: 51,445
Transmission: Manual
Condition: Excellent
Exterior Color: Blue (QQ1 Frost Blue Metallic)
Interior Color: Blue
Description:
THIS… is a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop, finished in its factory-correct QQ1 Frost Blue Metallic over a blue interior.
The 1968 model year marked the debut of Plymouth’s Road Runner, designed as an affordable, no-nonsense performance car aimed at younger buyers who wanted muscle without the premium price of a GTX. While many early Road Runners were built as stripped-down street fighters, this example stands out for being well optioned, most notably with factory air conditioning, a rare and costly option in 1968.
The odometer shows 51,445 miles, which are believed to be original. Supporting this claim, the car retains its original floors and trunk pans, suggesting early ownership in a southern climate. While the exterior has received a fresh repaint in its original factory color, the car is otherwise largely original and unrestored, with honest patina visible throughout the interior, engine bay, and chassis that reflects decades of careful use.
Power comes from the original numbers-matching 383ci V8, topped with a single four-barrel carburetor and factory rated at 335 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission featuring a Hurst shifter, sending power to a Chrysler 8¾-inch rear axle with 3.23 gearing and Sure Grip limited slip.
The car is equipped with factory heavy-duty suspension, giving it confident handling, while the dual exhaust delivers the unmistakable baritone soundtrack that defines classic Mopar muscle.
Overall, this 1968 Road Runner represents a compelling blend of originality, performance, and rare factory options, making it an excellent example of Plymouth’s legendary entry-level muscle car.
