1970 Plymouth Road Runner in Orange & 426 Hemi Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA on 7-12-18.
We're looking at a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in Orange Paint. The car comes with the 426 CI Hemi engine.
The car's Owner is Joe Jerry. Joe’s had this car since 2005. He shares his Dad used to work at a Plymouth Dealer and as a 5 year old he would sit in the car since it has the cartoon Road Runner on it and play with the “pistol grip shifter”. Years later he bought a car just like the one he used to sit it.
Now that’s determination!
This one looks showroom new today.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!

[@stephenmerck5931]

If that beauty was sitting garage.I'd probably sleep in it.thanks Lou.👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-) You're welcome Stephen.

[@ahmedkadem219]

The car I love the most . Playmoth roadrunner 1970 .😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ahmed Kadem, Glad to read this one is a Winner for you :-) Lou

[@opera93]

Ahmed Kadem me too.. Interestingly in 1970 Imbought the DODOGE Coronet 500/3834 BBL, AUTO,CONSOLE/ Red & Black,Vinyl top... really a powerful car. I did order a 68:ROAD Runner in and passed on final Buy... Anyways, in retrospect I could have looked longer in 1970:for a aMAGNUM/SupeeBee, etc. THOUGH WARSAW INDIANA road Salt is rough in MOPARS( esp lot of Plymouth’s) my Dodgemwas a Disaster in 10-12 years,,,

[@Cheops2112]

I can’t believe you slammed that hood down...😮

[@loucostabile]

:-0

[@MikeJBlues]

Another fabulous masterpiece, thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Jakubec, Glad you enjoy this "masterpiece" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Fred_NaughT]

70 roadrunner is the best looking in my opinion and nothing better than a hemi in it ! Beautiful car Thanks for sharing Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred NaughT, Glad you enjoy the looks and motor in this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@robbyturbo109]

My favorite mussel car of all time I was introduced to this car at the Chicago auto show in 1970 and have loved the roadrunner ever since

[@loucostabile]

Hi RobertoO wankelt, Glad this is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@robbyturbo109]

I like this so much that I had to see it again

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@masapell]

Another great job and great, in-depth, questioning too. That is really what makes these videos interesting; letting the owner tell the story and drawing the interesting/unique parts out.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you masapell :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@blanewilliams5960]

Great story, beautiful car!! I could not not drive it myself but I understand.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blane, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@TheRacerbrown]

A REAL man's car, but you got to drive it!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Me too.

[@AndrewGraham07]

Nothing to fault, perfect in every respect. Mind-blowing, obsessive attention to detail everywhere one looks. Possibly one of the cleanest automobiles Lou has ever featured. I couldn’t own a car with such an intoxicating exhaust note and not drive it every weekend...

[@loucostabile]

HI Andrew Graham, I was patiently waiting to share this delightful one :-) Wonderful to share this one with you, Lou P.S. I'd drive it too :-)

[@ImTheDaveman]

These Meep-Meep cars (road runners) are always kewl by me. I give it a couple of thumbs up and a Fonzie "Aiiiieeee".

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveMan, Glad you enjoy this "kewl" car :-) Lou

[@wickedfirefly13]

Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep... Love love love this "beepin" beautiful roadrunner!!! The car's gorgeous too!!! Hardly noticed that GIANT birdie in back... def a plushie interior! I always loved the cartoon. Cool grabber, like seein it work. Nice rev but the beep sound wins in this one! Fun fun shifty car story, it's another smile-maker! Awesome car, excellent vid!!!!! Thanks

[@loucostabile]

HI WicKedFireFly13, I think the hood is so fun to watch open too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, and it's always my pleasure to read what you see, Lou

[@CowboysNo1Fan]

That Road Runner plush sitting in the backseat, ADORABLE.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Wayner580]

Your a knob Lou, a real knob. Awesome car, absolutely awesome restoration.

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Wayne Johnson, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration and looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jeremythompson9895]

Bad to the bone. My favorite car I've seen on your channel so far. Man that is beautiful

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@garylewis3641]

Wow, what a nice road runner. Brings back memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories, Lou

[@garylewis3641]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou !

[@Moparmaga-1]

Man oh man, 70 hemi runner, that is immaculate, WWWWWWOOOOOOWWWWWSSSSSSSSEEERRRR.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Korie Creson, High praise :-) Lou

[@zohaib876]

Hello Lou, hope you're doing well and dandy. Another beautiful car and another beautiful video for it. Breathtaking Roadrunner right there. The attention to detail is other worldly, truly the owner has done a wonderful job with it. Thank's for another great video, you are a great man and this world need's more people like you in it. Absolutley love your channel & all the sincere, genuine hardwork you put into it :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hello zo maq, Doing well, and hope you are too. Glad you enjoy the looks of this amazing build to get this Road Runner back to factory new :-) Appreciate the kind words, and it's encouraging. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@Duececoupe]

What a stunningly beautiful car....😳😲😍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Duececoupe, Glad you enjoy this "stunningly beautiful car" :-) Lou

[@stephensmart7388]

Beautiful looking Plymouth Road Runner Beeb beeb thanks for the Video Lou hope you're keeping well best Wishes Steve

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Doing well, and hope you are too, Lou

[@willsco76]

8:05 Damn you slammed that hood, I thought the owner was going to strangle you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William Scott, I'm careful with others cars and brochures,. The Owner is fine with me, and thanks for sharing a concern, Lou

[@bigmountain7561]

Beautiful Car Lou, I used to do the same thing Joe did as a kid. Amazing cheap fun that sparked a career in cars for actually both of us. I was a tow truck driver for a long time and loved it!! Thank You Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe Smith, Glad you enjoy this "beautiful" car. Sounds like you have wonderful memories doing what Joe did :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@mikehenrytomlinsonsenior4917]

Beautiful car man beautiful beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike Henry Tomlinson senior, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@deonreddy8661]

The '70 Roadrunner hits the sweetspot for me! It is absolutely my all time favorite muscle car! What's more, the floor shift option hits the nail on the head!!... I didn't really know about this car as I am from South Africa. I got acquainted with it from a movie I watched a while ago, a movie from way back in the day, 1977! "Bad Georgia Road".........this car hauls ass!!... Great video as always! Keep up the good work Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Deon Reddy, Glad this one is a favorite of yours :-) You' have great taste in cars. Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

[@20alphabet]

Had one, but with the 383. Nice car!

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like you had a cool car too.

[@20alphabet]

@Jeremy Thompson Reddish orange, that's the same as mine.

[@edb.3313]

Absolutely Gorgeous Lou, and thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., Glad you enjoy this "Absolutely Gorgeous" Car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@soxfunny98]

Dodge Hemi orange Plymouth Tor Red same color back in the day. Hemi Orange had a reddish hue to it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hemi chrysler, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@fuzz7boy]

@Hemi chrysler: Yes! Hard to read the fender tag, but at 6:00 (and upside-down), the paint code looks like EV2 = Tor-Red. For comparison, the Superbird behind this car in the first shot appears to be EK2 = Vitamin C Orange.

[@garywood9525]

@@fuzz7boy I think the 70-71 Cuda had the Lemon Twist yellow get renamed to Top-Banana .

[@opera93]

moparman 4406 interestingly, I forgot my 1970 CORONET 500 (383/4Bb auto), I always called it **RALLEY RED( had black, vinyl Top!).... help ,me here MOPAR EXPERTS.. MY first New Car purchase ( passing on 1970s Challenger RT/LOADED, AMC MACHINE)....Anyways many years driving and upgrading, etc until 1985.....

[@nicks7768]

When it comes to Roadrunner, this one is the king of the hill. Gorgeous restoration.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nick S, High praise :-) Lou

[@CowboysNo1Fan]

King of the Hill, like the show? I’m ironically listening to its theme song

[@sanfranciscobay]

Nice build Joe.

[@loucostabile]

Hi SanFranciscoBay, Happy to read you appreciate the build on this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@LinaGuar]

I’m a Chevy Guy, but when you see a Hemi Roadrunner you just have to say what a beautiful machine.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Louis Russo, I think the Chevy Guys will be ok with you if you like this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@deathbysteelabn4466]

that sound man what a sound great car great vid keep it up lou love thoses mopars

[@loucostabile]

HI death by steel ABN, Glad you enjoy this sound of this one :-) Me too. Thank you for the kind words on the video, and it's appreciated, Lou

[@richardwelch2036]

Beautiful car nice to see it lovingly restored.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard Welch, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Lou

[@jefffleming4766]

Another Great Find Lou!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Jeff Fleming :-)

[@johnprins6468]

Great video Wicked car best motor Hemi and for Speed and of course best colour you're very very lucky man that was the king of dodges back in the day and still today beautiful car wow wow wow of course you know that have a great one and a Happy New Year Winnipeg Canada

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@garywood9525]

In the spring of 1970 at the local shopping complex , it wanted to draw in shoppers by placing new cars from several Companies since the winter was over buyers came out in the spring . I had only seen a 69 Road Runner GTX . So imagine my surprise when I saw the rear of a bronze coloured 1970 Road Runner where the side had a funny decal with loops over lapping that ened up as the Dust cloud after the cartoon decal of the Road runner. The car had black interior with a Pistol grip 4 sp , rally rims , tinted glass Black hood decals and raised White Letter tires. This Orange car looks nice as a sleeper with black wall tires and dog dish hub caps. btw That Shopping Centre opened in 1962 and featured Johnny Crawford at the main Deparment Store that sold Records . Johnny was a Mouseketeer that went to The Rifleman TV show , he had 2 pop songs on the Chart in the 1962 which helped draw in the local Teen girls and the males that watch Johnny in the Rifleman.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary wood, Thank you for sharing your story & memories :-) Lou

[@timpriddy349]

Steak and potatos there...........NO salad needed, got you a sharp knife sticking right out of the floor too..........tasty

[@loucostabile]

Hi tim priddy, Dinner is served :-) Lou

[@josephkwapich6113]

That was a nice car. My car was 3 cars down from it. I think you talked to my dad Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Glad you enjoy this car :-) If you see me at a car show, make sure you say hello and show me your car. Thank you, Lou

[@josephkwapich6113]

Lou Costabile thanks, I don’t know if I’ll be back your direction. I live in Reno, NV. Maybe if you come to Hot August Nights

[@SA-bq1us]

This mopar now has a new home

[@loucostabile]

Congratulations !

[@kennyellis7961]

What a beautiful car,my favorite Mopar body style in my favorite color

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kerry Ellis, Win / Win :-)

[@johnmaccoy4324]

I Love how the reflective stripe goes into the side vent.

[@loucostabile]

That's cool, I agree :-)

[@jcnme27]

Two thumbs up!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Yes!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》HEMI ☻

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, That word (426) HEMI usually finds me a car for the Channel to share with you :-) Lou

[@MrRODSTER426]

Comments: Too bad this car didn't come with a Tick-Tock Tach... Of course that would depend on the build sheet... Very nice Coupe with the chrome center posts and pop out rear windows... The sedans had the rear roll down windows... I wasn't able to see the rear differential as to whether it was a Dana 60 or a limited slip... I thought I saw a limited slip but it was very brief ! I was also curious if it had front disk brakes... I did see the power brake booster... All in all very nice presentation and great source story. This vlog would a great reference for anyone restoring one of these birds... I did read all the posts to date and commented about "proper" hood closure below... Other than that, Great Presentation Sir!

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrRODSTER426, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@garbage854]

Sweet :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@garbage854]

:) :) @@loucostabile

[@keithalbright8971]

If I owned it I would drive it

[@loucostabile]

Me too.

[@Bocce-Kaizer]

For your younger readers there was nothing like the 69 road runner I lived with from 69- 77. No air condition back then, hurst shifter shook when you started it up from power, you actually felt the sound of mufflers when sitting in car, and when you hit the gas it lifted right out of seat. Now for bad, you couldn’t even lean on car without denting it, seats so cheap cracked very quickly, when we had glass packs put on carpet inside caught fire briefly because floor so thin, and it was a SOB to keep spark plugs from gumming up. But nothing like pure muscle direct from factory.

[@Bocce-Kaizer]

Yes it is, but the 69 roadrunner and GTX were the gold standard that started it. The two square lights in back were iconic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi lakggk, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@yensive826]

"may i shut the hood?" SLAM! lol should have been "may i SLAM the hood"

[@loucostabile]

Hi Yensive, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you noticed. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@phantomstratocaster]

she's a beauty,mate

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-)

[@silverstar4289]

70 Roadrunner was my first car and my favorite even before we got it. I always noticed one if I crossed paths. NEVER did I see one with the dust trail, and once with a Go Wing. It was very uncommon and people are adding this rare option to them when it wasn’t original to their particular car. Same goes for the blackout on the Challenger RT. Never saw one, but owners add it on their non optioned cars. Kinda shameful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Silver Star, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@motorheadbanger7720]

Masterpiece. American muscle car is a dream. Like italian Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati all of them are made with soul and passion.....Gold age that will never come back again, unfortunately.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Motorhead Banger, Glad you enjoy this "Masterpiece" I think the quote was Dr Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's over,. Be glad it happened." That quote helps me and I hope it helps you too, Lou

[@motorheadbanger7720]

@UC6Hb98BXDSAZwZtJ2oSP-Kw when you go to the doctor and the doctor does not shake your hand and does not look at your eyes, something is wrong...when people spend all time doing business by mobile phone, something is wrong....maybe you did not live the gold age. When i was i child at my Smallville at italy, my father used to say: when you dont have much to say, dont do that.....

[@motorheadbanger7720]

@@loucostabile you are a decent guy, the world need people like you. thanks mate. have a nice day

[@robbyturbo109]

What about the Zr1,Z06,ZL1 1LE,the hellcat,DEMON,red eye,Scat Pack 1320,Mustang GT350R?

[@robbyturbo109]

Klasse Act touché

[@TheRacerbrown]

They were built to drive!

[@loucostabile]

I like driving them too.

[@beast1624]

❤❤

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@butimnotgay5403]

As good as it gets.

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@landonsheffield6160]

Lou I really enjoy your channel and watch it religiously. Please don't slam hoods!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Landon Sheffield, Glad you're along for the ride :-) This hood might have went down a little faster that others, however I assure you, I'm careful, Lou

[@jdgimpa]

That is one top notch restoration. The fit and finish was never that good from the factory. I know, I worked on those cars when they were new. The body work is amazing I can imagine the hours it took to get the panel alignment and gaps around the doors, hood and deck lid straight.

[@loucostabile]

Hi grant wright, Glad you enjoy the work that went into this one :-) Lou

[@JC-xf5jc]

I cant Believe you slammed the hood like that🤕

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for the tip, I'll be gentler next time. So did you like the car?

[@robbyturbo109]

MUSCLE

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-)

[@mountaincat2001]

If your not going to drive it.. At all put in a museum.

[@loucostabile]

Or my garage at least :-)

[@owatajrkiam]

I'm not sure if this is my old neighbours Hemi RR. I lived in MacKenzie BC in 1974 and Al had his car since new which was a graduation gift from his father. Bought in Toronto,Ont. and driven 3,000 miles with the 4:10 gears and driven to MacKenzie,BC. There were only 59 Hemi RR 4spd hdtp's built that year and i bet there were only 3-5 built in EV2 color. He had a fire under the hood and we tore the engine out and repainted under the hood. I can remember us sawing one of the original pistons in half out on his deck as he ordered new pistons,rings and a gasket set. he floated a valve and it kissed the piston. Sure had lots of fun with that car. I was in the passenger seat and we went out to the local drag strip (4 mile long road) and we did a burnout and when he thought it was in 1rst gear (it was actually in reverse as i seen the reverse light come on) he had it around 5,000 rpm and he side stepped the clutch. Let me tell you.....that car made some crazy noises from the rear end banging,to the tires barking and the whole car shuddering but it never broke nothing. He ran it hard like i ran my cars also. I don't think this is the same car because it would have had an export i do believe......but i could be wrong. This car brings back a lot of memories and this a beautiful example of a Hemi RR. STUNNING. Great showcase as all your video's Lou!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi glen cyr, Thank you for the kind words on the video :-) Happy to read this one is either the old neighbors, or one just like it. Lou

[@trampslikeus3575]

It's a trailer Queen what a shame!

[@MedicatedOMO]

At a value of around 100 grand, it would be stupid to drive it daily.

[@loucostabile]

Hi tramps like us, I like driving them too. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@srercrcr]

900 rpm idle....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing & sharing the detail you noticed, Lou

[@davidhechler5882]

For my two cents worth, it is a sin not to drive your classic car. Showing it off to everyone has it's fun, but these cars were made to be driven. I equate it to being married to most beautiful women imaginable and you bring all your buddies around to show her off, but you never touch her.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Glad he shares it, and I like driving them too :-) Lou