1971 Plymouth Road Runner 4 Speed in Blue & 340 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis WI on 2-20-20 at the World of Wheels car show.
We're looking at a 1971 Plymouth Road Runner in Glacier Blue Paint. The car is equipped with a 340 CI V8 engine and has a manual 4 Speed transmission.
The car's Owner is Kevin Plummer. Kevin’s had this car since 2019. Kevin shares he saw the car on line, was interested it’s the cars showroom new condition, and had to purchase this “time capsule”.
If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule autorama.com
ENJOY!

[@plastic1492]

It always make me laugh right after the owner revs up the engine and gets out of the car ,and has a smile on his face .

[@loucostabile]

Those revs are the music that makes us happy :-)

[@bigredc222]

I'm a little prejudiced because I had a 73 RR with a 340, but as far as I'm concerned that's the best sounding exhaust ever, love it. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi C Smith, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

💘 Road Runners!.. My Dad had a 68 with the 383 back in the day!

[@garbage854]

WOW :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Dad's Road Runner :-) Cool ! Lou

[@opera93]

Thomas Barnard interestingly, I ordered a 68, ROADRUNNER,Green/4SPD/deluxe INTERIOR/Fan Declutch/Disc Brakes(?, kind of forget), Green/ Black int, etc: whilst JUNIOR IN PHARMACY SCHOOL AT PURDUE, PAYIN $200 for the privilege: reneged, and spent on more school Related ...it was perfect when it came in: comes to mind it was a TUESDAY made car(??)....!!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

My Dad's was sitting on the lot at Delhi Motors in Delhi NY when he bought his... He worked for a few farms in that area after he finished his Vietnam duties.. He would stop by the dealership from time to time and the salesman would let him start it.. He eventually traded the Chevy Impala he had at the time on it...

[@williamboardman9476]

@@opera93 Tuesday through Thursday vehicles were built by FULL assembly line staff / crew. Mondays worst as less showed up, called in sick, etc. Plants paid union checks on Thursday, so many missed Friday shifts. Tuesdays were best built. Seems lots of 68-71 RR were ordered / delivered in Indiana. THIS one, originally bought by Wisconsin residents, who drove to Indiana dealership to get it. Mine, also a 71, in Noblesville @ Franklin Motors, and your ordered 68.

[@Northedoggie]

What a beautyful CAR... Thank's for showing us, mr. Costabile...

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing with you Tom Vidar Nordmarken :-)

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I love that little road runner emblem in the grill.

[@loucostabile]

I think it was a great addition to the car :-)

[@chuckvan1961]

I bought a new 71 Road Runner when I got home from a Vietnam in Mountain blue with that glacier blue interior with the slapstick console . nice to see a 340 pretty rare because of all the Dart,Duster,Cuda 340’s running around back then. Great video 🇺🇸✌️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck Van, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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

[@williamboardman9476]

"Mountain" blue ?

[@AMCmachine]

I've heard the 71-72 Plymouth B-body front bumper referred to as the "loop bumper." Love the period style colored headlights and Glacier Blue paint!

[@loucostabile]

Hi AMCmachine, Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the "loop bumper" and glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

I had a 71 hemi / 4 spd RR as this, and drove it hard, fast, and furious in 79..…around SoCal. Lots more cars out there, but hit East coast for more retirement village owned, and discovered AMC. '69 AMX typical, but got a 71 Matador hardtop coupe with "Machine Go" option package. IT drove SO nice. Florida retirement gate tag and AMC bug deflector, compass, and "desert use only" A/C setting, tilt, console, buckets. Miss IT more than hemi $. IF you like these, look at date of production AND fender codes well. 340s were order/produced from Jan 71. And Many of these are built with as many options as $ can find. (This one in Canada, by a TV show shop/dealership.) Ted Stephens in Alabama can give you codes to look for, but "Aero Package" is cool. Includes front bumper "visor applique' ", Air Grabber hood / bulge, rear window louvers, and 70 AAR 'Cuda rear ducktail spoiler (in trunk for dealership install). No front "boomerangs" spoilers IN package, but sometimes ordered with it. (Drag on the street). Mine and next VIN on line had package, only one's I've ever seen with hemi / 4 spd (of 28) in 71. Rear window louvers are rare, as mold broke, so tag may have code, but not installed at factory. And full vinyl top deleted it, when roof area was found marred, needing one, vs repair on the line. $$$ return on basic 383 RR or basic 440 GTX. I did a 71 Sat Sebring + with added color matched AP package . Sweet!

[@AMCmachine]

@@williamboardman9476 Incredible that you had one of those!! AMC barely advertised the Matador Machine if at all, so rumor has it only about 40 or 50 were sold. Theoretically it could even be had on a Matador wagon or sedan, though it's not known if any were so ordered. It was the often-unsung successor to the 1970 Rebel Machine and the Matador version could be had with 360 or 401 power. I have seen ONE known Matador machine in the muscle car magazines and a few clones online, including a really nice '73 tribute which is of course the same car as a '71.

[@williamboardman9476]

@@AMCmachine I've heard 14 on Matador coupes. Was more of an offered dealer order package with customers wanting Towing ability. I've seen a couple wagons with 401 and towing, amazingly also in same color combo, but can't imagine it being a reduced or limited exterior/ interior availability deal. But with vinyl top as part of it, (not on wagons, but you know AMC, they'd DO anything to sell a unit)....vinyl in white, black, blue, beige, and.....green. Wagons with towing HD list and "Go Machine" package I've seen had buckets, buddy fold down, console and automatic.(Ooooh ! AMC pistol grip), with green interiors and yellow body. As my coupe was, with green top, towing, and 4 speed, with same yellow. It's somewhere around Dawsonville, Ga, where I left it. Gorgeous body, a few holes around where vinyl top was at rear window. No BW trans, no 401 or emblems. I showed it Once, at an Atlanta Regional AMC show, and it did a few parades. Engine went into 69 AMX, with front discs, after snapping trans output shaft, deep inside. Should have done a 71 RWB Donohue NASCAR clone, but had paid only $250 for it, sweet old lady notes on how to start, from her late husband in console, really tight windows (for her to crank, so not used much), trans snap was cost prohibitive vs. driving AMX. Or even towing off as we moved. Mike Gray will find it someday. He just started on an Alabama SP car project. HE also has a sweet yellow w/ wood Ambo wagon. You hear golf tour TV music as it comes in the driveway. "Go" wagons I saw were in NY in like 72 or so, and VA in 88. Syracuse and JMU. Drive safe. I do like that RED 71, very nice people. No scoop on mine or wagons. Those tachs were weak

[@AMCmachine]

@@williamboardman9476 Thanks for sharing--great stories!! : D

[@guitarhole]

Stunning . I'm one who can appreciate a good small block . I rather drive open road than burn 1/4 mile . But I'm sure this gets decent times . Nice car . Thanks for posting .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bud, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@dannyal467]

Bud Lee true I rather drive it far and just step on it on the high way

[@williamboardman9476]

I bought and drove a 71 hemi Road Runner, 4 spd in 79 summer. It was new, off a 79 Spring closed Indiana dealership, demo, never sold. Did 71 Indy 500 parade and VIP duty, and showroom display, then stored in service area, covered. Service Office secretary bought for her son in 79 April. I paid for keys and CRAGARs he'd added (and flat spotted Goodyears / road wheels), in mid June. ( "Oil crisis / gas shortage summer). To drive from Memphis to NY, to California. Heavy with hemi, great for Long interstate run, and on wide freeways around So. Cal. This one would be a pleasure, as hot 340, and cool A/C, in and out of city.

[@thedude3423]

What a car! Love the "fuselage" look of 71's and up. This is simply gorgeous! And the color! What a car...Thanks for posting! 😊👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Dude, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. 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

[@williamboardman9476]

Lou, thanks again for posting the unique cars as you see them. Very rare color. As a former 426 hemi / 4 spd owner and Driver, I can attest to the MUCH better balance you can feel when driving a 71 / 72 Road Runner with a small block (340). This car came from Indiana, as mine did, from Canadian plant. (Maybe ALL the 71/72 Road Runners did ?) Car was listed by a Canadian Resto / Dealership, for only a very short time. This new owner jumped quick to get it. I was just late calling on same day in December 2019. Gorgeous carb. Front bumper is "loop", of most 71 Chrysler cars, but was known as "Bulldog" look. Also detail in 70 Satellite/ RR/ GTX grille.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, My pleasure sharing with you. Sounds like you had a former 426 hemi wonderful cars, Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

@@loucostabile Yes. Hemi in this body was fun. $old before I wanted to or knew. ...remember Don Adams.....Get Smart? I missed THIS one, after 40 year search, "By THIS much !"

[@architypeone8646]

Cool Mopar! Super clean. I love the '71 & '72 Road Runner. I think those are the best years of that model. Gotta love the 340...one of the best engines produced by Chrysler.

[@loucostabile]

Hi architype one, High praise :-) Lou

[@gshock3092]

Probably the nicest road runner ive seen! And 4 speed! 340 is probably one of my favorite Chrysler engines too

[@loucostabile]

Hi G Shock, High praise for this car :-) Lou

[@mikecernick5575]

I have a crush on these cars since I was 4-5 years old 43 years later I still do . Put that gorgeous Canadian made with pride special in a museum because it will never be driven she a Queen

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, 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

[@boringopr4369]

What an awesome roadrunner I remember them like it was yesterday although I never owned one or my parent's for that matter but I was always fond of Plymouth and Dodge muscle cars I always thought they we're better than the rest thank you Lou for showing this beautiful Plymouth roadrunner God bless brother 🌺✌peace✌🌺

[@loucostabile]

Hi Boringo PR, Happy to read this one is "awesome" :-) God bless you to Brother, Lou

[@customkey]

Lou, I'm back, couldn't post for a while but everything straight now... I bought a 1971 Road Runner new, bought it from Johnny's County Chrysler-Plymouth in Oaklyn NJ. B-5 blue automatic with 3.55 sure grip, extra heavy duty suspension with 8 inch black steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps and G-60 Goodyear polyglas white letter tires. Bench seat and column shift, unadorned exhaust tips. A very purposeful looking car with a sinister lurk. It made it into 1973 when my wife broadsided a telephone pole during some overly enthusiastic driving. She came out unscathed but my Road Runner was quite scathed, unfortunately.

[@loucostabile]

Hi customkey, Welcome back. Sounds like you picked up a great car too. Congratulations! Lou

[@Pollock1961]

Baddest car on Earth

[@loucostabile]

High praise!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Thanks for keeping the videos through tough times..

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure. Thanks for viewing.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

😎 that he still has the original broadcast sheet too!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice to have :-)

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

That is one beautiful Road Runner! It might not have a Hemi, but it still has that muscle car idle. A buddy of mine bought a Road Runner in 1971 with the 383 4 speed, but the 340 was just as fast and handled better. As usual, a great car story! This car is restored better than new.Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@captainbeyond4350]

Beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@mtwedt]

I love the ‘71s and I love 340’s. That car is beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike Twedt, Happy to read you "love" this car :-) Lou

[@rusty3831]

The 1971-1974 Plymouth RoadRunners and Satellites and same years Dodge Chargers and their versions, were always, always my absolute favorite cars. After all these years, they still are! What a beautiful MOPAR! Lucky guy the owner is! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, Happy to read this year is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Red-rl1xx]

Nice! You don't see a lot of 340 RR's. My dad bought a 340 Dart new in '69. It was our family car for 10 years.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Red 13, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's 340 Dart :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

Red 13 . . .Word is...plants building these in spring 71 ran short of popular 383 engines, and dealers told to push for 340 orders.

[@romans828.]

The 340 is a very underrated performance engine. I would be proud to own this car. Hemi OK. This 340 is my fav.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob Bob, Happy to read you enjoy the 340 :-) Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A ton of 😎 features on this RR...

[@loucostabile]

Lots of details :-)

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Charlie's Model Garage , Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, thank you for viewing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@randybiby9757]

No better way to put it. As you said a true time capsule.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "time capsule" :-)

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Wow, it looks amazing, Lou! That color is fantastic and what a great job on those yellow headlights, too! Another great find for the channel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this one looks "amazing" :-) Glad to read you appreciate this find, Lou

[@michaelp_42]

Beautiful Road Runner !!! I love that color 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael P, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & color of this Road Runner, Lou

[@nikodemdyzma9330]

....looks brand new actually...im impressed. That chrome front grill outline as one part make this car so calm and even..we used to uneven hood fitting..but this one looks great. Thanks for another nice car story Lou. Love 60-70s. Cheers

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nikodem Dyzma, Happy to read you're impressed :-) Lou

[@robertlee9395]

Those are Bazooka exhaust tips, not shotgun, and they were illegal in California. That is one beautiful car. Always liked the fuselage B bodies. Thanks for sharing Lou, and thank the owner.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Ahhhh "Bazooka tips" Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing this video with you, Lou

[@glennsisneros8181]

Used to RR’s with big blocks, first time I’ve seen one with a stock 340, it’s a beauty for sure. I can imagine a RR with a 340 6/pak + nitro, hand wrapped around that pistol grip shifter, catching a good 2nd and 3rd, a hit of nitrous, just a screaming down the 1/4 mile, ya buddy Lou how about finding and doing a feature on an Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale ? Thanks for the excellent videos 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn Sisneros, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) If I can find that curvy Alfa with the Care Taker who's willing to share, you'll see it :-) Stay tuned, Lou

[@josephromano6825]

Hi Lou! Like showroom new! A time capsule! Nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph! You're right, this one is like brand new :-) Lou

[@20alphabet]

Wow, what a great find! Very fast, would pass about anything on the road except for a gas station.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 20alphabet, "pass about anything on the road except for a gas station." NICE! :-) Lou

[@ronsimpson7596]

It’s the 4 speed that makes it cool. Nothing like shifting a big V8 engine. Just like it was fresh baked! ,from the factory! Time warp car Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ron, Happy to read you like the 4 Speed in this car :-) Lou

[@MrKlaus314]

Better than new. Incredible work. Thanks for showing this nice car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Klaus S., Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@kevinscribner42]

My favorite year for the Roadrunner. Looks fantastic in that color.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is a favorite year for the Road Runner for you :-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

What a great he kept it stock nothing wrong 340 I had a couple of Dodges with that motor run great that color pops nice

[@loucostabile]

Hi larry, Happy to read you appreciate this car being stock :-) I like that too, Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

My kind of car thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

You have great taste in cars Curtis :-)

[@ChristopherHayniedd980]

Love the color.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the color of this car :-)

[@kc-6837]

Thanks Lou! Another amazing Mopar.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Plymouth Road Runner, My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@markj2838]

That is pristine!!! Wow what a great color too. Another great video Lou... tks!! I'm a huge fan of the 340, probably the best motor dodge ever built!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark J, High praise for this car & video :-) My pleasure sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@bjdb]

Car sounds so good it’s got recording equipment.

[@loucostabile]

N I C E :-)

[@urideamabal]

Beautiful! Guarantee, that car never looked that good when it originally left the factory..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uri Deamabal, Happy to read you appreciate the care it took to present this car in this condition today :-) Lou

[@opera93]

Uri Deamabal good thought, my 1970 Coronet 500/Ralley Red/ Black Intererior:: had some quality & Finish problems..... though i used upgrades : tires, shocks,ELECTRICAL..

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Outstanding! Great color combo. The only thing I would do is get rid of those yellow headlights! Don’t belong on this car! 340 engines surprised a lot of people with their power.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy this car, and enjoy reading the details you like :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@martinliehs2513]

One of my favourite body styles, looks really good in that shade of blue with the classic Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge road wheels and strobe stripe. Like the fact that it's a small block and 4 speed. Looks better than factory new. Thanks again for a great presentation

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Happy to read this is a favorite body style :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@abefrohman1759]

That’s a sweet ride, have a great weekend Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi abe frohman, Happy to read you enjoy this sweet ride :-) Wishing you a great weekend too, Lou

[@davidpistek6241]

It's amazing how many configurations there are for those cars there was a dark green air grabber 71 I would drive by if my truckin travels brought me through that way ,the featured car is amazing to see ,it's hemi car level restoration on a unique small block car and great content as always lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, I like you're comment "it's hemi car level restoration on a unique small block car " :-) Well said, Lou

[@mountainbikelife2526]

One of my Favourite Roadrunners i have rode in a 68 Plymouth Roadrunner 440 4 - speed burgundy with a black interior im from Canada it would be made in Brampton Ontario Canada wow its so nice

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this Road Runner is a favorite of yours :-) Glad you have happy memories of the 68 to.

[@Nicktheguy24]

That’s a good looking classic car! You see that grill on the new chargers

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cool Pizzo, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

Hi Lou, i can't remember the last time you had a Chrysler product with a 340 engine. This is also a very understated color for a muscle car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Right Lane Hog, It's been awhile, however when they looks like this....you're gonna see it ! Lou

[@tippey2011]

What a neat car Lou! I love the color and the interior color. You are right that audio system was called the dictaphone unit it had a microphone and you could record things on tape. A very unusual option. I like the 1971 model year but I prefer the 1972 model year more cause I love the tail lights better on a 1972 model year car. But hey it is what it is and I wouldn't turn it down. Love the owner too he loves his car! I love it! Thanks Lou for sharing!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this car & Care Taker. The 1972 is cool too. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@petervitti9]

Love the blue color.

[@loucostabile]

I like blue on cars too :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

💘 that Coyote Duster air cleaner!!

[@loucostabile]

FUN air cleaner for sure!

[@442productions6]

That thing is really cool

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

The first year for a Small Block Road Runner...

[@loucostabile]

Good to know.

[@wuggacrt]

What a beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@scottbrady7499]

had an uncle with one of these '70 or '71 vehicles. kind of a chrysler dark metallic green that they used on many models, newports and such. four speed and hood pins. but no hood 340s. also, it said, "satellite sebring" all over. i always thought road runners were snazzy coronets. you learn something new every day...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott Brady, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bjdb]

Interested to see the yellow headlamps, they really suit. I didn’t know this was ever done in the USA. It was only done in the UK when travelling to Europe where it was standard in France and Italy until the 80s/90s I believe.

[@loucostabile]

Hi bdb studio, I'm not sure the yellow lights were on many cars in the states. Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@damkayaker]

Love that color! I wonder if that car could have a 440 in it? Was that an option? Cars were so much nicer and well built back then.

[@loucostabile]

HI damkayaker, Happy to read you "Love that color!" :-) Yes, I believe you could have had a 440 under the hood in 1971. Lou

[@keeff8195]

WOW!! Nice.What made the 340 so special and desirable?

[@loucostabile]

Hi keeff, Happy to receive a "WOW!!" from you :-) Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

340 was lighter, and even in 71, still 275 go or a little less, vs 383 heavy big block, down to 300 hp in 71. Both got you a " std" insurance $ rating. Much more rare with 340, and much better ride / balanced chassis front to rear..= Better DRIVE.

[@kipbrown1549]

Fantastic car ///////////////////////////////////////////////

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Fantastic car" :-)

[@soyounoat]

1:23 This view could represent the "early '70s" automobile better than any other. I rember these when they were new, and thought they looked right for the time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi soyounoat, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A very Sharp RR... BEEP BEEP!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this RR :-)

[@marcuspuzio7720]

Dang it man ....WOW SHES A BEAUTY ... THAT CAR IS EPIC ... ITS SO RARE THAT COLOR COMBO AND 4SP 340 UGH .... LOVE THE MOPAR ....I HAD A 68 CUDA FASTBACK WITH 4 SPD AND 340 ... BLACK INTERIOR N PLUM CRAZY PURPLE WITH FACTORY DOUBLE CHROME HOOD INCERTS/ SCOOPS ...LOL ...WITH SATIN BLACK STRIPES ...I HATE MYSELF FOR SELLING THAT ONE CAUSE IT Ws such a rare color combo ...ugh ...anyways ... Love the channel n the content ...thanks for the memories that ya just sturred in my head ....light and love my friemd ...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marcus Puzio, High praise for this car :-) Happy to read you had a awesome 340 Cuda, very nice. Appreciate the kind words on the Channel, thank you for viewing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@marcuspuzio7720]

@@loucostabile absolutely love the channel my friend ...the cars you dig up and record are totally EPIC Lou ...bravo and 2 thumbs up my friend 👍👍

[@garymckee8857]

I had a 72 400 auto years ago. Beautiful vehicle. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1972 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@robertlandry5676]

I always thought the 340 was better in the Duster. 383 for the bird👍🏼

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

So many birds with 383s, they ran short, and pushed 340s in spring of 71.

[@thehuntx]

If that Pistol Grip don't get you excited your dead from the neck down.

[@loucostabile]

Spoken like a true Car Guy :-)

[@flinch622]

Hard to go wrong with a blue & white scheme. One of the things I love about older cars is so simple... most don't even think about it: there's no government mandated screed embossed on the back of the visors - the artistry is unmolested/uninterrupted. I just flat out feel better without the rudeness of an extra nobody asked for, but has to pay the freight..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Flinch, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@andydanko7074]

Another great find Lou, that color is a silver/blue ,but that interior color really sets it off. I don't think this car would be quite as appealing if it had black interior with black stripe. Going to be tough to find these soon ,as all the car shows here in Minnesota have been cancelled. I'm sure likewise around the country, canceled...😡😡😷😡😡

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hi Andy Danko, the color is called Glacier Blue, and happy to read the details you enjoy. I've been fortunate to have a backlog of cars to share, however I'm going to need to have Care Taker of great cars call me up and do some "social distancing car" videos, Lou

[@CowboysNo1Fan]

(To Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer”) Roadie the Plymouth Roadrunner: 🎵BEEEEEP! BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEEEEP! BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEEEEEEEEP!🎵 From a die-hard RR fan who just entered her BTS phase, IcePrincess66 (I’m writing this on my mom’s profile, by the way❄️) Also if you don’t know who BTS is, it’s a South Korean K-Pop group

[@loucostabile]

I like the Bon Jovi song :-)

[@raymondpauze8801]

Canadian sold new not built, it would have an R as the assembly plant(6th digit) Car is stunning but over restored, wrong air filter assembly still a beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Raymond Pauze, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@raymondpauze8801]

@@loucostabile love that you've featured many Canadian cars and many from my area(Ottawa On- Ray Dupuis Luc Lemay Rene Delisle) enjoy all brand but Mopar first.

[@pjm8047]

R= Windsor . I own a survivor 71 rr built in Windsor and it still has the original maple leaf decal.

[@raymondpauze8801]

@@pjm8047 I got one too sold new in the Ottawa area.

[@raymondpauze8801]

@john thonig and what fine pos do you own?

[@krugmeister7301]

Love the Front and Taillights of the ROADRUNNER..Who cares about the exhaust pipes..

[@loucostabile]

HI Carlos, 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

[@HappyHands.]

Noice!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@theoriginalmungaman]

There shouldn’t be anything orange on the brake drum?

[@loucostabile]

Hi theoriginalmungaman, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. 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

[@dflf]

He's going to drive it from the garage to the trailer

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@pjm8047]

RM23H1G

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@pjm8047]

Wrong air cleaner. Without the n96 option it should’ve had plain air cleaner without the snorkels. I believe that’s a v code air cleaner aka 440+6. Other then that its perfect.

[@loucostabile]

Hi pjm8047, Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge. Happy to read you find this car "prefect" (other then the air cleaner), Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

5500 redline, I'd take this over a new challenger in a heartbeat, even if it was a hellcat drag car..this is cooler. The new so called muscle cars need to come standard with raised white letters n cragars..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@pipelineraustralia]

Sweeeeeet

[@pipelineraustralia]

I miss my 71 440 Road Runner

[@loucostabile]

Hi Murry Liley, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 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

[@jamesveach6918]

I hope this dude that owns this car understands that when you drive it you're taking a chance of some assholes running into I would never drive a car like this it would be a trailer Queen

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Veach, Thank you for viewing & sharing. Lou

[@arthurmorton1994]

Dickaphone?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Arthur Morton, Here is another car with that rarely seen option too. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIWzfKxjibKSeNU

[@tomj4406]

LiT! Much cleaner than my '71 Satellite Sebring Plus was when i got her in '84..being Wisconsin, lolol. But a fab 1st car she was anyways, esp. for $1,500 w/a regular fuel burnin' '74 440 cop mill, 727 & 3.55 sg :) This body..the fuselage type, is timeless & fabulous

[@loucostabile]

Hi GTA 5 pc story mode modded game play , Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1971 car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@georgewilkinson1068]

Beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, 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

[@jacksabbath7986]

MOPAR always laid Chevy & Ford to waste with their far superior engineering and beauty. Why do people even purchase those ugly farm cars that grandma drove when MOPAR's were so awesome, ahead of their time, and so gorgeous that makes GM & Ford cars look so bland, stocky, ordinary, common, predictable, & beneath the exotic car curve. There are Ferrari's, Porsche, Jaguar, Lambo's, from Europe....then there is the American Ferrari, called MOPAR. Their wild colors just wrecked everything that came from GM & Ford.

[@loucostabile]

Hi jack sabbath, Happy to read you appreciate this "American Ferrari" :-) 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

[@christ510]

Nice road runner.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-)

[@joesmo4919]

😳Now your blowing my mind Lou back in 1979 when I lived in Michigan had A 71 RR petty blue 340 4spd the exhaust tips were called machine gun tips Memory lane right on!!!👍😁😎💙🇺🇸💪

[@loucostabile]

Ahhhh, a wonderful trip with Joe Smo down memory lane :-)

[@garybakerthegazz8707]

Absolutely beautiful car ilove the colour, and with that beautiful potent 340 six pack under the hood,what a beast!!!❤😮

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read "Absolutely beautiful car" :-) 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

[@ImTheDaveman]

(in my best Elvis voice) - "Sir., I am the Kang of Wow-ism"., and WOW! And you're right, Lou! Kevin has a powerful Wow-Factor-Car!!! The Dictaphone 8-Track is perhaps the icing on the proverbial, cake! I've heard of those style 8-tracks but always thought it was a joke - never saw one till now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman, Happy to read you give this one a Elvis "Wow-ism" :-) Not sure how you record & shift at the same time. I guess you park, at a park, and record. Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImTheDaveman, Here is one more with a "Dictaphone". Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIWzfKxjibKSeNU

[@ronbutler6502]

REALLY INTERESTING ROAD RUNNER NOTICED A 71 DODGE DEMAND IN THE BACKGROUND I BROUGHT ONE 440 SIX PACK WHEN I WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE USAF

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ron, Thank you for viewing & sharing and glad to read you found this car interesting :-) Lou

[@johnclements6852]

Well done Kevin and Lou, lovely car. I'm curious though - the photos in the trunk appear to be a different shade of blue, B5 blue (?) and that dealer sticker isn't from the selling dealer ( I thought Kevin said when you asked) so how does that relate to the car (?) except perhaps as an example of what would have been on your mopar back then.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Clements, Happy to read you enjoy the lovely car :-) Not sure about a different color in the trunk or the sticker question. Hope you see many more cars you enjoy on the Channel, Lou

[@williamboardman9476]

Car bought by Wisconsin residents, AT an Indiana dealership, likely sold a few times since, at least once by an owner who painted and street raced (tach up on the dash), with added wheels / tires, and stored ( in resto binder pics in trunk). THEN restored / re-created, in Canada, by LEDGENDARY LMC. Sold to this owner. So when asked, Kevin answered No. As not dealer HE bought it from.

[@5inthehole]

Is there an option this car doesn’t have...and where do you find a brand new cassette player with mic. ? (Very very rare option). Thx again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brady Dog, The engine options could have been bigger cubic inches, and that Dictaphone is rare to see for sure, and here is a link with another car with the Dictaphone with mic attached for you to see. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIWzfKxjibKSeNU

[@5inthehole]

Lou Costabile -Thx Lou! Will view immediately!

[@Yfree4321]

71-2 were classic years for the mid size Plymouth-in my book-with that loop bumper and fuselage shape. Then the 340 was a great little powerhouse. The colors (including the headlights) all work real well together for me. Thanks for doing this video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Yfree4321, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Those exhaust tips are very 😎!!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed :-)

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful Mopar 👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@steelassault262]

Beep, Beep. Very Nice

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@fordsrule35]

Great looking car. Nice color combo. Thanks for sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi fordsrule35, Happy to read you appreciate this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@gene978]

No Doubt Mopar made some Awesome Styled Cars and makes me sad I didn’t see more of these growing up. I loved this style when it came out. This one here is to die for.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, High praise for the design of this one :-) Lou

[@leventahmed82]

Beautiful! I had one as my first car in the early 80s still love these cars and this is the best than I have seen!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Levent Ahmed, 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

[@louiskats5116]

Godday Lou, What a fantastic looking Roadrunner, beautifully presented that colour is gorgeous. Hope you are keeping well & keep those muscle cars coming in. Couple more Oldsmobile please W31. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

[@loucostabile]

Godday Louis, Happy to read you think this Road Runner is "fantastic" :-) When I see a good Olds to share, you will too. Thank you # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou