1971 Plymouth Roadrunner Walkaround with Steve Magnante

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[@jeffsr8300]

That is in my opinion the most beautiful automobile ever built anywhere.

[@bigolow641]

I concur, having just acquired a ‘71 GTX Curious yellow.😊

[@stevethomas760]

My best bud got one of the first Road Runners in Atlanta in '68 (383/4sp). Riding around we thought we were the stuff. Betting Frank would love to have that one back. Steve, great review as always. Get better brother you are missed.

[@MarathonGsar]

Amazing that some cars survive like this one. It presents wonderfully and shows the perfect amount of age. The new owner will get a car to be proud of and hopefully keep it just the way that it is.

[@willstikken5619]

The modern trend though is to take a pristine car like this, cut out the original floor pans and hack it into something only a dim 12 year old could appreciate.

[@gabrieldimarco9646]

I was 12 or 13 years old crossing the street and there it was, rough idle with the air grabber hood open. It was a '71 roadrunner that got me hooked on muscle cars.

[@charlesdalton985]

As my dad used to say, “What a honey of a car”. Very nice, as you said, unmolested original.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Always enjoy seeing the unmolested cars!!!!

[@juangal7569]

I wish car companies to build modern cars that look pretty similar to classic cars design and styling. These cars are just amazing.

[@michelletaylor5691]

We have had 3 Roadrunners, a 71 383, a 1972 400 and a 69 383....best cars ever

[@edwardpate6128]

It's taken me many years to warm up to this body style after those great 1968 to 1960 cars. I now really do think they look great.

[@georgedokos152]

Beautiful Roadrunner !

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool Roadrunner, love the Mopars!!!!!!!!!

[@GreyRockOne]

Very nice Steve! For me, style is number one, that being said, I like the 71/72 Style equally. Either one with a 340 is my dream car.

[@13coyote13]

I had a 72 Sebring which I built a 340 for, it was an oddball, my father also had a 72 but they were light years apart, his had the smog 318 2bbl(150hp), 904, 3:23 8 3/4 open diff built in June of 72 now is when things get weird, mine was built in June of 71, it came with a 1970 318(dinky little 2 barrel)230hp, 904, 8 3/4 3:23 Sure Grip no smog equipment. It would roast the hides of the stock tires and kicked the butts of 350 Olds rockets and even Chevy small blocks. We took both cars out to the Petawawa plains here in Ontario and it severely trounced my dads car in every way, I built a 400+hp 340 with a 727 and 391 gear set with frame connectors and was able to sink a set of L60/14's in the wheel housing, just, man I miss that beast.

[@chuckvan1961]

Purchased my 71 right off the employee Lynch road lot. It was a plant manger car equipped with much more options. Sold it when gas went to 59 cents a gallon 😂🇺🇸

[@deanwilliams9621]

Actually it was known as the fuselage design ! The coke bottle design refers to the 1968 charger design.

[@deanwilliams9621]

Please learn your car design because you don't know everything, and just because you're on these auction sites selling cars for ridiculous amounts of money doesn't mean you know everything....

[@noelmorrison]

My father bought one of these when he was 16 in 1986 and has had it ever sense. I also thought it was interesting growing up that other peoples fathers didn’t have a muscle car.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Man this is a sweet car! Love the way it was optioned.

[@steves9905]

gorgeous. since I'm known as a car guy, I'm frequently asked what my favorite muscle car is, and I always say a '71-72 B-body big block Mopar. luuuuv this RR...also the whole showroom looks like it would be fun to spend an afternoon...lots of bright colors.

[@paullee2777]

Another great car, keep the great videos coming!

[@PETERNESS]

just added High Octane Classics as a place to visit once we make our way to The States ,such an outstanding inventory

[@googleusergp]

Yup, with the VIN, you win: R for Plymouth Belvidere/Satellite, M for Medium price class, 23 for two door hardtop, N for 383 CID V8, high performance, 1 for 1971 model year, E for Los Angeles, CA (Maywood) assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Maywood plant closed in 1971. We got the tag, we can brag: END for end of sales codes, N41 for dual exhaust, N97 for noise reduction package, R11 for AM radio, 2 watt, V4X for black bodyside stripe, V8X for black transverse stripes, U for US specification vehicle, A87 for Roadrunner Decor package, B51 for power brakes, G33 for outside remote LH racing mirror, M21 for roof drip rail moldings, EV2 for Hemi Orange exterior paint, H2X9 should be for a black interior code, TX9 for black vinyl roof (off the top of my head), A13 for Plymouth Roadrunner, E65 for 383 V8 with four barrel, and D32 for heavy duty automatic transmission.

[@pdiz]

Man, they really nailed it with that styling. Love the grill more on the '72, but other than that, '71 all the way... Perfect color for this car, as well. I had a '70 Super Bee that was EV2!

[@dirtlump]

I have a very similar condition unrestored 1969 Charger R/T SE in X9 Black..... such time capsules are a real pleasure to drive 50 years later.

[@bikingD]

Growing up 3 doors down from me a neighbor had a 71 Satellite in that colour. Really liked that car big time.

[@matthewsorensen2147]

Nice find, I own 71 Super Bee 🐝

[@jamesblair9614]

It’s beautiful for sure, I always thought those marker lights were very tasteful, especially when compared to what followed, the 72 up lights look like something generic you would buy at Autozone to stick on your trailer. The 72 did have better looking tail lights though.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Agreed, about the tail lights.Don't forget the front grill on the 72 which is far better. As for the side marker light, It is cool that they are flush but I think the large holes they made in the side aren't good. A small, flush light like on a 68 model year Mopar looks better yet, but the government must have mandated bigger ones. I am looking for small square flush ones that fit in the openings of 72 and newer, but no one makes them.

[@haroldbirge6881]

awesome brain SteveI've owned a lot of mopars super B's Coronet challengers chargers never had a roadrunner long live the king of cars

[@mrgears]

gorgeous car, good info but he forgot to beep the horn!

[@Mr9501]

Wow!...had one just like it in ‘76! Mine had rallye wheels and tape delete stripe, but just like it

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

Hey Steve keep up the good work on your Channel and on others you represent Mopar Nation.

[@joejackson9172]

Something about 71s....love those

[@Mocking69]

I am impressed with the best American car ♪

[@77thesnake]

Had a chance to buy a 71 RR in the 70's, with a 440 and the air grabber hood, but my dad wouldn't co-sign for the loan. It was Torred , and I road tested it and wanted that car so much, but nothing I said to him would change his mind. BTW the dealer was asking $1700 for it.

[@user-ui8or8cq7l]

Shoulda found a new Dad...

[@01TA]

I owned a 1971 Satellite Sebring Plus with the 383 2 bbl. I really enjoyed that car and it was so similar to the Roadrunner in looks and performance, but mine had cloth seats and a/c, must haves in Florida.

[@brians.palmer57]

What a beautiful car!

[@buff6637]

Guy on my block had a purple n white one back in early 70's 383 4 spd

[@stevenjohnson9836]

Oops - should be " fuselage body " design, not " coke bottle".

[@brianjensen6724]

I had a 71 Road Runner 440 6 Pack with a 4 speed in B5 blue wish I still had it!

[@OlRuss-ki8go]

In 1973my neighbor bought a used roadrunner that was identical to this less the wheels ...be had rally wheels. I always thot it different having the column shift and split bench seat .it was the first car I seen lift the from tires

[@CarsandCats]

The later ('72 and up) MoPar side marker lamps were never "glued on". They were attached via two studs and pal nuts.

[@racer72]

My dad had a 71 RR in his wrecking yard, it was an insurance total. Whoever had it pulled the 340 before it went through an auction. I used the rear end and front bumper on a 69 Charger I built for a local short track. It was rear ended by a dump truck at 20 mph, that still shoved the rear bumper all the way to the rear window.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Meep! Meep! Nice Bird!

[@michionwheels]

Thank you Steve for keeping us informed of this cool stuff after the dumb motortrend aholes kickt us outside viewers from the program. I have seen every junkyard gold episode, it was a blast

[@gofast3209]

You forgot the beep beep. Also would love the know the story behind how it survived.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

This is my favorite car, along with the 72. Now just one correction. That steering wheel is not standard. It comes with the Decor Group. The seat covers and door panels are also the ones with the Decor Group, as is the carpet. The Decor Group comes on every bucket seat car, but had to be ordered on bench seat cars. I doubt those are the original wheels. I think they would have been black by 1971 and likely were 14 inch. He says he has the codes for the wheels but didn't say what they are.

[@geraldscott4302]

I bought a 1971 Roadrunner in 1977, at age 18. It was blue, with a somewhat unusual blue/white interior, no vinyl top, had the silver rally wheels, 383, and a 4 speed. Mine was not a CA car, and it had the cool "flamethrower" exhaust tips. I drove that car for almost 10 years. I had to replace the engine once, because the PLASTIC teeth on the cam sprocket all ripped off, causing the pistons and valves to fight it out. Both lost. Over the years the paint faded and the interior became pretty well worn. Someone made me an offer on it I couldn't refuse, I sold it, and bought a white 1976 Corvette. I highly recommend anyone with one of these cars, or pretty much any classic American car to check the cam sprocket, if it is plastic, replace it IMMEDIATELY with a steel sprocket. I have a geared cam drive on my small block Corvette engine.

[@kennethwood713]

my favorite year , but in purple

[@puffdaddy7369]

You didn’t beep the horn!

[@johnrobertson1808]

Perfect ! ✌🇨🇦

[@ivananderson5041]

I just love formula s 1966 barracuda small car nice engine

[@bobqzzi]

What a beauty

[@FstopPicturesByAlunDavies]

I love this body style

[@wreckerjonny6144]

My 72 is about that color has a 340 with factory AC and disc brakes

[@pokethebear5788]

A guy in my car club has an unrestored 440+6 71 roadrunner. Almost the twin brother to the one in this video

[@gaetanodetorrice5555]

Side marking lights weren't exactly glued on 😂 oh by the way nice car

[@s.m.whiteII]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@chrisgreenaway6696]

The 72 gran Torino was fords best selling Torino so 72 was not a failure if you know how to swap cams and pistons and heads from previous years of the motor ( which was a common thing when these cars were available

[@edfrawley4356]

Just out of curiosity would it be worthwhile to take this car in its untouched condition to a car show or even a concours d'elegance? Like you said this has original everything and you can never get more authentic than that.

[@frankmoore159]

👍

[@Arthagnou]

the 71 was called the fuselage style not the coke bottle...the coke bottle was the 68-70

[@stevenrains8490]

The wheels may be 15x7, but they are not the correct steel stamping/style.

[@Dayandcounting]

Was the '71 340 not an around better performer. How did they sell any 383 in '71?

[@forgetaboutit5816]

I thought Road Runner VIN's started RM21?

[@gaetanodetorrice5555]

Dog dish hubcaps that's what they were called I believe the coke bottle design was because of the Dodge charger 71 to 74 cuz it look like a coke bottle not the 71 72 roadrunner

[@deanwilliams9621]

Actually it was the 68 charger that they coined the phrase Coke bottle design.

[@gaetanodetorrice5555]

@@deanwilliams9621 Dean Williams you are correct I forgot 👍👍👍😂🤣

[@barruzza]

Did High Octane hire Steve to present these cars or is this his business. He is an encyclopedia of automotive knowledge.

[@harryjohnson8605]

Will the prices of Road Runner keep climbing? Or will come down to a reasonable price again?

[@shaftmasterlathes]

As soon as they start making more, the price will drop.

[@memorylanemodelcars]

Harry Johnson. Unfortunately No Especially Early 68 -71 Versions. Even F Body Volare Roadrunners Versions can top $26,000

[@Ian-of9oi]

My mom had a 72 with a 440 and a slap stick. They said it had the GTX package. Was that a thing? Road Runner with the GTX package?

[@johnfitcheard7112]

Yes it was

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Yes. When you ordered a 72 Road Runner with the 440, you got the GTX package. Visually, the main thing was small GTX chrome emblems low on the fenders behind the front wheels and one on the trunk. They went on with sticky tape, not screws, so they often didn't last. You could order a similar package in 73 and 74. But the chrome emblems up front were on the side if the hood, if you got them. Your mom had a very rare option on a pretty rare car.

[@Ian-of9oi]

@@auteurfiddler8706 thanks for the info

[@Ian-of9oi]

I wonder if Steve takes requests? Would love a video about the 72 Road Runner with a GTX package. I would show it to my family. This car gets brought up at family gatherings pretty much every time we get together.

[@tammalewis8766]

wasn't Steve with Barrett Jackson?

[@danmarinelli7865]

Still is 19 years!!

[@deanwilliams9621]

And that's why he believes he knows everything, those auctions have destroyed the car market for the average working class man.

[@chuckfinley4757]

Didn't hear the horn.

[@SolamenteVees]

Holley carb in 1971? I would have guessed Thermoquad... (far be it from me to question Steve)

[@MrZdvy]

Thermoquad was introduced in ‘73.

[@SolamenteVees]

@@MrZdvy You may be correct... I believe Chrysler started using the Thermoquad in 1971 but on the 340.

[@MrZdvy]

@@SolamenteVees Yeah, possible. I know the thermoquad was introduced on 440s, at least on the Imperials in ‘73.

[@The101Point1]

Torred and Hemi Orange were the same color

[@ricktaylor3748]

The paint color isn't "tour red" it's Hemi orange, and it has 335 horsepower, not 300 hp.

[@CarsandCats]

Tor Red. It's a play on words : Torrid. It means "heat" which makes sense when you look at the orange/red color.

[@ricktaylor3748]

@@CarsandCats He was also wrong on the horsepower. I've had eleven 383 engines, they were high performance. The Satellite Sebring plus might be rated @ 270--300 hp. This car was more orange than red. I say it's Hemi orange.

[@jamesthomas7977]

@@ricktaylor3748 Hemi Orange was what Dodge called this color. Even though Dodge and Plymouth used the same colors, they didn't have the same names. eg: Plum Crazy purple for a Dodge was called Invoilet Poly for a Plymouth This car is Tor Red.

[@ricktaylor3748]

@@jamesthomas7977 I looked it up. Tor red and Hemi orange are identical colors. Plymouth has the 6 barrel carb set up. Dodge has the 2 two bbl set up. Same carbs and intake. It's like saying :six of one, and half dozen of the other.

[@johnfitcheard7112]

71 383 hp. was rated at 300 horsepower. The 440 lost 5 hp. As did the 440 6bl.at 385

[@terryschnereger8531]

Hey steve can you play the meep-meep horn?

[@harryjohnson8605]

Take a king ransom to obtain one now.

[@KirkSH52]

“Steve, why are you so reluctant to give the price of this vehicle?”

[@danw6014]

I kick myself now for not buying a 72 Roadrunner bronze metallic, 400 big block, automatic solid original car for $7500. It had slight damage under the rocker panel but no rust. That was around 2000 that I found it.

[@garycogswell5499]

the rear end wasn't well designed to heavy looking in comparison to previous years

[@hnkfsh81]

Freiberger needs to buy this one.

[@TheMotorman80]

Too nice for him! 😂

[@TheGravygun]

You could be Rachel Maddow's big brother

[@gregorykern9679]

Coke Bottle?

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Means curvy, not boxy, shape.

[@gregorykern9679]

@@MisterMikeTexas A more widely accepted reference would be the "Fuselage" body style. The "Coke Bottle" was a 68-70 Charger reference for obvious reasons. No other American car had that look.

[@granddad-mv5ef]

I have a dissenting opinion on the 1971 model. Stated plainly, it is ugly.

[@CarsandCats]

People are pretty split on it. It looks pretty good in pictures, but next to that 2nd gen Camaro it looks like a really big girl.

[@jamesblair9614]

When they came out, I thought the same as you, and actually, I kept that opinion for about the next 4 decades or so, but I don’t mind them now. Part of it was that by 1971, it was so obvious the party was over, and there were grim times ahead.

[@granddad-mv5ef]

@@jamesblair9614 I suppose you are correct, I've always considered 1971 as marking the end of Golden Era.

[@southernokie3430]

I’m sorry anything newer than 1970 isn’t even close so damm ugly