Coys Auction - The Festival Auction
Brands Hatch Motor Racing Circuit
Fawkham, Longfield
Kent, DA3 8NG
Sunday 24th May 2009
Registration Number: PGC 80K Chassis Number: RM2341R125729
The Plymouth Road Runner was a no-frills muscle car built by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation in the United States between 1968 and 1980. In 1968, the first muscle cars were, in the opinion of many, moving away from their roots as relatively cheap, fast cars as they gained options. The 1969 model kept the same basic look and was slightly changed cosmetically with an added convertible option for 1969.
While the 383 engine remained the standard powerplant, a 440 CID engine with three two-barrel carburettors, known as the "440 Six Pack" (6-BBL), was added to the line-up at mid-year to qualify the engine for the "Super Stock" drag racing class. The Six Pack Road Runners had no wheel covers or hubcaps and a flat black lift-off fibreglass hood with functional hood scoop. Its 440 engi