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1971 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop Coupe

  • Chassis Number: RM23R1R114725
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The hemispherical combustion chambers of Chrysler's 426 cubic-inch V8 engine for 1971 were rated conservatively at 425 horsepower. The immense power it produced and its physical size earned this potent powerplant the nickname 'Elephant'. The 426 Hemi was initially intended for NASCAR racing, but it wasn't long before a 426 'Street' Hemi arrived on the option sheet to homologate it for stock car racing. It was made available on the Coronet, Challenger, 'Cuda, and the Road Runner.

This particular 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is currently part of the Golden State Muscle Car Collection and is believed to be one of 59 examples of the intermediate Roadrunner with the 426 Hemi. Additionally, it is one of 28 with a four-speed manual.

This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is finished in black over black, with white C-pillar stripes, small 'Hemi' decals on the front fenders, an 'Air Grabber' intake, and factory-style Rallye wheels. The interior features bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl, a center console, and a four-speed manual with a pistol-grip shifter.

This Road Runner has been given a restoration by Scott Ewing of S&S Mopar Muscle in Southern California.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2024

2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000 
Sale Price :
USD $196,000

1971 Plymouth Road Runner Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Plymouth Road Runner

(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23n1g170933
Sold for USD$37,400
  2024 Mecum : Dallas
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner Coupe
Chassis#: rm23n1g103216
Sold for USD$44,000
  2024 Mecum : Dallas
 
1971 Plymouth Roadrunner Hardtop
Chassis#: RM23R1R114725
Sold for USD$196,000
  2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
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1971 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER
Chassis#: RM23N1G111811
Sold for USD$50,600
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1971 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER
Chassis#: RM23N1E106607
Sold for USD$45,100
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : New Orleans
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23n1g103216
Sold for USD$53,900
  2023 Mecum : Dallas
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23n1g235901
Sold for USD$50,600
  2023 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23n1r112701
Sold for USD$60,500
  2023 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23n1g103216
Sold for USD$60,500
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23n1g118550
Sold for USD$37,400
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23h1g239106
Sold for USD$29,150
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23n1g154009
Sold for USD$38,500
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23n1g235901
Sold for USD$45,100
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Chassis#: rm23n1e129892
Sold for USD$33,000
  2023 Mecum : Houston
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Sold for USD$41,250
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Sold for USD$55,000
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Sold for USD$66,000
  2022 Mecum Indy
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Sold for USD$92,400
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Sold for USD$68,200
  2021 Mecum : Indy 2021
 
1971 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER
Chassis#: RM23N1E127240
Sold for USD$49,500
  2021 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
 

Plymouth Road Runners That Failed To Sell At Auction

1971 Plymouth Road Runner's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1971 Plymouth Road Runnerrm23n1g2406632024 Mecum : Kansas City$30,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runnerrh23g1g1886032024 Mecum : Houston$60,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner Customrs23u1g1080952023 Mecum : Indy$140,000$200,000$225,000
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$50,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee$27,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas$32,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner Richard Petty NASCAR 2020 Mecum : Indy$450,000$500,000$750,000
1971 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner 2020 Mecum : Indy$200,000$275,000$300,000
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$57,000$65,000$85,000
1971 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$120,000$175,000$200,000
1971 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$125,000$140,000$180,000
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2019 Mecum : Dallas$50,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas$40,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2018 Mecum : Dallas$18,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2018 Mecum : Houston$50,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2017 Mecum : Chicago$15,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2017 Mecum : Harrisburg$24,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2017 GAA : July$35,000  
1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 2017 Branson Collector Car Auction$9,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee$55,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner Resto Mod 2016 Mecum : Chicago$27,500  
1971 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER 2016 Mecum Houston$22,500  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona   
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee$75,000  
1971 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee$170,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 440 CI, 4-Speed 2014 Mecum Kissimmee$45,000  
1971 PLYMOUTH ROADRUNNER 2013 GPK Auction Atlantic City$27,500  
1971 PLYMOUTH ROADRUNNER 2013 GPK Auction Atlantic City$27,500  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2012 Auctions America Fall Carlisle$19,000  
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis$19,000  

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