Basic information and history

The Plymouth Road Runner was introduced for the 1968 model year as a response to muscle cars becoming increasingly expensive and elaborate. The concept was simple: a stripped-down B-body with a big engine, reinforced drivetrain, and a price that made performance accessible to more buyers. Plymouth paid Warner Bros for the rights to use the cartoon Road Runner as both name and figure, and the characteristic horn mimicking the cartoon character's "beep beep" became one of the model's trademarks. The standard engine was a 383-cubic-inch unit producing 335 horsepower, with the 426 Hemi available as an option, and the pillared coupe was the lightest and most purebred body variant. The first model year became a sales success with around 45,000 units sold, far exceeding Chrysler's expectations.

This example is a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Coupe imported from the USA and sold by a private individual. The car has had one owner and the odometer reading is stated as 6,000 kilometers, a figure the seller cannot guarantee. The vehicle is not in original condition but has undergone a complete restoration down to the frame by Järudds Classics, with the paintwork carried out by Christian Wallin. The entire build process is documented on the YouTube channel Järudds Classics, where the finished, freshly painted car can be seen in Vlog 183:

If the gentlemen Elwood P. Engel, Jack Smith, and Gordon Cherry — the designers who created it — were to witness this refinement of their creation, they would surely be proud of what Järudds has accomplished.

The vehicle carries neither a loan nor deductible VAT.

Equipment and options

• Modern power-adjustable front seats, upholstered and shaped in the same design as the rear seat
• Dashboard designed and manufactured by Järudds, with modern gauges from Dakota Digital
• Hidden stereo with Bluetooth and concealed speakers
• Sound system tuned by Audio55 with DSP and a bass enclosure featuring four 7x10-inch drivers
• New carpet
• LED taillights
• QA1 kit for front and rear suspension
• Wilwood brakes
• Custom-designed wheels, based on the original wheel but enlarged and with a modern center

The car has been freshly built by Järudds Classics and most of it is new. The seller describes the concept as a meeting of old and new, where the classic body has been combined with modern technology in the form of front and rear suspension kits from QA1, Wilwood brakes, and Dakota Digital instruments. According to the seller, the car is equipped with a Hellcat engine producing 707 hp and comes with the red Hellcat key. The wheels are a unique design, created using the original wheel as a template. The audio system is hidden within the interior and has been tuned by Audio55. Extensive bodywork was carried out on the body to make it straight and clean. The paintwork has an extreme depth to it that required many hours of work.

Condition

Body and exterior: Both the body and paintwork are in excellent condition according to the seller, a result of the extensive bodywork and the paintwork carried out by Christian Wallin as part of the full restoration. The glass is also described as being in excellent condition.

Interior: The interior is stated to be in excellent condition, with new shaped power seats, the newly manufactured dashboard, and new carpet. Both the instrument panel and headliner are described as excellent. The climate control, trip odometer, audio and media system, seat belts, and all electronics are said to be functioning.

Tires and wheels: The custom-designed wheels and tires are in excellent condition according to the seller.

Mechanics and function: The engine, gearbox, and brakes are all described as being in excellent condition. The engine starts and runs flawlessly, the clutch functions properly, and the gearbox shifts without issue. All exterior lighting works. The car is drivable as is, has passed inspection, and was last inspected on May 7, 2025.

Service history

The car is stated to be fully serviced, with the service history supported by receipts and documentation. In addition, the entire restoration and build process is documented on film on the Järudds Classics YouTube channel, providing unusually thorough insight into the work carried out on the car.

Summary

This is a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Coupe that has undergone a complete restoration down to the frame at Järudds Classics, including extensive bodywork from the ground up. The car combines the classic muscle car body with modern technology in the form of a QA1 chassis kit, Wilwood brakes, Dakota Digital instruments, a hidden sound system, and unique wheels. Hellcat 6.2L Hemi engine with a 6-speed manual — Tremec TR-6060. The seller describes it as a highly upgraded car, and the restoration is documented on film. With excellent condition throughout, a passed inspection in May 2025, and only one owner, this is an example for anyone seeking a Road Runner where old meets new.