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1972 RoadRunner / GTX 440 4BBL, 3.54 Dana 4 Spd.

 The End Of The Era

    In 1972, Performance was winding down for Chrysler Corp.
The GTX was gone as it's own model. The Hemi was no
 longer an option on any model Plymouth made.

Only a handful of 440+6BBL were produced in the first weeks of
production for the 1972 model year.

The only saving grace was the new Satellite Body
that was carried over from 1971 and some devoted designers.
In 1972, Plymouth Designers took the Car Of The Year for 1971
and turned up the volume on the cool knob.

They kept the great curves of the 1971 body and redesigned the nose and tail panel.
 Many Mopar gurus argue daily whether a 1971 Road Runner is better looking than a 1972
Road Runner. And most would agree that a 1972 has a cooler grill and taillight panel
over the 1971.

The 1972 Road Runner did get one option that was never offered on previous
year Road Runners, a 440 cubic inch 4BBL engine (E86 - GTX Drive train).

This motor was reserved for the BOSS. When Plymouth offered the
GTX model in 1967 they gave the GTX sole possession of their
440 Super Commando V-8  with 4BBL induction.
And through the High Performance years they stuck to their guns
and would not allow a 440 4 BBL to be used in any of their other
Plymouth High Performance B-Body Muscle Cars.

1972 may of been the end, but the rules stayed the same at Chrysler Corp.
If you wanted a 4 speed behind the great 440 mill, you got a
Super Strong 18 spline HEMI 4 Spd, and the indestructible
Dana Rear End with 3.54 gears. King Kong was gone, but
the parts that made King Kong a legend were still in the bins.

Many think that in 1972, Performance had dropped off.
To the surprise of many, a 1972 440 would run hard.
Horsepower was no longer measured at the fly wheel.
In 1972 they measured Net Horsepower. Which was Rear
Wheel Horsepower. This fooled the insurance companies in 1972,
but they caught on by 1973.

This Roadrunner / GTX is 1 of 219 Road Runner / GTX's
Built with the 280 Net HP 440 4BBL Mill, Hemi 4 Spd. with Pistol
Grip Shift, 3.54 Dana Rear End.
This  Road Runner / GTX sold new in Bozeman, Montana.

Interior features are B-5 Blue Deluxe Bucket Seats w/ Buddy Seat,
Rallye Cluster with factory tachometer and AM Radio.
Exterior options are B-5 Electric Blue Paint, V1W White
Vinyl Top, 14x6 Road Wheels with G-60x14 Goodyear
RWL tires, Belt moldings, Dual Painted Racing Mirrors and ultra rare
Emissions Delete.

This Road Runner / GTX is a Survivor. It maintains ALL of its
Original Paint, Chrome, Vinyl Top, Emblems, Decals,
Wheels, Trunk Accessories, Engine bay, undercarriage
and 90% of its interior. This Road Runner / GTX has been
preserved for the future Mopar hobbyist to research and debate how
Muscle Cars of the era were built.

Both RR/GTX and the Sport Satelite Boat are 100% Original and Un-Restored.
 
WESTWARD HO!
OUR TRIP TO WYOMING
The Journey for this Special RoadRunner / GTX

 
WESTWARD HO!
OUR TRIP TO WYOMING