MOPAR FIND: 1971 B-Body Plymouth Road Runner!!

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Back in 1973 when I was 17 and still in high school I bought a 1971 silver Satellite Plus. Sadly it only had the 318 two barrel but it had power steering , power disc brakes, AC cloth bucket seats with console and rally gauges and rim blow steering wheel. Day two I installed a Craig Powerplay under the dash AM-FM cassette deck and Jensen coaxial speakers which was easy because after you took the spare tire out you had tons of room in the trunk. For those that don't know Mopars of that vintage didn't use a standard radio so you would have to butcher the dash to put in any aftermarket one. As I remember I paid $1995.00 for the car from River Oaks Dodge in Peoria Illinois.

My late uncle had a '71 Roadrunner, HIGHLY optioned with a 440-6 pack. The only thing it didn't have was the flip up hood vent. It had 2 vertical vents that said "440". It was kind of a medium blue with black graphics. I've never been a huge mopar guy, but I loved that car as a kid! The roadrunner on the horn, the roadrunner graphic, etc. I'd love to have that car today!

Congrats on your baby, Zach! Very nice Roadrunner. Love these survivors. Food looked great too. Thanks Dennis!

I had a car that was gifted to me by my Grandpa, who was the first owner. I had loved his car since I could walk, literally, and he knew it. Grandpa cared for it meticulously all those years. It was garage kept except once a week for a short drive to keep everything working and the seals in tact. He bought it off the showroom floor in ‘66 from Klauson Bros Chrysler Plymouth in Wheaton, Il. as he lived in West Chicago at that time, originally from Danville, Il. In 1982 Grandpa moved back to Danville, Il, so in 1984 upon my HS graduation he drove up for the occasion to Toledo, OH. A few weeks later my parents told me we were driving down to see Grandpa. Of course after we got there, one of the first things I had to do was to see my old friend in his spotless garage, and there it was still as perfect and new as ever. The next morning Grandpa and I were up early for breakfast, and he says, “I have to go to the hardware store for a spark plug for the lawn mower, so why don’t you go with me?” Mom is just looking at me while smiling not saying a word. Out in the garage my eyes are still on “the” car, as I walk over to his brand new New Yorker, ready to get in, and Grandpa says, “why don’t we take the BARRACUDA?” I can’t contain myself because throughout my entire life I had never been for a ride in it; just then as I’m opening the passenger door, he says, “how are you going to drive it from that side?” He hands me the key and I SHIT MY PANTS!! LOL Later back at his house he invited me to drive in around the house to the back yard to wash it, and while we all spent the afternoon visiting, while they were on the patio I washed every inch, waxed it detailed it all in and out, happily. It was a great weekend seeing Grandpa again and also spending more personal time with that car than I had ever gotten to before. The next day just before we left for the 8 hour drive home, Grandpa says, “I think it’s time for you to take your Barracuda home with you.” Little did I know this whole trip was planned around it! I don’t think I stopped smiling the entire drive home, just me and my 1966 Formula S Barracuda, 23,000 miles, automatic, console shift, Citron Gold with white Formula S stripe, mist green interior and all of it’s chrome just gleaming in my eyes on that sunny day

Congratulations Zak 🎉

7:15 on a rare hot Friday evening in the UK...loving coffee walk.

Some episodes just jump off the screen at you, this was one of them. The excitement of finding a 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner in such pristine condition and the unique add on features...wow. But finding out how they were added is like going on an archeological dig. Congratulations to Zack and his lovely wife on the birth of their child. What a way to end my week after seeing an excellent episode of Coffee Walk, thank you Dennis and crew 😄

Finally an episode with no corvette. Lol. All kidding aside. I love all the episodes. I don't know how you find these gems, but keep saving them. One day I'll find mine. Keep up the great work, you have an amazing team. See ya in the next one. I'm rootin fer ya!

@ Dennis & crew , another great show thanks for making this happen congratulations to Zack and Caitlin

Dennis,your favorite word "outstanding!"

Congratulations to Zach! Another great episode for Dennis and the Crew!!! Special Thanks to Kelsey for stepping in for Zach!!!

Outstanding loading that road runner❤😊

Absolutely beautiful car and congratulations to Zak and Caitlyn on their new child. The first one is a life changer forever.🎉

That is rare to see no rust on those models. Seen a lot of them rust to oblivion!! Great find!!

I love the simplicity of cars back then!! Access to everything! Beauty find Dennis!! Congratulations to Zack and the Mrs. on the new arrival. Hurry back because my eyes were starting to get out of focus near the end!!

Beautiful , well preserved automobile. Thanks always for sharing with all of us. I've been watching you since you used to be on F & L. And that loading on the trailer couldn't have been more perfect!

HELL YEAH ZAC & FAMILY !!! Ty for taking us along

Dennis That 1971 Plymouth Beep ! Beep !!! Road Runner is in solid original condition. I think Alex really appreciates it .

Love the Chrysler big blocks but the little 340 is a great alternative and less weight on the front end. I'm glad you have a hot small block in the Roadrunner!😊