Another heart felt, family owned car and car story! Angie and her family have faithfully kept Aunt Janice's Roadrunner looking fine and fit for fun not just for all of them, but also for all of us to enjoy. I truly appreciate that. Thanks, Lou!
Wasn't aware there was a 78 Roadrunner. I used to think those orange and yellow graphics that found their way into a lot of things from the 70s were cheesy and tacky, but now I appreciate them for being a unique signature from a much different time.
Hi James, I don't recall seeing many of them back in 1978, and really to rare treat to see one of them now. Happy to read "now I appreciate them for being a unique signature from a much different time" :-) Lou
Yep Ford went crazy in 78-79 with those orange and yellow stickers. They put them on Bronkos, Econolines and Pinto wagons. Jeeps had them. Z-28s and Trans Ams had them. AMC even joined in with their Concord/Spirit AMX's
Once again, a car from the late '70's that I wouldn't be caught dead in at the time......and now I would drive this car all day every day. It's amazing what time does to one's perspective. Lou- great story, great video!
When I was way younger, I laughed at that car no high horse power, little chrome, now I realize it’s a damn nice gorgeous car , looks great & so rare … thx Lou
Gotta love a survivor and the story that goes along with them. Wow that color scheme that is carried on into the interior. 360 and T roof. This is amazing as you just dont see them around anymore. Thanks so much Lou!
Another great episode, Mr. Lou. I love listening to our Southern women talk, there’s no more a soothing sound on the ear in all the World. Just don’t make ‘em mad!
I'm the original owner of a 1980 Road Runner. It's the last year for the Road Runner. It won't melt asphalt, but it turns heads everywhere I drive it. It's a great looking car and is fun to drive. One of 496 made. The Dodge version, the R/T, is even rarer at 285 made.
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I graduated from HS in 1977 and a classmate's dad gifted him a new one of these for grad. I thought he was the luckiest guy and I still remember it so vividly.
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The awkwardness after the awkwardly stern "is there anything else I need to know about the car?" could be cut with a spork! I love these videos so much, and the choice of cars is just right up my alley! Thanks once again for the cool car video, Lou!
Great story and sweet ride. Such a nice family. I like the 70s vibe. Very cool. I got to ride in several Aspens and Volares and liked them. A bit wider, more stylish Dart and Valiant. Love the color combo and T-top
Pure '70s in its colors and presentation. Just needs some Boston, Bad Company or Thin Lizzy on the 8-track! 📼 🎸🎸🥁🎤Wonderful to see this family heirloom preserved.
What a beautiful example of a rare Plymouth! I used to see some of these on the road during the late 70s /80s. They were very few then! The black box had the silver sticker Electronic Spark Control Computer. This was an earlier attempt for emissions. Beautiful family and 👍 Great story. May they enjoy the car for many years to come!😊
Hi Randall, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars you remember on the road in the late 70s / 80s :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
As I have mentioned before my ownership of a 1980 Volare sedan gives me a proclivity to already like this car. The fact that it is beautiful and well taken care of seals the deal. Another great find Lou.
I had a 1979 Volare with a slant 6. It was 18 or 19 years old when I got it $600. Put on 4 new tires, a new battery, flushed the radiator, changed the oil, got a tune up and cruised. It was basic transportation from point A to point B. A year or so later, sold it for $600.
Nice video. In 78, at 16, I bought a "cool used car" w/52k miles, a 71Charger R/T 440 auto. In 79, for graduation, I ordered a brand new Dodge Aspen R/T, the twin to the Volarè Roadrunner E58 "police" 360 4bbl. In 2015, I got my greatest car ever, a 70 Roadrunner V-code 440 6bbl 4 speed, and it was such a fountain of joy!
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Bravo LouWonderful family and car story. I had a buddy with a 77 Aspen R/T 360. His 360 was breathing quite a bit better without the LeanBurn system. He put a Mopar Performance 360 Crate motor in it. I think it had 380hp at the crank. He was Track Champion in the Sportsman class 1/8th mile 3 years in a row. It wasn't the fastest car but Very Consistent Bracket Racer✌️🥸🥪
Hi Angus, Happy to read you enjoy this family and car story :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
This 1978 Plymouth Road Runner really looks amazing with that black paint and those nice four-tone stripes that run all over the body! The lower front and rear spoilers give it that even more aggressive and sporty look, not to mention the nice addition of the removable split roof. I was surprised to see that the doors and interior seats also had that striking four-tone stripe, perfectly matching the cream and black of the upholstery and console. Lastly, it was a great idea to take a ride with this nice family on those beautiful roads... Congratulations to Angie for sharing her interesting story, including anecdotes, of how she came to own this unique Road Runner from her aunt! Best regards, Lou!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read "This 1978 Plymouth Road Runner really looks amazing" :-) Thank you for sharing what you see and think. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
That's a cool car story. As a New Zealander every time I see somewhere in Pennsylvania on UA-cam videos, it stands out to me how lush and green it is .
I've lived in PA for all of my 68 years. I live on what we call the North Coast of the US on the lake in Erie. We have everything except a desert. Camping, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing. Yep, we can do that. The forests are so dense in some areas that a deer can be standing in brush a few feet away and you won't see it til it freaks out and runs away. If you ever get up this way I'll be happy to show you around.
Hi Lou! The interior looks like it was designed by the same guy who designed the early 1970’s Houston Astros baseball jerseys! Rocking the yellow, orange, and brown!
Hi OldRustySteele! "The interior looks like it was designed by the same guy who designed the early 1970’s Houston Astros baseball jerseys!" You're right, I can see Nolan Ryan stepping into this one after a game, Lou
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2,274 miles?! It doesn't look like it's rolled over, and the interior would back that impression. Either this was pampered beyond belief, or it simply time-travelled to 2024.
I remember a local Fireman in town had the twin to this, new in the late '70s, and he was always working on it when he had some free time. It was fitted with Glasspacks, and even had a manual transmission, so he would blip the throttle when he'd leave the firehouse, then ease-off, and as it slowed-down, it sounded like fireworks popping... seems like yesterday!
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Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) "They should have come with the " little Red Express" truck 360." NICE! Like this one ua-cam.com/video/8kfwTnV9UUY/v-deo.html
What a great family! Love to see various folks who are car lovers. There is a bit of that in all of us!! I loved these re-worked Road Runners. Love cars from the late's 70's and the 80's too. Love their simplicity. This Road Runner was in great shape. Love it. I remember seeing a few of them back in the day. Tradiitional Road Runner owners were not fond of them. I thought they were great, they just didn't have the power of the original RR's. Love the spoiler here. Love the interior too. Nice smooth ride.
Yes, 1978 model year with the VIN for the win: H for Plymouth Volare, L for low price class, 29 for two door special coupe, K for 360 CID V8 with four barrel, 8 for 1978 model year, B for Hamtramck, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Hamtramck MI plant was also called "Dodge Main" or "Factory Zero" and today's GM Hamtramck Assembly or "D-Ham" partially sits on the old site. Hard to make it out, but it looks like it was assembled on Wednesday April 26, 1978. Exterior paint is code TX9 Formal Black. Yes, it's missing the "Electronic Spark Control" decal. Those units were pesky and troublesome. It would have been nice to have shown the fender tag.
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The rust problem you're referring to is with the front fenders. To cut costs, Chrysler did not build the '76 and '77's with inner front fender wells. The front fenders rusted off as soon as you put a bag of salted peanuts in the glove box. There was an enormous, costly recall to replace the fenders and add the inner fender wells. The problem was corrected by 1978.
@@btzimmer Thank you and yes I had bought a '76 brand new. It was disgusting. The car was only about 1-1/2 years old really bad. I got rid of it and never bought another Chrysler product. The end.
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The first car I ever bought was a 1977 Dodge Aspen, completely black with the spoiler and louvers. Mine had steel rims with dog dish hubcaps and a slant six. I think it's every bit as attractive as the earlier duster, I loved that car.
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A very nice Road Runner survivor it is immaculate and has the Tuff wheel and the super cool very rare interior! Too bad we didn't get a look at the fender tag to tell the rest of the story about the car. Anyway I love the F body Mopar I have a 79 and an 80! Thanks for sharing! 💯🏁
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In ‘78 I worked in a Chrysler Plymouth dealer…there were 2 of these that would come in for service..one identical to this, and a white one with the stripes and flares and t-tops
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It's a very nice car they have taken good care of it their Auntie should be proud that they have kept it in great condition has she did before them great family story
Great car and story behind it. I don’t remember seeing any of these I do remember the Volari and I think the Aspen from this year. It’s a cool looking car though and it might be running a little rich and rough. I see it has the Chrysler lean burn ignition. You never fail to disappoint Lou have a great day.
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Doesn't. matter what badge they have. Everyone has their baby. I had a 76 Volare with the duce and a quarter in it. Fun car to cruise on the cheap. They did actually ride very well and they could take turns fairly well.
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@loucostabile I'm a subscriber Lou. When I get my TH400 pitch switch completed and installed I might have a 65 GS you'd look at. It's been 28 years of finding the exact parts to bring her back up to the build sheet. But worth every minute. Love your channel, it shows all of car nuts we're not crazy for holding onto our Detroit artwork.
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They also offered a NASCAR edition, had exaggerated, fender, flares, and labeled appropriately had the same engine. The details were different but a similar car like this roadrunner.😮❤
@@loucostabile thanks Lou. I clicked on it and watched that one and that is the car like I said on that site the only one of those cars I ever seen was in West Virginia a Mopar man had one kept it in his garage only time he ever took it out was when they had, their Christmas parade through Harrisville West Virginia thanks again for the good memories. God bless you.🙏
So Lou you know I dont comment on the GM and dodge videos as , yes , I am an out spoken hater . I also even disown my own brand of the smog era cars . But Ho Leee , hell...... This one is a Gem of a gem . The car , the story , the familly girl that didnt just see dollar signs... Bravo to the Aunt for taking such good care of the old girl because its an amazing car that you honestly just dont see ANY of out here in the world. By 78 they had made some advancements in many areas that we cannot deny making this car a real joy to drive I bet... I hope it stays in the familly for many generations to come... Thinking that one day that baby there might be prowling around in it makes me happy. Beep Beep.......
So Kyle, "This one is a Gem of a gem" High praise. "Thinking that one day that baby there might be prowling around in it makes me happy" That will be the updated video with Cabel driving me around :-) Lou
💛💛💛 Love this story..these cars did not get the love they deserve.. She is so shy.. Great job Lou.. i always wanted to grab one and toss a nasty crate 340 in it.. My neighbor down in st pete fla has one ,orig owner its now outside but they wont sell it yet.. keep up the great work.✌
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Back in high school a guy had one of these in 1979. It looked good but didn't have the power of the 68 RR I was looking at. This one here is a very nice specimen.
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I was 18 in 1978, and I remember when those late "Road Runners" came out. Most of the buyers were dyed-in-the-wool Mopar enthusiasts who wouldn't be seen dead in anything but their preferred brand, but let's face it: none of the other manufacturers had much to offer either (definitely not Ford's Mustang II that I ended up with). Gm did have the Firebird Trans Am that you could get with the HO Pontiac 400 with a 4-speed (they had "T/A 6.6" on the shaker scoop, unlike the Oldsmobile sourced "6.6 Litre" decal), and the Camaro could still be had with a 350; both were a shadow of the horsepower that had been available just a few years before, but the big sway bars, 15x8" rims and quick-ratio steering still made for a fun ride that obviously had been R&D'd by an engineering team (unlike the others). Even with all the Mustang II's faults, the front suspension and rack and pinion steering gave a far superior driving experience than much of the competition, even if the 5.0 liter HO was a few more years down the road. I think where Mopar dropped the ball on this was their lack of putting any of the police package goodies that were at least in the pipeline such as "Firm Feel" steering and the wider rims, stiffer torsion bars, hd cooling and the like. At this time though, Chrysler was on the verge of bankruptcy, and they weren't putting any R&D funding into the Volare/Aspen platform. These weren't bad cars, but what the dealers were wanting to charge price-wise for essentially a tape stripe package turned off a lot of buyers; the Dodge "Little Red Express" trucks sold much better, and they weren't required to have catalytic converters from the factory. . .but now, almost 50 years on, I'm glad someone bucked the trend so we can enjoy this piece of history.
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What are great survivor I know that's not one of the more desired collectible roadrunners but it's great to see one again too bad they didn't have the old school horn I would probably try to change that with a day two option
How do u find these unique rare Gems L ! Even tho they didn’t have much power I still love these things esp in this black and orange sticker color combo! And 360 cubic inches ain’t bad for this malaise era as well . She got potential 👌😎
In the mid '80's, down the street from me there was a mint condition Aspen R/T body (same car as this, but a Dodge) mounted on a Blazer frame. The guy never finished it, and I think it all went to the scrapyard. What a waste. Always good to see a survivor.
hey lou were do you find these. another nice last of the muscle cars in the late 70s with t-tops. probably the rarest of the rare and that funky interior.my freind had one with a 360,red 2 bbl. and of course i had to fix the carb pull the intake clean the carbon clean the distributor put back together and what fun. all it could do was burn the tire. should have had a posi but didnt. it had 8 14" with the 3.21 gear. take off from a light and smoke that usless tire. it was good on gas if he wasnt burning the tire. those were the days.
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Another heart felt, family owned car and car story! Angie and her family have faithfully kept Aunt Janice's Roadrunner looking fine and fit for fun not just for all of them, but also for all of us to enjoy. I truly appreciate that. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) You're welcome, Lou
Ooooooh maaaaaan!!! A very overlooked car, and very underpowered back then, but still a beauty!
Happy to read "Ooooooh maaaaaan!!! A very overlooked car, and very underpowered back then, but still a beauty!" :-) NICE!
Wasn't aware there was a 78 Roadrunner. I used to think those orange and yellow graphics that found their way into a lot of things from the 70s were cheesy and tacky, but now I appreciate them for being a unique signature from a much different time.
Hi James, I don't recall seeing many of them back in 1978, and really to rare treat to see one of them now. Happy to read "now I appreciate them for being a unique signature from a much different time" :-) Lou
Yep Ford went crazy in 78-79 with those orange and yellow stickers. They put them on Bronkos, Econolines and Pinto wagons. Jeeps had them. Z-28s and Trans Ams had them. AMC even joined in with their Concord/Spirit AMX's
It was an option pack on the Volare rather than its own model. There was an equivalent R/T optioned Aspen.
Last Roadrunner was in 1980, only available V-8 was a 318 after that the Volare was gone replaced by the 4 cylinder K-Cars...
I'm sure that I've seen the 'Spectra" stripe package before, but had no idea that it carried on into the interior. Actually looks really good today.
Once again, a car from the late '70's that I wouldn't be caught dead in at the time......and now I would drive this car all day every day. It's amazing what time does to one's perspective. Lou- great story, great video!
Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age. Happy to read you enjoy this story and video :-) Lou
Beautiful Family and story with a Beautiful Road Runner that's mostly forgotten.
Hi James, Happy to read "Beautiful Family and story with a Beautiful Road Runner that's mostly forgotten." :-) Lou
Love that the smile never leaves her face.
:-)
When I was way younger, I laughed at that car no high horse power, little chrome, now I realize it’s a damn nice gorgeous car , looks great & so rare … thx Lou
Hi Y S, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age. You're welcome, Lou
Same here. I thought it was dumb. Now I think it’s stunning!
What a great Car Story - thanks Lou, Angie and family.
Wonderful survivor car.
Thanks for letting us see this classic and hear this story.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Glad to share this survivor and story with you. Appreciate your support. You're welcome, Lou
Wow, Aunt Janice kept that interior in great shape!
I agree.
Gotta love a survivor and the story that goes along with them. Wow that color scheme that is carried on into the interior. 360 and T roof. This is amazing as you just dont see them around anymore. Thanks so much Lou!
Happy to read you enjoy the survivor story :-) You're right, a rare treat to see this car today. You're welcome John!
Another great episode, Mr. Lou. I love listening to our Southern women talk, there’s no more a soothing sound on the ear in all the World. Just don’t make ‘em mad!
Hi Donald, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou
I'm the original owner of a 1980 Road Runner. It's the last year for the Road Runner. It won't melt asphalt, but it turns heads everywhere I drive it. It's a great looking car and is fun to drive. One of 496 made. The Dodge version, the R/T, is even rarer at 285 made.
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I graduated from HS in 1977 and a classmate's dad gifted him a new one of these for grad. I thought he was the luckiest guy and I still remember it so vividly.
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Feelin' the love Lou. Good on you for this feature.
Hi Audie, Happy to read you're "Feelin the love" :-) Lou
The awkwardness after the awkwardly stern "is there anything else I need to know about the car?" could be cut with a spork! I love these videos so much, and the choice of cars is just right up my alley! Thanks once again for the cool car video, Lou!
Hi Zach, Happy to read "I love these videos so much, and the choice of cars is just right up my alley!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
A spork....lololol😂
Great story and sweet ride. Such a nice family. I like the 70s vibe. Very cool. I got to ride in several Aspens and Volares and liked them. A bit wider, more stylish Dart and Valiant. Love the color combo and T-top
Hi danam0228, Happy to read you enjoy this story and "sweet ride" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Love that survivor
Happy to read "Love that survivor" :-)
This car has all of the options, T-tops and a 360 four BBL. It is really a survivor as most of the Mopars from this era rotted away.
Happy to read "It is really a survivor" :-)
Thanks! Another great story Lou.
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Great to see the Volare-based Road Runner once again. It has been ages since I have seen one. Thanks Lou!
Hi Mike, Happy to share this rarely seen car today with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
The colors - so cool!
Happy to read you enjoy the colors of this car :-)
Yes the best color combo, thanks Lou. 😀
Pure '70s in its colors and presentation. Just needs some Boston, Bad Company or Thin Lizzy on the 8-track! 📼 🎸🎸🥁🎤Wonderful to see this family heirloom preserved.
Hi AMCmachine, Happy to read you enjoy this presentation :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
It’s not just the cars,but the stories behind them. Thanks again Lou 👍
I agree. You're welcome DWH072.
What a beautiful example of a rare Plymouth! I used to see some of these on the road during the late 70s /80s. They were very few then! The black box had the silver sticker Electronic Spark Control Computer. This was an earlier attempt for emissions. Beautiful family and 👍 Great story. May they enjoy the car for many years to come!😊
Hi Randall, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars you remember on the road in the late 70s / 80s :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
As I have mentioned before my ownership of a 1980 Volare sedan gives me a proclivity to already like this car. The fact that it is beautiful and well taken care of seals the deal. Another great find Lou.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I had a 1979 Volare with a slant 6. It was 18 or 19 years old when I got it $600. Put on 4 new tires, a new battery, flushed the radiator, changed the oil, got a tune up and cruised. It was basic transportation from point A to point B. A year or so later, sold it for $600.
Hi Jon, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful car and one of the last Plymouth muscles. Quite rare to see such a clean looking Volare Road Runner👌👍 Nice ride and episode, Lou.
Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Nice video. In 78, at 16, I bought a "cool used car" w/52k miles, a 71Charger R/T 440 auto. In 79, for graduation, I ordered a brand new Dodge Aspen R/T, the twin to the Volarè Roadrunner
E58 "police" 360 4bbl. In 2015, I got my greatest car ever, a 70 Roadrunner V-code 440 6bbl 4 speed, and it was such a fountain of joy!
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Great story, Lou! Neat Road Runner! That's a nice family; thanks for posting!😁👍🔧🛠️
Hi Billy, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great story" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Bravo LouWonderful family and car story. I had a buddy with a 77 Aspen R/T 360. His 360 was breathing quite a bit better without the LeanBurn system. He put a Mopar Performance 360 Crate motor in it. I think it had 380hp at the crank. He was Track Champion in the Sportsman class 1/8th mile 3 years in a row. It wasn't the fastest car but Very Consistent Bracket Racer✌️🥸🥪
Hi Angus, Happy to read you enjoy this family and car story :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Buddy's car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a cool family and great story, love that interior😊
Happy to read you enjoy this family, story, and interior too :-)
This 1978 Plymouth Road Runner really looks amazing with that black paint and those nice four-tone stripes that run all over the body! The lower front and rear spoilers give it that even more aggressive and sporty look, not to mention the nice addition of the removable split roof. I was surprised to see that the doors and interior seats also had that striking four-tone stripe, perfectly matching the cream and black of the upholstery and console. Lastly, it was a great idea to take a ride with this nice family on those beautiful roads... Congratulations to Angie for sharing her interesting story, including anecdotes, of how she came to own this unique Road Runner from her aunt! Best regards, Lou!
Hi Jaime, Happy to read "This 1978 Plymouth Road Runner really looks amazing" :-) Thank you for sharing what you see and think. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
That's a cool car story. As a New Zealander every time I see somewhere in Pennsylvania on UA-cam videos, it stands out to me how lush and green it is .
Hi Barrycuda, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car story" and glad to read you enjoy the environment too, Lou
Pennsylvania has been described as Pittsburgh on one end, Philadelphia on the other end, and Arkansas in the middle 😊
@@Ontariosound It looks like a place where nature would take over fast if you didn't keep it at bay.
@@barrycuda3769 Very true. Very green.
I've lived in PA for all of my 68 years. I live on what we call the North Coast of the US on the lake in Erie. We have everything except a desert. Camping, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing. Yep, we can do that. The forests are so dense in some areas that a deer can be standing in brush a few feet away and you won't see it til it freaks out and runs away. If you ever get up this way I'll be happy to show you around.
Another Beauty I wish I had!!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Hi Lou! The interior looks like it was designed by the same guy who designed the early 1970’s Houston Astros baseball jerseys! Rocking the yellow, orange, and brown!
Hi OldRustySteele! "The interior looks like it was designed by the same guy who designed the early 1970’s Houston Astros baseball jerseys!" You're right, I can see Nolan Ryan stepping into this one after a game, Lou
These and the Aspen R/T are definitely collectable now. Cars from the low power but high styling era are coming on strong.
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Just a nice survivor very well kept by its owner nice car thanks Lou and God Bless.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read you appreciate this survivor. You're welcome. Blessings received. God bless you too, lou
Scarce Bird...Great Family Memories...Thanks Lou
Hi CJ Design, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car today :-) "Great Family Memories." NICE! You're welcome, Lou
Sweet I loved these. Many more years of enjoyment
:-)
Beautiful
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
2,274 miles?! It doesn't look like it's rolled over, and the interior would back that impression. Either this was pampered beyond belief, or it simply time-travelled to 2024.
Hi Raz, I agree, this one has been clearly well cared for, and I believe the current CARetaker will take great care of this car too, Lou
i talked to the owner...it is 102K!
Hi Lou my old boss had this car up here in north-eastern Alberta. Very cool to see Angie car from her aunt. Nice video!
Hi Floyd, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Bosses car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That's very cool
Happy to read your comment :-)
Nice car! Painfully difficult to get many of the parts today. Love it.
Happy to read "Love it" :-)
That's a great story. I know she's gonna take car of it for decades to come!
Hi Wes, Happy to read "That's a great story." :-) "I know she's gonna take car of it for decades to come!" I think so too, Lou
Hi Lou, Lou that road runner is nice. And a nice family. God bless you all.
Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this "nice" car :-) Blessings received. God bless you too, Lou
I remember a local Fireman in town had the twin to this, new in the late '70s, and he was always working on it when he had some free time. It was fitted with Glasspacks, and even had a manual transmission, so he would blip the throttle when he'd leave the firehouse, then ease-off, and as it slowed-down, it sounded like fireworks popping... seems like yesterday!
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I love the Roadrunners! My fav 1970. Great video as always Lou!
Hi Bob, Happy to read "I love the Roadrunners!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
That is a nice portrait of a great American family with their cool car!
Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)
Great sentimental story!!...Nicely done, Lou.
Hi shedjammer, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Lou
A very beautiful car. They should have come with the " little Red Express" truck 360.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) "They should have come with the " little Red Express" truck 360." NICE! Like this one ua-cam.com/video/8kfwTnV9UUY/v-deo.html
Rare beauty 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and appreciate the rarity of seeing this car today :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a great family! Love to see various folks who are car lovers. There is a bit of that in all of us!! I loved these re-worked Road Runners. Love cars from the late's 70's and the 80's too. Love their simplicity. This Road Runner was in great shape. Love it. I remember seeing a few of them back in the day. Tradiitional Road Runner owners were not fond of them. I thought they were great, they just didn't have the power of the original RR's. Love the spoiler here. Love the interior too. Nice smooth ride.
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy this family and regarding the car "Love it" NICE! Lou
That is a great interior that very few probably saw as there were not a lot made.
Happy to read you enjoy the interior on this car :-)
Yes, 1978 model year with the VIN for the win: H for Plymouth Volare, L for low price class, 29 for two door special coupe, K for 360 CID V8 with four barrel, 8 for 1978 model year, B for Hamtramck, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Hamtramck MI plant was also called "Dodge Main" or "Factory Zero" and today's GM Hamtramck Assembly or "D-Ham" partially sits on the old site.
Hard to make it out, but it looks like it was assembled on Wednesday April 26, 1978. Exterior paint is code TX9 Formal Black. Yes, it's missing the "Electronic Spark Control" decal. Those units were pesky and troublesome. It would have been nice to have shown the fender tag.
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Nice car and nice family. Good one Lou. 👍
Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)
Even though the popular ones are 68,69 and 70.....this one is very rare and very nice. Great car❤👌👍
Happy to read you appreciate this "Great car" :-)
Totally amazing and wonderful, especially nice since these were horribly prone to very significant rusting. A real jewel👑
HI Ed B, Happy to read "Totally amazing and wonderful" :-) My pleasure sharing this "real jewel" with you, Lou
The rust problem you're referring to is with the front fenders. To cut costs, Chrysler did not build the '76 and '77's with inner front fender wells. The front fenders rusted off as soon as you put a bag of salted peanuts in the glove box. There was an enormous, costly recall to replace the fenders and add the inner fender wells. The problem was corrected by 1978.
@@btzimmer Thank you and yes I had bought a '76 brand new. It was disgusting. The car was only about 1-1/2 years old really bad. I got rid of it and never bought another Chrysler product. The end.
A Good One Lou! What a Great Family!
Hi Greg, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)
My buddy had an aspen r/t that looked exactly like that. The 360 molar and everything.
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The first car I ever bought was a 1977 Dodge Aspen, completely black with the spoiler and louvers. Mine had steel rims with dog dish hubcaps and a slant six. I think it's every bit as attractive as the earlier duster, I loved that car.
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Yeah BOIIIIIII! 3 days too late to drop this on my birthday, but IT ROCKS
Happy to share this car that "ROCKS" with you :-)
Wait, hold up. 1978?! I only saw 1968-1971.
Thanks Lou! Great story and car.
You're welcome KC-68! Happy to read you enjoy this story and car :-)
That’s awesome looking car. I like the interior.
NICE!
I had an 80 volare roadrunner.. sold it in eastern PA, black w gold interior, factory t-tops, 360 small block, factory posi rear..
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A very nice Road Runner survivor it is immaculate and has the Tuff wheel and the super cool very rare interior! Too bad we didn't get a look at the fender tag to tell the rest of the story about the car. Anyway I love the F body Mopar I have a 79 and an 80! Thanks for sharing! 💯🏁
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It’s a great car, there is one like it near where I live I remember them brand new when they came out
Hi Kelli, Happy to read you appreciate this "great car" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
In ‘78 I worked in a Chrysler Plymouth dealer…there were 2 of these that would come in for service..one identical to this, and a white one with the stripes and flares and t-tops
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Beautiful car!!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
It's a very nice car they have taken good care of it their Auntie should be proud that they have kept it in great condition has she did before them great family story
Hi Pete, Happy to read this "great family story" with you :-) Lou
I want to mention that I never even seen a 78 Roadrunner or even her as such a car with or without T-tops
Great family, great car..👍
:-)
Great car and story behind it. I don’t remember seeing any of these I do remember the Volari and I think the Aspen from this year. It’s a cool looking car though and it might be running a little rich and rough. I see it has the Chrysler lean burn ignition. You never fail to disappoint Lou have a great day.
Hi Czech Mate, Happy to read you enjoy the car and the story :-) My pleasure sharing with you. Wishing you a great day too! Lou
Thanks!
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Great Nice, love the color
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Never seen one. Thanks for sharing.
Happy to share this one with you. You're welcome.
My favorite kind of car story.
Nice :-)
Super nice valarie!
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Doesn't. matter what badge they have. Everyone has their baby. I had a 76 Volare with the duce and a quarter in it. Fun car to cruise on the cheap. They did actually ride very well and they could take turns fairly well.
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@loucostabile I'm a subscriber Lou. When I get my TH400 pitch switch completed and installed I might have a 65 GS you'd look at. It's been 28 years of finding the exact parts to bring her back up to the build sheet. But worth every minute. Love your channel, it shows all of car nuts we're not crazy for holding onto our Detroit artwork.
That interior is out of sight groovy.
Cool :-)
Probably one of the quickest cars of 78.
You're right.
Probably not.......L82 corvette and 400 trans am weren't that bad
@@Robert-bg2nm probably top 10, bit that electronic spark control/ lean burn system and highway gears did not help
the fastest vehicle from the factory in 1978 was the Dodge Lil Red Express with the W58 police car engine and no catalytic converters
Beautiful interior!
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I just watched again because I thought I missed the horn, but I didn't, noone beeped it :-( lol
...oh well....
@@loucostabile 🤣
Spectacular survivor.
8:32 Lou was serious when he said ALL :)
High praise.
My mother had a 78 Volare 4 door six cylinder with a 3 speed with over drive in the floor. She stayed on the road with that old Plymouth.
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Great car, however, your forgot to beep the horn!
THAT HORN IS WHAT MAKES THE ROADRUNNER.
😆
Hi P C, Happy to read you enjoy the "Great car" :-) Opps, forgot the horn......
They also offered a NASCAR edition, had exaggerated, fender, flares, and labeled appropriately had the same engine. The details were different but a similar car like this roadrunner.😮❤
....like this one :-) ua-cam.com/video/m7GR5bMeUgI/v-deo.html
@@loucostabile thanks Lou. I clicked on it and watched that one and that is the car like I said on that site the only one of those cars I ever seen was in West Virginia a Mopar man had one kept it in his garage only time he ever took it out was when they had, their Christmas parade through Harrisville West Virginia thanks again for the good memories. God bless you.🙏
@@loucostabile it was called the Kit Car and was only offered in 1978. Only 247 made.
When Chrysler wasn't doing that good, but really nice interior and graphics 👌🏽 reminds me of the mustang 2 cobra
....like this one :-) ua-cam.com/video/XdbspgEvX0Y/v-deo.html
So Lou you know I dont comment on the GM and dodge videos as , yes , I am an out spoken hater . I also even disown my own brand of the smog era cars . But Ho Leee , hell...... This one is a Gem of a gem . The car , the story , the familly girl that didnt just see dollar signs... Bravo to the Aunt for taking such good care of the old girl because its an amazing car that you honestly just dont see ANY of out here in the world. By 78 they had made some advancements in many areas that we cannot deny making this car a real joy to drive I bet... I hope it stays in the familly for many generations to come... Thinking that one day that baby there might be prowling around in it makes me happy. Beep Beep.......
So Kyle, "This one is a Gem of a gem" High praise. "Thinking that one day that baby there might be prowling around in it makes me happy" That will be the updated video with Cabel driving me around :-) Lou
💛💛💛 Love this story..these cars did not get the love they deserve.. She is so shy.. Great job Lou.. i always wanted to grab one and toss a nasty crate 340 in it.. My neighbor down in st pete fla has one ,orig owner its now outside but they wont sell it yet.. keep up the great work.✌
Hi magic man, Happy to read "Love this story..these cars did not get the love they deserve." :-) Hope your neighbor sells the car to you soon, Lou
If I couldn't get a 70 Dart 340 or a 1970-74 Cuda or Challenger, I want and Aspen/Volare Road Runner or Super Coupe with the 360. So unique!
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Back in high school a guy had one of these in 1979. It looked good but didn't have the power of the 68 RR I was looking at. This one here is a very nice specimen.
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I was 18 in 1978, and I remember when those late "Road Runners" came out. Most of the buyers were dyed-in-the-wool Mopar enthusiasts who wouldn't be seen dead in anything but their preferred brand, but let's face it: none of the other manufacturers had much to offer either (definitely not Ford's Mustang II that I ended up with). Gm did have the Firebird Trans Am that you could get with the HO Pontiac 400 with a 4-speed (they had "T/A 6.6" on the shaker scoop, unlike the Oldsmobile sourced "6.6 Litre" decal), and the Camaro could still be had with a 350; both were a shadow of the horsepower that had been available just a few years before, but the big sway bars, 15x8" rims and quick-ratio steering still made for a fun ride that obviously had been R&D'd by an engineering team (unlike the others). Even with all the Mustang II's faults, the front suspension and rack and pinion steering gave a far superior driving experience than much of the competition, even if the 5.0 liter HO was a few more years down the road.
I think where Mopar dropped the ball on this was their lack of putting any of the police package goodies that were at least in the pipeline such as "Firm Feel" steering and the wider rims, stiffer torsion bars, hd cooling and the like. At this time though, Chrysler was on the verge of bankruptcy, and they weren't putting any R&D funding into the Volare/Aspen platform. These weren't bad cars, but what the dealers were wanting to charge price-wise for essentially a tape stripe package turned off a lot of buyers; the Dodge "Little Red Express" trucks sold much better, and they weren't required to have catalytic converters from the factory. . .but now, almost 50 years on, I'm glad someone bucked the trend so we can enjoy this piece of history.
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Correct me if I’m wrong. I think the 1978 Roadrunner did not have dual exhaust?
I think you're right. However....if someone has more knowledge then me, feel free to share.
What are great survivor I know that's not one of the more desired collectible roadrunners but it's great to see one again too bad they didn't have the old school horn I would probably try to change that with a day two option
Hi Larry, You're right, you don't see these today. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
How do u find these unique rare
Gems L ! Even tho they didn’t have much power I still love these things esp in this black and orange sticker color combo! And 360 cubic inches ain’t bad for this malaise era as well . She got potential 👌😎
Hi Justin, I like to go to car shows and find the "unique rare Gems" for you to enjoy. Happy to read "I still love these things" :-) Lou
In the mid '80's, down the street from me there was a mint condition Aspen R/T body (same car as this, but a Dodge) mounted on a Blazer frame. The guy never finished it, and I think it all went to the scrapyard. What a waste. Always good to see a survivor.
Hi Freedomquest08, Hmmm, too bad about that Aspen R/T. Happy to share this survivor with you :-) Lou
A great suviver in great condition.
Happy to read you enjoy this "great" car :-)
hey lou were do you find these. another nice last of the muscle cars in the late 70s with t-tops. probably the rarest of the rare and that funky interior.my freind had one with a 360,red 2 bbl. and of course i had to fix the carb pull the intake clean the carbon clean the distributor put back together and what fun. all it could do was burn the tire. should have had a posi but didnt. it had 8 14" with the 3.21 gear. take off from a light and smoke that usless tire. it was good on gas if he wasnt burning the tire. those were the days.
Hey Sandra, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Цікаве авто! І дуже цікава сімейна історія авто! Дякую!
Hi Сергій, Happy to share this interesting car with you. Glad to read you enjoy the family history. You're welcome, Lou