68 Roadrunner Coupe vs. Hardtop

WISCOPAR · Jan 6, 2016

The research I've done shows the Hardtops bring a few more bucks than the coupes. This I find odd because the production numbers on the hard tops were higher despite the initial expense of the vehicle.

What do you guys think of the hard top vs. the coupe/post cars?

440+6 · Jan 6, 2016

Personally I like the look of the hardtops especially cruising with all the windows down, the coupe is probably a better choice if your racing because the post adds allot of rigidity to the body.
Its all a matter of personal taste, they are both awesome.

Torkmnstr · Jan 6, 2016

I agree with you on the sale part. I have a 69 post car and I love how it breaks up that window opening.

moparstuart · Jan 6, 2016

yup Hardtops look better , but the quarters do seperate at the back of the door jam alot easier without that post. The body flex and torq is hard on hard tops

Cranky · Jan 6, 2016

I love the coupes......and they tend to rattle less

moparstuart · Jan 6, 2016

Cranky said:
I love the coupes......and they tend to rattle less

then dont buy a convertible LOL

mmissile · Jan 6, 2016

Real road runners are sedans/coupes.....with no girly options.

Coyoteduster · Jan 7, 2016

There's a reason why the hardtops bring more money ... :icon_thumleft:

Richard Cranium · Jan 8, 2016

While I like options on a charger & GTX, a low-option Road Runner coupe has always appealed to me.

72Fourspeed · Jan 8, 2016

That's your stripper fetish reading its ugly head again.

lewtot184 · Jan 8, 2016

my first new car was a '68 road runner coupe, 383 4spd, 3.55 axle/cooling package, AA1 buffed silver with a black interior and black pin stripe.

fireguyfire · Jan 8, 2016

I would be happy to own either; both are very cool.

HT413 · Jan 8, 2016

I always prefered a coupe simply because it's the underdog of the two. However, now that I stuff my 3 kids into the back seat basically every time i take it out, I think the hardtop, with its rear window that rolls down, would probably be nicer for them in the summer.

mmissile · Jan 8, 2016

lewtot184 said:
my first new car was a '68 road runner coupe, 383 4spd, 3.55 axle/cooling package, AA1 buffed silver with a black interior and black pin stripe.

:werd:Excellent taste. I may be a bit biased, though.

Photon440 · Jan 8, 2016

WISCOPAR said:
The research I've done shows the Hardtops bring a few more bucks than the coupes. This I find odd because the production numbers on the hard tops were higher despite the initial expense of the vehicle.

What do you guys think of the hard top vs. the coupe/post cars?

Why do you find it odd that a car that was originally more expensive brings more bucks now?

Coupes outnumbered hard tops in 1968, but not 1969.

WISCOPAR · Jan 9, 2016

I stand corrected. Per the "red book" the coupe had 29,240 built in 68 vs. 15,358 hard tops. I was apparently looking at the wrong year. Thanks for your input.

mmissile · Jan 9, 2016

Look at the original 68 ads.

Ralphs Rapid Transit · Jan 10, 2016

Coupes are the only way to go in 1968. No options, stick coming thru the floor and a bench seat. LOVE IT!!!

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