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Opinion and question on craigslist 1972 road runner 440

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Hello, I found this 1972 Road Runner for sale on craigslist. Seller says it's all numbers-matching car. The ad does not provide any pics of the under hood data plate, nor the engine partial VIN pad showing the characters.

The car is almost 200 miles away from me so I was wondering before I invest time and travel to see for myself, was the 1972 Road Runner available with a 440 without having it be a GTX? My research so far shows that you could only get the 440 in a Road Runner in 1972 only with the GTX package. I'd assume the seller would know if they had a GTX or not and advertise if they did.

The price seems really good if all the info is true and it's not a total rust bucket. But if it's not numbers-matching I wouldn't be interested in it.

Thoughts? Here is the ad:

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/5910846260.html
 
From what I know, your research is correct....no 440 4-barrel Road Runner's in 1972. Also, the one's that did have this engine have GTX emblems on them in several locations.
 
The 383 was completely dropped in 72 replaced by the 400. 440 was still available in 4 bbl.

Send the guy a message and ask for picture of the body code plate. That will certainly tell the story of what it has or is supposed to have.
 
not all people have all the knowledge about these cars.
you are going to have to extract more information from the seller
to have a idea of what is really there.
 
You just have to ask for the VIN number. Fifth digit will be a U for 440 GTX car.
 
We all know with Ma Mopar that almost anything is possible. If you get the slightest inkling that this is could be a real deal 440 RR, 200 miles plus inspection time and return is just a quick day trip. Granted, when you have a seller that doesn't relinquish what we consider vital information, it's either because they are hiding something/phishing or they are inexperienced/paranoid. GL with it.
 
Pic 3 shows a nice 1/2" wrench that comes with the car!
(Behind the carb,)
He says it has ALL paperwork
 
seller just got back to me, said car is sold but he'll call me if buyer backs out. unfortunately no answers to the questions though. I won't bug him unless he contacts me.
 
moparmarks said:
Beings how the grills go for 1500 alone 3500 for the car no wonder it sold.
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yup
it looked like a deal to me even if it wasn't a GTX
at least worth the ride if i was in the market..
 
was it a roadrunner /GTX from 72 up ? no stand alone GTX anymore was an option on the roadrunner, u code on fender tag would be a give away
fender tag of a roadrunner gtx I almost bought a few years ago
$(KGrHqN,!osFB,G-9DQ8BQgJCrIZcw~~60_3.jpg
 
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