Calling All Cars ... Calling All Cars (383 RR's that is)

[Dibbons]

My parents purchased a new (special order) 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 383 Torqueflite. No one in our family was a big camera buff, so no pictures of it when new (was Bahama Yellow with black canopy vinyl roof).

I see this combination getting dumped over and over again for something "bigger and badder". Today I want to take a stand to venerate the old workhorse motor. Post your photo of your still original 383 Road Runner (and only 383 please). The photo is my parent's vehicle but in the hands of another owner now. Thank you and "Long Live the 383"!

 

[droptop]

383 auto original black car.

 

[Ranger16]

 

[HD539]

Numbers matching bird.

 

[Superdirt]

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[69-beeper]

The 383 is a great motor. It’s the “318” of the big blocks but even better. I beat a lot of 440 cars from light to light with a 383/4-speed back in the day. A lot of folks were shocked when I popped the hood and all they seen was a little Holley 600 with a half inch aluminum spacer on stock intake, and a set of headers. ;)

My 69 RR has a 383, not installed, and it’s not the original motor, so no pics. My Charger originally had a 400, but now runs strong with a 383 in her.

 

[6PKRTSE]

What's left of mine. 70' original paint Black post car. Engine (383) is done and car is going back together as is and will be out this summer for the rat muscle look.