Retro then and now.

[Bird Man of AZ]

50 years ago I bought my first brand new car upon returning from Vietnam: A blue 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner with a 340 Magnum engine and a 727 transmission. (I regrettably ended up selling that RR some years later.)

However, 50 years later I found another beautiful blue '72 Roadrunner, also with a 340 Magnum and a 727 tranny. Needless to say, I'm happy again.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

Awesome!! Just a little flashback moment...

 

[PRND21]

Congratulations on your new/old car. Looks great.

 

[493 Mike]

Wow! You sure have maintained that body!
Mike

 

[chargervert]

So cool,history repeats itself!

 

[hdwrench]

awful feeling selling something then regretting it . i have a few cases of that in my closet ! i think you choose the best way to eliminate that regret ! congrats and enjoy !!!!

 

[71dodgechargerrt]

Great looking RR.

 

[roadrunnerh]

Very cool!

 

[Darter6]

All of the above ! NICE !!

 

[Runcharger]

For me that's what it's all about. After about 40 years new cars finally got better than the 70 era cars but the old ones take you back to simpler/better times and it feels great to take them for a drive.

 

[Darter6]

Nothing like the feel behind the wheel of a 50 to 60+ year old Mopar.
Brings a smile to my face every time.

 

[guy gadbois]

50 years ago I bought my first brand new car upon returning from Vietnam: A blue 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner with a 340 Magnum engine and a 727 transmission. (I regrettably ended up selling that RR some years later.)

However, 50 years later I found another beautiful blue '72 Roadrunner, also with a 340 Magnum and a 727 tranny. Needless to say, I'm happy again.

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That is SO cool! Congratulations on the 'new' car - enjoy!

 

[WileERobby]

50 years ago I bought my first brand new car upon returning from Vietnam: A blue 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner with a 340 Magnum engine and a 727 transmission. (I regrettably ended up selling that RR some years later.)

However, 50 years later I found another beautiful blue '72 Roadrunner, also with a 340 Magnum and a 727 tranny. Needless to say, I'm happy again.

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... and more importantly, thank you to a hero for your service

 

[72 Satellite]

Awesome! Don't tell me that's the same Jacket!?!? LOL. Seriously though, love the B1 units, you certainly don't see many in that color. My 72 Satellite started life as a B1 with white vinyl top.

 

[Bird Man of AZ]

Awesome! Don't tell me that's the same Jacket!?!? LOL.

It took me forever to find that jacket online, just for the photo.

 

[Bird Man of AZ]

... and more importantly, thank you to a hero for your service

And thank you for your appreciation.

 

[Bird Man of AZ]

Wow! You sure have maintained that body!
Mike

My body or the car's? LOL

 

[#41]

That is the first time I have ever seen a 72 RR in light blue. Congrats on your new ride.

 

[67SniperHockey]

Awesome story and thanks for your service! Enjoy!