68 Hemi Roadrunner 14,914 actual mile 4 speed

[carguy]

I hate to sell it, but I have listed my 68 Hemi Roadrunner on Ebay since I am out of garage space due to my latest purchase. It is a real deal original survivor with only 14,914 actual miles. They are only original once and it would be hard to duplicate this rare find. This unique Hemi has the patina that one would expect on a 40 year old car and is not restored. It is a 2 door hardtop with 4 speed. Substantial documentation including original sales contract, certi card, Galen Govier paperwork and inspection report is shown on the Ebay site. There is a large 3 ring binder of documentation included with the sale.

It can be viewed at: EBAY PAge Hemi Roadrunner (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-Road-Runner-Hemi-1968-Plymouth-426-Hemi-Roadrunner-14-914-original-miles_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43921QQihZ010QQit emZ200226930625QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

It is available to view in Sanford, FL (Orlando)

Thanks

Dave

[1969l78]

I think you need to post a price and some contact info http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[carguy]

Thanks for the advice. My email address is [email protected] and phone is 407-947-9289. Car is seriously for sale and has a reasonable reserve for what it is. My plan is to let the auction process help determine the value, but I would welcome calls from interested parties and will be up front on my expectations.

[SS427]

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[427.060]

Here is the auction link. Very nice car. This site requires that you post the reserve for the auction.
James

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-Road-Runner-Hemi-1968-Plymouth-426-Hemi-Roadrunner-14-914-original-miles_W0QQitemZ200226930625QQihZ010QQcategoryZ4392 1QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[Xplantdad]

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Here is the auction link. Very nice car. This site requires that you post the reserve for the auction.
James

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-Road-Runner-Hemi-1968-Plymouth-426-Hemi-Roadrunner-14-914-original-miles_W0QQitemZ200226930625QQihZ010QQcategoryZ4392 1QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

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Or, the listing WILL be removed... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[carguy]

The reserve is 130,000.00. I paid substantially more for the car, but I will lift the reserve at 130K. I would also entertain purchase offers at that number.

Sorry, did not know that this information had to be released.

Thanks

Dave

[csx289]

Hi Dave,

One quick question - in no way a dig but just curious: This car has been listed for sale by numerous owners over the last 1-2 years, so I am just curious as to how it is considered a "one owner" car?

Original owner was Dale Lyons; then a fellow named Edman Lis had Galen inspect it in 2006; Mark Young from Chev Connection sold it at B-J 2008; then it was sold (I think) at Mecum's two weeks ago; and now you have it listed. I may be missing a few owners as well, or may have my facts wrong. But as a guy who is really, really particular about history and how a car is represented it struck me as odd that many guys have owned the car and it is still a "one owner."

I have seen your car and it is indeed a very impressive original car. IMHO, I see no harm in stating that the original owner owned it until (fill in year) and then sold it to (joe, who sold it to bob, who sold it at auction to sam) etc.

Again, just curious as to the description which clearly doesn't take anything away from the car- but I would think an accurate owner list would only help the sale to somebody like me.

Colin

[bashton]

I have also seen this car several times in person and can vouch for Dave; he is a good guy.

I am not sure how he ended up with a Mopar, as he is really a Chevy guy from way back, but anyway, the Runner is a real beauty and one I would love to own.

Good Luck with the sale; someone is going to get an incredible car!

BA

[carguy]

Colin:

Thanks for the kind words on my Roadrunner. You asked about the ownership history over the last two years.

Mark Young, who is a dear friend of mine, has never owned, had an interest, or sold this time capsule Roadrunner. However, due to our friendship, Mark is putting the Roadrunner on his web site for me to help me market it.

I sold the car at BJ 2008. After some time had passed after the auction, the buyer who is a dealer and recognized the value of the car, decided that he wanted to change his product mix to more corvettes and less muscle. The buyer had no qualms about the car, but he made a business decision so he could rebalance his inventory. He called me and asked me if I would like to repurchase the car. We made a deal and thus I am the owner again. I originally purchased the car from Edward Lis, who is a dealer, originally at the Mecum St. Charles event in 2006.

My goal was to take it to the Mopar Nationals, Chrysler Carlisle, etc. With it's rare originality I was confident it would be a show winner which would help the value and I would have a lot of fun in the process. Unfortunately, I have never made it to either event and will not be able to this year as well.

I took the car to Mecum 2 weeks ago, but it did not meet my reserve and thus it remained unsold. Dana Mecum did an awesome job promoting the Indy auction, location and venue was the best I have seen, and the selection of great cars was second to none. I cannot say enough kind words about Dana and the way he promotes and manages his auctions. Unfortunately, commencements, economy, or ? kept away many of the normal buyers and collectors and with a huge selection of great cars not all cars sold. I was surprised with the great cars there that I did not see you there. I talked with many other sellers and all agreed, regardless of the outcome of their car, that Dana had done everything humanly possible and then some to have a great auction. In any event, we all had a great time as all carguys should at such a major event as the Indy auction was.

I do understand your point and agree that the car is a one owner car with the exception of some dealer activity, including my own dealer activity, over the last 2 years. This is the first car that I have sold on Ebay and it is a learning experience for me.

What I can say is that this example is the real deal. I looked for a hemi for over three years with Galen's help. This is the first one that he actually told me I should buy in that period. That was enough for me.

Thanks again for your thoughts.

Dave

[Dave Castine]

Man that car is killer - well done... priced to sell! Good luck!

Dave

[csx289]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the clarification. So the original owner owned it until 2006? The way it was presented at B-J (and positioned in line with Mark Young's cars) led me to believe it was Mark's.

I struggled with the decision to skip Mecum's spring sale for the first time in over 15 years, but, unfortunately the date change from Memorial Day weekend to the weekend prior caused a scheduling conflict. So rather than hang out at the auction I went vintage racing - but between races I was on the phone with Mecum bidding on cars from the track http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif!

Good luck with your sale, really a neat car. Reminds me very much of my 4k mile B5 blue 69 Hemi Superbee 4 speed I sold about a year ago.

Colin

[carguy]

Thanks for the nice comments. The Ebay auction seems to be off to a great start. It proves that special well documented cars hold their value through economic cycles.

Carguys have so many great choices to attend great car related events every weekend from May to October. It is hard to do them all.

With Dana's enthusiasm and committment to action I really believe that his Indy May sale is soon going to be a must attend for all muscle car guys, as Scottsdale, Bloomington, Auburn, Reno, and Monterey have become. I really like not having to fight Chicago traffic. The venue itself offers unlimited parking, inside display space for all cars, covered run lane, and much more. Weather is no longer a factor. It was very well organized. I especially liked the way that he put those that did not pay for prime time in during the commercials and all sellers that paid for prime time slots during TV time received TV time. My hat is off to Dana and his entire team for a job very well done.

Thanks

Dave Brewer

[Mr70]

Indy's a great location for Mecum,and it's Les free. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Les Quam]

I will go to Indy next year just to whine and complain in person and take the marsh out of everyones mellow. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[southernfriedcj]

I love this car! I wish I was in the buying mode instead of the selling mode.

[TimG]

Dave, good to see you on this site. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[carguy]

Tim:

Good to hear from you. I look forward to seeing you at Bloomington.

Dave