A rare 1970 Plymouth Road Runner convertible has just sold for an impressive $269,500 at Mecum’s Dallas/Fort Worth auction. Finished in the eye-catching Moulin Rouge paint color, this classic Mopar has now set a new auction record for a 1970 Road Runner convertible.
The car crossed the auction block on October 24, exceeding the previous record of $220,000 set by another Road Runner convertible in 2025. Interestingly, the new record holder doesn’t have a Hemi or a 440 Six-Barrel under its hood.
Instead, this Plymouth is powered by the standard 383-cubic-inch V8, paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Its extraordinary value comes largely from its rare combination of factory color, convertible body style, and matching-numbers drivetrain.
As we previously reported, Mecum estimates that only six 1970 Road Runner convertibles were originally finished in Moulin Rouge. Just three are believed to survive today, and this example is thought to be the only one that still has its original matching-numbers drivetrain.
One Of The Rarest Pink Mopars
Moulin Rouge, known as Panther Pink on Dodge models, was one of Chrysler’s famous High Impact paint colors. Offered for only a short period in the spring of 1970, it’s among the more unusual factory colors available on classic Mopar muscle cars.
According to Mecum, approximately 44 Road Runners were originally ordered in this shade, including an estimated six convertibles. Plymouth built just 658 Road Runner convertibles in total for the 1970 model year, making the body style rare regardless of color.
This example combines the bright pink exterior with a white convertible top and deluxe white vinyl interior. It also features Rallye wheels, power steering, and power-assisted disc brakes.
A Matching-Numbers 383 V8
Under the hood is the car’s matching-numbers 383-cubic-inch V8, equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. Power is sent to the rear wheels through its matching-numbers 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission.
The Plymouth underwent a comprehensive restoration completed in 2021 by Hot Bodz and Custom Rods in Lewiston, Idaho. Its cabin still has period features, including a MusicMaster AM radio and an eight-track player.
The odometer displays 38,493 miles, although Mecum does not verify that figure as the car’s actual lifetime mileage. The auction listing also includes the owner’s manual and a car cover.
A New Auction Record For The Convertible
The $269,500 sale makes this the most expensive 1970 Road Runner convertible reported at public auction, surpassing the previous $220,000 benchmark by $49,500. It’s also reportedly the highest auction price achieved by a 1970 Road Runner equipped with the 383 V8.
Only a handful of 1970 Road Runners have sold for higher amounts, including Hemi-powered examples and the unique Rapid Transit System concept.
For a muscle car without one of Plymouth’s most powerful engines, that’s an astonishing result. Clearly, the combination of rare factory paint, a convertible roof, and an original drivetrain was enough to command serious money.