Restored 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Looks Stunning in Limelight Green

But the HEMI is also a rare mill, and Road Runners still packing numbers-matching units are hard and very expensive to come by. If you don't have a big chunk of cash (that's usually more than $100K) to spend on a Road Runner, a nicely equipped non-HEMI example will also stand out when painted in the right color. This 1970 Limelight version is the perfect proof.

Spotted at a Mopar car show in Florida, this B-body hides the most common Road Runner engine under the hood. I'm talking about the 383-cubic-inch big-block V8, which was the standard unit in 1970. It was the go-to lump for most customers who ordered a Road Runner that year and found its way into 34,894 of the 36,861 examples sold. That's nearly 95% of the total production.

But while it may be a mundane Mopar drivetrain-wise, this Road Runner shines thanks to a fantastic color combo and a no-expense-spared restoration. If you're familiar with Chrysler's High Impact color palette, you probably already know this bright shade of green is of ten hues offered from 1969 through 1973.

This one's called Limelight, and it's a one-year gem because it was only available in 1970. Available under code FJ5 and called Sublime on Dodge products, Limelight is one of the shortest-lived High Impact hues, superseded only by Bright Green/Rallye Green, Panther Pink/Moulin Rouge, and Citron Yella/Curious Yellow. And it's one of the most spectacular paints from the golden muscle car era (and a personal favorite alongside Moulin Rouge and Curious Yellow).

But even though it was short-lived, Limelight was quite popular and survived on many Road Runners and Barracudas. This one's a bit more special, though, because it was paired with a white interior. It's a great combo if you're into flashy contrasts.

Repainted and polished to a mirror-like finish, this Road Runner also sports the cool dust-trail stripes on the sides. The initial owner also went with the Air Grabber hood. We usually expect to find HEMI and 440 engines under Air Grabbers, but the option was available with any powerplant.

This stunning Road Runner is a coupe with an automatic transmission, making it one of 6,888 units built with this body style and drivetrain combo. It's not exactly rare, but does that even matter when a vehicle looks flawless and boasts only period-correct features? Hit the play button below and decide for yourself.