Bringing Back The Dead: Plymouth Road Runner Concept

“Meep-meep!” Anyone familiar with Saturday morning cartoons knows what that is the sound of.

But, could it be the noise that spurs the rebirth of an American icon, the Plymouth Road Runner?

Better yet, is this what Chrysler needs? With retro-inspired designs seemingly never dying out, it appears an independent Austrian designer, Michael Leonhard, has penned up a new concept that could give a renaissance to the Plymouth nameplate.

With Chrysler sales continuing to flounder and a new generation of upbeat muscle cars, perhaps a re-launch of Plymouth could inject some life into Chrysler’s portfolio. Or, it could punctuate what appears to be the end of yet another American manufacturer.

Regardless of the outcome of the brand, the design is a flavorful throwback to the days of Plymouth’s success. Leonhard says that the concept takes most of its cues from the Road Runners of ’71 and ’72.

So, what say you fellow spies? Do you believe we have seen the last of Plymouth?

bfghemicuda - 7/7/2009 12:21:15 PM

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Just another takeoff of the Challenger body. A true RoadRunner was from 1968 to 1970. This concept is from 1971 to @ 1975 and really were not what a roadrunner stood for. the 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner was C&Ds Car of The Year.

tylerdubovsky - 3/1/2011 12:30:35 PM

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^ You sir do NOT no how to appreciate works of art. This concept would be remarkable. Two thumbs-up to the artist! My rebuttal: 68'-70' were extremly sharp-edged and "boxy" while 71'-73' had a smooth flow to them. That is esxactly why they made the mustang,camaro, and challenger after smooth body vehicles. I agree that 68'-70' were excellent, fast cars; however, the concept would need drastic changed to remove all of the drag on the car.