Match Race 1972 ~ 'Road Runner/GTX 440' vs. 'Buick GS 455'

['73red-duster]

Median wage in 1972 was about $7,000, so either of those cars cost about 65% of an average years wages.

 

[69 Cuda 440]

1972 Plymouth Road Runner

Production Numbers...................... 4521

With GTX Option.............................. 672
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Road Runner w/GTX Option......... Total .......... 440........w/Air Grabber Option

* Automatics.................................. 453 ......... {361} ...... {92}
* 4-Speeds..................................... 219 ......... {167} ...... {52}

Base Price................................ 3800
GTX Option {Code E86}............. 161
Air Grabber 'Cold Air Package'..... 68
Power Steering............................ 90
Power Front Disc Brakes.............. 71
4-Speed Transmission................ 208
Automatic Transmission............. 230
Performance Axle Package........... 68
Rallye Wheels {15"}.................... 60
AM Radio...................................... 66
Tinted Glass................................. 43
Tachometer.................................. 52
Decorative Exhaust Tips............... 25
Rallye Steering Wheel.................. 21
Hood Hold Down Pins................... 17

 

[69 Cuda 440]

1972 Buick GS 455 'Stage I'

1972 Stock Eliminator 'World Champion'

 

[OldmanRick]

1972 Plymouth Road Runner


Base Price................................ 3800
GTX Option {Code E86}............. 161 < Yes
Air Grabber 'Cold Air Package'..... 68 < Yes
Power Steering............................ 90
Power Front Disc Brakes.............. 71 < Mandatory
4-Speed Transmission................ 208 < If you were serious
Automatic Transmission............. 230
Performance Axle Package........... 68 < A steal
Rallye Wheels {15"}.................... 60 < Unless Mags were in your future
AM Radio...................................... 66
Tinted Glass................................. 43
Tachometer.................................. 52
Decorative Exhaust Tips............... 25
Rallye Steering Wheel.................. 21
Hood Hold Down Pins................... 17

If I was sittin opposite the salesman.....lol. ^^^^^^^^^^.

 

[69 Cuda 440]

O-M-R

Despite the success of Richard Petty in NASCAR {Record Setting Year in 1971} with a 1971 Road Runner
and early success in 1972.

The 1972 'Road Runner' Car Sales were..........'ABYSMAL'

 

[69 Cuda 440]

O-M-R

1972 NHRA World Finals {Amarillo Dragway}

Stock Eliminator 'Pure Stock'

'2' 1972 Buick GS 455 'Stage 1' cars in the Finals.

Buick 455/270 HP 'Stage 1' refactored to 315 HP = C/SA {11.00 to 11.99 Wt/Hp}