Rare! Claims the seller of this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. With about 84K produced in ’69, there is nothing rare about this ubiquitous Plymouth muscle car. Finding one in this condition? Now that may be rare as this is an exceedingly nice example. Let’s look more closely at this Bostic, North Carolina domiciled Road Runner. It is available, here on eBay for a current bid of $20,700, twenty-two bids tendered so far. Thanks to Tommy T-Tops for this tip!
Being a fan of green, this Road Runner had me at first glimpse. The finish is deep, consistent, and strong as are the chrome bumpers. The seller advises, “The exterior of this Roadrunner is in excellent condition and was redone a few years back“. Well, this two-door post coupe (my preference over the two-door hardtop) presents itself really well. With Mopar B-bodies known as rust magnets, there is no sign of the dreaded tin worm and the seller claims that the frame(?), floors, and trunk are solid. There is one included image of the underside and it bears out his claim. The rear driver’s side marker light, windshield wipers, radio antenna, and Roadrunner nameplates are missing but the exterior is extremely complete beyond those items. Capping off the presentation are beautifully chromed Magnum-style wheels.
The interior is equipped with a standard bench seat and a steering column-mounted gear selector – not the ideal arrangement but certainly a very common one. The seat fabric is in great shape but seems a peculiar shade of green – not really in keeping with the carpet which matches the exterior finish. Perhaps reupholstered in the wrong shade? Possibly, but the seats do match the door panel inserts, so maybe not. The trim tag states that the interior should be a cloth and vinyl combination but doesn’t state color. The big surprise is the steering wheel, it looks as if it could disintegrate in the hands of the next owner at any moment – it’s incongruous with the overall condition of the car.
The engine room is in possession of the standard Road Runner 335 gross HP, 383 CI V8 engine. It has been modified with an aftermarket intake manifold, valve covers, and perhaps, a different carburetor. Yellow spark plug wires seem to be all the rage these days, I guess it’s a matter of taste…How’s it run? The seller advises, “This car runs and drives very strong!” As referenced earlier, a three-speed automatic transmission handles gear changes.
I decoded the trim tag and the seller’s claim of, “This is a true RM21 Code Roadrunner!” checks out, even the respray is the original color. If this Road Runner had a reserve, it has been met and the bidding action is still in reasonable territory for what this car is. Mopars of this vintage, in questionable condition, trade for silly amounts so this may be the most grounded one that I have encountered in a long time. There is only one day to go in the bidding, what do you think, any interest?
If the bidding doesn’t go crazy on this,it’ll be a good
deal for the buyer.The finish looks much nicer than I ever
remember them looking like.Many had orange peel paint
from the factory.
That’s one good-looking car!
The car sold for $22,300.
Steve R
Wow!
Pretty car. I however, like the HTs better. I had a nice 1970 Satellite 2 door HT many years ago, thought it was a great look. Of course, mine was a simple 318, no threat of body twist.
Green and a Torqueflight. So glad I’m poor.
Seat color ruined it for me.
Such an absolutely beautiful period color! I’ve never given it much thought and I’m confident many know it already but I found the ’69 RR could be had in no less than 23(!) colors. You should have very specific desires if you didn’t find a color you liked to grace your new bird.
https://musclecarsillustrated.com/1969-plymouth-road-runner/#1969-plymouth-road-runner-paint-colors
Owned a 69 in the late 70’s.
383, 4-sp bench seat same green interior on yellow. It was a nice car, & held its own most of the time, yet the only Mopar I’ve ever owned.
Blew the motor against a rat powered 66 GTO. Been a GM guy ever since, never looked back😁
Smart man.
good deal
Just before I graduated from High School, in May 1970 I purchased a 1968 Sport Satellite convertible for $1,700. It was the same color as the one pictured. It had a white top, 318, automatic, console with light and dark green buckets. I loved that car. I have a lot of great memoirs from the three years that I owned it.
Nice car. Not partial to the automatic on the column.
At least it isn’t a totally rotted 68 Charger selling for $40,000. Nice car, wrong seat color, steering wheel trash. This was a very cheap car new. What a beast to drive. I am 65 years young and drive a 4 speed Corvette, but at least it has power steering. When I was in high school, there were no fewer than 4 of these cars in the parking lot. I had an FE5 70 Road Runner hardtop, N96 hood, buckets, console, 3.55 rear, Magnums. Bought it from orig. owner for $1,200 in Nov. 1973, just when gas went to 50 cents a gal. It loved gas and passed everything but the gas station. Ah the memories. Sold it for $950, the kid wrecked it.
$40K, lol, that’s an understatement…try $60K.
This car looks rough as a cob…and a column-shift automatic. Highly likely that it does NOT have it’s numbers-matching engine or transmission because, if it did, it would surely be advertised as such.
Caveat emptor! It’s a hard “pass” for me on this one.