1969 Plymouth Road Runner 440 Six-Barrel Recreation

Description

The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner scored Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award, as the range was expanded to three models with the addition of a Convertible to a lineup that already included a Coupe and Hardtop. Styling changes were minor, as only the grille and tail were altered from ’68. Regardless, sales doubled. 

While all three Road Runner models could be had for $3,300 or less — with the standard 335 horsepower 383 cubic-inch V8 engine and four-speed transmission — there were plenty of performance upgrades available. The 375 horsepower “Super Commando” 440 V8 could be had for an additional $164, the 390 horsepower triple-carburetor “Six-Barrel” 440 V8 for an extra $250, and the 425 horse, 426 Hemi V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors for a hefty $813.45 — nearly $7,000 in today’s money. 

In hindsight, there have likely been more than a few buyers who kicked themselves for not coughing up the extra dough. It’s no wonder then that today there’s an interest in recreating/cloning these popular Road Runners. This one began its life as a 1969 Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite, but it was transformed into a “Road Runner” with a series of expensive upgrades. Notably, its original 318 cubic-inch V8 engine was swapped out for a 440 V8 with an EFI Tri-Power system and TTI headers. 

Highlights

• 1969 Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite transformed into Road Runner with the following performance upgrades (among others) by Godfather Racing in Fraser, Michigan, in 2022: 

  • TTI Headers 

  • MSD Digital 6AL (PN 6425) Ignition Box 

  • FiTech Go EFI Tri-Power 600 HP System 

  • 6-Pack Edelbrock Intake 

  • SS Springs 

  • Harland Sharp Roller Rockers (1.6 ratio) 

• TTI Headers 

• MSD Digital 6AL (PN 6425) Ignition Box 

• FiTech Go EFI Tri-Power 600 HP System 

• 6-Pack Edelbrock Intake 

• SS Springs 

• Harland Sharp Roller Rockers (1.6 ratio) 

• Powered by a 440 cubic-inch V8 (rated when new at 390 horsepower and 490 lb-ft torque without the above performance tech) 

• Four-speed manual transmission with Hurst pistol-grip shifter 

• Finished in Frost Green paint over two-tone green vinyl interior 

• Matte Black hood 

• The chassis number (RH23F9G101269) decodes as: 

  • R – Plymouth Belvedere / Satellite 

  • H – High price class 

  • 23 – 2 dr hardtop 

  • F – 318 V8 

  • 9 – 1969 model year 

  • G – St. Louis (Missouri) assembly plant 

  • 101269 – Sequential build number 

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door coupe 

• P235/70R15 red line tires 

• Dual exhaust 

• “440 6 BBL” on air intake 

• Hood pins 

• Steering wheel with half-moon horn ring and Road Runner logo in center 

• Instrumentation: 

  • Dash gauges: 120-mph speedometer, fuel level, temperature 

  • Under-dash gauges: Oil, volts, water temperature 

• Dome light 

• Under-dash light 

• Road Runner badges on doors 

• Road Runner stickers in multiple locations 

• Road Runner logo floor mats 

• AM/FM push-button radio 

• Battery now in trunk 

Known Imperfections 

• Scratch on hood near driver’s side clip 

• Scratches around hood clips 

• Paint chips on front and hood 

• Paint scratches on driver’s side front fender above wheel well 

• Paint bubbles on lower edge of passenger side door 

• Paint chips on passenger side rear wheel 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Build receipts 

• Road Runner “Beep Beep” vanity plate 

Ownership History 

The owner of this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Recreation purchased it in 2023. Performance and appearance upgrades were performed by a previous owner. 

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 Email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com