1969 Plymouth Road Runner Hardtop

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced in 1968, the Plymouth Road Runner was designed to provide maximum power and performance at a budget-friendly price. The 1969 Road Runner, built on the Belvedere/Satellite platform, scored Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award, as the range was expanded to three models with the addition of a Convertible to the 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.

One of the most distinctive features of the ’69 Road Runner was its “beep-beep” horn, inspired by the Warner Brothers' cartoon character, along with its “Coyote Duster” air cleaner cover and cartoon graphics. These playful touches, along with the car's aggressive styling, helped it stand out in a crowded muscle car market. The Road Runner's no-frills approach meant it lacked some of the luxury features found in other cars, but this only added to its appeal among performance purists.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Burnyzz Collection 

• Finished in Sunfire Yellow paint with black performance stripes over black vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 383 cu-in V8 rated at 345 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque 

• N96 Air Grabber hood 

• Close-ratio four-speed manual transmission 

• Stock rear end rebuilt with new bearing and shims, new 3.55 ring and pinion gear

• The chassis number (RM23H9A246994) decodes as: 

  • R – Belvedere/Satellite 

  • M – Road Runner

  • 23 – Two-door hardtop 

  • H – 383 hi-performance V8 

  • 9 – 1969 model year 

  • A – Lynch Road, Detroit, assembly plant 

  • 246994 – Sequential production number

Features 

• Curved rear window 

• Dual exhaust 

• Power steering 

• Power brakes 

• Dash instrumentation: 120 mph speedometer and odometer, 8000 rpm tachometer, and gauges for alternator, fuel level, and coolant temperature 

• AM radio 

• 14-inch Magnum 500 style wheels 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A 225/70R14 white letter tires  

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips on Coyote Duster air cleaner cover 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Factory build sheet 

Ownership History 

This restored 1969 Plymouth Road Runner is offered from The Burnyzz Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes  

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.