Vehicle Description
From the time the Plymouth Road Runner was first introduced, the
model was a rousing success, actually doubling sales projections in
its first year and winning over a sizable legion of new Chrysler
fans taken by its rugged, muscular form and unabashed
performance-centric configuration. This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
is a great representative of this revered muscle car in its pivotal
first generation form and is still propelled by the very same
potent engine it began life with.
Plymouth Chrysler took what was considered at the time to be a
fairly substantial risk in paying Warner Bros. handsomely to secure
use of its beloved cartoon character's name for their model, a move
memorialized by the unmistakable badging on the doors and deck lid.
That badging sits against a correct code F5 Limelight green
exterior that presents impressively well - the paint really looks
sharp, and even up close you won't find any issues to detract from
your enthusiasm. The broad matte black stripes running the length
of its hood are in great condition and sport razor sharp edges as
they sit over a front grille and dual twin headlight casings, whose
fresh appearance suggests they were recently added. In fact, all
the exterior fittings on this Plymouth are in good form, especially
the front and rear bumpers, which both look outright new. The
windows surrounding the cabin sport clear glass and are set off
nicely by a black vinyl top that's also in very good shape.
From the looks of things, a lot of care went into refurbishing the
interior. Originally a green bucket seat car, it now shows off a
very comfortable black vinyl split bench with period-correct covers
that have yet to develop any creasing or other signs of wear as
they sit over the black carpeting lining the floor. The trunk area
in back is downright spacious and with the deck lid raised, you can
see just how clean the wheelhouses and inner quarter panels are. As
you glance around, every interior component you come across looks
fresh and well-restored - the door panels are perfectly fitted and
the dash area looks particularly impressive with its matte black
surface, clear functional gauges and table-straight dash pad. The
original AM radio still occupies center stage, while just below a
duo of aftermarket gauges join their factory counterparts in the
cluster to keep a close read on motoring functions.
The 383 cubic inch V8 holding court in the engine bay is the
original power plant and it hasn't just survived over the years,
it's absolutely thrived and continues to perform with enthusiasm,
starting right up and idling smoothly. From the start, Plymouth
intended to equip the Road Runner with inspiring performance,
topping the motor with a 4-barrel carb and configuring it to churn
out a strong 325 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque as it left the
factory. The 3-speed automatic transmission sitting just behind it
is also original and in very good working order - this classic is
very much ready to hit the highway just as soon as you get it home.
Featured power steering makes this Plymouth easy to navigate, while
power brakes with discs up front that carry slotted and drilled
rotors provide outstanding heat dissipation in real world
situations while bringing its set of 15" steel wheels with BF
Goodrich T/A radials to prompt stops.
Looking outstanding and running in top form, this 1969 Plymouth
Road Runner will afford some lucky classic car enthusiast the
chance to get behind the wheel of an undeniably iconic muscle car.
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