Vehicle Description
We at MAXmotive are very excited to present one of the most
respected, feared, and most legendary cars to come from the heyday
of American muscle. A 1969 Hemi Road Runner. And it's black on
black. That "J" in the VIN is the holy grail. It indicates an
original Hemi car. The fabled Plymouth Road Runner achieved
legendary status because it so accurately nailed the bullseye as to
its intended mission. By now you surely know it was to be a
bare-bones performance machine devoid of unnecessary trim and
accessories, and hence cost. Lighter weight was an appealing
by-product. Reaching out to Warner Brothers for the rights to the
Road Runner name, cartoon image, and the horn was pure marketing
genius that took it over the top. First year sales more than
doubled the projections. This example epitomizes the spirit of the
Road Runner with the especially desirable factory-correct
black-on-black color combination, which strongly emphasizes the
all-business nature of the car. So let's get down to business. 426
Hemi. (You may genuflect now.) The original 727 TorqueFlite
Automatic. 3.23 rear. Savvy collectors know that the second model
year for a new car is a good one to have. The 1968 Road Runner was
a smashing success. But the '69 had a full year of development
under its belt, and options were available that were not offered in
'68. This car has some important ones. The interior features bucket
seats, and in between is the attractive wood grain console with the
floor shifter. Under the dash is a switch labeled "Carb Air." It
opens up the "Air Grabber" hood (N96 code), which takes in air
through the hood vents and then through fiberglass duct work
underneath. The duct is sealed with rubber to the large unsilenced
"Coyote Duster" air cleaner - race car style - to provide plenty of
cool air to the big Hemi for maximum breathing, horsepower, and
performance. With 426 cubic inches and two hefty 4 barrels to feed,
this is a really good idea. Plus, it just looks very cool with the
hood open. A bonus is option code P31 - power windows. The Hemi
Road Runner is truly the stuff of muscle car legend, and this one
was lovingly restored on a rotisserie as it deserves to be. Redline
tires with steel wheels and dog dish hubcaps complete the
period-correct, no-nonsense look. Years of parts hunting and
painstaking work is done, so you can begin dusting coyotes right
now.
*DISCLAIMER: MAXmotive specializes in collectible classic and
custom vehicles. We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection
and have sold dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend
that all buyers who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a
pre-purchase inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be
performed by an independent party selected by the buyer. Due to the
age and uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to
cover all aspects and characteristics of each vehicle's condition
within the limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections
are helpful to all parties involved. The information provided for
this vehicle is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is
deemed reliable. But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this
information as a basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to make a thorough inspection to determine the
suitability of the vehicle prior to purchase.
