Vehicle Description
1969 Plymouth Road Runner
A barn find is a classic car, aircraft or motorcycle that has been
rediscovered after being stored, often in derelict condition. The
term comes from their tendency to be found in places such as barns,
sheds, carports and outbuildings where they have been stored for
many years. The term usually applies to vehicles that are rare and
valuable, and which are consequently of great interest to
collectors and enthusiasts despite their poor condition.
In the dictionary under barn find is a picture of this classic
muscle car. It has been rediscovered after many years of storage in
the consignors' barn. It is in somewhat derelict condition, however
don't be fooled, as we here at Classic Auto Mall went to great
extents to pull it out of its "capsule" and put it on our showroom
floor exactly as it was found (well, we did air up the tires) we
did not even wash it, its that good! We give you the one and only
original 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, by the numbers and by sight as
we see it. Prepare to be impressed!
Exterior
Untouched for many years, and it remains that way, we see all
original body panels repainted in their factory Bronze Fire
Metallic paint. Panels are very straight, and gaps are still
excellent. The actual paint suffers from all the faults time can
throw at it but remains presentable. Some rust bubbling is seen
around the rear quarters, and battle scars are on the back near the
rear bumper and surrounding the roll pan around the bumper. The
front bumper remains excellent as does the grille, very
utilitarian, no flashy presentation, just pure factory. This is in
front of a N96 fresh air hood. The rear bumper is ailing a bit from
the aging process, as it probably was closer to the weather outside
which sometimes can be frightful! The hardtop is covered in
original vinyl and shows no underlying rust. Trimmings for this top
do show wear and some rust, but mostly just collected accumulated
debris from sitting for so long. 15-inch aluminum slots are on all
4 corners and are wrapped up front by G60-15 Goodyear Polyglass GT
tires, and on back G60-15 Joie Chitwood (remember him?) Revenger
Tires. Original hubcaps are with this car as well as are 3 of the
body colored original steel wheels.
Interior
Trim code says H2T so that gives us a wonderful tan and copper mix
of interior coverings. Starting with the door panels we have Bronze
Fire Metallic sills then a horizontal line of trim, then some
horizontal tan vinyl, then some bronze vinyl with the door armrests
and actuator, as well as window cranks. Underneath, which is
another line of tan vinyl, and below more Bronze Fire Metallic
painted metal with no rust seen on the jambs underneath. Inside a
split back bench with tan inserts tucked and rolled, and smooth
exterior bolsters in gold. A gold center divider is on each seat
front and back, and not to forget the rear has a bench. The all
original dash shows a lineup of gauges and clock deleted on far
right. Below a line of more toggles, lights flashers and wipers, a
wiper wash button, and a dome light dimmer. Fronting this area is
the steering wheel with a centrally badged roadrunner
cartoon...Beep ! Beep! The center of the dash is where the radio is
mounted and this one in lieu of knobs uses vertically oriented
dials. The headliner is like new in a darker tan, and flooring is
covered with stain free brown carpeting. A note to the trunk where
there is no liner, an original red line spare tire with original
wheel with jack and stand wrapped in a sheet.
Drivetrain
Our resident decoder crawled over this car like a gaggle of ants on
a piece of candy on the sidewalk. He came up with gold (actually
Bronze Metallic) and in the engine department this nugget: 426 Hemi
V8, 10-1-68 block casting date, Accel Distributor. A dual 4-barrel
carb setup with the front carb 4619S Carter C4 hemi-carb, and 4621
Rear carb Carter C4. The intake is 2780543, and 2780544 2X 4-barrel
1969-1971 hemi. A 3-speed automatic A727 HD Torque-flite
transmission is on back, and an 8-3/4 inch 3.55 sure grip (tagged
3.55) rear axle. Even down to the exhaust manifolds with numbers
2780508 G1 341843 all correct! See our pictures for all stamping
dates and codes.
Undercarriage
Plenty of patina, some road dirt, and just pure 1969 era technology
with the unibody, floorpans, and rockers. Torsion bar suspension is
up front, and leaf springs for the rear with Hurst air shocks on
the rear too. Drum brakes are on all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
We did not drive this example as currently we do not want to mess
with the engine, as after its long hibernation some preparations
are necessary. That will be for the lucky buyer to be able to
investigate.
Wow! is one word to describe the metal, vinyl, rubber, fuel, and
stories that sit in front of my eyes in our showroom. Another is
originality backed up by the numbers, stampings , tags and codes,
and even a build sheet was found while crawling around, along with
a few other gems which shall remain anonymous for now, but may add
to the story of this car. As is kids, get in line, first come first
served!
VIN DECODE
RM23J9A256700
R-Roadrunner
M-Medium Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
J-426ci 2X4bbl Hemi V8 425hp
9-1969
A-Lynch Rd, MI Assy Plant
256700-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG DECODE
RM23-Roadrunner 2 Door Hardtop
E74-426ci Hemi V8 2X4bbl 425hp
D32-HD 727 Torqueflite
409-April 9th 1969
107486-Order Number
T5-Bronze Fire Metallic
H2T-Tan Vinyl Bench Seat
T7-Burnished Bronze Upper Door Frame
1X-Black Vinyl Top
N96-Fresh Air Hood
26-26" Radiator
922-426ci Hemi V8 2Xx4bbl Automatic Transmission Orange
594-8 3/4" 3.55 Rear Axle
094-HD 727 Torqueflite
051-Gate #
121-Base
264175-Sequence #
9A256700-Partial VIN
9A256700 (Vin Stamp) MN426267614641 A+E? (MN Marysville MI Engine
Plant, 426 Cubic Inch, 2676 Sunday November 24th 1968, 14641
Sequence Number) A+E?. WT Stamping On Top Of Block
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
