Vehicle Description
When you dream of Mopar muscle, isn't this '69 Road Runner what it
looks like? Attention-grabbing B5 Blue, wide black stripes on a
functional 'Air Grabber' hood, and a towering rear wing make up
this dialed-in example of one of Mopar's finest offerings. Restored
to show-quality with a racer's heart inside, this real-deal Code
'RM' Road Runner has benefited from an upgraded transplant: a
thundering 440 Six Pack V8 mated to a 6-speed manual. With all that
added juice underneath this Mopar's exquisite physique, the
resulting performance means no Coyote ever stands a chance at
catching this wild-bird's tail.
If you're going to paint it a vivid, tried-and-true color like
Mopar's famous B5 Blue, you better darn sure make it straight. That
was clearly the mantra for the pros who put this one together, and
just because it's built for combat and doesn't take prisoners
doesn't mean that it shouldn't be straight as an arrow. Look down
those mile-long lines and see that the long quarter panels are
ripple-free and still showcase that neat slash of relief along the
upper edge. The doors fit flush, the gaps show a precision Mopar
was never known for when new, and the angles are so exquisitely
rendered I'd consider sharpening my pocket knife on them if I
didn't know any better. Modern basecoat-clearcoat finish was laid
down approximately 8 years ago but don't count those years with
worry, but rather marvel on how incredibly well-kept the car has
been since the work was completed. It still looks paint-booth
fresh, with a bright shine that can only be described as show
quality. The dual snorkel hood works with a real deal 'Air Grabber'
set-up underneath but the fun doesn't stop there for the bonnet, as
it's also adorned with '440 Six Pack' badges, hood pins, and wide
black stripes that were painted on and buried underneath of gallons
of clearcoat. Out back the NASCAR-spec rear wing (which was donated
from a real-deal Super Bird) needs no further introduction from us
to get your attention, and it too was blacked-out to provide
contrast against the B5 Blue paint. All the correct Road Runner
decals are in place exactly where they should be, the glass and
rubber all look practically new, and the chrome accents are
punctuated by the flashy bumper endcaps. The sucker just looks
infinitely cool, doesn't it?
There's a standard Road Runner interior inside, but finding
buckets, a center console, and a pistol-grip shifter is a very nice
treat indeed. The seat covers look great on the high-back buckets
and there's nice woodgrain on the console that adds a touch of
sophistication to the otherwise blue-collar cabin. The dash offers
standard gauges, so aftermarket units were a must to keep up with
the upgraded drivetrain - including an AutoMeter tachometer
strapped to the steering column and a dual set of auxiliary units
under the dash. Speaking of the dash, it's remarkably well-kept and
crack-free (a habitual issue on Mopars from this era), and the
matching black door panels, plush black carpets, and taut black
headliner all give the cabin a perfectly insulated feel when out on
the open road. You'll be surprised to see A/C on this one, a very
cool addition to the features list, and it pumps cold R134a treated
air through the stock controls inside the dash. That's a stock Road
Runner steering wheel with a very comfortable cover that feels
great in the hands of any white-knuckled driver, almost as good as
the sculpted pistol-grip shifter that's inside the factory center
console adorned with woodgrain applique and chrome. An upgraded
Alpine AM/FM/CD/ stereo lives in the center of the dash and
managers a disc changer stowed away in the trunk, and the back seat
looks like it's been untouched for years. The massive trunk is
minimalist, offering a correct plaid mat and enough space to haul
all the trophies this 'Beeper is bound to win.
For performance, few cars could keep pace with a Plymouth packing a
big block, and this one carries a swapped-in 440 Six Pack V8 that
replaced the car's original 383 V8. Inhaling through that familiar
Road Runner 'Air Grabber' induction and HEMI-orange air cleaner,
the bright torque factory looks ready for show, but a few upgrades
like Hooker headers and an aluminum radiator with electric fans
suggest that it was built to run. The A/C was neatly integrated
into the engine bay and you almost don't notice the compact
compressor sitting there on top of the engine, and with finned
Mopar Performance valve covers at the flanks the engine bay is
beautifully showcased. That venerable Six-Pack carb set-up up top
is perfectly tuned thanks to a recent service, and the H-pipe dual
exhaust system underneath gives it an awesome sound and immediate
throttle response, while the chassis is clean as can be and
features power steering, fresh shocks and a rear swaybar, and power
4-wheel disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors. The Richmond
6-speed manual transmission feeds a bulletproof 8.75-inch with 4.10
gears inside and there's a newer gas tank hanging out back. Thanks
to a lot of recent work, the underside is nicely detailed with
plenty of evidence that it has spent its life as a collector's
piece, not some weekend thrasher. American Racing Torque Thrust
chrome wheels punctuate just about any classic and these carry
staggered 235/45/17 front and 275/40/17 Nitto radials for a
predatory stance.
This is a seriously dialed-in show car, and the quality only adds
to its sinister looks. Call today!
