Vehicle Description
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner received a thorough rotisserie
restoration that's left it looking exceptionally sharp. And not
only does it have the curb appeal to attract a crowd wherever it
may roam, but the big block power under its hood teams with a very
strong mechanical condition to make it a real blast to drive.
Deep red paint replaces the more subdued Frost green it wore as it
left the factory, and it looks very nice. You'll appreciate its
quality and application from up close. This was definitely a job
well done - it's a great shade and a nice match for this classic
cruiser. Much of the normal badging has been deleted to let the
color take center stage, and with such a deep shade as its
backdrop, the assembly of chrome and exterior fittings that are on
display - from the grille, bumper and headlight casings up front to
the chrome tips of the dual exhaust extending just the right amount
below the bumper - really jump out at you. The body alignment looks
great from all angles, with nice, even gaps separating doors, hood
and deck lid that all open and close smoothly, and the tinted glass
surrounding the cabin looks fresh and shows no blemishes.
The interior has been redone in black vinyl while retaining a sort
of "factory-plus" look - very much in keeping with the styling
sensibilities of the time, but with maybe a little more quality and
detail on display. Because the car has been well-looked after, and
it doesn't appear that the seating has borne the weight of many
passengers, its vinyl surfaces still look very fresh. Functional
factory gauges sit in the instrument cluster behind clear lenses,
so they're very readable, and are joined by a pair of aftermarket
counterparts to keep closer tabs on oil pressure and engine
temperature, as well as a nicely-sized tachometer sitting on the
column. The pad running across the top of the dash is showing no
cracks as it sits nice and level and the black paint applied in the
recent past gives the entire area a vital look. The area on hand in
the trunk is substantial and in good order, offering ample luggage
room for getaways even with a full-size factory spare resting on
its floor, which is covered with a fresh plaid vinyl liner.
The engine compartment is both very clean and well detailed, with
inner fenders and a firewall painted to match the car's exterior,
block, valve covers and sharply badged air cleaner worn by the
coveted powerplant at its center - that powerplant being a 440
cubic inch V8, without a doubt the big block most closely
associated with vintage MoPars of this era. It sports a fuel
delivery system that has been upgraded to a FiTech fuel injection 6
pack system, and the engine was rebuilt only a couple of years
back, so it's at its best, and a sizable aluminum radiator with an
electric fan sits up front to keep its operating temperature down.
The big block teams with a 4-speed manual transmission that's
navigated by the enticing Hurst shifter sitting within easy reach
of the driver's position. Power steering makes this muscle car easy
to drive, while Wilwood 6 piston brakes in the front with cross
drilled rotors offer effective, fade resistant stops as this
classic cruises on its awesome-looking Ridler wheels - 18" in front
and 20" in back for an aggressive, inclined stance - wearing Nitto
tires.
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner represents the chance to own a
sharply restored classic that's looking and running great. Call
today!