Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Authentic Hemi Road Runner
The beneficiary of a ground-up restoration that was completed in
2011
Correct 426 cubic inch Hemi V8
Correct A833 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Jamaica Blue paint
Correct Black vinyl interior
Sale includes restoration receipts and copies of the car's Galen
Govier Fender Tag decode
Dana 60 rear axle / 4.10 gears
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
15-inch wheels
Making a car look like an evil track monster is a fairly simple
thing. Strip it of unnecessary bits, add some nice wide wheels and
lower it until it looks ready to roll up asphalt with the front
end. Sure, there are exceptions but, for the most part, those three
things will at least get you on the right path. Back in the late
'60s, Plymouth decided to roll out their own track monster so they
did what anyone would do. They stripped it, added a monster motor,
decorated it with cartoon characters and gave it a goofy horn.
Sure, maybe those last two don't sound so tough on paper, but we
guarantee one full throttle run in this awesome '69 Road Runner
will instill a lifelong respect for that cartoon bird and his
signature beep. Fresh out of a frame up restoration, this B-body
features the A34 Super Track Pack, N96 Fresh Air Package, a mighty
426 Hemi and a Hurst-handled A833 four-speed manual transmission.
If you're in the market for one of the muscle car era's most
memorable players, this killer blue Road Runner is a great addition
to any garage.
BODYWORK/TRIM
Plymouth designers took the basic idea of stripped-down racer and
translated into one of the most sturdy looking designs of the
muscle car era. Comprised largely of straight lines and angles, the
Road Runner doesn't look muscular like most of its competitors - it
looks indestructible. This B-body looks especially tough in its
coat of B7 Jamaica Blue paint with longitudinal white stripes
accenting the body lines. The performance hood features wide satin
black stripes topped off by functional orange vents that draw cool
air into duct work on the underside of the hood. Fresh out of an
extensive restoration, the paint work is first rate and displays a
level of depth that factory sprayed cars simply can't compete with.
The color itself is impressive with tons of metallic flake that
disappears in low lighting but comes alive in direct sunlight. Shot
over impressively straight panels, the car makes a great first
impression. Panel fitment is equally good with steady even gaps all
around.
Chrome is heavy in a physical and visual sense. To keep the weight
down, Plymouth designers kept their use of shiny bits to a minimum.
Looking at the car head on, a single strip of stainless wraps
around four Philips headlights and a simply square grille that
keeps with the cars hard lines. Below, a show quality chrome bumper
houses turn signals and a recess for the license plate. The side
profile remains largely free of distractions with only front and
rear marker lights, chrome door handles and Road Runner badges.
Under the angled roofline, clean glass surrounds the interior,
framed by dent-free stainless trim pieces that provide a nice
contrast against the dark blue paint. Out back, two square
taillights are angled inward, framing the lower portion of the
decklid. Another chrome bumper, two chrome exhaust tips, a discrete
Hemi badge and one final Road Runner badge complete the look. Of
course, it's impossible to talk about Road Runner details without
covering the bird itself. The Chrysler Corporation spent roughly
$50,000 borrowing the character from Warner Brothers and its
presence can be found on both doors, the decklid and several other
pieces we'll cover in the next few paragraphs.
ENGINE
From the name to the design, the Roadrunner was built with one
intention - eliminating stop light competition. While the base 383
was nothing to laugh at, it was the 426 Hemi that made the car a
legend. The Elephant in this B-body wears a 2468330-2 casting
number with a date of May of 1968. It's not the car's original Hemi
but it certainly looks the part. As a factory N96 car, the
centerpiece is a bright orange open element air cleaner complete
with a "Coyote Duster" decal. Below, twin Carter AFB series
four-barrel carburetors deliver atomized fuel down through a
correct 2780544/2780543 intake manifold. Under the wrinkle finish
valve covers, massive heads house the hemispherical combustion
chambers that gave the Hemi its name while black Packard wires
snake over top, towards the front-mounted distributor. At the
front, only a fan and alternator borrow engine power while the
26-inch radiator pumps coolant through reproduction hoses. Period
correct accent pieces include the correct wiper motor, legendary
Road Runner horn, and a Mopar battery which features orange
overspray on the negative cable, just like the factory did it. On
top of looking authentic, the Hemi fires up with ease and sounds
just as predatory as ever through factory cast iron manifolds and
an OEM exhaust system.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Take a look underneath the pristine body and you'll find a clean
undercarriage with lots of correct hardware and solid floorpans
that wear just the right amount of Jamaica Blue overspray. In the
center, an 18-spline A833 four-speed manual transmission transfers
power down the driveshaft and out to the Dana 60 differential
packed with 4.10 gears. Even in the era of 600hp factory cars, this
one launches hard enough to put a smile on any gearhead's face.
Despite the modern tendency to update suspension components, this
Road Runner retains all its factory pieces for an authentic driving
experience. Luxuries like power steering have no place on a street
brute but you'll be glad to have the factory power brakes which
clamp down on discs up front and drums in the back. They get a bad
rap but the drums on this B-body are surprisingly effective at
reining in that Hemi power when needed. At the corners,
body-matched steel wheels wear dog dishes with Goodyear F70-15's
protecting them from the pavement.
INTERIOR
Between the Jamaica Blue doors, a fully restored H2X black vinyl
interior awaits. While you may expect a stripped down muscle car to
be uncomfortable, this Plymouth is just the opposite. The rebuilt
bench seat is surprisingly accommodating and offers just enough
support to make long trips a legitimate possibility. From the
carpet to the headliner, all the soft pieces appear to be new and
combine to form a showroom quality cabin. From the driver's seat, a
straightforward gauge cluster keeps tabs on alternator output, fuel
level, speed, temperature and revs. Controls for features such as
headlights and windshield wipers can be found just under the gauge
cluster. A three-spoke steering wheel with a Road Runner themed
horn button connects the driver to the front end through a fixed
steering column while a Hurst shifter with a wooden shift knob
keeps the A833 within reach. In the center of the console, an
original Music Master AM radio pulls in signal from its spot just
below the climate controls. To the far right, another cartoon Road
Runner occupies a blank space in front of the front passenger. Open
the decklid and you'll find a fully restored trunk with a correct
mat, spare tire and jack ready for any roadside emergencies.
PROVENANCE
Here's a thorough breakdown of this MoPar's VIN and Fender Tag.
VIN: RM23J9233349
R: Road Runner
M: Medium Price Class
23: Two-Door Hardtop
J: 425hp/426cid Hemi
9: 1969 Model Year
233349: Sequence Number
Fen...for more information please contact the seller.