1969 Plymouth Road Runner

History

The Plymouth Road Runner was a performance car built by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation in the United States between 1968 and 1980. In 1968, the first muscle cars were moving away from their roots as relatively cheap, fast cars as they gained options. Although Plymouth already had a performance car in the GTX, designers decided to go back to the drawing board and reincarnate the original muscle car concept. Plymouth wanted a car able to run 14-second times in the quarter mile and sell for less than $3000. Both goals were met, and the low-cost muscle car hit the street.

The 1969 model kept the same basic look as the 1968 but with some slight changes such as tail lights and grille, side marker lights, optional bucket seats, and new Road Runner decals. In 1969 the 383ci engine was the standard powerplant, and the 426ci Hemi was the only engine option available for the Road Runner until mid year production. The 440 cubic inch engine option with three Holley 2 barrel carburetors was added to the lineup at mid-year. The Plymouth Road Runner was named Motor Trend "Car of the Year" for 1969.

VIN RM21H9G228744

This beautiful Mopar was owned by the previous owner for about a year. The restoration was completed 5-6 years ago. The previous owner told us that there are only roughly 200 miles on the motor since it was built.

Installation instructions for various aftermarket parts are included in the sale. Original Air Grabber set up and air cleaner is included in the sale.

Mechanics

440ci Engine, Stroked to 500ci/650hp

Indy Aluminum 440EZ1 Heads

Indy Aluminum Intake

Numbers Matching 4-Speed Manual Transmission

Explosion Proof Lakewood Bell Housing

Chrysler 3:91 Sure-Grip Rear End

Power Steering

Rebuilt Steering Gear

Manual 4 Wheel Disc Brakes

MSD Electronic Ignition

Jet Coated Big Tube Hooker Headers

New Flowmaster Exhaust System with Stainless Tips

Road Runner “Meep-Meep” Horn

Mopar Performance Valve Covers

Holley Carb, Dual Feed

Billet Pulleys

Chrome Alternator

New 3/8” Fuel Line

New Rear Springs

Brand New Front and Rear KYB Shocks

Front and Rear Sway Bars Look Great

Brand New Gas Tank with New Straps

Body

Beautiful Yellow and Black Paint

Professionally Painted in 2008, Base Coat/Clear Coat

Gorgeous Chrome Bumpers

Beautiful Grille

Stainless Trim is Beautiful

New Rear Quarters are Straight and Solid

Professional Body Work

Post Car to Support Extra Horsepower

Antenna

Doors Fit and Operate Properly

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

Frame is Solid and Clean Inside

Clean Undercarriage with Factory Undercoating

Rockers are Solid

Trunk is Painted Body Color

Gorgeous Billet Aluminum Wheels

Dunlop Tires - 225/70/15 Front, 255/60/15 Rear

Interior

New Interior in 2008

New Vinyl Bench Seats

Hurst 4 Speed Shifter on the Floor

Grant Steering Wheel

AutoMeter Gauge Cluster

Column Mounted Tachometer with Shift Light

JVC CD Player

Beautiful Dash

New Door Skins

New Headliner with Working Dome Light

New Carpet

Road Runner Floor Mats

Seat Belts Front and Back

VIN Decoding:

RM21H9G228744

RM21 - Plymouth Road Runner Coupe

H - 383 cu. in. 1-4BBL HP

9 - 1969

G - St. Louis, MO Assembly Plant

228744 - Sequence number

Fender Tag Decoding:

Row 1:

E63 = 383 cu. in. 1-4BBL HP

D21 = 4-Speed Manual Transmission

RM21 - Plymouth Road Runner Coupe

H - 383 cu. in. 1-4BBL HP

9 - 1969

G - St. Louis, MO Assembly Plant

228744 - Sequence number

Row 2:

99 = Special Order Body Color (Looks to have been Bahama Yellow or Butterscotch)

99 = Special Order Roof Color

H2X = High Trim Grade Vinyl Bench Black

X9 = Black Upper Door Frame

307 = March 7, 1969 Scheduled Production Date

292064 = Vehicle Order Number

Row 3:

A31 = High Performance Axle Package (3.91 Axle Ratio w/8.75" HD Axle, Sure Grip, Maximum Cooling, 7-Blade Torque Drive Fan & HEMI Suspension)

A87 = Road Runner Decor Group (Vinyl Trim, Rear Arm Rests with Ashtray, B-Pillar Molding, Exhaust Tips, Partial Horn Ring Steering Wheel, Bright Door Trim Panel Moldings & Bright Armrest Bases)

J25 = 3 Speed Windshield Wipers

M21 = Drip Rail Moldings

N96 = Carb Fresh Air Package-Metal Hood

R22 = AM Radio 8-Track Player

Row 4:

V21 = Hood Performance Treatment

Y39 = Special Order Car

26 = 26" Radiator

END

Engine:

500ci. Stroker  

1969 440 cu. in. Engine Block

Casting Number: 2536430 (440 cu. in.)

Casting Date: 2-18-69

Machine Date: 3-18-69

Heads:

Indy Cylinder Head Aluminum 440 EZ-1 w/CNC Max Intake and Bowl Port

Valves: 2.19 x 1.81 Valves

Transmission:

A833 4-Speed Numbers Matching

Rearend:

Housing Casting #: 2070742

Gear Ratio: 3.91:1 Sure -Grip

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