1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Hard Top

383/335HP

Manual

RM23H9A168770

Clear

Gasoline

To start with, let me first say that I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that there is never too much information. As to myself, I am not a dealer, just a (65) year old kid that loves muscle and classic cars. For my work, I recently retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and have worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,111) transactions. 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. By 1968 the original 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, it wanted to reincarnate the original muscle car concept in a car able to run 14-second quarter mile times and sell for less than US$3,000. Both goals were met, and the Road Runner would far outpace the upscale and lower volume GTX. The 1969 Road Runner kept the same basic 1968 look but with some slight changes such as tail lights and grille, side marker lights, optional bucket seats, and new Road Runner decals. The Road Runner added a convertible option for 1969 with 2128 droptop models produced that year. In 1969 the 383ci engine was the standard power plant, and the 426 cubic inch Hemi was the only engine option available for the Road Runner until mid-year production. The standard 383ci V8 had 335 horsepower, and was marketed as the "383 Roadrunner" engine. The 383 Roadrunner had 5 more horsepower than the usual 383 Commando or Super Commando, thanks to a more radical cam. In addition to its higher horsepower rating, the 383 also had an astonishing 425 pound-feet of torque, which was the second-largest torque rating offered by Plymouth. Though the name of the car the Road Runner was based on changed from Belvedere to Satellite to Fury, the Road Runner remained a B-body through 1975. While the Road Runner name was planned to be on a B-body in Plymouth's published literature for the 1976 model year, the name was transferred to an optional appearance package for the all-new Volare. The Plymouth Road Runner was named Motor Trend’s Car of the Year for 1969. Check out the video here: Vin. Number: RM23H9A168770 Vin. Number Decode: R Plymouth M Medium Class 23 2-Door Hardtop H 383 1-4BBL HP 8 Cylinder Engine 9 1969 A Lynch Road, MI Assembly Plant 168770 Sequence Number Trim Tag: 03153 167567 9A168770 925 595 603 1F 7F Y2 Y2 H2G F8 RM23 E63 D21 B13 143349 Trim Tag Decode: 03 Gate Numbers 153 Base Numbers 167567 Line Sequence Numbers 9A168770 VIN Number 925 383 4bbl, Manual Transmission, Heater, 335hp, Orange 595 3.23 Sure Grip, 8 3/4, 11" Rear & Front Drum Brakes 603 A833 4-Speed Manual Transmission, 383 4bbl engine (23 spline) 1F Green Vinyl Roof 7F Green Longitudinal Painted Stripe Y2 Yellow Upper Exterior Paint Color Y2 Yellow Lower Exterior Paint Color H2G H High Trim Grade 2 Vinyl Bench Seat G Green Interior F8 Green Upper Door paint RM23 R Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite M Medium Price Class 23 2-Door Hardtop E63 1969 383/335HP 1-4BBL D21 4-Speed Manual Transmission A833 B13 B February 1969 Assembly Date 13 13th Day of February on a Thursday, 1969 Assembly Date 143349 Body Sequence Number I purchased this Road Runner last year from an elderly gentleman who had already spent a considerable amount of money on the car. He told me it had the original engine and transmission and I had no reason not to believe him. When the Road Runner arrived I found that the engine block was actually a 1970 383 HP block and the transmission was the correct 1969 A833 4-speed but not the original one. The gentleman stated that he purchased the car as a numbers matching drivetrain and never checked the numbers himself. Totally my fault. The Road Runner has been repainted, the engine rebuilt, new interior done and the 3:23 rear axle changed out for new 4:10’s. Basically everything works on the car and it shifts effortlessly with no grinding or funny noises. It starts, drives, stops and runs great. Simply no excuses for this Motor Trend “Car of the Year” for 1969. Exterior: New paint, new black vinyl top, new longitudinal black vinyl side stripe, new rear bumper, 15” rims with correct 1969 Plymouth dog dish caps with decent tires. Driver quality bright work. Interior: New interior to include seat covers, carpet and headliner. No rips or tears in the interior to include the dash. Pioneer AM/FM/CD working in dash radio (dash uncut). Rare factory and working dual dash speakers. Working; speedometer, factory in-dash tachometer, horn, wipers, lights, blinkers, under dash gauges (oil, temp & amps) and fuel gauge. Engine Compartment: Clean with 1970 383 engine. Trunk: Clean with spare and jack assembly. Vin number on driver’s side trunk lip. Undercarriage: Very solid and virtually rust free. ID Photos: I am an individual and do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. In fairness to all, I am not revealing the reserve price. If you are interested in owning this car, please place a bid TO OWN ONLY NOT TO PASS TIME. If it does not make reserve, I may contact the high bidder depending on what the highest amount was on the last bid. Terms of Sale This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. Winning bidder must contact seller within (48) hours of auction close to confirm purchase by e-mail. A 10% non-refundable deposit is required within (3) business days of auction close. Remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no confirmation, seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced. FYI: There is no Maine title for this 1969 Road Runner as Maine does not issue titles for vehicles that are more than (15) years old. I have sold cars all over the country as well as Canada, England, Switzerland and Australia and have never had a problem. The car will come with a Bill-of-Sale, the Maine Excise Tax Form signed over to the new owner and a copy of the Maine law regarding titles which is on a form issued by the Maine Motor Vehicle Department. Seller reserves the right to end the auction early without any liability to the seller. THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.