Plymouth introduced its budget mid-size muscle car, the Road Runner, in 1968. It was an instant hit but was only available at first as a coupe (pillared or hardtop). When 1969 rolled around, they added a convertible which saw… more»
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Apr 20, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Worth Saving? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
With the popularity of Chrysler B-Bodies seemingly having no end in sight, it stands to reason that one would have to be pretty far gone to even think about it not being worth saving. I guess just about any… more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
500 HP Mopar! 1969 Plymouth GTX
From 1967 to 1971, the Plymouth GTX was a “gentlemen’s” muscle car in that it mixed a higher level of trim with great performance. If you had the budget, it was an upgrade to the otherwise similar Road Runner… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Drop-Top Project: 1969 Plymouth Satellite
From 1965 to 1974, the Satellite was the top trim level for Plymouth’s version of the Chrysler intermediates. It was a step up from the Belvedere and Road Runner and on par with the GTX muscle car. This 1969… more»
Feb 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Omaha Orange Roller: 1969 Plymouth Runner
There were quite a few sales success stories in the muscle car movement. None were more colorful than that of the Plymouth Road Runner with its cartoon graphics and “beep beep” horn. Introduced in 1968, it would turn in… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rolling Project: 1969 Plymouth GTX
Leaving the factory with a 375 HP 440 as standard equipment, there’s not much not to like about the 1969 Plymouth GTX, lovingly dubbed The Gentleman’s Muscle Car as the concept here was adding some luxurious touches to a… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Superbird Tribute? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth found instant success in 1968 when they launched the gimmicky Road Runner muscle car. The automobile would break sales expectations, especially in 1969 when more than 81,000 copies were delivered. This ’69 Road Runner has had the same… more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 of 769: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
A lot of Plymouth Road Runners were built in the 1960s and 1970s, but only a small number were convertibles in 1969 and 1970. Only 1,880 were delivered in ’69 and even fewer at 658 in ’70. This 1969… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Okay, it’s time to tick the boxes. Desirable 1970s muscle car? Check. Spotless presentation? Check, Healthy V8 under the hood? Check. Is it listed for sale with No Reserve? Ooh, yeah! That sums up this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Project
The late 1960s saw a flurry of muscle cars enter the scene. The two of the most memorable were the Pontiac GTO and (later) the Plymouth Road Runner. As a companion to the upscale GTX, the Road Runner was… more»
Sep 3, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
19k Original Miles: 1969 Plymouth Belvedere Sedan
Sometimes, a classic car doesn’t need all the bells and whistles or neck-snapping performance to be appealing. Simplicity, practicality, and affordability can be prime considerations for an enthusiast on a budget, which is where cars like this 1969 Plymouth… more»
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Two-Owner 1969 Plymouth Fury “Snapper” Edition
As innovation slowed during the advent of emissions and safety regulations in the ’60s and ’70s, it wasn’t unusual for a car maker to roll over a model nearly unchanged into the following year. To move merchandise, marketing whiz… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • Auctions • 43 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
I admire an owner who acknowledges that they will never return a desirable classic to its former glory, but will send it to a new home rather than see it deteriorate beyond the point of no return. That is… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Original With 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
I noticed Plymouth’s Road Runner upon introduction in ’68, but it was the ’69 edition, with its wide, black hood stripes, that really caught my imagination. I wanted one the second I saw it, even though I wasn’t yet… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1969 Plymouth 440 Fury III Convertible
Editor’s Note – Sometimes we accidentally feature the same car twice. Since each author has a different take on this Fury, we thought we would go ahead and run both. It’s always nice to find a full-size convertible that’s… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1969 Plymouth Fury
For much of its extended life, the Plymouth Fury was akin to the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie 500 in their respective pecking orders. The cars were redesigned in 1969 and were treated to Chrysler’s new “fuselage styling”…. more»
