The GTX remained the icing on the Road Runner cake in 1969, but its sales nosedived, with only 14,902 hardtops and 700 convertibles finding new owners this year.
Meanwhile, the regular Road Runner had the time of its life, with yearly sales doubling in 1969. Plymouth shipped 48,549 hardtops and 33,743 coupes to buyers in the United States. The convertible was significantly less popular, also due to the price, as the base version could be had for at least $3,313.
The coupe was the most affordable at $2,945.
The Road Runner in these photos is a barn find that spent over 15 years in storage, but eBay seller carmotion doesn’t share many specifics on this tenure off the road. This is a shame, and buyers should ask more questions, as depending on where the car has been sitting, it could come with clean undersides or worrying underside damage.
However, the owner says the “floors and trunk are better than most this age, which probably means that they’re not spotless but also far from becoming a rust bucket. There’s one hole in the floors, so a patch should do it.
Meanwhile, the engine under the hood comes with good and bad news. The good news is that the mill in charge of propelling this Road Runner is a 383 big-block unit paired with a four-speed transmission. All numbers match (the owner says the entire car is stock, with no aftermarket modifications), but the fender tag is missing.
The bad news is that nobody knows what happens under the hood. The 383 is there, but the seller explains that they haven’t tried to start it, so the next buyer will be the one to discover whether the engine still runs. However, a good mechanic should be able to tell if the 383 is still alive with a quick inspection – and considering the potential of this Road Runner, you are strongly recommended to inspect the car live or order a third-party inspection before committing to a purchase.
The owner says the Road Runner wears the original color and will need a carburetor, albeit it’s unclear if the original unit is still around and needs major fixes or if it has already been donated to another project.
You can’t expect a Road Runner in this great shape to sell cheaply, and this example makes no exception. The owner wants $24,500 for their car, and the price is firm, as the Make Offer button is not available.
The auction site says 21 people are already watching the listing, possibly discussing a possible deal with the owner, so make sure your significant other agrees with the purchase and contact the seller to discuss all the details. The Road Runner is parked in Lagrangeville, New York.