This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Is a Fully Refurbished Numbers-Matching Gem, Costs $89,900

There’s a certain sense of humor about the Road Runner, and I don’t just mean the cartoon. It’s as if these cars didn’t take themselves too seriously, but in the best way possible. It’s the automotive equivalent of Deadpool from the MCU. In fact, if Ryan Reynolds doesn’t already own a first-gen Road Runner, he damn well should go ahead and buy one.

Underneath this car’s no-nonsense exterior is where you’ll find a formidable powerplant. When the Road Runner first came out in 1968, the base engine was a 383 ci V8. Yes, true enthusiasts would have rather had the legendary 426 ci Hemi V8, and then the 440 ci V8 became a heck of an option too.

The point is, all these engines were mighty, even that base 383 ci, which speaks volumes as to what type of car this is.

Despite capitalizing on the popularity of that beloved Warner Bros. cartoon character, and despite kicking serious behind on paper, the Road Runner was certainly not without its faults. With a suspension setup designed for straight-line speed rather than cornering, handling became a bit of an afterthought. Also, yes, that minimalist interior was part of its charm, to some extent, but it still left something to be desired in terms of comfort and convenience.

Still, it’s easy to overlook such shortcomings when it comes to a car that’s all about raw performance, and as the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, and in turn new regulations, people began appreciating those first-gen Road Runner more and more.

With that in mind, let’s all take a step back and appreciate this numbers-matching black-on-black 1969 Road Runner, featuring two broadcast sheets, a build sheet, an original window sticker, plus the original bill of sale, brochure and owner’s manual. You can put this baby in your driveway for $89,900, and looking at the specs, it might just be worth every penny.

Highlights include the Performance hood paint, red stripe, black vinyl split bench seats, rear arm rest, a deluxe steering wheel, AM radio, Road Runner floor mats and horn, a 4-speed manual gearbox, HD rear springs and torsion bars, sway bar, HD brakes, HD shocks, and chrome exhaust outlets.

The engine is a numbers-matching 383 ci V8, which again, is the entry-level power unit. However, that’s no reason to feel bad, because the 383 V8 was still good for an impressive 335 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. This thing should still pull like a locomotive, hitting 60 mph in the late 5-second range.