1969 Plymouth Road Runner for Sale With 36k Miles ShownAutoblogKyle EdwardFri, September 25, 2026 at 12:12 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Yellow with a scooped black fiberglass hood and staggered Mickey Thompson tires on American Racing wheels is a period drag-strip look. Bidding on Bring a Trailer stands at $17,500 with five days left, offered by a dealer who acquired the car in August 2026. Braking is by unassisted drums at all four corners.1969 Plymouth Road RunnerBring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowRetail asks separate sharply by condition, with Classics on Autotrader spanning $19,900 to $249,500 for 1969 Road Runners and Classic.com tracking one sold at Mecum in July 2026 for $40,700.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis one sits below those results as a modified driver with paperwork questions rather than a documented restoration. Fair value lands at $25,000 to $35,000, with $29,000 the most likely close.1969 Plymouth Road RunnerBring a TrailerCondition and detailsThe paperwork is the crux. A VIN reissued brand on the Colorado title means the original identification was replaced at some point, which needs understanding before bidding, and the fender tag is missing, so the factory build cannot be decoded. The seller posted what documentation came from the previous owner.1969 Plymouth Road RunnerBring a TrailerThe engine question compounds that. A bidder located a prior listing for this car describing a 511ci engine, which would need a longer stroke crankshaft, and asked whether it still has one. Another asked the seller directly to confirm displacement, noting a 511 would be worth considerably more. The seller responded with a component list that repeats the 440 description without resolving it.1969 Plymouth Road RunnerBring a TrailerTwo further items went unanswered. A bidder asked whether the four-speed is factory or a conversion, which the missing fender tag makes impossible to verify, and another asked the rear axle gearing. A commenter also noted what looks like rattle-can work on the rear and visible rust at the front.1969 Plymouth Road RunnerBring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe offerSpecificationDetailMakePlymouthModelRoad Runner HardtopYear1969Mileage36k miles shown on a five-digit odometerEngineOverbored 440ci V8 with Edelbrock heads and a Holley carburetorPowerNot specified by the seller, and the build alters factory outputTransmissionFour-speed manualDrive typeRear-wheel driveExterior colorYellowInterior colorBlack vinylCurrent bid$17,500Interested in this Plymouth Road Runner? View the listing here.What makes the 1969 Road Runner uniqueThe Road Runner rested on a simple idea, that buyers wanted speed rather than trim. It arrived for 1968 with a 383 breathing through 440 heads, a heavy-duty four-speed, bench seats, rubber mats, and a horn that said beep beep, all for less than a Chevelle SS or a GTO.1969 Plymouth Road RunnerBring a TrailerThe 1968 and 1969 cars carry the purest version of that formula, which is why commenters here call them the high point of Mopar design. Values have risen for documented Hemi and Six Pack cars while 383 examples stayed attainable, which is why so many became the basis for a bigger engine.My takeFair value sits at $25,000 to $35,000, with $29,000 the most likely result, and the crux is that nobody can confirm what this car is or what is in it. A reissued VIN, no fender tag, an unresolved displacement question, and unanswered queries on the gearbox and gearing add up to a car bought on how it looks rather than what the paperwork proves. The engine build itself reads well, with quality forged components. Inspect it in person, price it as a driver, and $29,000 is fair.AdvertisementAdvertisementDisclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 25, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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