1969 Plymouth Roadrunner Tribute 6.1L HEMI Custom Restomod

Make

Plymouth

Model

Roadrunner Tribute 6.1L HEMI Custom Restomod

Year

1969

Listed price

$149,900

Location

Carrollton, TX

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

111 miles

The Plymouth Road Runner burst onto the scene in 1968, a no-frills, high-performance muscle car built with a singular purpose: to dominate the drag strip and street alike, all while remaining accessible to the everyday enthusiast. Chrysler famously paid Warner Bros. $50,000 for the rights to use the cartoon character's name and likeness, a testament to the car's playful yet potent persona. The 1969 model, part of the first generation, refined this formula, offering subtle styling updates and an expanded engine lineup that included the legendary 426 Hemi. The Road Runner quickly cemented its place in automotive history as an icon of the golden age of muscle, celebrated for its raw power, distinctive "beep-beep" horn, and undeniable street presence. This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Tribute takes that legendary foundation and elevates it with a thoroughly modern restomod approach. Gone are the original powerplants, replaced by a formidable 6.1L HEMI engine, a nod to the car's heritage but with contemporary reliability and power delivery. Mated to a manual transmission, this setup promises an engaging and visceral driving experience that connects the driver directly to the machine. Finished in a striking Snakeskin Green, this custom hardtop is a fresh build, showing a mere 111 miles since its transformation. It represents a meticulous fusion of classic muscle car aesthetics with cutting-edge performance, ready to deliver thrills with every mile.