The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, a legendary muscle car, was a sales success, especially compared to its corporate sibling, the Dodge Super Bee. However, even within this popular model year, certain configurations were rare. The convertible Road Runner, for instance, was a low-production model with only 1,890 units built.
The 440 cubic inch Six Barrel V8 was another option that few buyers chose, with just 1,412 examples equipped with this engine. But the most exclusive engine option was the iconic 426-cubic-inch HEMI V8, which powered a mere 777 Road Runners.
Among these, the green coupe you see here is a particularly rare specimen, as only 356 HEMI Road Runners were built as coupes and even fewer were paired with the automatic transmission. This particular car, meticulously restored by Mike Mancini, is a testament to the enduring appeal of the 1969 Road Runner and a reminder of its place in automotive history.
This exceptional 1969 HEMI Road Runner is a true automotive masterpiece, boasting a numbers-matching 426-cubic-inch HEMI engine beneath its iconic Air Grabber hood. The Mopar is further enhanced by a host of desirable options, including power steering, power disc brakes, heavy duty suspension, and a Performance Axle package with a 3.55 rear end.
Its immaculate condition is evidenced by its Concours Gold award at the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN), and it retains its original factory broadcast sheet. What truly sets this Road Runner apart is its incredibly rare Rallye Green exterior. This special-order color, also known as Bright Green on Dodge cars, was one of the first High Impact colors introduced in 1969, alongside iconic hues like Go Mango, Butterscotch, and HEMI Orange.
Its limited availability, as a Spring Color offered for only a few months, makes it the rarest High-Impact color, even surpassing the legendary Panther Pink / Moulin Rouge. While exact production numbers for Rallye Green Road Runners are unknown, the combination of a HEMI engine and numerous options suggests this may be a one of a kind gem.
This pristine Mopar is a highlight of Mecum’s Kissimmee 2025 auction, scheduled to cross the block on January 17, 2025. With the potential to shatter the current record of $214,500 for a 1969 HEMI Road Runner sold at public auction, this extraordinary vehicle is poised to become the most expensive example ever sold.
