what's a 1969 plymouth road runner worth?

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A 1969 Plymouth Road Runner's value depends heavily on condition, originality, and options. Based on Classic.com's market data for first-generation standard variants, here's what you can expect:

**Current Market Overview:**
- **Average sale price**: $68,751
- **Price range**: $15,500 – $379,500
- **Most recent sale**: $51,000
- **54 currently for sale** in this market segment

**Value Breakdown by Condition:**

• **High-end/restored examples** with numbers-matching drivetrains are selling $75K–$130K+ (with some reaching $379K+ for pristine Hemi cars)

• **Driver-quality cars** like this one typically trade between **$40,000–$80,000** depending on options and needs

• **Project cars** needing restoration can start around **$15,000–$25,000**

**About this specific $29,900 example:**
This sits at the lower end of the market and seems fairly priced. Here's why:
- ✅ **Desirable options**: 4-speed manual, N96 Air Grabber hood, bucket seats/console, tachometer, 3.91 Sure-Grip rear—these add value
- ✅ **Solid body**: New Mexico car with original VIN stamps, fender tag, and broadcast sheet intact
- ⚠️ **Non-matching engine** (400 vs. original 383) hurts collector value
- ⚠️ **Needs work**—described as a "ratty driver" needing more love or restoration

For comparison, recent sales of similar modified/driver-quality '69 Road Runners include:
- $40,250 (high-mileage driver, Bring a Trailer)
- $56,100 (Mecum Glendale)
- $66,000 (Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale)
- $72,600 (Mecum Dallas)

So at **$29,900**, this is a solid entry point for someone wanting an Air Grabber coupe with the right bones to either enjoy as-is or restore properly. A matching-numbers car would command significantly more.

Check out more comps at the market page: https://classic.com/m/plymouth/road-runner/1st-gen/standard-variants/

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