The muscle car era is filled with icons, but few carry the mix of raw performance and quirky character like the Plymouth Road Runner. At the upcoming Mecum Indy Fall Special on Friday, October 3rd, collectors will get a chance at a rare piece of Mopar history — a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Spring Special, restored and dressed in high-impact Lime Light (FJ5).
Built To Stand Out –
This example is an H-code Road Runner coupe, powered by the factory 383 cubic-inch big block V8 delivering 335 horsepower. Mated to a TorqueFlite 727 automatic transmission, it strikes a balance between everyday driveability and muscle car punch. The car shows just 37,711 miles on the odometer, making it a well-preserved piece of American performance history.
The Rare Spring Special Package –
The original Mecum listing described this car as being equipped with the A15 Spring Special Package, but that’s not entirely correct. The A15 package did not include a vinyl roof, while this particular Road Runner clearly wears an X9 code Black vinyl top. That makes it an A14 Spring Special Package car — and that option is the one that added the vinyl roof, along with road wheels, raised white letter tires, chrome exhaust tips, 3.23 Sure-Grip rear, V21 hood blackout, and body side stripes. Out of all Road Runners built in 1969, only 1,412 received the A14 Spring Special treatment, with just 615 of those being post coupes like this example.
Dressed In Lime Light –
The car’s Lime Light paint is one of Mopar’s famous “high-impact” colors, accented by an X9 code Black vinyl top. The factory trim tag remains intact, verifying its authenticity. With its dual exhaust, styled road wheels, original spare tire, and that unmistakable “Beep Beep” horn, this Road Runner captures everything people loved about Mopar muscle — fun, power, and attitude.
Inside The Cockpit –
The black bucket seat interior is paired with the A87 Decor Group, adding comfort and style. Features like the C16 woodgrain center console, floor shifter, and power steering round out the package. It’s a mix of business and flash, perfectly in line with what Plymouth envisioned when it paid Warner Bros. $50,000 for the Road Runner name and another $10,000 to develop the cartoon-inspired horn.
A Piece Of Motor Trend History –
It’s worth remembering that the Road Runner was named Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1969, beating out plenty of pricier and more upscale rivals. Plymouth’s back-to-basics muscle car formula proved to be a sales hit, and today, survivors like this Spring Special have become blue-chip collectibles.
On October 3rd, this Lime Light Road Runner will roll across Mecum’s Indy Fall Special stage — ready for a new owner to take home a piece of Mopar history.
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Spring Special Image Gallery:
