1969 Plymouth Road Runner 426 Hemi Survivor with Original Owner on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA on 7-10-20.
We're looking at a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner in Yellow Paint. The car comes with the factory 426 CI Hemi engine.
The car's Owners are George Gudat & Pete Ianzano, however today, we have the Original Owner of the car sharing the story, John Kaufhold. George & Pete purchased the car this year. The car had not been running since 1974 because there was an accidental puncture in a gas tank. John this year decided to find how much it would cost to get the car running, and thought even though he did not want to sell it, thought it might be best to look for the next Care Taker. He put an advertisement for selling the car in Hemmings and the ad did not include a picture, however George ended up calling, purchasing the car, and got it running again. This is the 1st time John has seen his car run again since 1974.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!
My dad was a Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge mechanic, and he loved all their products. I’m 56 years old now and as small child I remember him bringing home a roadrunner, very similar to this one, for us to test drive. I was an only child and being his little girl, I would get to “help” him by bringing wrenches to him, washing parts, etc. I loved it and will always cherish those sweet memories.
A sweet story! That's really neat. You're both lucky to have spent quality time with these fab cars..
but even more so, with each other.
Hi Vonda, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the one your Dad brought home :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
If I brought the wrong tool to my step dad he would hit me over the head with it, ahhh those were the days! Can’t let those memory’s go!! 😳
A real treasure. They're lucky guys. All the documents from the original owner. Solid car. Leave it as it is they're only original once.
Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Survivor cars are my favorites as they tell a story along with the original owner . I am a fanatic about Chrysler products and really enjoyed seeing this amazing car.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you appreciate this car & story :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Me too, interestingly, I ordered a 68 Green ROAD RUNNER, DECLINING to buy.. BUYING A 70 CORONET 500/ 383/330 HORSE after Graduating PURDUE PHARMACY 70... etc.
As far as muscle cars go this is pretty much top of the tree for me. My dream car.
Hi Fred, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile already subscribed lou. Been watching for a while now. Great Channel.
I don't think I've heard a better story on a car. Perfect!
High praise for this episode :-)
Hi, Lou! Got the notice about this video and just had to check it out. I enjoyed listening to John, George and Pete tell their story and even with a few scars, it's great to see this ol' bird still has all its "Beep Beep" after all these years.
This also gives me the chance to tell you my own Road Runner story. My family had a 1969 Road Runner with the standard RR 383, four-on-the-floor and bench seats. My father bought it new in January 1969...without consulting with my mother first! When he invited her to the dealership to show it to her he asked, "So, what you you think?" Her reply was, "There's a CARTOON on the door!" Well, before too long he fessed up about having already bought it and she said, "I'm supposed to go to the grocery store in THIS?!" Now if you think THAT'S funny, we had a VW Beetle before this (and another Beetle before that), so you can just imagine how much of an adjustment THAT was for her! LOL! Thankfully for my dad, my mom grew to like it and managed to learn how to harness all those extra horses under the hood, and everyone around us thought we had the coolest car in the neighborhood. I was little boy of 3 1/2 when my dad bought it, and as you would expect I got a big kick out of that "Beep Beep" horn, and I can remember how fast it was on takeoff whenever my dad merged onto the highway. I always had to grab on to the back of that front seat good and tight! Man, we must have passed every coyote in sight!
Well, now my dad's been gone 15 years, and that Road Runner was one of the best memories I have of him. So thanks again, Lou, for yet another fascinating car story! Beep Beep!
Hi iswc27, Happy to read you're family story of your 1969 Road Runner Beep Beep :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Lou a true American Happening on your show "My Car Story" When You Bring the Visual to the Story it comes Alive. A Happy Ending and a New Beginning for the 1969 Hemi Riad Runner. There Only Original Once! Thanks Lou.
Kevin, One of the two goals is to leave a "Legacy" of these cars, and the other goal is to have FUN :-) Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel. You're welcome, Lou
The Holy Grail of 60s muscle!
Thanks. Lou!
Beautiful original hemi roadrunner with dog dish hubcaps - wow, what else could you possibly want? Outstanding car sir! Great job Lou, and thanks.
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this car, and glad to read the details you see :-) Thanks for the kind words on this episode, Lou
It is almost impossible to find original condition cars and this is a "holy grail" 51 year old car.
High praise :-)
That car was delivered to him on my 3rd birthday, 5/19/69. I love his story and the fact that he drove it because it was a daily driver. It wasn't a show car, it took him to where he needed to go... FAST! I LOVE IT!
The second co-owners were the right guys to purchase this car. I hope they leave it AS IS.
Hi Sean, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nice story and truthful as you will hear. No fluff street racing stories or drama. I like this Roadrunner. Bare bones for sure. But that is how it was in those days. I own a 1970 GTX and have been the owner since 1980. It is Deep-burnt Orange with a black vinyl top. Black reflective stripes down the side. Consol automatic with buckets. Deep burnt orange with bright orange trim. 440 6 barrel with a very warmed over engine. Magnum 500 with white letter tires. I did street race mine and when restoring it, I had to go back to a few expensive replacement parts. I have rebuilt the front end and brakes all around. New shocks and tires. Totally rebuilt engine and rebuilt the carbs. She starts right up and hits a pretty good lick with the purple shaft cam. Just waiting on the body work to be done. Just received the replacement air grabber parts I needed. Soon I will be terrorizing the streets again. Only I will be 64 years old and much wiser. Thanks for the video of a great American legend.
Hi Randy, Hapy to read you like this car :-) Glad to read you have a cool 1970 GTX. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
What's a story nice to see one unrestored true piece of History
Hi diecast Loonie, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Love the story on the original survivor car ! And a HEMI, 4 speed - what could be better than that ? Thanks to John for keeping the car stock &,for the new caretakers of this road runner ! Another great mopar story & thumbs up Lou !
Hi Kevin, High praise for this episode :-) Appreciate the thumbs up, Lou
road runner, no caps! thanks for getting the birds name right :)
5:41 Yeah, that Mopar decklid hinge creak!
Spare the lithium grease and let 'em creak..it's a tradition..
as the car states, "No expensive gas charged arms needed every couple or years!" :D
Hi Tom, Trunk music :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Yup, just like the column shifter squeak, :)
Awesome story! Think about the fact, that checking the Hemi box, on that order sheet, would make this car worth ten times, what a normal '69 Plymouth would be. The cars, the people and the stories are what's most important. So glad it found a new home. Lou, you truly find and interview some of the coolest people and cars. Please get a new microphone. Love what you do.
jakespeed63, Ready to receive that funding for the new mic you want me to get. Let me make it easy. Here is the link to my Patreon. You're support will help your hearing and all the Viewers too. Thank you in advance, Lou www.patreon.com/MyCarStoryWithLou?fan_landing=true
A real gem! Any car with a MoPar Gen II Hemi is extremely desirable! Awesome!
Hi Claiborne East Jr, Happy to read you appreciate this "real gem!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
A Hemi Roadrunner in all it's ding , dang & scratched glory . Nice car . Thanks for posting .
Hi Bud, Happy to read you appreciate this car as is :-) You're welcome, Lou
When he introduced this Road Runner I thought I heard Angels sing!! LOL
What an amazing survivor car.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read this episode is heavenly :-) Thank you for the kind words on this video, Lou
Great. Best thing I have seen today. Glad he didn't spend 16 grand.
Hi Barry, Happy to read this is the best thing you've seen today :-) Lou
My dream vehicle. The window sticker I still remember of the 69 Road Runner I had the price was 3003.38 but it was was a 383 and I was the second owner.
Hi Gary, Happy to read you had a 69 Road Runner too :-) Nice, Lou
Notice how mellow and quiet the factory exhaust is on this car. With most muscle cars over restored (with loud obnoxious exhaust) it's really great to see a true original survivor, bumps bruises and all. Great feature, thanks Lou!
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
This car has all the personality and Goodies that it needs. The rest speaks for itself. Nice color...meep meep
Hi Debbie Dunn, High praise for this car :-) Lou
It's MEEP MEEP! Stop spreading the lie!
@@garrisonnichols7372 my bad
@@debbiedunn4477 Don't let it happen again 😊
She is a fantastic survivor car, Lou!
We're very, very lucky to ever even see one.
I got to see and hear start a survivor '66 Satellite, last summer at a local car show in Wisc, here.
Another 426 Hemi car, cept ofc an original solid lifter mill.
Such a wonderful cacaphony!
Hi Tom, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile Indeed & you're welcome.
..p.s. I got to drive the 'ol Fury Gran Coupe today..75 degrees, sunny and..nm else to say :D
Stunning. Magnificent survivor, fabulous Road Runner.
Happy to read you enjoy this car Simon :-)
Great car story as usual Lou! There's a gentleman here in my hometown that bought a 69 Hemi RR 4-speed after he got home from Vietnam. My uncle who also served bought a SuperBee around the same time. While my uncle never took care of the Bee and eventually blew the engine and soon after sold it, the other gentleman kept the RR and drove it very little. In the early 90s I believe, it still only had about 40,000 miles on it. It was still in top condition other than the paint was very faded, but no rust or dents and he had the car repainted, (Gold) and it was brought back to pristine condition where it remains as such to this day. For years he took it to carshows and won several awards in addition to getting a spot in HotRod magazine if my memory serves me correctly.
He still has the car today 51 years later and its parked in his garage. He's in his 70s now and hasn't done any shows in years and rarely drives it, and it is still a beautiful masterpiece, and the only thing that's not original is the paint which still looks excellent by the way. It may be stuck here in a small town in ky, but rest assured it is without a doubt one of the best and one of the few like it left in the nation, and I can only imagine what its value would be today. I think he has 3 boys, so who knows who will and up with it ultimately.
Hi Jeffrey B, If you know him (or don't know him), share with him on your phone this video, and see if he likes this CZcams Channel. Share with him how there are over 1500+ different cars, and show him how to Subscribe and "hit the bell" so he can see all the episodes. Sounds like he's clearly a candidate for an episode. At least if nothing else, you've made a new Car Friend, Lou
Thanks, John, Lou and all. Interesting:STORY AND VEHICLE..Reminds me of 68 Roadrunner I ordered from Dealer in Lafayette, IN: paying the $200.00 down, and then Declining to purchase. originally, I could,not afford to order Hemi, though ordered ::*PS/PB, Stock engine (335 Horse), Fan Declutch(?),think we seen the Hurst Shifter after it came in( not Shifter Inland),AM, DELUXE INTERIOR BLACK, WITH green EXT....IF MEMORY SERVES, the HEMI had to be paid For in *Advance, and I was really concerned about GAS MILEAGES. ... I figured John paid in ADVANCE for his Roadrunner HEMI...?....( I was waiting for Insurance Check).....seems like these Roadrunners were good sellers! Anyways good times,
Hi Opera, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your 68 Roadrunner :-) Lou
cool story. & yea, they sold like hotcakes! dodge trotted out the
Super Bee the next year, bc of the success of the road runner.
Great find Lou! Without an awful lot of work that Hemi would make a great driver.
Hi Tom, Happy to share this car with you :-) Lou
Very nice roadrunner, any classic mopar car is beautiful
Roger that! Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Fantastic! Plenty to admire with this car, the car story, and the transition to the new care takers. Mr. Kaufhold knows his cars. Too bad his '67 Charger didn't make it. That would be another great Mopar to see, too. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise for this car :-) Happy to share this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I love hearing stories from older guys! Cannot imagine what it was like to buy it brand new :D
I agree it's fun listening to the stories :-)
My favorite car on the planet.WHEN I win the lottery I still plan on buying 50 of these and having my own rental car business.
High praise and hope your numbers come up soon.
It makes me feel much better hearing your story about your 69 Roadrunner now I don't feel so bad because I had 69 Camaro because I had got old and a car need someone younger and someone who would take it out and show it all the way it needs to be
Hi Danny, Happy to read this story makes you feel better :-) Lou
Absolutely beautirul, I would not change a thing or make any modifications to this car ever
Happy to read you enjoy this one just as it is :-)
One of my favorites. I've seen people in the comments section say the horn gose Beep Beep. In reality the horn sound is Meep Meep.
Hi Garrison, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
I love the car, my dream car. Great video of the car with owners. I hope to find one like it. Thanks for showing it.
Hi Justin, Happy to read this is your "dream car" :-) You're welcome. Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Also hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
What a Stunning roaring sound of the engine! WOW! It has been giving me goose bumps! The Air cleaner top with cartoon characters --I LOVE IT! I like when you guys revved up the engine, and the beep beep sound is very CLASSIC!
Hi Vern, Happy to read you enjoy that Hemi sound :-) Lou
What a great way to end the week! Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, Thank you, I'm so happy to read your comment :-) You're welcome, Lou
The down votes are from former hemi car owners that sold their car for $1200 in 1975.
Hi mopar one, N I C E :-) Lou
What a tale! John and his history are priceless! Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, High praise for this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a great car and a fantastic story, loved the original owner. Thanks for bringing it, Lou.
Hi Joe, Happy to read you appreciate this car & story :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
What better way to start a weekend than to show a Road Runner! Weird thing is, I had a dream of where a Breast Cancer Awareness Month AutoNation commercial came on before a race. Road Runner looked at the logo and beeped at it.
And why did you not beep the horn?! You filmed this for 19 minutes and didn’t have the guts to beep the horn!
Hi Misty, Happy to bring this Road Runner to share with you on the Channel with an amazing story too. I have the guts for the horn....apparently forgot so not the brains :-) Lou
THAT’S what I meant
One of the best car stories you’ve ever done!! I don’t know if this one should be kept in survivor status, or be restored. Either way, the new owners have themselves a serious muscle car piece of history, and it looks like that Road Runner has a fantastic new home. Too bad they don’t build them like this anymore.
High praise for this episode :-)
I have a 68 roadrunner sitting in my shop with no motor or interior. My wife wants me to keep track of how many beers I drink while getting it together. My 68 is the exact same color as this rare bird. My older brothers had a roadrunner when I was a kid. Poor guys had molars back then because they couldnt afford Chevelles or mustang's.
Hi Aaron, Sounds like a FUN project, and I hope the car comes out the way you like it. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Hearing your story with your 69 Roadrunner brings back memories of my 69 Camaro when I sold it it was the same way I have put money into it had it up to about 3/4 of the way fresh paint fresh Motor Carrier but it wasn't off the frame restoration so I have to sell it because I was retiring and I needed more of a truck for transportation than just that historical Camaro sitting in the parking lot covered up so I did sell it to someone that was Far Far Away where I know that I would probably never see it again
Hi Danny, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Kool story! And awesome Road Runner! 😀👍🇺🇸
Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)
Pure gold hearing first owners discuss buying from the dealership and how it came to survive.
Happy to find this "pure gold" to share with you :-)
Parting is such sweet sorrow
Yes, when it's with something you love :-)
RM21J. Enough said. Real 69 B-body flipper rear windows and a 426. Awesome.
Hi Frank, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Will do Lou and have thoroughly enjoyed your vids for many years. Particularly the Chrysler Corp cars and unrestored survivor types. I'm 68, still have some wonderful old cars in my building and I can always tell an honest guy who knows what he's talking about from the auction type BS artists. Keep 'em coming.
What an awesome amazing history !!! And what a sleeper !! Looks like a slant - 6 Satellite .
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Yeah thanks Lou. I grew up in Roselle. 27 years there. My very first car was a 1974 Plymouth ROADRUNNER with the 440. Silver with the big red stripe and ' crab claw ' hood scoop. Blue vinyl split-back bench seat. 3.23 limited-slip rear end. Saw a small ad in the Daily-Herald from what was at the time Fenzel Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge in Hampshire. Mom was at a ladies church retreat so dad and I went to see it. Well dad had a soft spot and since he had already refused to co-sign for a new Dodge Little Red Express, I guess he figured this was ok. It was an ex-undercover car from the Illinois State Police down in Sangamon county. Had about 50k on the odometer. Let me tell you that car was a beast ! It was the last year for that body and the 440. I think they only produced about 230 some ROADRUNNERs with that motor. Drove the heck out of it then sold it to a friend that had a '73 with the 340ci. And also a '65 Belvidere with the 426 wedge . Fun times 🐶🐶🐶
This is so great, Lou! Thank you for finding these people so you can present this car to us!
Hi Clare, Glad to read you enjoy this episode :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
This is the most amazing jalopy on here. Barebones, 4 on the floor manual with Chrysler’s most HiPo engine, and NO TACH...love it.
High praise :-)
Wonderful car, wonderful story! Thank you Lou.
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a wonderful car, I am more and more addicted to the video of your channel my friend, and thanks for adding me on Facebook, hugs my friend.
Hi João, Glad to have you along for the ride. Enjoy the many cars I have to share with you :-) Lou
What a great story and history on this automotive time piece and piece of history! Thanks Lou for the great interview!
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) I agree, it's great to here how the original owner came to take delivery of his car. You're welcome, Lou
What a story !
Hi Finn, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Lou
I love that car
Nice !
Love this hemi roadrunner
Hi Taylor, Happy to read you "Love" this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I am already subscribed to your channel. I have a question I was wondering if you could feature my car on your channel
Beautiful Road Runner, with the King Kong engine. I love these survivor cars that Lou features, and the new owner is surely proud of this purchase. It ain't my car to speak of, but I'd love it if this car was left exactly as is, dents and blemishes and all. All original Hemi-car DNA.
Hi Easy Going, Happy to read this is one you love :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great story Lou...thank you....I cant believe you dont have 500k+ subs...keep em coming please!
Hi Jeeper, High praise for this story :-) I receive your prophetic claim on 500K Subs, thank you! Lou
Wow what a find
Happy to read you appreciate this find :-)
Goodday Lou,
That has to be the story of the year. It was so well presented, I got emotional watching it. To think that one day I will be in a similar position with my 1970 VG Valiant 770 Hemi Hardtop, would I have the courage to pass it onto the next care taker.
What a true survivor, warts & all.
Can you please follow up on this magnificent Roadrunner in a years time so we can see what the guys do with her.
Your number 1 Fan in Australia
Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Hi Louis, "the story of the year" High praise! Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
One of the BEST! and one of my favorite muscle car ever. WOW! The Road Runner '69 model. I've been longing to have a car like this, but I ended up getting a '71 Dodge Dart Swinger. I don't regret it. it was still under the Chrysler umbrella. Thank you Lou, for showing me this one of the Beautiful Muscle cars of the Century. The stock is also the best, very original. If i were John, I will not change anything, perhaps some touch up, remain the same color, keep the same upholstery as it is, (only my opinion). A very Sturdy engine, Amazing. And so the car was sold to George? :-((
Hi Vern, High praise for this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome , Lou
A nice piece of history and still runs and sounds good after all these years!
Hi Gary, Happy to read you appreciate this nice piece of history :-) Lou
Love them old “Roadchickens”, especially a survivor car! Totally awesome Lou! Yeah that’s what we always called them back in the 70’s , “Roadchicken”! No offense anybody! Term of endearment! lol! Oh yeah, and I really like the plain Jane cars too, all the xtras are nice but the plain wrapper is nice too!
Happy to read you enjoy this car even in the plain wrapper :-)
Lou Costabile - yes indeedy Lou!
The funny thing of the '69 Road Runner it's the beep-beep horn.
HI Lucas Martínez Parra, Thank you for sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile No problem, Lou.
Sounds wicked
Just the way we like it :-)
Another great video Lou love watching your channel. Love seeing the original survivor cars.
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Thank you for the kind words, Lou
I see another great looking Road Runner on this channel;-D The Cartoon aircleaner, chrome valve covers and sound... Really outstanding car! Thank you and have a nice day, Lou.
Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for the "nice day" and wishing you a nice day too. You're welcome, Lou
At the start, Lou..i thought you were moving off camera to collapse after he stated the make, model & engine.
Ahahaha! not that I'd blame you!
Hi Tom, This is a GOOD ONE :-) Glad to share this one with you, Lou
Another great car and story to go along with it. Great job Lou!
Hi Dale, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Appreciate the kind words on my effort, Lou
You definitely formed a bond with this baby and I know it must've been hell letting it go. I've got a '07 Mustang GT that has bonded to me in the same way, I bought her at 45,852 miles and she is now just shy of 237k miles ;) For me, just getting time to bang some gears and have that v8 background lets me clear my thoughts and just live for today. My Uncle gave my brother and I his '69 Roadrunner this past July when he found out his lung cancer had gone beyond treatment's ability and he was just counting days. He had planned to give the car to us in my opinion from the day he bought it and I just don't know how to react to that. I loved his Donzi and all but, to get something as close to his heart as the Roadrunner blew my mind. It'll definitely make die-hard MOPAR guys cringe because of the personal flair to it but that's what makes me love it more and more...it's HIM that brought this car to what it is (along with Grandpa) he knew my brother and I loved that guy more than life itself. I still can't believe it is actually ours now even seeing her in the garage all cozy and warm :( Would definitely trade the car for a ride with him driving the car any day over the ability to just take her out whenever I pleased :( I don't think many of the people who buy cars like what you just sold realize, is they aren't only buying a car...they are buying a living breathing machine. Thankfully I know what my Uncle intended for this car and I will see his final touches out...too many people overlook the final details in this.
Hi Joe, Happy to read you have a bond with you Mustang :-) Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Lucky guys!
Agreed :-)
Awesome car, guys and story!
Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)
Hemming's WAS the old car Bible... Good source for Good used cars and or parts. With First Class level subscription (2 days advance), you could buy early and Quick, Cheap. That was decades ago. $$$ now, "as seen on TV" owner dreams.
Hi William, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Lou
I see you've Subscribed, thank you :-)
@@loucostabile Long ago Lou. Enjoyed often and we'll. Thanks for posting uniques as you discover them yourself.
The story if the car is as cool as the make model and motor I hope the new owners take care of this beauty as the original owner
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Since the current Owners invites John out, I think they know how special this car is, Lou
Amazing car and story . Chrysler really killed them all, we didn't get these in Australia unfortunately but Chrysler built great cars here in South Australia. Still have my old Regal se but it's not original. Hot 360 ,nine inch with a 727. By far the best cars ever made.
Hi Peter, Happy to read you enjoy this car & story. Glad to read you're enjoying your Regal :-) Lou
awesome car in a great color ! thanks for sharing John story ( great guy )
Hi rixkafer56, Happy to read you enjoy this story and color :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great story! Made my day! Thanks Lou!
HI Scott, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou
Lou, a "survivor" is a car in good to excellent condition that's never been restored. It "survived" good condition by being well taken care of over the years. I'm just letting you know this because you asked him if he restored it after telling you it was a survivor. Great car! Just a side note though and perhaps my personal opinion more so than an hard core rule, but since this car is clearly now in need of a paint job, it no longer meets the "survivor" terminology but it's now "original condition/ never been restored" instead. Whereas a real "survivor" car doesn't need a restoration or even a paint job. This one hasn't really "survived" it's like new/ near new, condition anymore, even though it's still in decent shape. It may not need a full resto but she sure needs a lot of work to bring it back to like new condition again.
Hi Wabanaki [A Travelin' Indian], Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Very nice car !
Hi Anthony, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Fantastic
Hi Ron, Happy to read "Fantastic" :-) Lou
That was awesome what a wonderful story great car
Hi StevieDee, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Lou
Perfect story beautiful car beautiful peace love you bye bye
High praise for this story :-)
Nice Lou!👍👍
Thank you Plymouth Road Runner :-)
Nice car. Dings and all.
Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car" just the way it is :-)
Thanks again Lou for a Great story Wow!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
That was a great story Lou. I love unrestored original cars. What a beautiful Road Runner. How did you find this one?
Hi Rex, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) I saw it, looked under the hood, asked about it, and here you see it :-) Lou
Love originality😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
NICE !
Really interesting to see the 3.55 axle ration on the Monroney label. The Dana 60 actually used a 3.54 ratio.
HI SolamenteVees, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Anyone ever hear of a 1969 purple hemi RR sold at Rezza Motors in Garfield NJ?
My mother bought it and before she could pick it up my Father went in and switched it to a fully optioned Sport Fury Wagon for the same $3900. She was furious at him for years.
Hi MindBlown Watcher, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers car :-) Sounds like your Father was in HOT WATER :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
16 mpg??? It must have tall gearing, many HEMI owners have said they can't break 10-11 on the highway.
Hi Sean, Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou
Hi Lou, such a cool car, carthritus and all. Lol👍
Hi Terri, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Great story, the color is Y3 yellow gold not a common color. I like B5 bight blue myself.
Happy to read you enjoy the story :-)
Love the story. LOVE the car!!
Hi Randy, Win / Win :-) Lou
Great video and story! I take these guys are going to put some money and sweat into this car. Hope you do an update, if they do.
Hi zeevon9, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou
Great Survivor Car. Great Story.
Lou, Can you please do a follow up video year or so from now? I’m curious to see what the new owners have planned for this rare beauty.
Hi Michael P, High praise for this story. If I see this car again and it's restored, you'll see the video too, Lou
Excellent story Lou. Be sure to do a follow up when it’s all restored
Hi stipervince1, If I see this one restored, you will too :-) Lou
I believe this vehicle was in the mopar collectors guide magazine
Thank you for viewing & sharing. Good news! Rather then watch some pictures in a magazine that clutters your desk, you get to see it in person here and here the story directly from the Owners mouth. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
I was expecting the typical Chrysler gear reduction starter but as soon as it started I remembered the HEMI 4-speed combo did NOT come with gear reduction until 1970.
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