This Guy Loved His Road Runner So Much That He Transplanted Everything to a Satellite

However, the strong sales didn't mean the Road Runner was affordable. Not at all, actually, as the coupe carried a price tag of $2,945. The hardtop surpassed the $3,000 threshold in the base configuration, while the convertible (new for this model year) started at $3,313.

The 1969 Road Runner in these photos looks spotless but also hides a major secret under its exquisite appearance.

eBay seller 2qck2c explains that the car received a frame-off restoration nine years ago when someone else owned it. However, the way it was restored deserves all praise—it's a 1969 Road Runner "that was too far gone" transplanted into a 1969 Satellite.

The owner just wanted to "clone his original baby," and man, they did a fantastic job. The K5 Burnt Orange paint looks great, and this fabulous finish made its way to nearly every piece of metal, including the outside, the inside, the engine bay, the trunk, and even the undersides.

While you'd think a reborn Road Runner would be retagged, this one wasn't. The owner didn't do it, so you'll find the original Satellite – hats off to the owner for being honest.

I won't comment much on this car's condition because anyone can inspect it in the detailed photos shared by the owner, but you must know that the engine under the hood is a 1969 400 paired with an automatic 727 TorqueFlite. It starts, runs, and drives like a new car, and you should press the play button in the video below to hear it roaring.

The car still wears the original sheet metal, while the interior has been customized with a Dakota Digital dash. The original radio is still installed in the dashboard, while the glove box hides another stereo if you want to listen to your favorite tunes without sticking to old-school systems.

The car isn't perfect and still needs minor touches before returning to a tip-top shape, including on the Air Grabber hood and the air conditioning system – the car comes with a new pump.

However, it's a great Road Runner transplanted to a 1969 Satellite, and probably the best thing about it is that you get an honest description of everything before even seeing the car in person – you should still inspect it live or order a third-party inspection before committing to a purchase.
The owner will let this Plymouth go for $62,000, and anyone can jump behind the wheel and take it for a spin in Lockport, New York. The Make Offer button is also available if you have another offer in mind.