I love these fender tags, as they can tell quite the story.
But this car was built on November 7th, 1968 (per fender tag) just before Petty parted ways, so a few gallons of the trademarked color may still have been on the factory floor. After NASCAR driver Richard Petty decided to leave Plymouth for Ford in late November 1968, many thought that this shade of blue would go with the King (along with his cowboy hat and sunglasses). Find it here on eBay where bidding is Fast and Furry-ous with 36 bids and 236 watchers who have pushed the price now to almost $31k. As reported by Galen Govier registry, this is one of two accounted for Road Runner coupes done up in this color and options. This B-body painted in special order #99 Petty Blue is one rare bird.
This was how muscle cars were meant to be.
Bright colors coupled with a big engine all at an affordable price, these were serious sellers for Plymouth. After all, “Poor little Road Runner never bothers anyone, Just runnin’ down the road’s his idea of having fun!”… And these cars were/are a blast to drive and be seen in. The 1969 Plymouth Road Runner is the poster child of muscle cars.
