The Road Runner Story | A Documentary

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A documentary by Lulu Wilson.
Lloyd Wilson purchased the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner new on May 12, 1969. Lloyd raced the car in SS/BA until 1974, when he sold it to raise a family and grow his business.
In 1992 he and his son found the car and were able to buy it back, driving it one and a half hours home.
The car was driven and enjoyed for a few years before being placed in storage. But, in 2015, his son contacted Roger Gibson, whom Lloyd had befriended, to perform a world class OE restoration as a surprise for his father.
Lloyd passed away May 11, 2019, shortly before the restoration could be completed. However, the pictures and videos gave him tremendous joy during the last months of his life.
A big thank you to Roger and his team!
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@ronaldleist7808 Жыл бұрын

My dad was Mr Mopar we were the ones they bought the car off of in the early 90s I would love to see the car again I loved that car growing up as a kid in the late 70s up through the 80s and 90s please contact me if you wouldn't mind me seeing the car again I'd drive from Coshocton where you guys bought it from us we have pictures to lol and many great memories.

@jamesdezarn-xt8cu 25 күн бұрын

God bless you guys for honoring your father.

@tommyjc7343 4 ай бұрын

My Pop hated me with my brand new '69 RR. Fast forward 44 years I bought another one (a twin) and he loved cruising to all the shows we went to ,and we just about lived in that car .He passed in 2008 just shy of 98 years old and when I picked him up from the hospital that one last time ,he cam home in our Road Runner. He told all the nurses he was so happy I picked up in OUR hot rod. Loved this story ,really hit home. Thanks for sharing

@bitraeger1481 Жыл бұрын

I inherited my 74 birthday yesterday. In 1969 at 20 years with the help of my father I purchased a 69 Road Runner, first stop was a Sunoco station and the journey began. I raced, cruised showed off. The usual modifications more racing culminated with turning the RR into a full blown show car. Towed everywhere only to sell it to help pay for college 😂 On my 72 go around with time the surprise of my life happened. My wife along with help from my car nut neighbor found and purchased a 69 383. A driver but perfect in my opinion I smile looking at it, the plan was to help me live longer as I have stage 4 cancer, it’s working!

@jamesconn7311 5 ай бұрын

What a Tribute !! my first time to experience 120 mph as an 11 year old kid , was with my Dad in a 69 Road Runner in 1969, precious memories !! I know Your Dad is lookin down , saying Atta Boy !! Job Well done !!

@brosio17 9 ай бұрын

The Road Runner, truly a special car on my levels. My father had a 1970, his stories gave me the appreciation for cars and especially the Road Runner. Thanks for a great story!

@joethebar1 6 ай бұрын

My dad had a beautiful 69 roadrunner in the same colour, when I was born- 383 4 speed car. The stories were awesome. My dad was a badass driver and everyone who rode in that car went for the ride of their lives

@ronaldleist7808 Жыл бұрын

I have many stories and information about the car when you guys didn't have it I'm sure I can fill in the blanks for the story for you I'd be glad to fill in the story I'd be glad to.

@yodajolewis1728 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful story god bless the whole family😇

@miracleacres2360 Жыл бұрын

That was beautiful! It made me cry

@martinwatters2729 Жыл бұрын

Im still cryin and this is the second time i watched this story a great story and a GOOD MAN's dream came back to him to say good bye.

@tonyt8805 3 ай бұрын

Amazing Family!!! 🤗 😇 🤗

@deanwhitaker5211 13 күн бұрын

This brings mimers my way also, I bought a new 1970 Roadrunner when I was 18 and I’m in my 70s now and to this day I really do miss that car. I had pictures of the car and some time in the process of a divorce I had lost those pictures but I do have a model car of it and a metal sign of it. Yes I totally understand about your father and his car, I got married and traded that car for a pickup which I needed at the time and almost every week there is something that reminds me of that car now they are worth a fortune. Please what ever you and your family decide to do in life please do not sale that car money can never bring back the memories of your dads car which is now yours and you will always be happy that you have something that brought your father very happy memories. God bless you and your family for the memories.

@teddyshepherd2854 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I seem to be watching in my old age, more and more frequently, stuff on my first new car, the 69-383. I would seriously love to own one again.

@plymouthdie-castreplicas 6 ай бұрын

I totally love the A12 Road Runners. Bestial car. Overall Plymouth Road Runner is one of the most remarkable muscle cars of all time.

@ookinekko Жыл бұрын

So exciting!! I cannot wait to see it!

@davidwestover7158 7 ай бұрын

What a great story.❤

@walterneville2625 8 ай бұрын

THANKYOU FOR SHARING A GREAT STORY...

@Scart340 Жыл бұрын

That was a fantastic story! Love it!

@PaintitBlackRs3 Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry your father wasn’t able to see the car in person. Y’all did a great thing. Car is beautiful.

@moosemechanical8525 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job .

@matrox Жыл бұрын

I had a 69' 383 RR I bought in 75'. I came home from the hospital in a 52' 88 Olds 2 door coupe in the mid late 50s.

@adamhoffman3687 5 ай бұрын

I think he'd be very proud of you for taking the initiative to take care of his car. Granted, it's a car, but it's what it represents for your family. Good video

@82soupadoup Жыл бұрын

Well done! Sweetest car ever!

@timbutler8316 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this great family story! I to am a A12 Roadrunner owner!

@MapleLeafMoPaRs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. That was incredible to watch.

@truthweallknow Жыл бұрын

I had a 68 Roadrunner beautiful car with a lot of options on it my most favorite car all times I had, he's in Roadrunner heaven now driving his car and being very happy and loving it.

@joeelia6495 5 ай бұрын

Great story , your father is very fortunate to have you as a family

@dubya9cuda247 Жыл бұрын

Cool story; what a way to honor your pop! AWESOME!

@antoniohosino145 9 ай бұрын

WOW !!!! ONLY IN A MOPAR WILL YOU NOT GET STRANDED !!!! I HAD A 68 , THAT CAR WOULD PEEL THE TIRES LIKE ORANGES WITH A 383 AUTO , ALWAYS MAINTAINED 20 / 50 VALVOLINE IT ENDED UP WITH 165K AND RAN LIKE A CLOCK !!! I WANT A 69 RR OR A 68 DART GTS 383 , WITH ALL DUE RESPECT TO CHEVROLET AND FORD , AMC , CHRYSLER CORPORATION IN THE 60 ‘S AND EARLY 70’ S WAS THE BOMB !!!! WHAT A STORY AND GREAT SON , I LOST MY DAD IN 1983 3 - WEEKS SHY OF CHRISTMAS HE WENT IN HIS SLEEP !!! I REMEMBER WHEN HE BOUGHT HIS 1968 TURQUOISE PLYMOUTH SATELLITE NEW , THOSE WERE THE DAYS BEAUTIFUL WOMEN , FAST CARS , 2700.00 OUT THE DOOR FOR THE BASE RR !!!

@jdsharp1366 10 ай бұрын

Dad worked for Illinois Central RR for 43 years started in '59', in '70' he bought a Road Runner and they were made in St.Louis at the Fenton plant so he may have hauled that car when it came over the river to the IL side. I do remember he'd sit me on his knees I was 5 at the time and car had power steering so it was no problem for me to steer but couldn't reach pedals, probably a good thing at the time, I remember getting the key and starting it, still remember the feel of the ignition. He sold it a few years later and man was I unhappy no more meep meep. I wish I could find out if that car is still out there. If not I'm still gonna acquire one, hopefully in the very near future. Dad passed in '13' he'll have the first ride at shotgun. Car was the same color as your A12 and Road Runner and Bird on door too

@Jeff-io2zn Жыл бұрын

I'm an old chevy fan. BUT I love this car and even better. The story. Good job.

@MikeJBlues Жыл бұрын

69 Roadrunner is still my favorite. Had one in high-school in 78. Sold it in 81 when I was away in the Army. Never met the buyer. Wish I had it now. B5 4 speed 2door post car, not an A12 but was my baby. Hope to find it some day. Sold in St. Charles Missouri.

@raphaelhernandez4088 Жыл бұрын

This hit home for me my favorite car is the 69 roadrunner and I to lost my dad to cancer. Thanks for sharing this great story

@randylear8264 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for such a wonderful story. I too have an almost Roadrunner. A 1970 GTX. I have owned it since 1980. It has gone with me to every house I have lived in since then. Last year I decided to restore it. I am retired and have only limited funds to work with. But I have rebuilt the 440 and put it together a little better than stock. Rebuilt the 3 holleys and it starts and runs great. Rebuilt the front and rear suspension. Rebuilt the brakes all around. Painted the fire wall and under carriage. It is awaiting a rear floor pan and trunk pan to be welded in. But I am happy with the progress and hope to be driving it next summer🤞. So I sure do feel this story all the way into my heart. These cars are just steel and rubber. But my kids came home from the hospital in this car and they went to their first days of school in this car. Memories we are reminded of each time we sit in them. Thanks for allowing us to watch your Dads story.

@tomgronowicz8150 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@blackgtx 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful car and an even more beautiful story...

@leoneaster 9 ай бұрын

Your dad is three years older than I and I can say it was so much fun growing up in the '50s/60s when the great mechanical mastodons roamed the land. I too owned a 1969 Plymouth GTX 440, 4-spd, and still, I reminisce about those days gone by good times for sure for street/strip racing these cars... it seemed it just was the thing to do then so much so even the factories were involved! Competition wasn't a nasty word then!

@user-vq3yu3zv6o 11 ай бұрын

I had that car in the 1980 I got it at a Lincoln mercury dealership I work i paint it and had fun in it

@reckemroysrc3764 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this story. Loyd was a true Mopar guy and I can totally relate. Glad to see that beautiful roadrunner restored and still roaming the streets. I hope that I can get my roadrunner resurrected to share with my boys. Beautiful story ❤️ ♥️ 😊

@TS-vr4xq 11 ай бұрын

This brought back memories of my 2 sisters and myself taking Dad to his last car show , only a couple of months before he passed . This was a great story and the Wilson's did right by their dad Lloyd . You people are the good ones we all want to live by . This was great . Thank you so much for letting me relive my special memory . Tom

@ralphrehmjr.3003 3 ай бұрын

Well if I didn’t share my feelings about your story I would be doing you all a injustice-first off - THANK YOU-!!!!! your two main characters in the story were of great value and shined the very best when it focused on your relationships with Dad and family-truly the only point you that fell on deaf ears was when your said about that Dad would probably still want to race it-WELL OF COURSE HE WOULD-!! MOPARS we’re meant to be driven-Never a trailer Queen or Museum piece but always KING OF THE HILL tested and true thanks also for sharing your Dad wasn’t perfect here’s a secret that I can share with you Not Many Are but he sure would be proud of how his family has come together and shared his life story-!!!! hats off to all who took part in doing so and again a Big Thank You

@tomquinn607 5 ай бұрын

What a wonderful family.

@erichuff2538 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic story. God bless you and your family.

@nathanieljones7981 4 ай бұрын

I can’t believe I found you. Met you a while back for parts…been a while.

@ronwilson8015 Жыл бұрын

Great video Lulu!!

@timcoffman8010 10 ай бұрын

I can say this brought tears to my eyes. Well done. God bless.

@fun4tastickids106 10 ай бұрын

Aww, I’m so glad! God bless you, too 😊

@lonbakkenmek Жыл бұрын

This inspired me to get a RR. All love from Norway

@maximuswedgie5149 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Makes your eyes water👍

@walterneville2625 8 ай бұрын

YOU ARE A GOOD SON... RAISED BY A GOOD MAN...

@ummmhithere1262 Жыл бұрын

This was so good Lulu!!! And so well made! It reminds me of my own grandpa; he restored a bunch of cars, including the one he owned when he was a teenager. It was really fascinating to see all the work and love put into restoring yours!

@justinbennett1739 Жыл бұрын

What a great family story!! very well documented also congrats!!! from Australia this resonated big time Thanks!!

@Campbase1 Жыл бұрын

Great story.

@michaelbierlein5642 Жыл бұрын

That was such a wonderful story and emotional to watch. Thank you so much for sharing this story, you did a wonderful job with the video.

@charleshogan Жыл бұрын

Back when this car was built was a magical time I was a young kid then thy had just landed on the moon back then

@charlesfrandolig5090 9 ай бұрын

A very touching story, take her out and burn em down for DAD!

@russburton4018 Жыл бұрын

My dad had a 70 roadrunner and he sold it to buy a house for the family. I wanted to buy it back for him. But they are too expensive. And like your dad he beat cancer twice so far.

@dogismyco-pirate 10 ай бұрын

Goodonya! Rest well!

@bobbauldock3846 4 ай бұрын

In 69, I got a 69 Roadrunner 383, red blk strips down hood, a nice Car, I raced but not too strong, traded in that Roadrunner for a 69 GTX, same color, same everything, but the power curve was unreal that 440 w/650 carb, hookers was all you need, man it would run, so I,m right with you, oh yea I was a Jr. in high school.Damn all of my friends had Dodges or Plys..............BB

@leeduke9518 Жыл бұрын

I have a 69 roadrunner post car that was originally R6 Scorch Red too but mine was a plain jainer no stripes 383 automatic car but I have a 440 6BBL motor I rebuilt for it and I’ll either leave it a automatic or put a 5 speed in it and I’ve rounded up a lift off hood too It’s nice to finally see pictures of a scorch red roadrunner in the sun up until last Saturday I had never seen a scorch red roadrunner in person (mine has been painted over)

@Combat556 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful story. Thank you. I bought a new 1968 Roadrunner when I returned home from the Vietnam war. Like your Dad, I loved that car, and tried trading it in for the A12 69 1/2 Roadrunner when they came out, but couldn’t afford it. God bless your family, and thank you for the Roadrunner story. May your Dad rest in peace.

@matrox Жыл бұрын

How much was the restoration?

@nabilkandil1847 Жыл бұрын

We are nothing big zero wrthou our parents....remembar this god well rewared u more than u can imagin even in ur dream ucannt see that he can holed u with...my respect for u and ur beloved father.

@southernokie3430 2 ай бұрын

Good kids

@ChargerusPrime 5 ай бұрын

I never liked the grilles of these years. The 70 just looks SO much meaner than the 68 or 69 but one can ALWAYS just switch out the grilles. The tail lights I won't mess with however as they're really cool. But I REALLY like barracudas too.

@carebear2272 4 ай бұрын

I like the trim of a GTX better

@martinwatters2729 Жыл бұрын

This is a great story OUTSTANDING. We had one almost new 69 RR with black hard top and blue body beautiful car im still trying to find it or one like it. I remember how it smelled real sweet smell from those hood vents all those new engines had a wonderful sent.