Over $1 Million and 8 Years to Build this Radical 1 Off Custom '69 Plymouth Road Runner

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We've shot a few vehicles with Dustin from Nostalgia Hotrods and I've been waiting quite a while for this one. It's taken over 8 years and more than $1 million to build this completely handcrafted one off 1969 Plymouth Road Runner and is one of the finest builds I've ever seen so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@AutotopiaLA]

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[@ljsites]

At the beginning of the video Shawn stated “you either love car or you hate it” Well he nailed it. Visually some elements of the build are stunning while others, not so much. One thing for sure is that the build quality is second to none!

[@undergroundgaming3172]

Not my cup of tea, but I can respect the craftsmanship.

[@Diesel257]

My thoughts on most "pro touring" cars.

[@wolfywolf420]

Couldn't have said it better brother.

[@Kev27RS]

I agree! I prefer it period correct - old school. This build looks impressive though!

[@krusher74]

All the man hours of painting a diff to show quality perfection means nothing to me, you could have $500k off this car and most of us would never notice. This is the ADHD obsesive end of custom cars that i have no interest in. I'd rather satnd next to my car at cars and coffee and say every bit of work was done by me, than i paid some guys a mil to build this. I think we should be real with ourselves and stop putting this stuff on such a high pedastal. Its not even the owners vision bar keeping the grill.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Stock was better!

[@1ls376]

When describing the finished product, one words comes to mind. "OOOPS".

[@josecolotl698]

Dude I just love how he gives each builder the respect and listens to how their builds came to br

[@392coronet]

So if every piece of metal on this car has been replaced with something different why not build the car from the ground up and leave the original RR alone. 🤔

[@urideamabal]

Better story ?

[@chainshishd9127]

@392coronet I was thinking the same thing. When I saw this car before what it is, I was like dude you should have left it alone and just built the one in the video from ground up instead of destroying the OG RR

[@bruisersdilemma354]

Because then they cannot claim to have done anything special which turns out to be the case anyway

[@alternativeharvey7]

I asked the same thing

[@royandrade2929]

The vin# is what makes it worth $

[@busyend]

Its a bit to much for me, but the craftsmanship is next level.

[@disguiseddv8ant486]

Sad! You all just want to be complaining just to complain. I would like to see your builds so that people can complain about it.

[@donnajones1603]

Something just looks off/weird/out of proportion for a 69 Road Runner ...... especially after "8 years & well north of a million dollars" ...... JMO

[@busyend]

@@donnajones1603 for me its the tail.

[@Ritalie]

@@busyend Millyard. Now that's a builder. He uses a hacksaw to build his custom motorcycles and spends very little money.

[@sidefx996]

@@disguiseddv8ant486 what’s your problem? Aren’t people allowed to have an opinion? I agree the craftsmanship is amazing but I think the car is hideous. I’m not “HaTiNg” I just don’t like the look of the finished product, it’s not my thing.

[@TheBadBone23]

The amount of skill a person involved in this type of build must have is unbelievable. Outstanding build!

[@fmcdomer]

your job for 4 years was to come to work everyday and work on the interior

[@user-of8ms9vw6j]

A WASTE of$

[@amerhamad-zp6ge]

They're masters of they're craft and enjoy they're work. Many people do what they are doing for free in they're backyards.

[@clodbusted1776]

My favorite car of all time. I've had dozens of them. It's cool to see someone build one like this. Most mopar guys restore their cars to factory original and hate on anything that strays away from that. 👍 awesome work!

[@gordocarbo]

Hate the purist comments. THey really believe altering a car lowers thier value that is insane thinking. Stockers are nice to look atbut suck to drive. THeres a butt for every seat..always wanted a 70 cuda just couldnt afford them. Saw a pistol grip shifter assy for sale at Pomona swap meet back in the 90s he wanted 900 bucks. Ugh

[@dogsense3773]

I'm 68 , and work part time in a restoration shop, with lots of old mopars, it great to see young guys that are this good!

[@GadgetyMV]

Fabulous car, and very impressive, yet I can't help but feel that the very clean original car was unnecessary to start from, could have preserved that and started with something in far worse shape since so much is completely changed anyway - all panels, frame, engine etc.

[@gordocarbo]

Best way to start a project is wtih a good one to start with. THeres plenty of stock ones out there being "preserved" ie rotting in someones garage. Part of preserving is driving them so they dont rot apart. mines sat for 3 and will take a ton of work to make safe again...even though everything has less than 100 mi on it.

[@rexradar9297]

I agree this car could have just as easily been built with a beat-up survivor considering only 10% of it is even stock. If I was doing it with this budget, I would have sacrificed a beater. And kept a high condition car to be used for reference. Oh well each to there own.

[@fmcdomer]

nothing is original except the shifter... so all those parts can be put together to make the original car what do you think happened to those parts? destroyed?

[@ihccollector1]

I have to agree with asking why. If every body panel is handmade and also the frame, where is the beautiful 69 RR they started with? I love the way it looks and very much appreciate the artwork/showcar that it it is now, but I have to ask.

[@GeloNegron]

& chassis, what a waste.

[@dannymccarty344]

Amazing there's people that can afford a toy like this. The shop that did this has talented employee's. 30 years collision repair, only met a handfull of guys on this level skill. Outstanding, sir!

[@thomasnathan8035]

Seen this Car on Tik Tok couple weeks ago, found out it was built by Nostalgia Hot Rods so sooner or later I knew it would be featured on Autotopia LA, and here it is👌👍love watching this Channel, Shawn and Crew keep up the good work guys💯

[@studio571]

That interior is amazing , front spoiler and rear of the car looks bit odd but everyone has there own taste 👍

[@mr.bubbles8550]

This is too clean. I mean this is Art. Definitely a unique art piece.

[@350Zquicksilver]

The exterior is wild and the interior is just bonkers, but my favorite part of the car is the interior lighting. I don't think I've ever said that about a car, LOL! I can see why it took 8yrs to to make this happen. Congrats on a super cool ride!!

[@gordocarbo]

These old cars could use an improvement in teh lighting dept for sure agree!

[@MrJearley6]

DDDAAAMMMNNN !!!! This is nice. This is your subscriber in the West Coast Los Angeles. All of these innovative, gas that you have on the show are just artists. Thank you for another exciting great video. Thank you.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 I need your videos because they keep me content. I’m over here on the big island of Hawaii and we don’t have a Lotta cars like this on the island. There are hot rods over here but nothing like this. Most of our cars on the island are big trucks.

[@RainMakr]

I’m sorry I don’t see a million dollar car. Albeit I see amazing workmanship. If they used a perfect car to start with, why not start from the beginning with a bad one. As all the chassis and panels were replaced. Some of the touches I like, some just do not float for me, the rear for instance reminds me of the 90’s. Well done to the builder - it certainly is a car that will cause a fuss.

[@skeeverteats3393]

Right? They butchered a classic, its only original once. Now its... whatever the fuck this thing is. It looks like Limp Bizkit - the car.

[@paulhewson4600]

Mistakes cost money, apparently alot

[@TankDavisConquers]

It is one of those things that you respect people putting their time into. It has nice elements and they are proud of it.

[@waradi.alkhalijj7081]

Creating structures from the past into the future that only an artist can do is a wonderful thing

[@phillipsrundripbubblecompa9232]

It's amazing to think about the amount of time, effort, and money that went into creating such a stunning and one-of-a-kind vehicle.

[@jayweiss4378]

I Iike it when it’s more stock on the outside and has the chrome bumpers…. but not hating this at all! It’s really neat and the amount of work that went in is something to admire and respect! Nice work

[@AutotopiaLA]

I always appreciate your comments…when you don’t like something you see here you’re still nice about it. Your parents taught you well my friend 👊

[@yukonjack.]

​​​​@@AutotopiaLAI wasn't very nice,🤫in all honesty only thing that upset me was if you're going to that extreme just find a rolling donor frame and Vin #✌️edit: whoops scratch that, the frame was replaced too, egos are insatiable. 😉

[@jayweiss4378]

@@AutotopiaLA Thank You! Always nice to get a reply which means you care are about your fans 👍🏻

[@GeloNegron]

@@AutotopiaLA Hey, man… I think you a really gnarly oldschool guy. You remind of my financial advisor, hes older and still young at the same time without being pathetic. You’re a great example of age is JUST a number and make me feel happy and excited to get older in life. Im a 90’s baby, be 32 this 2024 in January ❤

[@davehall4226]

That’s a true Custom!! Love it!! We need more guys like Dustin, that’s one cool car!!

[@thechancellor8942]

I love this thing. Only thing I would change is the huuuuuge Plymouth badge on the back. Take that off and perfection!

[@plap.]

Amazing work everyone with any auto sense can appreciate. Just hurts doing this to a car that already stood on its own, when hand building so much of it anyway. Many other less pristine donors are available that could be saved in this way. If factory original cars are lost, it should be to ones that need saving not clean rollers. As these things get older custom cars are plenty and what they were becomes hard to find.

[@greytogray6070]

Car building at this level may be the only area left where true creativity, craftsmanship, and hand-crafted art still come together to produce the best that humans are capable of. Cars at this level belong on a pedestal in a museum more than on a pot-holed street. This car is one example of the best of what we can produce. I might not be able to build something of this quality but I can certainly be in awe of it and appreciate it. Huge kudos to everyone involved in this project, from owner to builders, and thank you for bringing this work of art to life.

[@amerhamad-zp6ge]

I agree. I couldn't put that thing on the road. This is art, pure and simple.

[@johnayres5418]

Incredible build. Great work guys and love how talented these builders are. Fabulous piece of rolling art.

[@tankthebear]

Nuts - absolutely over the top - AMAZING CAR - amazing builder. I am just blown away by this one ....

[@jaybartlett2561]

absolutely insane work on this one, kudos to the builders!

[@DavidNeyens]

Shawn, you and your crew bring so many awesome rides. Kudos!

[@martyndyson9501]

I love these large square cars, these old American cars were the best they ever made in the US, and now with these companies going all out they just look so cool, for me this is a car you just cruise around slow on a sunny day

[@jamesmicca]

Ballzzy says it perfectly - PERFECT

[@WAKEANDBAKEINC]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE MOST AMAZINGLY AWESOME PIECE OF ART THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY 57 YRS ON THIS PLANET. GOOD LAWD

[@yourkidding69er]

That interior is just mind boggling

[@ygb7898]

To each their own! Very beautiful and the interior is from another planet!

[@andrewbrack77]

Car is absolutely amazing. It’s different but in the best ways

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

awesome. You have great skills and creativity! Love the color, and the engineering!

[@Bob-ww7ot]

Love your channel. Such a sick ride!

[@keithpetersen560]

Car is sick. This needs to be displayed in a museum to fully appreciate it.

[@mark.victorbrown849]

Absolutely no question about it sweetest '69RR I've ever seen my brother in law had a gold '67 RR this tops it 😱 WOW!!

[@rebeccajohnson1407]

a 67 RR that,s super rare one of one

[@andrewsots2034]

What a beauty ! I'd be too scared to load it on a trailer let alone drive it. Awesome.

[@romanreardon8308]

From the first couple shots, I actually thought the car was fake haha. Absolutely insane!

[@regularjoe621]

Dustin loves to hear that👍🇺🇸

[@prolificninja187]

That is The Most WICKEDNESS Machine I've ever seen !!! Keep Building Them Your In a Class Level Very Very Very Ever Reached.

[@gc5665]

Makes you realize and appreciate how tough the Riddler competition really is when you have to judge these type of one off entries and actually choose a winner.

[@fredericbergez9257]

Even I'm not really fanatic of this kind of custom-car, I have to confess : What a fuckin' good job ! Most of luxury cars should look at the details of that Roadrunner. Impressive !

[@jasonsutterfield1638]

I love it, and the interior is the coolest part of this car.

[@local56]

Stunning build looks like a full size Hot Wheels. Love it or not you have to admire the workmanship and talent it takes to produce anything like this, so glad the skills are still out there. Very nice work.

[@stephenwebb3069]

WOW. This is AWESOME , thousands and thousands of hours of hard work.

[@amraceway]

Money certainly doesn't buy good taste.

[@alexprost7505]

100% currect

[@user-tq9kg1bn1m]

Exactly!

[@GeloNegron]

or smarts… destroyed a RR to make something new. Leave the old alone and build something new.

[@sickjohnson]

Wow, that is one insane build Sean! Hope they do well at the shows with it. Respect to the video crew using non wide angle lenses for some of the shots so we can see how wide and low it really is...that RR is crazy man.

[@dannyjamison8337]

@sickjohnson. You are right about one thing... It's an insane build. Only a crazy person would ruin a classic car in order to build a piece of trash.

[@cwreese345]

I'll be straight up, that car is ABSOLUTELY BADASS! No beating around the bush that thing is freaking SWEET!

[@cabaneencac5168]

It really takes a special vision to start with an impeccable car worth at least $70,000.

[@CyberDocUSA]

Noticed the _Roid Runner_ in the beginning of the vid and just held my breath from there onward. This is seriously meticulous and can't wait to see it at SEMS (on video, naturally). Dustin has mad talent and the owner must be ecstatic. Sweet ride, hands down.

[@John_Conner222]

The car is perfect for the owner but honestly that Plymouth word plate on the back is too big. Everything else is spot on.

[@andrewhooper5645]

I totally agree. The car is gorgeous until you get to the rear. Can’t handle the Plymouth lettering. In my humble opinion, that detail in itself might cost him the Riddler.

[@urideamabal]

That was my first thought, about *PLYMOUTH* on the rear.

[@eggolise]

Agreed, I like everything else though.

[@pulsefiend]

yea only thing id change is the letter spacing bringing them all a little closer together

[@richardwarfield7386]

Incredible creativity and craftsmanship with attention to detail. Love the automatic opening one piece hood and scoop - sold me

[@tonyg4546]

Love that RR, i will be the one to pay his price... GREAT JOB.

[@ScratchNowWithJeremy]

Truly incredible build.

[@commonsense7754]

That exhaust is the only bad choice imo

[@chriswalshe499]

Yeah the top half of the rear looks great- the bottom half? (Teeth grinding) hhhhsssshhhhh.....

[@shaunsizemore5708]

This thing is absolutely ridiculous, I love it. Mopar or no car baby

[@marshall7786]

Absolutely gorgeous, never has there been anything I have seen that compares to it. Beautiful ❤

[@gregoryfranks7347]

im a ford or porsche guy so for me to understand and respect the 50000hrs of body modification. his thing is bad as a mofo!! anybody can do camaro's ad 57 chevys but this big body mopar is something different. the amount of vision to be able to transform a road runne into this thing. great 8 car for sure, i think it needs to be inSMOTY. this is so radical i love to see full mega customs on the road. killer build bro fucking seriously. chees

[@regularjoe621]

Check out NOSTALGIA HOT RODS They built a nice brown ford pickup going to SEMA And keep an eye on the LS TURBO PORSCHE 914👍😎🇺🇸

[@cwbracing1916]

The way the car sits incredible. What a beautiful build.

[@whathahk]

It looked like riding a cub cadet rough, hard not a car.......

[@TrevorSchulz666]

That metal work is top notch. I’m sure the video does this car zero justice in person it must be unreal

[@12ozbuds]

Wow! The body work and paint just blows me away.

[@larrygro]

Why not take a basket case car and completely rebuild it instead of ruining a classic that was in great shape?

[@leehouston5436]

You can’t roll and stretch rust 🤷

[@andyoutlaww7494]

I agree

[@ZOZOE4159]

@@leehouston5436they spent a million plus, they could've if they wanted too

[@leehouston5436]

@@ZOZOE4159 yes THEY spent THEIR money on THIER car to build what THEY wanted, oh the horrors….

[@batmanmarvelx]

i believe that if the saga of the fast and furious in the second part of the movie this car will appear there. guys make a special petition so that this beautiful '69 Plymouth Road Runner appears in the movie ... be driven or seen by Dom! I admire the boy who built a dream with love and dedication at the age of 8, today it's worth every penny!!!

[@Ramesh-nv2hv]

As a panel beater by trade mechanical, audio and paint become part of the job, or hobbies, i like these builds that showcase each trade and level of quality that they are striving for, admittedly some things are questionable but overall an impressive build, all you guy's that clocked up time on this machine should be proud. Well done and i hope you all get the praise that you deserve,

[@user-me5lb8kl2h]

There's next level, and then there's ultimate level. This is definitely ultimate.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed 👊

[@unitone57]

This channel deserves so many more subscribers. Very well put together videos, great interaction, and very fine examples of all types of cars, with a likable host. Good job.

[@CableMan67]

Wow, this is where Boyd Coddington left off workmanship!! Excellent!!

[@philzy420]

man thats a sick one off. i laughed at 17:08 hearing how bad ass the car is and headlight is out hahaha. also after all that fab and has manual seat? lol awesome car

[@AutotopiaLA]

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[@franker1111]

Absolutely beautiful car

[@efogg3]

Fucking beautiful! Pardon my French.

[@kalybnielsen4183]

I'm not a Mopar fan, but that thing is just plain awesome

[@gordocarbo]

Incredible example of showcasing ones talents and making a dream come true for someone Id still drive it the paint underneath will be just fine. Did mine also looks the same as 10 yrs ago 550 to teh ground is more than enough and agree any critic has never owned nor driven something with that kind of power. 400-450 to the wheels is just right for a true driver.

[@racingmach1]

Pretty cool build but if you replaced or built every panel ie: roof, and built it's own frame, what did you keep of the original Road runner. Just curious

[@JohnJohnson-ze1gg]

The name only.

[@porkchopexpress6969]

They needed that shifter. Obviously

[@marx769]

Wow! The craftsmanship and quality is incredible. Not how i would do it, but i respect it

[@aboveaverage007]

Clearly the MOST badass RoadRunner I have ever seen. If I ever hit the lottery, I will be knocking on their door!!

[@DKLabs99]

Love it or hate it, you have to respect the passion and the build.

[@STEZjorge]

Car sick asf just the taillights and rear bumper killed it for me. 8.5/10. Honestly if the taillight kept original design just led inside. And the housing sharpen and molded would of made badass.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

The tail panel and lights remind me of Corvette Summer.

[@fsogarage71]

I don't know how anyone can hate on this car..if you want to find a beautiful stock appearing 1..theirs hundreds or thousands to look at that are beautifully done..but this is next level and a car of its own..absolutely stunning

[@67plymouth440]

This car is beyond words. The skill involved in the fabrication of it boggles the mind.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Absolutely incredible

[@Fleetwoodjohn]

This is beautiful work. I’m not crazy about the Plymouth on the back. When they add lower spoilers to these fuselage bodies it just looks odd. The front/rear looks a hair too “thick” Hopefully this car comes to Detroit autorama 😎

[@hobo1704]

Yeah Plymouth badge ruins it

[@ssnova3210]

He has gone to Bennies on Grand Theft Auto and Bennie has absolutely mugged him. Amazing craftmanship but i would take the original all day long.

[@jamesmicca]

Turning lights on etc - Damn thing looks satisfying

[@boyle934]

Sick ride. Mopar or no car! Love the channel man

[@mmid8960]

How could he pay 1 mill for this he got ripped off badly if this isn’t a lie

[@baibureh8816]

You obviously didn't watch the episode or understand how much of anything.

[@extraordinarywolf320]

I agree, 1 million and not even finished??

[@Jangocat]

He's counting labor but agree, the car is an abomination.

[@randysmith9636]

EIGHT YEARS of labor by some of the most talented men in the business. Every body panel started off as a flat sheet steel and was hand formed. Everything is pretty much built by hand. How much do you figure that kind of talent gets paid per hour? Every vehicle that has went for the Ridler award has hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in build time. Million dollars is almost a starting off budget for those caliber of builds. 25 thousands hours of labor. 4 years to build just the interior.

[@2414kels]

​@@Jangocatabomination like your life

[@RenoLaringo]

Outstanding craftmanship! La crème de la crème.

[@ryanperry9472]

Man, you know I love pretty much all the cars you post on here! There is no doubt there has been a TON of time put into this thing! Amazing work! There are 3 things I wish were different. The wheels, the rear end of the body, and the name! Roid Runner? Really? Sorry man! I am pretty sure this is the first "negative" reply I have made. I love all of your content. I just wish this car was slightly different. I truly LOVE the Road Runner. It is still a cool car.

[@georgereginald6084]

A million dollars to make it look worse then the original

[@wtchr6883]

Waste of time and work. Not a million dollar result.

[@kenkaczmarz288]

that's pretty mean dudes. I hope the one you're building will be much better @@wtchr6883

[@user-tq9kg1bn1m]

IKR! Should have let it alone. Good example of what sounds good on paper but ain't!

[@leehouston5436]

I like the original look too, but this ain’t ugly

[@maestrovonhuge9397]

A million is a lot but some builds are over that and more.

[@anddan11111]

Absolutely Beautiful One of a kind

[@alejandroroyce9632]

that is something beautiful like Thas crazy how far society has come to make something that amazing n dope 👌🏽

[@yukonjack.]

Right off the bat why in the Sam hell would you take a rare 69 ONCE beautiful real roadrunner 440 in hugger orange and**🤬 A fool and his money.

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Not a fan of huge rims & conveyor belt tyres on old muscle cars.

[@455buick6]

IKR, one look at the side view and it's time for a wheel change where the wheels actually fit the car

[@biglakehotrods381]

Pretty damn sinister look. Clean build for sure!

[@eggolise]

That is completely bonkers! Thanks for showing this!!!

[@vbadbee9123]

I am sure this car has some of the best work done possible. But why destroy a good car when there are ton of roadrunners in bad shape that could have been used. All this comes down to is people have to much money. Like I said the work on the car is probably amazing.! But for me I take a stock 383 roadrunner over that car.

[@lynallwimer5672]

You have ruined 1969 road runner 😢

[@XX-166]

Only in your narrow opinion

[@fisterfrontside2140]

I'll ruin your anus boy.. keep your opinions in your boyfriend's booty where they belong

[@unforgiven8619]

Clearly being sarcastic

[@kaboomy2070]

You have ruined the 2023 comment section.

[@gshell2520]

If by ruin u mean make it 100 times nicer and and rolling art piece 💯🔥🔥

[@mocarpenter8836]

Insane!! The craftsmanship is mind boggling!!

[@SukanaCreatures]

Whose ever hating on this honestly rewatch the video this is an amazing piece of art! I would love this ride! Boohoo it’s not the original so are 90% of the cars on this channel.