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Johnny Lightning 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Here's my 1969 Plymouth Road Runner from Johnny Lightning.  Long, long ago, it was Motor Trend's Car of the Year and it came with a 383 cubic inch V-8.  According to Wikipedia, the Road Runner had a mission to deliver sub-14 second quarter mile for less than $3000.  Of course, my Road Runner cost $3 and fits in my pocket.

Johnny Lightning 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

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When were Johnny Lightning cars made?

Johnny Lightning cars were first produced by Topper Corporation from 1969 to 1971, introducing 47 models designed to compete with Hot Wheels, known for their speed and "Accelerator Loop" feature. The brand ceased production after Topper’s bankruptcy in 1971 due to business fraud. In 1994, Thomas Lowe revived the brand under Playing Mantis, producing over 600 models, including replicas of the original 1969-71 cars, until June 2004. RC2 Corporation then took over, continuing production from 2004 until Tomy, which acquired RC2 in 2011, discontinued the line in 2013. In 2016, Lowe’s Round 2 LLC relaunched Johnny Lightning, and production continues today with a focus on nostalgic and muscle car models. Thus, Johnny Lightning cars were made in the following periods: 1969–1971, 1994–2004, 2004–2013, and 2016–present.