From a slow start in 1966-67, sales of the Dodge Charger took off with the second-generation B-body intermediates of 1968-70. The R/T was the luxury/performance model with a 440 cubic inch V8 included as standard equipment. This ’69 edition is a numbers-matching, non-running car that appears to have been sitting for several years. Triple green in color, the vehicle is going to need a full restoration, but it won’t come cheap as the acquisition cost alone is $55,000 here on eBay. The automobile is in Hicksville, New York.

After producing a record 92,590 Chargers in 1968 (up from 17,588 the year before), Dodge would crank out another 85,580 in 1969. Of those, 18,766 would be the popular R/T and all of them except 432 copies were equipped with a 440 engine (the 426 Hemi going in the others). Sixteen years after these cars were built, another surge in interest occurred when the Charger starred as General Lee in The Dukes of Hazzard television show. The car itself was revived in 2008 as Dodge brought the Charger back but as a sporty 4-door sedan.

We don’t have much in the way of details on this Charger. The VIN confirms the “Hi-Performance” version of the 440 under the hood with a TorqueFlite automatic. There is no indication as to what the car needs mechanically but at a minimum a new upper radiator hose. To the auto’s credit, the engine and tranny are original to the Charger, which adds to its value.

None of the photos provided show the entire automobile and the seller tends to focus on the vinyl top. It’s clearly starting to peel in several places, but we’re told there is no rust underneath. However, the trunk pan and quarter panels have not been as fortunate as well as the dashboard below the VIN. The interior doesn’t look bad from what we’re shown, but the buckets seats will need recovering. This car offers a lot of potential but you’ll end up with a sizeable investment when done.