Few cars embody late-’60s muscle car cool like the 1969 Dodge Charger, and this example, now listed here on eBay, has all the makings of a rewarding restoration project. Wearing bright orange paint, this two-door coupe is powered by Chrysler’s dependable 318 V8 paired with an automatic transmission. The seller notes the car has been parked in a barn for more than five years, tucked away after needing brake work.
The Charger was driven into the barn by the seller’s husband, who wisely parked it before its failing brakes caused bigger problems. Since then, it has sat, slowly gathering dust—and yes, the seller jokes, “cobwebs are free with purchase.” It will require a full restoration, including new floor pans and trunk pan, but the body appears intact enough to make the effort worthwhile.
Under the hood sits the 318 cubic-inch V8, the base engine for the Charger in 1969, known for its reliability rather than brute force. While not the fire-breathing 440 or HEMI, the 318 still provides a great foundation for someone looking to build a driver or even pursue a drivetrain upgrade. The car currently has around 99,999 miles, though it has not been started or regularly driven in years.
Inside, the car is complete but will need attention. The seller has not yet pulled it from the barn for detailed photos, but assures potential buyers that new pictures will be provided once it’s moved. Still, with the Charger’s fastback roofline, hidden headlights, and unmistakable muscle car presence, even in project form, it’s easy to see why these cars remain so desirable.
For buyers outside the U.S., the seller is willing to work with international shipping and will assist with loading. As the seller puts it, “after all, it is a ’69 and well worth restoration.” With patience, skill, and some investment, this Charger could be transformed from a dusty barn find into a street machine that turns heads anywhere it goes.
Would you restore this Charger back to its original 318 spec, or upgrade it into the fire-breathing muscle car Dodge always meant it to be?
It’s a 69 Charger. Will probably go for a gazillion dollars. I don’t get it but as long as the buyer and seller are happy that’s all that matters
15 bids to $19,100, back in the day nobody ever thought these cars would ever be worth this kind of money being in this kind of shape. In 1980 a car in this shape could have been had for 200, most likely less but one thing to keep in mind is I was grossing about 200 a week back then so 200 was a lot of money for me. I never would have been smart enough to hang on to them like these guys so get what you can for them
It’s funny, about 30 years ago I was at my parent’s place & we spoke about buying up as many old cars as we could because their values would skyrocket. here in southern Ontario, they didn’t last long & prices were high back then.
I wish I would have bought a bunch & put them away……
I thought about that too David!! I kick myself now but you would need a barn or at least a 10 car storage type barn to store them. Years latter tires and cloth and rubber components rot away. Still a good idea if you have the time space and money but most people I know never have all three.
What’s with the seam on the c pillar?
Roof to body seam. Welded there and filled with lead compound
Then body worked for paint or vinyl top.
It’s where the roof is joined to the body, if a car has a vinyl roof it’s left this way
Lead seam when the quarter joins the roof. Would have been a vinyl top car. You can see the trim clip holes just below.
$19,100?? I’ll leave this to the Mopar guys and gals because I do not see the value here.
This isn’t the first time I’ve said this here, but I had a beautiful 69′ Dodge Charger R/T, R4 bright red, black interior, black vinyl roof, back in the early 90’s. Paid $13K for it in 1990. Sold it for even less than that in 95′. If I had any idea what these cars were going to be bringing now I never would have sold then.
I feel your pain. Had a 65 catalina convertible that I bought in the mid 80’s for too much back then. I think I sold it for a small loss. The too much price wouldn’t get you a parts car today
SOLD for $21,400.