The seller of this 1969 Dodge Charger says it’s already gotten a restoration at some point in the past, but from the looks of things, I’m guessing that was several years and quite a few miles ago. While this one’s stated to be road-worthy as is, it could use a re-do in certain areas if you’re looking for something beyond just a driver. However, for the most part, this seems like decent project material if you’ve been in the market for a late-sixties B-Body to work on this winter. This 1969 Dodge Charger is available here on eBay in Louisburg, Kansas, and has a buy-it-now price of $39,000. There’s also the option to submit an offer, should that amount sound a bit high.
The fender tag indicates this one left St. Louis with a 383 under the hood, and although the seller confirms this is still the numbers-matching engine, the 4-barrel has been swapped out in favor of a FiTech fuel injection system. There’s no explanation for why this mod was made, but it might be fairly easy to undo and return to a carburetor setup should the next owner prefer to keep the big block stock. This one’s said to be running and driving well, with properly working brakes and a new set of tires. The TorqueFlite automatic transmission is also said to be the original factory component.
A quarter panel has been replaced once on the driver’s side, but rust has returned so it may be time for another new one here. The passenger quarter isn’t corrosion-free either, nor is the trunk lid, but hopefully, these panels can be repaired and saved. How much rust is on top remains a mystery, as the vinyl covering is still present. Underneath, the frame rails are stated as good, except for the torsion bar cross member near the passenger rocker connection.
The one interior photo provided shows the bucket seats appearing to be in decent condition, and they might look even better with a proper cleaning. The dash is cracked and got butchered pretty hard to get the aftermarket radio in, but it’s good to see that this one’s a factory A/C car. The floor is described as having a little rust plus a few pin-size holes, but no significant rust through. Is this 1969 Dodge Charger best left as the driver it presently is, or would another restoration be the way to go here?
She’s a little crispy for that amount of cash.
I agree. For a project like this, I’d be willing to pay less than $10k.
That’s a lot of money to pay for a car that’s been subject to a prior shoddy restoration.
The fuel injection probably isn’t a big selling point, a lot if people would prefer to leave a car in a more original state, besides FI conversions don’t always work well. I have a couple of friends but aftermarket throttle body kits, they couldn’t get them to run right with the hand held tuners that came in the kit, both took them to shops that had chassis dyno’s and did a lot of tuning work on late model cars, neither shop could fix their issues, both said it was not the first time they had dealt with problems with conversions. Within a few months, both friends had removed their FI kits and put their old carbs back on.
Steve R
The sad thing is it will sell for the crazy asking price. It needs a “Body Off” restoration another 30-40K! Wow!
No such thing as a “body-off”…Chrysler products are unibody.
Rotisserie.
A tad crispy but an honest ad. Rare red interior/dash and rocker panel trim.
Missing a fan belt.
Fair price for a 69 RB Charger.
A fair price??? That is Alice in Wonderland money for this car. This thing is every bit as nutty as the ’69 Camaro listed elsewhere today. These numbers simply mystify me. How can a person actually justify some of these price that we see almost daily? As far as a “fair price” goes, let’s give under 10K a shot, and in my opinion that is being generous.
If you’re not a MOPAR guy who has owned and appreciates 2nd Gen Chargers, you probably don’t “get it.” And if you’re comparing it to a Camaro you REALLY don’t!
Big money,$25 thousand at most, I currently have a 73 RR project.
Always wanted another charger and that is my favorite year.
Drive and enjoy! That’s a cheap Charger! Fuel injection? Personally, I could take it or leave it.
Steve R. Always enjoy your informative comments. I have a 73 Corvette with the original Quaderjet. I rode in a 79 last summer with a Holley Sniper set up. The owner raved about it. I let him drive my totally stock 73. He said my car ran better. I have said for years, a properly operating carburetor runs as good as any fuel injection. I use only ethanol free fuel. I also agree this Charger is over priced for the work required.
Nice looking car. Assuming the car runs under its own power and drives safely, this would would make a nice resto project. I’d be willing to pay $10,000 for the car.
Sell without under hood detail or interior vacuum?
Odd
Gary: I wasn’t “comparing it to a Camaro”, I was comparing how crazy both of the prices are. As far as “owned and appreciate” a certain brand or model of car goes, I have owned 11 Corvettes, but if I saw one advertised for 3 or 4 times what it is worth, I would call it out. I’m sorry if I offended you and your brand loyalty.
Thanks. You’re not off-base as I see a lot of armchair appraisers on these and there are a LOT of rolling chassis at even higher, crazy prices and deserve scrutiny. I had a 69 R4 383 that I sold for > $50K in 2012. I now have a 70 Charger R/T from Volo (unrestored survivor) that is insured for $120K. I understand a lot of angry collectors that have been priced out of the market on these yrs ago.
Gary, I’m one of them that has been priced out of the market. I appreciate and would like to own a 2nd gen Charger
Consider joining one of the Charger groups on FB. 68-70 Chargers, 70 Charger Registry are a few to do some networking. Stay away from Classic Dealers like Gateway et al. Watching Mecum Kissimmee right now and know the Dealers are buying and will be flipping. Saw a 69 that was bought for 75K and listed for 95K two weeks later in New Braunfels, TX.
Gary, I’ve been trying to find a 2nd gen Charger before it hits FB, where a rotted out wreck is 20k.
Gary, I’ve been trying to find a 2nd gen Charger before it hits FB, where a rotted out wreck is 20k. I also do a lot of networking at car shows and swap meets.
Restorations are not cheap unless you do it all yourself. I got a running driving 68 for $20 and now have another $80 into it. It’s a significant resto with many mods ( disc brakes, floor console, 440 etc) but not a #1 shoves. Labor isn’t bad, it’s the parts that are sick prices.
Not a #1 show car.😬. New everything tho.
Peter, I’d be thrilled to find a running/driving ’68 for $20
That’s the price for a Hot Wheels model!
For you guys looking for a more “affordable” Charger, the 1st gen 66-67s are a great choice and have indestructible interiors.
At age 60 I finally had I some cash and time to restore a classic American muscle but the prices of a somewhat decent car is out of my range. I ended up buying a R53 Mini Cooper for $1500 then rebuilt the engine and I’m pleased with the outcome.
I owned a ’66 Charger for about 6 years. Prices are rapidly increasing on those too.