Remember The Dukes of Hazzard TV show? As the story goes, they went through more than 300 1969 Dodge Chargers in the process of making the show. You’d think that would have helped put a dent in the surviving population, yet we see ’69 Dodge Chargers all the time here on Barn Finds. Like this Charger SE project that needs a lot of love, time, and money. The SE meant Special Edition with a higher level of trim. From a warehouse in Angola, Indiana, this Mopar opportunity is available here on eBay for $20,000.
This Charger’s VIN decodes as having been built with a 318 cubic inch V8. Whether that engine or another is under the hood, it doesn’t look as though it has run recently (no radiator, for one thing). It’s the SE model which added items like leather and/or vinyl bucket seats, a wood-grain steering wheel and gauge cluster, hood-mounted turn signals, and fancier interior lighting. This car likely had a vinyl roof when new, but it’s long since been peeled away.
As the fender tag is MIA, we can only guess if this was Hemi Orange paint at some point. We’re told all the body stampings match, which tells us none of the surviving sheet metal has been replaced. But the grille is no longer along for the ride. When you undertake a restoration, the frame rails in the rear passenger area will require attention.
The 1969 model year was a near banner year for the Charger at 85,000 units (demand for the ‘68s was 10% higher). Despite the large initial population, these cars aren’t particularly scarce and command big bucks at times. We’re told you can make an offer on this Mopar, but that button hasn’t been activated by the seller, so you’ll have to contact him or her if you want to pay less than $20k for this project.
Is it April 1st already!
I am not a Mopar person, but I cannot understand why these rusted old Chargers get so much attention. This car is really rough and I am being so polite.
Seriously, some of the glass and bits of the stainless could be used in the restoration.
Apparently, one of the 317( some say 330) that was left behind and somebody found it. I read, there was a shop in Cal. that’s all they did was make General Lees. In fact, ’68, ’70 and ’71s were modified to look like ’69s in the show. You know, this is actually becoming entertaining, how far this will go. I think the seller would have a better chance selling it, saying it WAS a Dukes car. Fender tag lost? Yeah, right, it’s all the last person wanted from this silliness, and don’t worry, this too shall pass.
For 20k I’d rather put a down payment in a cream puff…
I am at a lost for words the insanity is never ending with these prices.