With the decline of muscle car desirability beginning shortly after this 1970 Dodge Charger was produced, followed by a resurgence that made the Chrysler B-Bodies some of the most desirable examples, I’m certain many have been abandoned and reclaimed several times over. It’s refreshing to run across one that’s been with the same family since new, like this 1970 Charger here on Bring A Trailer, which we are told the seller’s grandfather bought new. It’s located in Westfield, Indiana, and we’d like to thank reader Craig for spotting this one and bringing it to our attention! It could use some work, but if the current bid of $29,000 doesn’t escalate much higher, this one might be a decent deal for some Mopar fan.
This Charger is a Premium trim, not an R/T, and I’m sensing some enthusiasts may already be thinking about turning it into a clone. That’s no sin, but it’s also worth considering keeping it as close to original as possible, since it still appears close to factory specs. One interesting option found here is code A41, the “White Hat Special”, which is mostly an appearance group featuring a vinyl roof, deluxe wheel covers, and a few other goodies. This one retains its original Silver Metallic color, but there’s no word on whether the paint is original or whether the sheet metal has had any past bodywork. However, the panels don’t show obvious excessive corrosion, and they’re fairly straight overall, with just a couple of small dents on the left quarter above the wheel well.
Although the ’69 Charger R/T came standard with a 440, lower-trim cars could have engines as small as a Slant-6, with a 318 serving as the entry-level V8. Fortunately, this one came from the factory with a 383, and while it won’t give you as many bragging rights as a 440, you can still boast that it’s a big block. The engine reportedly runs, but this Charger isn’t drivable because the brakes are currently inoperative. It’s also equipped with a 727 TorqueFlite automatic, but there’s no word on whether it’s still shifting properly.
Another amenity the White Hat package included was a woodgrain steering wheel, but unfortunately, this helm has one crack near the top. The rest of the interior appears very well preserved, and nearly all components still appear to be present. Less favorable news comes from lifting the carpet, which reveals rust in the floor, so the future owner will need to replace the pans. I’d prefer to make the necessary repairs and keep this one close to original, but it’s up to the buyer to decide the fate of this 1969 Dodge Charger. How do you envision moving forward here?
Kew-el color combo. Looks like a Matchbox car :)
Which is it? You say it’s a 69 then call it a 70. I’m confused.
This will be interesting to watch. It looks nice is well optioned, but is crusty on the bottom. I’d be surprised if it didn’t approach or surpass $40,000.
Steve R
Those hubcap cars were cool. I know on those models if you lose a hubcap there is another one underneath. I saw it in a movie once… 😁
Hate the thought of making this or anything else, for that matter, a clown oops clone car