The Dodge Charger was one of the success stories of the 1960s. After a slow start in 1966-67, sales of the Charger took off in 1968-70 when Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates were redesigned. More than 89,000 Chargers were produced in 1969 compared to 16,000 just two years earlier. The seller offers a ’69 Charger R/T, which is also an SE, meaning it has a higher level of trim. It looks to have been nicely restored, but maybe not 100%. Located in Dallas, Texas, this beautiful Dodge (we think; the photos are disappointing and none show the entire vehicle) is available here on eBay, where the reserve is unmet at $56,600.
If you wanted performance, the R/T (Road/Track) model was the way to go. It came with a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard fare, and a good many of them were paired with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission. That was the case with the seller’s car, which is said to be numbers-matching. We’re told this Mopar was stored in a garage for 35 years in New England before a restoration was undertaken (no “before” pics are included). The seller says that work was started in 2021 and was completed the following year, and both rear quarter panels were replaced.
When the car was redone, it was refinished in its factory color, Y4 Gold Poly (which reportedly cost $8,000, though we don’t know how much was in prep work). When the seller purchased the car, the odometer read 85,800 miles. The seller had it reset to “zero,” and it only shows 592 now. This Charger is fully loaded, including all the SE goodies. The car’s factory A/C has been redone at a cost of $4,700 (that’s some “cool” cash!). But the A/C clutch is starting to make noise and may need further work.
The Charger sports a set of Magnum 500 wheels, complete with Coker “Goodyear” tires. There are a few flaws, such as the rear bumper, which has begun to delaminate. One or more door panels are in need of “repair,” a couple of control knobs are missing, and the transmission linkage and brakes need adjusting. The radiator is aftermarket, and the original has been kept, though it’s beyond reuse. So, if you’re looking for a sharp 2nd-generation Charger R/T, this is a nice one. But not Concours perfect.
(IMO) Absolutely HORRID pictures! For an ask of $56K, one would expect to see a set of full pictures, and not these slices! It’s rather difficult to determine just how nice this car really is. GLWTA!! :-)
It’s not a correct resto – pie pan is missing for one – what’s that leakage on the air cleaner by the way…..anyway a fool and his money…..
Isn’t there supposed to be a aluminum engine size designation ring on top of the air cleaner canister? Mine had one.
I was done saying anymore about this wolf in sheeps clothing.
Couldn’t resist.
At $56,000 it shouldn’t need anything.
That’s what I thought with trans linkage and brakes need adjusting and knobs missing. Seems like a lot of work has been done but STILL needs more work. Knock off 10 grand for the rest of work that is needed.
Either you’re not a MOPAR guy or you haven’t followed the market. R/T SE is top of the line 69. Check Hagerty if you don’t believe me.
Where are you all getting that the price is 56K? This is an auction, which is now at >60K with reserve still not met.
You also know that ’69 Charger R/T SE don’t grow on trees and are one of the most desirable cars of the moment, right?
That ac job and price sounds borderline criminal. But I have no idea what that job entails… almost 5k though and not working perfectly 😕 yikes. Even brake jobs are getting wildly expensive these days mind you.
I wouldn’t touch a second gen Charger or a DeLorean with a 10 foot pole right now. Both are wildly overvalued, imo.
The cost of the AC replacement is crazy!!!!! I just replaced mine in my 70 Monte Carlo & I am talking the entire system for a tad over $1000.00 I did do the install. Sounds like someone got Soaked but good.
The reserve on this car should be at least $75K or more, assuming it’s got all of it’s original parts. Being an RT/SE makes it a 1 of 4,300 built. Good examples are not very common. Again, it’s not always about cost vs current value, a collector’s desire to own a hard to find example far outweighs that thinking.
Nailed it! I’ve seen “rollers” going for $50K.
This one feels scammy. 1. If this car is all it’s supposed to be where is a better photographer? 2. I’m with Melton on this. Look closely at what we are given. Body lines, glove box lid, and lack of asphalt side of photos. AND, all of a sudden stop of the bids. Smells of a schill just below a bloated overpriced reserve.
That’s all I have.
piss poor pics and the seller wants big stupid money for this. if that the case pays somebody for some better pics. to me that shows your lazy and if the pics are poor what’s that say about the work that’s been done. i think the same
This car is a hack-job restoration of a rusty car. It’s still rusty underneath with undercoating sprayed right over it. It is the least desirable color combo with that green interior and, it’s an automatic on the column…strike three.
The most blatant screw up is the TOTALLY incorrectly applied tail stripe. It is angled waaaay too far back. The rear side marker lamps should be square and centered in the stripe! It’s so far off that they had to bring it to a “V” in the center of the trunk lid!
Who did this “restoration”, Maaco???
Totally agree. Had a beautiful 69′ myself and that stripe looks horrible.
The pictures suck. There isn’t one decent image of the whole car.
I agree with some of the other comments regarding price and quality of the car in general. If this was professionally restored I would suggest not using that shop again. Or the other issue would be the owner not taking care of the car. I mean “missing knobs, linkage needs adjusting, brakes need adjusting, door panels need “repair”, chrome delaminating on the bumper, questionable condition of the undercarriage, etc.” I wouldn’t touch this thing. With all the visible problems it has, how could some one know what is lurking beneath the surface. (well I shouldn’t say that no one could know, because The Shadow would know)
With that punch list of things to do, ugly interior and lousy photos, far too much money. Seller was likely watching Mecum this past weekend. Mark Worman would have plenty to say about this Charger.
Tough crowd with the comments on this one.
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry is what comes to mind but it’s not yellow! :)
Saw the movie in 1973/4 and had a 69 Charger at the time. The ending.
OMG!!! Another bench seat and auto on the column. What’s next?A Pinto or a Pacer.
Problem is, they sold a lot of muscle cars with column shifters. Yes, even Superbirds got them.
Apparently, there is a bigger deal made about them now then they were back in the day.
Way over priced, it’s kinda a turd with the colors and what’s with turning back the odometer that’s illegal in Massachusetts wtf. It looks like the air cleaner has a bunch of dents in it? And yeah the pics are crappy no good side views and your taking them outside to boot! ” Just walk away and no one will get hurt “.
I think professional/better pictures would really stop the negativity on this car. The only negativity is the console shift. Go to ebay etc…and check out prices.
And no, I’m not the seller.
Had a beautiful 69′ Charger R/T back in the 90’s. Sold it for peanuts compared to what these cars are commanding now. I won’t rehash what a lot of other posters here have already stated with regards to certain issues with this car. I guess it all comes down to how bad someone really wants it and what they’re willing to pay.
So true Paul, a good deal is when a seller and a buyer come together and agree on a price. My dad always added to this saying that a person with too much money meets a person with too much bullcrap.