Surrounded by such yardmates as a VW Beetle, a Pontiac LeMans, a Cadillac Allante, and several other lawn-art autos sits this 1969 Dodge Charger, and although this one looks like it has probably been off the road for decades, hopefully it’ll end up in the hands of someone who has the skills to bring this B-Body back from the dead. With the desirability of the second-generation Charger holding steady, few surviving examples would qualify as not worth saving, but be aware that this one here on eBay will require lots of effort in just about every area. If you’re up for the challenge, this 1969 Dodge Charger is located in a backyard in Morganville, New Jersey, and can be yours today for the buy-it-now price of $16,500. If that amount is unsettling, the chance to make a more suitable proposal is also a possibility here.
Perhaps the best news here is that this one’s mostly complete, but unfortunately, it’s missing both the windshield and rear glass, so all those years with large amounts of rain coming in have only worsened the rust issues. There’s plenty of visible corrosion in the lower extremities, and maybe more that’s harder to spot elsewhere, along with some body damage on the driver’s quarter. This is a case where you’ll likely have to dig deeper to discover just how much rust is present and where exactly, but it’s probably safe to say that some of the panels will need replacing.
The extent of the mechanical details provided is that this Charger is equipped with a 318 and an automatic, with the only other tidbit given being that the engine does not run. There’s no word on whether these are the original components or if the small block will still turn. However, that may not be of much importance, as my senses tell me that the destiny here will probably be something larger under the hood to power this Mopar in the future. A trunk full of parts is also present, but other than the hood springs, it’s hard to speculate if much else will be useful.
Things inside will need a thorough going-through as well, and while some of the dash components remain, it’s questionable if they will still function after being drenched with water for such a long period. We don’t get to view any photos from underneath, but if the top side of the front floorboards is any indicator of the condition down below, the frame may need some attention as well. With all of the time, resources, and funds that will be required here, is this 1969 Dodge Charger worth the effort to restore?
No.
I concur.
No.
They leave this car with no windows exposed to the NJ weather for who knows how many years and then ask $16,000 for it.
If the floors and trunk pans and unibody aren’t toast I’d be shocked. I’ll never get used to this ridiculous market.
Agreed with Jim’s comment as I grew up in NJ!
Being what it is, someone will step up but it’s going to take a lot of effort and cubic dollars to get it right. Hopefully does not become another general lee
Has a very clean front windshield to allow natural elements with floor and frame. It’s ruff…. Drop the price tremendously and a mopar will get restored. I know it will miss its family cars that have kept it company over the years in the yard but it’s possible a modern day Hemi transplant could make it shake , rattle and roll between burnouts upon repairs. . I could see keeping original yellow with nice wheels and original black interior to set it apart from most.
I concur no General please.
Good luck with sale ….
By Second-Generation project, do you mean second generation Charger or second generation as a project? (Both?)
Sold. The prices for these Chargers are just plain crazy.
I have a customer who has been looking for a 68-69 Charger to build a full blown restomod from. He would have probably jumped at this one, considering some of the rusted out junk we’ve looked at for more money. And this car was only about an hour from where he’s located. Unfortunately I was traveling last week to attend an old friend’s funeral, and hadn’t been following eBay much.