There are plenty of things in life where the “spare me the details” concept is in order, to keep from bombarding listeners with so much information that the speaker loses their audience. However, I can’t think of too many instances in the automotive world where the less-is-more notion is ever a good thing, and unfortunately, the seller of this 1969 Dodge Charger subscribes to that theory as he offers us very limited info to go on about his B-Body. But if you’ve been in the market for a second-generation Charger project, this one might be worth a look. Located in Clifton, Colorado, it can be found here on eBay with a buy-it-now price of $28,000.
Some of the information we do know about this Charger is that it was originally red with a white vinyl top. However, judging from the current patina, it looks like it was many moons ago since the car sported red paint or a vinyl top. There’s also no mention of a VIN tag. The good news is that the body is said to have had the rear quarter panels replaced and the front fenders reworked, and from what we can see the doors and rocker panels don’t look that bad. So it does seem like there’s been a good head start on the bodywork for the next owner.
No information is given about the interior, but it appears to be devoid of parts in most of the areas we can see, although in one of the photos there is a steering wheel visible so maybe it does still have a dashboard. The inside door panels, headliner, rear seat, and package tray have all been removed, and no word on whether or not they are included with the sale of the car. It does look like there is a considerable amount of stuff residing inside the car, and there are some other photos showing more parts like taillights and a console shifter, but the pictures are difficult to comprehend and it’s hard to understand exactly what you are (and as importantly not) getting here.
It doesn’t look like the inside of the trunk area has received any attention yet, and no reason given why the restoration stalled after the bodywork was begun. There’s also no specific information given about the drivetrain, other than it’s a 440 cubic inch engine with a 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Both are said to be in need of rebuilding, and it is unknown whether or not either is original to this Charger.
There’s also no mention of the chassis or any information about the underside of the car, and again, with the photos that are supplied, it’s hard to really tell about the overall condition underneath. But this is a second-generation Charger and demand for these vehicles is through the roof, and we’ve seen a lot of these cars that look a whole lot worse. There is also an option to make an offer, so perhaps the owner might consider selling for less. What are your thoughts on this 1969 Dodge Charger?
Looks like another “I WANNA RETIRE MOPAR” E-Bay ad says it’s in primer and the engine and trans are with the car, I see no pictures of either and it sure don’t look like it’s in primer to me.
You can fit a lot of money into that empty shell!
My gosh, this car a headache waiting to happen
Add $ 150,000 parts and labor and you get a 85,000 car
I wonder if the Hi-jacker shocks still work
Project is understatement ….
Future enduro class racer, already gutted out and glass removed- plus the door handles too(to chain the doors shut). Enduro almost ready project it is for sure! About $1000 shell for that project!
Just this week I appraised a ’69 Plymouth GTX is very nearly the same condition: floors were Swiss cheese, no engine or trans (440 / 4bbl / automatic). Only one seat in the interior, some glass missing. All the trims, chrome, glass, etc. had some damage or was missing. Complete dashboard. Correct Magnum 500 wheels. All else pretty much junk.
$1500. as is. Owner is going to hold out for $4000.
Bring your ideas, and VIN and data plates. I suspect with the money that is going to be involved here, this is going to end up as a Charger R/T. That is the only way it would make sense to restore it.
Why does almost every 69 Charger end up like this turd that appears to be a theft recovery to me so the dirt bag could get parts. For 28 large I can have a really decent C3 Corvette. Wait. I already have one I paid half that for and got the wife a new kitchen with the rest. Happy wife. Happy life. Mopar people are insane.
I know you have a thing for hating Mopars , but there are actually more ratbag Camaros and rotbox Mustangs around than wiped out Chargers. The reason you see so many of these cars is easy . They were held on to and not scrapped years ago like most other cars , whether it was a old salvage yard guy that thought he could make a mint holding onto every Mustang he saved, or a guy that held onto his rusted out Charger because he was going to “fixerup one day” and never did .On the flip side , your rather pedestrian 4 door Coronets and Malibu wagons were junked without a thought.
no kidding its a stalled project, the owner realized its not worth fixing so he’s trying to get his money out. sorry pal