UPDATE 04/09/2025: This 1969 Dodge Charger received plenty of feedback when we saw it last month, and the fact that it has reappeared only a few weeks later should tell you that the seller didn’t have success with their last attempt to send it to a new home. It received a single bid of $20,000 on that occasion, and nobody hit the BIN button at $26,000. However, it appears the seller has lowered their sights this time. They have set their No Reserve auction to open at $18,000, with a BIN of $23,400. Otherwise, it appears that nothing has changed. You will find the Charger listed here on eBay if you wish to pursue it further.
03/29/2025: For starters, I have to say thank you to the seller for being honest about where this 1969 Dodge Charger has resided for most of the last half-decade. Instead of claiming its whereabouts were unknown, he’s upfront in telling us it has sat in a Wyoming junkyard since 1973, so at least we are getting started on the right foot here. As much as I love B-Bodies, it pains me to even consider that any example may not be worth the effort, and please understand I’m not saying this one’s impossible. Just know that lots of work will be required to get this car back on the road, but if you’ve got the DIY skills, maybe this one’s project material that’s worth considering. The Mopar has been moved from Wyoming, and it’s now located in Kimball, South Dakota.
With more than 50 years spent in a salvage yard, there’s been plenty of time for parts to be scalped and deterioration to take place, and this one’s suffered in both areas. Fortunately, most of the panels are still there, but it’s hard to speculate what the blue paint might be covering up. Maybe some of the sheet metal can be straightened out and saved by a skilled bodyman, although until you see the car up close, it’s difficult to try and comprehend just what exactly lies beneath the finish. Nothing is mysterious about the rear roof and back glass sections, as they’ve been torched off, probably to help save another Charger. Some good news is that the seller reports the frame rails remain very solid.
I’m not familiar with the climate conditions of Wyoming, but the floors look better than I was expecting, and amazingly, the dash pad doesn’t appear to show any obvious cracks on top. Most of the instruments have been removed, and it’s not surprising that nobody wanted that aftermarket steering wheel over a 50-year period. It’s a plus to see that this Charger is a bucket seat, console, and factory A/C car, so hopefully, one day, this one will be blowing cold air for the passengers again.
No fender tag is present, but the “H” in the VIN indicates this one left the St. Louis assembly plant with a 383. That’s what’s under the hood now, along with a 727 TorqueFlite, but it’s not mentioned if either is the original component. Unfortunately, neither the engine nor the transmission is functioning, so schedule some attention or a possible rebuild for both on your to-do list. While this one needs plenty of work, I’d sleep better knowing it will be saved, and I hope somebody with the skills to get there buys this one. Is this 1969 Dodge Charger a Mopar you’d consider restoring?
What in the world happened to its B pillars?
Looks like someone cut out the upper rear window frame to use as a patch panel on another car.
26k holy snappers.
Why bother, the parts car you need to put this back together will likely be in better shape.
Potential buyers who are patient and persistent will eventually find a better deal. A large percentage of cars featured in this site are being flipped, they are finding those cars somewhere.
Steve R
Yeah… Nope…
They forgot to take the Cragars and engine! This is number 3 here and the asking price’s are ridiculous!
At this price you will be upside down before you get started.Way over priced.
At this price you are half way to buying one already restored. Why bother? This one looks too far gone. The engine, wheels, and frame might be worth a few grand.
Is this a serious ad?
If I paid $500 I would expect change.
If it sat in a Wyoming scrap yard for 52 years there must have been a reason why someone didn’t try to restore it years ago.
Not to mention what has weather done to the underside and the inside with the rear window and supports missing.
If they get 3,000 I’d be surprised.
Agreed with Jims comments.
I’m stumped as to why even try to paint it unless hiding everything! My guess it was bought as a parts car, took what was needed and now trying to get more money out of it.
Auction ended on 4/6/2025 with a high bid of $20,000, did not meet reserve.
Steve R
That’s crazy!
20k was the only bid, not the high bid, probably a shill bid or prank bid.
Well at least all the easy work has been done, the rattle can engine rebuild.
Just paint it orange and jump it off a cliff.
Yes relisted with a reduced lower BIN: https://www.ebay.com/itm/226686436909?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337851298&customid=811770&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Nope nope nope, way too much for all that it needs. My opinion is that it should be fixed, saved, but that asking price is outrageous
Mike,
I’m not sure why you would consider this a No Reserve auction when the reserve could be considered 18K.
The seller does not use the term “No Reserve”.
It is still going to be a very tough sell at this reduced price.
“Someone” told the fella it was a gold mine and worth a mint! Then again some believe all they hear.
It’s Back! No reserve this time and lowered price. Still 20K to high.
What could have been but never will be!
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Textbook Fright Pig, right there.