Vehicle Description
An all-matching-numbers example of the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T that
has been painstakingly restored in the U.K. over the course of four
years. Originally a Texas car and having rested in a Houston garage
for almost a quarter of a century, the Charger was purchased and
exported to the U.K. in 2012. It was found to be in good original
condition, having never previously been restored. The original
handbook, warranty booklet and original keys were all there,
alongside registration paperwork pointing to the car only having a
total of two U.S. owners. The original Build Sheets, which were
found inside, are included. A chassis-off rebuild was not
performed, as the car was in good condition, and the only sheet
metal that was replaced was the trunk floor. Everything attached
was either thoroughly cleaned or rechromed. Very little was
replaced with remanufactured parts, apart from all-new rubber
weather seals. The original 440ci big-block engine was thoroughly
gone over and fitted with an electronic distributor, and the
original carburetor was replaced but was retained. The interior was
removed, allowing for the interior of the shell to be cleaned and
repainted. The bucket seats were treated to new covers and the
carpet was replaced, along with the top dash pad and front door
capping. Everything else is original, including the headliner,
which still shows its manufacturer date stamp of 1968. The original
air conditioning system is present and correct, outfitted with a
new compressor and has been fully serviced. The drivetrain was
upgraded; however, all of the original components have been
retained. The front subframe was upgraded to a QA1 tubular unit
with adjustable shock absorbers and the steering box upgraded to a
Borgeson unit. The TorqueFlite automatic transmission and final
drive were fully overhauled, the original manifolds replaced with
ceramic-coated headers, and a custom aircraft-grade stainless-steel
exhaust was fitted with MagnaFlow mufflers and recreated
stainless-steel rectangular tips. Other upgrades include a
RetroSound replica radio (original retained) with modern
functionality, including Bluetooth and media connectivity, along
with upgraded discreet speakers and subwoofer, Thatcham cat 2
Scorpion immobilizer and Vodafone Cobratrak vehicle tracker. This
Charger was finished in B5 Blue with a white top and rear stripes,
and features power steering and a center console.
