Vehicle Description
After its exploits were memorialized during one of the most epic
car chases ever filmed in the movie "Bullitt," this 1969 Dodge
Charger R/T 440 and its kind became seriously coveted muscle cars,
as legions of performance aficionados rushed to their local
Chrysler Dodge dealership to put some of that four wheel, big block
magic in their garages. This classic still features its original
engine and original colors both inside and out.
The brilliant red paint this '69 wears is the same shade it left
the factory with nearly 50 years ago, and a freshening up just a
few years back has it looking its best. With its even texture and
great shine, it really presents well and the relatively badgeless
look of the exterior allows the paint to take center stage. From
the signature split front grille all the way back to the trim
surrounding the taillights, the chrome fittings are looking very
solid, and clear glass surrounds the cabin. The contrast provided
by the black vinyl tops on Chargers of this era contributed a lot
to their overall style, and the one on display here is in clean
condition, with no perceptible tears or bubbling underneath.
Encircling the tail of this classic is a black R/T decal that also
looks very sharp.
Climb inside and it won't take much imagination to picture yourself
engaged in an epic pursuit of your own. The black vinyl interior is
in great overall condition, with front buckets and a rear bench
seat that show very little wear as they sit over an expanse of
fresh carpeting. Between the buckets is a center console that
sports a fresh woodgrain accent and puts the chrome shifter within
easy reach of the driver. The assortment of factory gauges in the
instrument cluster still work as intended and a supple looking,
uncracked pad tops the dash area. You'll certainly have no shortage
of would-be passengers eager to ride in this classic and they'll be
able to do so in comfort - the Charger sports plenty of real estate
between its rows of seats. Raise the deck lid and you'll find the
trunk area is also quite spacious and houses a full size spare
inside.
The iconic 440 big block holding court under the hood looks awesome
in its sharply badged air cleaner and bright orange block and valve
covers and it sits surrounded by fresh-looking hoses and properly
routed wiring. This Charger comes complete with a recent dyno
report to attest that its recent rebuild - performed only a little
over a year ago - was done with precision and it still carries the
power it did in its prime: a full 378 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of
torque, to be exact. An Edelbrock 4-barrel carb and headers have
been added to maximize its output as it teams with a 3-speed
automatic TorqueFlite transmission. The drivetrain is completed by
a 3.55 ratio Sure Grip rear end entrusted to maintain
surefootedness as the power hits the pavement. Power brakes bring
this classic's set of 15" black steel wheels outfitted with Cooper
Cobra Radial G/T tires to prompt, low effort stops.
This 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 440 will afford some lucky enthusiast
the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a truly iconic muscle
car. Call today!
