Vehicle Description
If we could, we'd stock all the Streetside Classics showrooms with
nothing but 1968-1970 Dodge Chargers. They sell and they sell FAST!
So, if you're admiring this attractive 1969 Dodge Charger, complete
with a gnarly 440 Six Pack, pick up the phone and call right now
because there's no way it'll be here very long.
Chrysler totally nailed the muscle car look with the Charger, and
right out of the gate, the '68s and '69s changed the game forever.
This one is dressed in Plum Crazy Purple, now rendered in modern
urethane paint so the shine is improved, especially considering the
original color was Gold. The dramatically curved body is in good
overall condition with crisp details and solid panel alignment, all
critical on a car where every panel needs the one next to it to
look right. It's got a few signs of use and age, and it was never a
high-end paint job to begin with, but you could hopefully erase
some of the issues with a professional cut and buff. Either way,
it's still a presentable driver that has a lot going for it. Cool
1969 details include the little rectangle side marker lights and
the new rectangle taillights that inspired the Mopars of today, not
to mention the divided grille and hidden headlights, which snap
open when you hit the switch. The flying roofline wasn't
aerodynamic enough for NASCAR but looks like a million bucks on the
street and is one of the Charger's finest features. Nice chrome
bumpers, a contrasting yellow rear Bumble Bee 440 Six Pack stripe,
and R/T badges round out a car that's built to cruise and collect
pink slips, not for a trailer.
The lightly custom bucket seat interior is mostly Charger, but now
finished with comfortable cloth upholstery that's a lot better than
the original sticky vinyl. Vinyl accents make it look neatly
tailored and matching black door panels with a taut headliner give
the Charger an intimate feel inside, all anchored by black carpets
and a black dash pad. Inside the dash are custom bezel panels that
add a sleek element to the car, with a custom array of black-faced
AutoMeter gauges keeping an eye on the vitals of the best under the
hood. More on that later. The factory middle console houses the
shifter for the Torqueflight automatic below, and it's adorned with
wooden applique that does a fine job adding a touch of
sophistication to the cabin. There's no radio, although the
symphony from the 440 Six Pack should suffice, and the trick Grant
GT steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column can withstand plenty
of white-knuckle gripping. Out back, the cavernous trunk features a
new mat and relocated battery, and has enough room to fit a Smart
Car inside.
Installed in 2003, that's a thumping 440 cubic inch V8 Six Pack
under the hood, built for combat and ready to rock. It's nicely
detailed and has been upgraded with Holley carburetors, Edelbrock
aluminum heads, an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, HEI
ignition system, and a set of long-tube headers. With a solid wall
of big block torque behind you, this car always feels fast and
throttle response is crisp. The A727 Torqueflight automatic
transmission feels robust as you bang through the gears and the
tough rear end doesn't seem to mind spinning the tires now and
then. The suspension looks to have been lowered slightly which
gives it an awesome rake and it's a look to match the soundtrack
from the Flowmaster H-pipe dual exhaust system. The floors and
axles were painted to match the top of the car, and with 4-wheel
disc brakes, this Charger has enough stopping power to actually
slow down all that violence under the hood. Polished American
Racing Torque Thrust wheels look great on the Charger's sleek
bodywork and carry fat 245/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear
BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter radials.
These cars are insanely popular and this one gets all the big stuff
right: great looks, big engine, lots of power, and a good price.
Like I said, if you've read this far, it might already be too late.
Call now!
