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 dropdead gorgeous 1969 Dodge Charger,
complete with a gnarly, built-up 440 V8 engine, a smooth-shifting
Torqueflight automatic, 4-wheel disc brakes, and slick Glasurit
Blue finish draped over a bespoke interior, 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.
According to the previous owner, this one was originally purchased
as nothing more than a shell in 2013, and then completely built
from the ground up by the professionals at Tommy's Rod Shop in
Arlington, TX until it was finally completed in 2017. Dressed in
Glasurit Blue Metallic, now rendered in modern urethane
basecoat/clearcoat paint so the shine and luster are vastly
improved over anything available in 1969. The dramatically curved
body is in excellent condition overall with crisp details and
laser-straight panel alignment, all critical on a car where every
panel needs the one next to it to look right. It's a show-quality
finish by pretty much anyone's standard, smooth and uniform
throughout, with nary an imperfection to report short of a couple
minor blemishes in one or two places. And with just over 3K miles
on the build, it still looks very fresh. 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. Bright chrome bumpers and brightwork
add flash, although we love that they left off any fake or
obnoxious stripes and decals - electing instead to have the
mysterious blue paint do all the talking. A contrasting blacked-out
front grille and matching tailpanel look adequately sinister, the
big racing gas cap has a cool NASCAR vibe, and the oversized alloys
add a perfect amount of flash to elevate this Charger's curb appeal
through the roof.
The lightly custom bucket seat interior is still mostly Charger
inside, but is now finished with comfortable black vinyl upholstery
that's a lot better than the original sticky materials from the
1960s. Perforated inserts and a single white piping accent in the
seatbacks give the front buckets and matching rear bench a neatly
tailored look, while the custom door panels, hand-built center
console, and taut headliner were all stitched to match and are in
excellent shape. The cabin has a very sporty feel inside, anchored
by the reworked dash that includes an unblemished pad and a
leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel that's a modern take on the
original unit and feels great in the hands of the driver. The
custom bezel framed just beyond it is filled with an array of
digital gauges that monitor the big block under the hood, and the
row of auxiliary switches in the center of the dash look like they
belong in an F-16, and because one of them activates the electric
exhaust cut-outs, it'll sound like fighter jet, too. The Classic
Auto Air A/C controls just above those toggle switches looks very
futuristic as well and they manage the HVAC system that blows
ice-cold air throughout the cabin. Inside that custom-made center
console is a Pioneer touchscreen multi-media stereo, a pair of
cupholders, extra storage, and a black anodized B&M automatic
shifter. The suede headliner continues the high-end theme, plush
carpets with matching floormats insulate the cabin from the outside
world, while out back the cavernous trunk was beautifully finished
to match rest of the car and features hidden panels that store the
relocated battery out of sight.
That's a thumping 440 cubic inch V8 big-block under the hood, built
for combat and ready to rock. The block and engine bay are
beautifully finished and detailed for show, with matching blue
paint on the firewall and inner fenders, HEMI orange enamel on the
block, and a set of aluminum valve covers and a matching air
cleaner up top. It fires right up and runs incredibly well, further
augmented with performance goodies like aluminum heads, a Holley
4-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock aluminum intake, and a March
billet serpentine system that drives the accessories. A giant
aluminum radiator with dual electric fans keep the giant motor nice
and cool, while ceramic-coated Hedman Headers breathe into a
throaty Magnaflow X-pipe dual exhaust system that can be turned up
to DEAFENING with the electric cut-outs engaged (cutouts not
currently operational). With a solid wall of big block torque and
huge horsepower behind you, this car always feels fast and throttle
response is crisp. The A727 Torqueflight automatic transmission
feels robust as you shift through the gears and the tough 8 3/4
rear end is filled with 3.55 gears. The suspension was upgraded
with Hotchkis torsion bars and a giant sway bar up front,
heavy-duty leaf-springs and upgraded shocks in the rear, along with
Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes with drilled-and-slotted rotors at
every corner - all of which are high-end performance components
that transform this Charger's road manners into that of a
manageable restomod. Dope 18-inch Boze forged rims look great on
the Charger's sleek bodywork and carry staggered 225/45/18
Bridgestones up front and fat 285/40/18 rear Mickey Thompson meats
out back.
'69 Chargers are insanely popular and this one gets all the big
stuff right: great looks, big engine, lots of power, and a comfy
interior. Like I said, if you've read this far, it might already be
too late. Call now!
