Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics presents a very striking example of this 1969
Dodge Charger 2 Door Hardtop with a date correct 383 c.i. V8 engine
custom built and modified with high performance upgrades and an
automatic transmission with dual exhausts and handling package with
custom upgrades including:Holley 750 cfm carbComplete Lock
SetWilwood Brake KitNew A/C compressor amp; all beltsRebuilt
DifferentialAll new exhaust systemPlease note the CA title shows
previous SALVAGED history. We do not have the history as to why.The
car has been repainted in 'Black' color with a matching interior.
The engine and its associated components are in excellent condition
as is the front and rear suspension and the exhaust system. The
wheels and tires are as new. The car has custom Recaro Sports front
bucket seats and custom gauges.Please note that the car has
numerous small cosmetic defects including paint chips, tears in the
headliner, missing radio, etc and should be considered an
unfinished cosmetic project. The car should be considered a great
daily driving all American muscle car that has been mechanically
restored to be in great daily driving condition but that will need
attention to its cosmetics for the more discerning buyers.The 383
c.i. V8 engine was rebuilt and modified with many high performance
components and the original factory 727 automatic transmission was
rebuilt. We have a thick file of recent records documenting over
$50K already spent on the car!The 1968-70 Dodge Charger was, and
still is, a styling sensation when introduced in 1968. The R/T
stood for 'Road/Track' and was the extreme sporting model
identified by it's designated XS29L VIN and 'Scat Pack' bumbleebee
striped tail and was comprehensively equipped for grand touring
American style including the competition style gas filler gap. The
Hemi version cost $604.75 in 1968 dollars which might explain why
only 475 such cars were ever sold with only 211 boasting the 4
speed manual transmission (which was a no cost option!). With these
cars Detroit achieved a rare combination of classic lines,
outstanding performance, and better than average quality control.
Unfortunately styling along with performance deteriorated after
1970 and although the name continued through the '70's it was never
to achieve the cult status and collectible desirability of this
1968-70 generation, especially after the success of the legendary
'68 Charger in the Steve McQueen 'Bullitt' movie.This is a rare
opportunity to own a great daily driving and very striking example
of a custom rebuilt with high performance upgrades 1969 Dodge
Charger 2 Door Hardtop in very striking condition!