Vehicle Description
1969 Dodge Charger Hardtop
Mark Worman founded Graveyard Carz, a Mopar restoration shop in
Oregon in 1985. He later became the host of the reality TV show
with the shop's namesake. After the death of his father, he dropped
out of high school to take menial jobs to help support the family.
He began to work in car repair shops in his neighborhood, learning
how to repair and restore cars and save enough money to buy his
first car at age 16, a 1970 Dodge Charger.
For consignment, a 1969 Dodge Charger hardtop showing 37,937 miles
which are not actual. What is actual is the story of this car, and
the fact that in the Mopar world, or just about any other muscle
car realm, it's approaching Holy Grail status. What we have here is
a one woman owned Dodge Charger with a numbers matching drivetrain.
Nearly 100,000 Chargers were produced in 1969. The number that are
still in the original hands can probably be counted on the fingers
of your hands!
Exterior
Bright Red was chosen by a young lady in 1969 and she spent the
next 55 years pampering "her baby" and the single stage has held up
very well over the years. Even by objective measures, the B-body
Charger design from '68 to '70 is a masterpiece of muscular
features and sinuous lines and in '69, the inclusion of a
centerpiece on the grille and elongated tail lights in a black,
concave latch panel are unforgettable field marks. The wide
shoulders flow back to a flat decklid and carry with them flying
buttress C-pillars that are the definition of motion in a
stationary design. Indentations in the hood a functional design
that adds character to the car and we could go on and on about the
design, but let's talk about condition. There are spots with paint
touch up and some bubbles by a side marker, but the rest of the
paint and metal work are in fantastic shape.
Interior
The black door panels with varied spaced design lines are
immaculate. The front bucket seats are remarkable as well with some
slight patina on the driver's perch. The rear seats? Nearly perfect
and it's said that the owner may not have allowed riders, let alone
eating in the car, and it shows. The steering wheel shows no wear,
and the black textured plastic dash holds a row of gauges beginning
with the clock inside the tachometer dial and a speedometer that
tops out at 150mph. Yes, 150. The central AM/FM radio combines
traditional push buttons with finger dials above a row of vents and
it's all clean. The woodgrain applique on the center console,
usually an area that shows chips and usage, is spectacularly clean
and the tall shifter looks factory fresh. Black loop carpet below
in congruent with the overall condition, the headliner is intact
and in good shape, and the trunk has a plaid mat and we can only
call it clean because we're running out of synonyms!
Drivetrain
Clean and original looking is the numbers matching 383ci V8 under
the hood with a 4-barrel carburetor and tied to the numbers
matching A833 4-speed manual transmission. In back, we have 8 �
inch rear with 3.23 gears and SureGrip. Power drum brakes are front
and rear, behind the 14-inch Mopar Road wheels wrapped in 225/70R14
tires with a mid 2024 date code.
Undercarriage
Time that has passed is evident underneath as metals become
oxidized or coated in surface rust, paint peels, and unwashed road
dirt becomes sooty and black. But that's not to say the underside
is dirty. By age standards, it's in fantastic condition and happens
to have a brand new gas tank. The dual exhaust travels through
stock style mufflers before exiting steel pipes under the car.
Suspension is standard torsion bar in front and leaf springs in the
back.
Drive-Ability
Sure, the 383 is no 440, but it's no slouch either. And this well
maintained car, which had all of its fluids changed recently,
performs well and delivers adequate power and acceleration. The
ride is smooth, thanks in part to those 70 series tires and
overall, big design. This is pure, analog driving at its best and
with so few bells and whistles, there's less to go wrong and in
fact, all operating functions work as they should. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
What more can we say? We'll let the photos do the rest of the
talking. Let us just reiterate, you're looking at a one owner,
numbers matching Mopar legend. Included with the sale is the build
sheet, the amazing original invoice, and you get the original gas
tank too! Someone is going to be first in line for this car, so
we'll end it here so you can make that call!
XP29H9B192166
X-Dodge Charger
P-Premium Price Class
29-2 Door Sports Hardtop
H-383ci 4bbl HP V8
9-1969
B-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant
192166-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
XP29:Dodge Charger
Premium
2 Door Sports Hardtop
H9B:383 330hp OR 335hp 1-4BBL V8
1969
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
192166:Sequence number
E63:383ci 4 barrel V8 High Performance
D21:4 Speed Manual Transmission
R4:Bright Red Exterior Color
C6X:Trim - Charger, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black
X9:Black Int. Door Frames
A29:Build Date: October 29
058215:Order number
B51:Power Brakes
C16:Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C55:Bucket Seats
G11:Tinted Glass (all)
G33:LH Remote Racing Mirror
H51:Air Conditioning with Heater
M21:Roof drip rail moldings
M31:Belt Moldings
N85:Tachometer
R21:AM/FM Radio (5 1/2 Watts)
26:26in Radiator26
END:End of Sales Codes
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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