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The first Challenger fetched $400,000 at Barrett-Jackson, and now #43 has managed to sell on eBay for a whopping $228,143.43. Of course #43 is no run-of-the-mill Challenger, as it's the only one (or, the only '08 model, at least) finished in B5 Blue paint, in a nod to "The King," Richard Petty, whose Mopar racers all wore a similar color. Unique paint isn't the only differentiator either, as it also comes with a commemorative plaque, a decal package (the winner can choose whether or not it's applied ot the car), and a meet-and-greet with Kyle Petty in addition to a VIP Package to the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR race at Darlington. All proceeds from the auction go to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, which works to better the lives of kids afflicted with serious diseases. Thanks for the tip, Johnny!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
jop @ Feb 24th 2008 3:34PM
Idiots with too much money paying for just another run-of-the-mill Dodge.
MemphisNET @ Feb 24th 2008 3:40PM
But if it was a GT-R it would be awesome... besides, its for charity.
Anyway, I love that colour. Looks fantastic... hope the 09's have B5 as an option for the lesser Challengers (SXT, R/T)
PJ @ Feb 24th 2008 3:54PM
It's for charity! Richer-than-they-know-what-to-do-with collectors' cash is rarely blown in such benecifical fashion.
info @ Feb 24th 2008 4:31PM
I tend to agree. If I think waht else you could buy for that kind of money, this warmed over 70s Dodge doesn't quite cut it, blue paint and all.
sw @ Feb 24th 2008 5:23PM
@ Memphisnet
No, it'd still be an absurd price until you get into high end supercars, which the Challenger and GTR definetly ain't
gandiwashere @ Feb 25th 2008 12:14AM
if you look at the auction, the person who won, just joined in the last 30 days and has zero feedback, so they probably got scammed.
TriShield @ Feb 24th 2008 3:40PM
More like paying money for a one-of-a-kind Dodge, which is how the muscle car market often goes.
I hope we see more high-impact colors like this blue offered on the Challenger for 2009.
Andy @ Feb 24th 2008 3:53PM
I would think this one of a kind would hold its value well as it is the only Challenger in his color for the model year and honors Petty. Compared to the first Challenger, this is much rarer.
Everett @ Feb 24th 2008 3:44PM
If this is run-of-the-mill, what's the Caliber?
Andy @ Feb 24th 2008 3:52PM
Crap.
Chaz @ Feb 24th 2008 3:56PM
abhorrent disaster
Brendan @ Feb 24th 2008 4:01PM
no pics with the "decal package?"
dakota @ Feb 25th 2008 2:45PM
Try looking at the gallery before typing.
lisa @ Feb 24th 2008 4:19PM
Ooh, ooh, ooh, it's such a pretty blue! It's so cute! All the other hairdressers in my salon will love it!
MachinaDC5 @ Feb 24th 2008 4:22PM
Exactly! It's three times cuter than any Z06, thus the cost.
brock @ Feb 24th 2008 4:20PM
Run-of-the-mill indeed:
Challenger = Charger (just another $21k sedan, big deal)
Brent @ Feb 24th 2008 6:39PM
How does a Challenger = Charger? I guess you don't know what LY and LX mean.
mk @ Feb 24th 2008 6:44PM
Should have had the decal kit ditched, but the design painted on.
Red and white side stripes, red and white lip spoiler on the trunk, and red and white hood stripes as well. White painted wheels with red line on the rims.
And a big 43 circle on the door.
If you are going to pay a QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS, it might as well look like a race car.
iOrange @ Feb 24th 2008 8:45PM
I think if this was just for a regular Challenger it would be absurd... but it's for charity.. so good on ya, winning bidder!
johnny @ Feb 24th 2008 10:09PM
dont know if anybody noticed,but if you look at the bidder history,you'll notice,that up until the last sec it was the same guy upping his own bid,then at about the last minute,he got outbid by $100 measly dollars,i mean its cool he aint gotta pay,but if he wanted it,to lose by that much must suck