The 1969 Charger is one of the most recognizable muscle cars ever built, and this one received a thorough multi-year build. It carries four-wheel disc brakes, a Firm Feel steering box and torsion bars, welded frame connectors, Hemi torque boxes, Classic Auto Air, electronic headlamp doors, and a tic-toc tach. Bidding stands at $76,000 with six days remaining and two bids placed.
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What it’s worth right now
Hemi-powered Charger restomods trade across a wide range. A 1969 Charger restomod with a 392 Hemi and a six-speed sold for $121,000 through Gateway Classic Cars, while a 5.7 Hemi four-speed example sold for $89,995 and a 572 Hemi R/T tribute brought $184,950. Classic.com places comparable Hemi restomods between $100,178 and $339,096.
The build quality places this one in the middle of that range. The 528 Hemi, the five-speed, the dyno sheet, and thorough records help, while its origin as a 383 car, the color change, and builds that rarely recoup their cost temper the number. Fair value lands between $100,000 and $140,000, with $120,000 most likely. The current bid of $76,000 has six days to run against a reserve.
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Condition and details
The body was fully refurbished. The car was stripped, blasted, and repainted in Bright Blue Metallic with a black vinyl top and black rear stripe, and the quarter panels, bumpers, trunk floor, and part of the driver floor were replaced. The fender tag shows it left the factory in Light Bronze Metallic with a 383 two-barrel, an automatic, and the White Hat Special package.
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The drivetrain is serious. The 528 Hemi uses ported Mopar heads, roller rockers, a Comp Cams hydraulic cam, and a Pro Systems carburetor, and dyno results in the gallery show 637 horsepower at 6,150 rpm. It drives a TKO-600 through a Sachs clutch to a Strange S60 rear with a locker and 3.73 gears. The seller notes the car runs on premium pump gas.
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The chassis and interior are upgraded. Wilwood front and Mustang SVO rear discs, a rebuilt front suspension, and Firm Feel components pair with American Racing 15-inch wheels. The interior was retrimmed in Legendary black vinyl with Classic Auto Air. The seller states the builder drove 400 miles and stored it covered, and the Michigan title is clean. A pre-purchase inspection should check the wiring and the cooling system.
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The offer
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | Charger (restomod) |
| Year | 1969 |
| Mileage | 400 miles shown on a five-digit odometer |
| Engine | Mopar Performance 528ci Hemi V8 crate engine |
| Power | 637 horsepower at 6,150 rpm, per provided dyno results |
| Transmission | Tremec TKO-600 five-speed manual |
| Drive type | Rear wheel drive with Strange S60 rear and 3.73 locker |
| Exterior color | Bright Blue Metallic with black vinyl top, originally Light Bronze Metallic |
| Interior color | Black vinyl |
| Current bid | $76,000 with six days remaining |
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What makes the 1969 Dodge Charger unique
The second-generation Charger introduced a Coke-bottle body with hidden headlights and a flying-buttress roofline, and the 1969 model added a split grille. It became one of the defining muscle cars of the era, and its presence has made it a favorite for restomod builders.
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Hemi-powered builds draw strong interest. Genuine Hemi Chargers command enormous prices, so crate-Hemi restomods offer the look and sound at a fraction of the cost. Build quality, documentation, and dyno results drive value for these cars.
My take
At $76,000 with two bids and six days to run, my call is $120,000, with $140,000 possible if bidders value the 528 Hemi and five-speed combination. What makes it compelling is the execution, since a Bright Blue Charger with a 637-horsepower Hemi, a TKO-600, and full build records is a well-sorted restomod. What tempers it is its origin as a 383 car and the color change. Review the build records, then bid.
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