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https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Dodge...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Unfortunately... this beauty just sold.
I was watching that car. I'm surprised it went that cheap.
New Guy here, seeking a ‘69 to make my retirement car
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I was watching that car. I'm surprised it went that cheap.
Cojohnso1
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Yeah. I've seen worse for more. Still needs some love. But certainly possibilities there.
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Yeah I know, just bustin' your balls.
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Bienvenido desde México !!! Todo luck in your search, 2nd gen chargers are expensive in any condition.
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Still.out there ...
G, day from Australia
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Thanx for all the hellos, here and in Mexico and Down Under. Hello to all of you!G, day from Australia
Back to the search.....
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good luck with the quest for a 69 Charger
good luck with the quest for a 69 Charger
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Thank you--
I can see there are a few commercial places, Vanguard Motor Sales in MI, Gateway Classic Cars, and one or two auction houses. So I wonder besides trolling here and watching Ebay n stuff, are there any good options? Kinda looks like there are a couple of places hoarding Chargers and parts and slapping out 'restored' cars that seem to look just like months-old pics.... So THAseems dicey...
Anyways, anybody with good tips to help me find one I'll sure appreciate it. I do have some cash to get something, but can in no way hit these crazy six figures numbers some places want for decent ones they've either restored or rest-modded... Hoping to find a good solid car for less than that-- don't mind paying for value, and hope to do so before I'm too old to enjoy it....
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I would steer clear of the place in Chicago who has quite a few second generation Chargers always listed for sale. They go by several different names.
CarsOnLine is a decent place to check in on every once in awhile.
Keep an eye on https://bringatrailer.com/
Start an account and then setup your watch list.
They don't advertise a car for just any Tom, Dick, or Harry.
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Welcome from Stinkadener! Well, it's not so bad here anymore since the paper mill was closed down years ago. Hey, I understand that maybe you found a car lately?
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Hello all and thanx for the many replies to my several threads...
Gonna post a few pics of my Charger
I got a very well restored 69 R/T with the 440 and Trac Pac four speed.....
For any interested, I will be selling the 440 and trans as I wanna drop a modern Hemi and trans in there and do A/C as soon as I can hook up with a decent shop here in the Houston area. But the car is awesome as it is... I just have that particular want as I'm gonna drive the **** out if this thing once I get fully squared away. But for now I am windows down and smelling familiar fumes feeling like I'm ten years old again....
SO here are A few pics. I appreciate y'all looking in on me here.
I really need a good hook for a shop which can do a Hemi swap here in metro Houston and, second, if anyone knows someone in the market for a newly restored 440 and four speed Imma have one up for sale, and I'll post here, sometime in the not too distant future.
Dave
Congratulations Dave! She looks like a beauty!
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Is the car an original 69 R/T 440 Trac Pac four speed.....?? If so, please don't do it! I've never been a numbers matching guy but never did tear down a rare numbers matching car to make it a totally different package. A 318 car.....yup, no problem but.....and heck, I've even saved a few that were drag race cars from back in the day that were original Hemi or TA/AAR cars etc and sold them to those that respect them for what they are and wanted to restore them back to original. After all, they were original once and to sell off the original engine/trans etc.....you will probably never see those again plus the car will never be worth what it is now as an original car with that option package.
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Thanx all..
And YES, it IS an original, now restored, numbers matching 440 Trac Pac..
But, here's my deal, the 'value' to me is in possessing and driving the car, that shape, and I really do prefer the benefits of the modern drivetrain ...
Now if I had been able to find another, different, and had this one to sell or whatever...
Point is I get the reverence and respect folks have for the sanctity of these cars as they were. But this is an awesome car and just happens to be the one I was able to find, confirm to be legit, and purchase. LOTS of scammers and traps out there and the ones I wanted, 69 or 68 in that order, seem to be most scarce.'
So I'm gonna do the dirty and change that mill and trans out.
As for vinyl tops....yuk. Just my opinion, but I LOVE the shape if this car and I like tin just metal... Again, Dukes of Hazard affected since childhood I'm sure but once I realized that post pension I am now 'that guy,' and CAN get one, it had to be the 69 and without vinyl top...
But agree or disagree I appreciate y'all's input here. I am an absolute newbie and will need all the guidance I can get.
D
And YES, it IS an original, now restored, numbers matching 440 Trac Pac..
But, here's my deal, the 'value' to me is in possessing and driving the car, that shape, and I really do prefer the benefits of the modern drivetrain ...
Now if I had been able to find another, different, and had this one to sell or whatever...
Point is I get the reverence and respect folks have for the sanctity of these cars as they were. But this is an awesome car and just happens to be the one I was able to find, confirm to be legit, and purchase. LOTS of scammers and traps out there and the ones I wanted, 69 or 68 in that order, seem to be most scarce.'
So I'm gonna do the dirty and change that mill and trans out.
As for vinyl tops....yuk. Just my opinion, but I LOVE the shape if this car and I like tin just metal... Again, Dukes of Hazard affected since childhood I'm sure but once I realized that post pension I am now 'that guy,' and CAN get one, it had to be the 69 and without vinyl top...
But agree or disagree I appreciate y'all's input here. I am an absolute newbie and will need all the guidance I can get.
D
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