Produced in 104,978 units, the 1969 Dodge Charger is among the most common iterations of the nameplate. It’s a common sight at classic car shows and auction events, and quite a few of them are also rotting away in junkyards. But there’s one type of 1969 Charger you don’t see very often. I’m talking about highly original cars.
This F8 green example isn’t exactly a survivor. This car got a complete restoration and its interior has been redone. However, the process did not include a repaint for the exterior, which still shows all the patina it has acquired over several decades. The body is now safe from rust thanks to clear-coating, but the Charger looks like it spent a lot of time in a barn. And that’s very cool.
Documented by Mopar expert Dave Wise, this Charger is described as “extremely original.” It’s unclear how much restoration work went inside the impressively clean cabin, but the vehicle is highly original under the shell. And I’m not just talking about a numbers-matching block. The V8 still rocks its original components, and nearly everything you see under the hood was fitted by the factory.
Yes, this Mopar relies on a rather common 383-cubic-inch (6.3-liter) V8 instead of a rare HEMI or 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB, but this has to be one of the most authentic entry-level big-block engines out there. Of course, the three-speed automatic that sends the oomph to the rear wheels is also numbers-matching.
Additionally, this Charger flexes a rare color combo. The F8 Dark Green Metallic may be common on 1969 Chargers, but it’s combined with a matching interior. And while the term “triple-green” also applies to cars without a vinyl top, this Charger has a green one. Dodge didn’t keep detailed production records for colors and vinyl tops, but experts agree green is the rarest vinyl top finish except for gator grain. I’d venture to say fewer than 100 were ordered with this exact color combo.
Granted, the car would look much better with its original wheels in place, but that’s an easy swap, and correct rollers are easy to find. It seems the Charger is for sale, but there’s no information on pricing or other details.
Needless to say, this Mopar shouldn’t be as expensive as a HEMI, which can fetch anywhere from $150,000 to $275,000 depending on condition and originality. However, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a sticker close to $100K attached to this car. The market is rather unpredictable nowadays, and non-HEMI vehicles are also changing hands for big bucks at public auctions.
Hit the play button below for the full walkaround and tell how much you think this Charger is worth. Also, should it be described as “extremely original” since it’s a restoration?