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First redesigned for the 1968 model year, the Dodge Charger became highly successful thanks to its newly acquired muscle car looks. Dodge sold 96,100 units that year, followed by a whopping 104,978 examples in 1969.
What made the second-gen Charger so popular? Well, it had it all. It looked sleek and aggressive, it was available in a selection of cool colors, and the engine lineup included Chrysler's most potent V8 mills at the time. I'm talking about the 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) RB in four- and six-barrel configurations and the range-topping 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI.
And even though it's far from rare in 2023, the 1969 Charger remains highly desirable and quite expensive when fitted with the right options. The HEMI cars are obviously the rarest, but some Chargers feature scarce options few people remember. The B7 Blue example you see here is one of those cars.
What makes it special, you ask? Well, this Mopar left the assembly line with the White Hat Special, a package Dodge offered on various cars in the late 1960s. Part of the "Dodge Fever" marketing campaign, it was a selection of design options bundled at a discounted price and available on nameplates like the Coronet, Dart, and Polara.
On the Charger, the White Hat Special package included hood-mounted turn signals, the Light Group, white-wall tires, deep-dish wheels, and a wood-grained steering wheel. All these cars came with a choice of vinyl tops finished in black, white, tan, or green. This Charger rocks a white top that matches the white bucket-seat interior.
It's unclear how many 1969 Chargers were ordered with the White Hat Special, but these cars rarely pop up for sale. I've seen only two since early 2022, and one of them was the exact car you see here. It changed hands in December 2022, and apparently, it's looking for a new owner again.
The muscle car is unchanged from its last appearance on eBay. It sports the same slightly weathered B7 Blue paint with some scratches and rust in the quarter panels. But the white vinyl top still looks fantastic, which is a rare feat on a vehicle this old.
The stunning white-and-black interior displays issues you'd expect to find in a 54-year-old classic, including wear and tear and some discoloration on the seats and door panels. Granted, it needs a lot of work, but it's nothing that can't be fixed with a fresh and not-so-expensive batch of vinyl.
The numbers-matching 383-cubic-inch (6.3-liter) big-block V8 is still in the car. It's a four-barrel version, so it should generate 335 horsepower once it's refreshed and tuned up. In all, it's a solid survivor that won't swallow a fortune to become a nice classic.
Located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the Mopar is getting a lot of attention, and 48 bids have increased the price to $40,500. The reserve is still in place, and the seller is perhaps looking to get at least $50,000. How much do you think this White Hat Special is worth?
And even though it's far from rare in 2023, the 1969 Charger remains highly desirable and quite expensive when fitted with the right options. The HEMI cars are obviously the rarest, but some Chargers feature scarce options few people remember. The B7 Blue example you see here is one of those cars.
What makes it special, you ask? Well, this Mopar left the assembly line with the White Hat Special, a package Dodge offered on various cars in the late 1960s. Part of the "Dodge Fever" marketing campaign, it was a selection of design options bundled at a discounted price and available on nameplates like the Coronet, Dart, and Polara.
On the Charger, the White Hat Special package included hood-mounted turn signals, the Light Group, white-wall tires, deep-dish wheels, and a wood-grained steering wheel. All these cars came with a choice of vinyl tops finished in black, white, tan, or green. This Charger rocks a white top that matches the white bucket-seat interior.
It's unclear how many 1969 Chargers were ordered with the White Hat Special, but these cars rarely pop up for sale. I've seen only two since early 2022, and one of them was the exact car you see here. It changed hands in December 2022, and apparently, it's looking for a new owner again.
The muscle car is unchanged from its last appearance on eBay. It sports the same slightly weathered B7 Blue paint with some scratches and rust in the quarter panels. But the white vinyl top still looks fantastic, which is a rare feat on a vehicle this old.
The stunning white-and-black interior displays issues you'd expect to find in a 54-year-old classic, including wear and tear and some discoloration on the seats and door panels. Granted, it needs a lot of work, but it's nothing that can't be fixed with a fresh and not-so-expensive batch of vinyl.
The numbers-matching 383-cubic-inch (6.3-liter) big-block V8 is still in the car. It's a four-barrel version, so it should generate 335 horsepower once it's refreshed and tuned up. In all, it's a solid survivor that won't swallow a fortune to become a nice classic.
Located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the Mopar is getting a lot of attention, and 48 bids have increased the price to $40,500. The reserve is still in place, and the seller is perhaps looking to get at least $50,000. How much do you think this White Hat Special is worth?
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