Photo: junkyardclassics/instagram
Whenever a muscle car that was left at the mercy of the elements shows up, one can't help but ask certain questions. For instance, the trends dictating the value of such machines aren't all that simple, so it's only natural to keep the car in storage for certain amount of time, before seeking a new owner for it. But where do we draw the line as far as maintenance and storage conditions are concerned? We'll use this 1969 Dodge Charger R/T as an example.
Given the Road and Track badge, we're talking about one of the most desirable Mopar nameplates out there, which means such a machine should at least enjoy proper storage. Well, it doesn't look like this '69 Charger received this sort of care.
You see, as highlited by Instagram label Junkyard Classics, the machine had sat in isolation for years, before being grabbed by a gearhead who will finaly offer it some proper care. The vehicle, which has been caught on camera by an enthusiast named Nathan Williams, is in store for a serios restoration.
Of course, assessing such a treasure based on a few images is not the way to go. However, while this Charger is no stranger to rust, it looks like iron oxide hasn't gotten the better of the car.
As for the cabin, this has obviously seen better days and yet anybody whose familiar to restoration adventures can picture the interior being brought to its former glory - would you look at that R/T-specific Rally Instrument Panel with the auxiliary gauges!
The Dodge features the 440 engine that was standard on the R/T, with the four-barrel V8 delivering a solid 375 horsepower. This is mated to a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic.
Another reason to jump for joy when coming across this tale revolves around the limited production of the model. The consensus is that Dodge only built 18,776 Charger R/Ts for the 1969 model year (only 432 of them were ordered with the optional 426 HEMI, but this is another story for another time).
You see, as highlited by Instagram label Junkyard Classics, the machine had sat in isolation for years, before being grabbed by a gearhead who will finaly offer it some proper care. The vehicle, which has been caught on camera by an enthusiast named Nathan Williams, is in store for a serios restoration.
Of course, assessing such a treasure based on a few images is not the way to go. However, while this Charger is no stranger to rust, it looks like iron oxide hasn't gotten the better of the car.
As for the cabin, this has obviously seen better days and yet anybody whose familiar to restoration adventures can picture the interior being brought to its former glory - would you look at that R/T-specific Rally Instrument Panel with the auxiliary gauges!
The Dodge features the 440 engine that was standard on the R/T, with the four-barrel V8 delivering a solid 375 horsepower. This is mated to a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic.
Another reason to jump for joy when coming across this tale revolves around the limited production of the model. The consensus is that Dodge only built 18,776 Charger R/Ts for the 1969 model year (only 432 of them were ordered with the optional 426 HEMI, but this is another story for another time).
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