Viper-Powered 1969 Dodge Charger Makes for a Stunning Custom Classic Rocking V10 Muscle

For the 1968 model year, Dodge decided to further differentiate the Charger from the Coronet, applying “coke bottle” design characteristics, to go with a brand-new styling language where the rear end was actually inspired by Group 7 race cars.

The 1969 cars featured a few changes too, but nothing too dramatic. There was a new grille with a center divider, new taillights, plus an optional sunroof, although not many buyers seemed particularly interested in that – actually, a 1969 Charger with a sunroof does sound kind of weird.

Another reason why the ‘69 model year Charger is the quintessential Charger is, of course, because of the television series ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’, which featured an orange-painted ‘69 Charged dubbed ‘General Lee’.

The General Lee was rudimentary (doors welded, windows always open), yet formidable, as it would perform amazing jumps and get into all sorts of trouble.

Speaking of formidable, what would you say to a 1969 Charger, powered by an 8.3-liter V10 engine sourced from a 2005 Dodge Viper? How about “Yes, please”? I mean, just look at this thing. It is absolutely stunning bumper to bumper.

Highlights include the custom steel decklid, flip-up fuel cap, electric hideaway headlights, shaved bumpers, side exhaust, tinted windows, a smart-looking red tail stripe across the trunk and forged 18” and 19” SRT wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport rubber – the rear wheels measure a whopping 345/30! Now that’s what I call “beefy”.

In case you can’t see it, the wheelbase was stretched by about 2 inches, with the front wheels getting moved a bit forward. All wheel openings had to be modified, while the custom steel frame chassis now holds Viper-sourced front and rear suspension components with AFCO double-adjustable coilovers. This Charger also comes with power steering and four-piston calipers, the latter also courtesy of a Viper.

Inside, you’ll find a set of modified Dodge Neon front bucket seats, a custom rear bench, all-round black leather and tweed upholstery, custom dashboard, Viper-sourced shifter and pedal assemblies, push-button ignition, a Vintage Air climate control system, power windows, a Billet Specialties steering wheel, and a Kenwood infotainment system with four speakers and a 10-inch MTX subwoofer.

According to the seller, the complete out-of-pocket cost to build this car was more than $550,000, and this was 10 years ago. They also claim that a high-end builder would charge about $700,000 to make such a car today.

As for how much power that 8.3-liter V10 is putting down, the seller says to expect about 605 horses and 590 lb-ft of torque, with everything going to the rear wheels via a Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission.