1969 Dodge Charger Hardtop Coupe

Responding to Ford's dive into advanced aerodynamics for racing in 1969, Dodge introduced the slippery Charger 500 in September 1968. With Ford taking the spotlight and adding numerous victories to its resume, Dodge was not about to sit back and relax. Utilizing a flush-mounted front grille borrowed from the Coronet and a special rear window treatment eliminating the tunneled window of the regular Charger helped, but would only open the door to what would follow.

With a base price of $3,842 and the optional 426 cubic inch Hemi V8, priced at a whopping $648.20, under the hood, Dodge would gain notoriety on the tracks and more importantly, in the showrooms nationwide. Unfortunately, it wasn't quite enough to allow Dodge to return to dominance. It would, however, open the eyes of the engineers who could make it happen.

This beautiful 1969 Dodge Charger 500 is one of a mere 116 produced, and the only known example to feature the B5 Bright Blue finish with a blue interior and numerous options. It recently underwent a full Concours restoration by The Finer Details of Danville, IL, and has since garnered numerous national level awards.

This vehicle is a prime example of Mopar's attempt to return to NASCAR dominance. It is believed to be the one and only 85 blue metallic, blue interior Hemi 4-speed Charger 500 in existence.