“Extremely Original” 1969 Dodge Charger Flexes, Matching Numbers, Rare Color Combination

With 104,978 units produced, the 1969 Dodge Charger is among the most common iterations of the nameplate. It’s a common sight at classic car shows and auctions, and quite a few of them are even rotting away in junkyards. But there’s one type of 1969 Charger that you don’t see very often. I’m talking about highly original cars.

This green F8 example is not exactly a survivor. This car has received 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 the course of several decades. The body is now protected from rust thanks to clear coat, but the Charger looks like it has spent a lot of time in a barn. And that is very nice.

Documented by Mopar expert Dave Wise, this Charger is described as “highly original.” It’s unclear how much restoration work has been done inside the incredibly clean cabin, but the vehicle is highly original under the skin. And I’m not just talking about a matching numbers block. The V8 still sports its original components, and nearly everything you see under the hood was installed from the factory.

Yes, this Mopar relies on a rather common 383-cubic-inch (6.3-liter) V8 instead of a rare 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) HEMI or RB, but this has to be one of the most authentic entry-level big-block engines around. Of course, the three-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels is also numbers-matching.

Additionally, this Charger sports a rare color combination. The F8 Dark Green Metallic may be common on 1969 Chargers, but it is paired with a matching interior. And while the term “triple green” also applies to cars without vinyl tops, this Charger has a green one. Dodge did not keep detailed production records for its colors and vinyl tops, but experts agree that green is the rarest vinyl top finish, with the exception of Gatorgrain. I would venture to say that fewer than 100 were ordered in this exact color combination.

Sure, the car would look much nicer with the original wheels in place, but it's an easy swap and the correct rollers are easy to find. The Charger is apparently for sale, but there's no information on price or other details.

It goes without saying that this Mopar shouldn't be as expensive as a HEMI, which can run 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 on this car. The market is pretty unpredictable these days, and even non-HEMI vehicles change hands for big bucks at public auctions.

Hit the play button below for the full walkaround and tell me what you think this Charger is worth. Also, should it be described as “highly original” since it's a restoration?