69 charger Australia

[jefferson]

https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2019-shannons-melbourne-winter-classic-auction/B7I4E0CL6DU820LC/?fbclid=IwAR27uqI91KizoLSIQJfOznPHZpJH1hEj3U2Rk7Wba0HEtK_h-wgVMsXtDjg
this gorgeous 69 is coming up for auction here down under in less than a months time.
Never seen red interior before. Did they come with red interior?
Anyways thoughts.

[white]

Yes, I have seen a few 68-70 chargers with red interior. Not sure if that is what that car was born with, would have to see the build sheet.

[jefferson]

Beautiful looking 69 id say.
If i didnt have my 68 id be very interested for sure.

[bakerhillpins]

I've seen several Red interior chargers over the years. And as I understand it if you wanted a red car with a red interior you had to special order and get approval from Chrysler to have it produced. I also understood that there was something specific on the build sheet to detail this approval. It's been at least 9 years since I looked at a car like that. Still have pics of the fender tag I think. The seller didn't or couldn't find the broadcast sheet but knew that her late husband had it somewhere. (dissapointing)

[jefferson]

I've seen several Red interior chargers over the years. And as I understand it if you wanted a red car with a red interior you had to special order and get approval from Chrysler to have it produced. I also understood that there was something specific on the build sheet to detail this approval. It's been at least 9 years since I looked at a car like that. Still have pics of the fender tag I think. The seller didn't or couldn't find the broadcast sheet but knew that her late husband had it somewhere. (dissapointing)

so the charger in the auction ive posted is somewhat of a rarety? Also seeing as it has a woodgrain dash, wouldnt that make it an SE also, dont see any SE badges anywhere though. But then again i dont know the history of the car, maybe its been restored at some point over the years and the badges are missing or perhaps it wasnt originally an SE and its had a woodgrain dash put into it. Not sure.

[bakerhillpins]

so the charger in the auction ive posted is somewhat of a rarety? Also seeing as it has a woodgrain dash, wouldnt that make it an SE also, dont see any SE badges anywhere though. But then again i dont know the history of the car, maybe its been restored at some point over the years and the badges are missing or perhaps it wasnt originally an SE and its had a woodgrain dash put into it. Not sure.

Well, not necessarily. All that I see at that link is pics. Nothing about it's OEM configuration (as you elude to). So rarity isn't really something I'm trying to comment on for this particular car. Mostly just trying to comment with regard to you mentioning you had never encountered a red interior Charger before.

Red interior cars were not something I've personally seen a lot of so from my perspective that leads me to believe it's at a minimum uncommon. There were some stats in the 69 registry about this stuff at one point but I don't know the status of the registry and that data now.

[1968Fever]

I think it is this car that sold from here (US) in January 2016:

https://www.cafr.ebay.ca/itm/dodge-charger/231791740852?hash=item35f7dd47b4

Not 100% sure since the dash would have been changed to woodgrain and headrests added.  But you can see the fender tag showing C6R for the red interior.

[6bblgt]

many small differences that could happen over 3-years with a paint job & other maintenance/restoration work  but I don't think it is the same car

will the auction company share the VIN?  is it  XS29L9B175084 ?

[MoPaR 312]

I've seen several Red interior chargers over the years. And as I understand it if you wanted a red car with a red interior you had to special order and get approval from Chrysler to have it produced. I also understood that there was something specific on the build sheet to detail this approval. It's been at least 9 years since I looked at a car like that. Still have pics of the fender tag I think. The seller didn't or couldn't find the broadcast sheet but knew that her late husband had it somewhere. (dissapointing)

Is this true? I have a 69 R6 RT with red interior. Have fender tag but unfortunately no broadcast sheet which is too bad because the car was optioned pretty good. 6-way seats, rear defroster, etc.

[6bblgt]

R4 "bright red" with a C6R "red" interior was NOT on the recommended list & may have required a V08 "trim edit waiver"

R6 "red" with a C6R "red" interior is on the recommended list

[tan top]

https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2019-shannons-melbourne-winter-classic-auction/B7I4E0CL6DU820LC/?fbclid=IwAR27uqI91KizoLSIQJfOznPHZpJH1hEj3U2Rk7Wba0HEtK_h-wgVMsXtDjg
this gorgeous 69 is coming up for auction here down under in less than a months time.
Never seen red interior before. Did they come with red interior?
Anyways thoughts.

[tan top]

 

[tan top]

I think it is this car that sold from here (US) in January 2016:

https://www.cafr.ebay.ca/itm/dodge-charger/231791740852?hash=item35f7dd47b4

Not 100% sure since the dash would have been changed to woodgrain and headrests added.  But you can see the fender tag showing C6R for the red interior.

[tan top]

 

[tan top]

 

[tan top]

I remember another ! or one of these above chargers are/ was /is ... the same one, that was forsale quite a long time, it was also an R/T   white with red interior & no vinyl top, thing I remember about the advert was the name Elvis included in the text. it  might of been out of Colorado  

[bakerhillpins]

R4 "bright red" with a C6R "red" interior was NOT on the recommended list & may have required a V08 "trim edit waiver"

R6 "red" with a C6R "red" interior is on the recommended list

Excellent! Thanks for clarifying. Looking over that trim table I wonder if they actually made chargers in all of those color combinations? Sliver with White or Green interior would be interesting to see!

[jefferson]

Thanks for clarifying.
So what is everyones thoughts on the charger anyway?

[TPR]

many small differences that could happen over 3-years with a paint job & other maintenance/restoration work   but I don't think it is the same car

will the auction company share the VIN?  is it  XS29L9B175084 ?

The VIN on the auction website is different:

"Subject to a no-expenses spared rotisserie restoration in America, it was bought out of the Scottsdale (Arizona, USA) auctions in 2012 and has done little work since."

Specifications
Engine    440ci V8
Gearbox    Three-speed automatic
Engine No.    E440 128H12
Chassis No.    XS29L9G241088
Body Work    Coupe
Colour    White
Interior    Red
Trim    Vinyl
Wheels    Steel sports wheels
Brakes    Disc/drums

TPR

[TPR]

Thanks for clarifying.
So what is everyones thoughts on the charger anyway?

$80k > $90k Price guide sounds reasonable. I've seen a lot worse for not much less.
If I had the space I'd be very interested.
TPR

[jefferson]

Hey TPR, as you and i both own 68 chargers here in AUS, we both know that now days you honestly could not import one in that condition for 80-90k.
Especially with the dollar ATM. So yea 80-90k doesnt seem to bad. Really nice looking charger IMO

[6bblgt]

XS29L9G241088 was at Russo and Steele - Scottsdale, AZ 2012 & "SOLD" for $47K

[TPR]

That's the one. Thanks 6bb.
Jefferson, do you want to go halves? 
TPR

[Challenger340]

Beautiful example no doubt 

I did not know the woodgrain dash was available separately from the "SE" pkg in '69 ?

[8WHEELER]

Silver seems like its the most likely to have a red interior. This sold 18 years ago, I should have bought it. All original numbers matching 383 four barrel car, not one tad bit of rust. The main reason I should have got it. it was Richard Sias's personal car he bought new, was still in his name.

Dan