Joe Namath's '69 Charger R/T *** Updated w/image

[JohnnyBee]

When Joe Namath and the NY Jets won Super Bowl III, Joe was named MVP. That year Dodge gave the MVP a '69 Charger R/T. Does anyone know if the car is still around?

[69DodgeCharger]

I hope the suspension fared better than his knees did!

[The70RT]

I hope the suspension fared better than his knees did!

I'm sure the pantyhose he wore didn't help his circulation much 

[69DodgeCharger]

I hope the suspension fared better than his knees did!

I'm sure the pantyhose he wore didn't help his circulation much 

But I bet they helped his bank account! I had forgot all about that commercial til you brought it up.

[41husk]

That would be an interesting car to find.  I know when Mark Mcguire broke roger Maris home run record of 61, the Cardinals gave hom a 62 Vett.  I doubt those guys appreciate the cars as we would.

[justin1987]

I wonder if there is any way to get the VIN number for that car? 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I wonder if there is any way to get the VIN number for that car? 

I would like to know as well

[The70RT]

Does anyone know what color it was? Green with a white bumblebee would be fitting.

[Ghoste]

That would be an interesting car to find.  I know when Mark Mcguire broke roger Maris home run record of 61, the Cardinals gave hom a 62 Vett.  I doubt those guys appreciate the cars as we would.

I don't know about that, I see a lot more professional athletes past and current at auctions than I do other celebs.  I'm not sure I'm arguing against your point either, just saying is all.

[70sixpkrt]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/245616/Main/245549/

[bull]

It's briefly mentioned here: http://www.woganonsports.com/?p=127

[JohnnyBee]

Does anyone know what color it was? Green with a white bumblebee would be fitting.

The Car was sitting outside the stadium. This is the car

[69_500]

So is  that supposed to be the same charger they were referencing in the Yenko site? As he says it is a bronze car, and that is far from bronze.

[JohnnyBee]

So is  that supposed to be the same charger they were referencing in the Yenko site? As he says it is a bronze car, and that is far from bronze.

This is the car that was outside the stadium that they said was to be given to the MVP, (a few guards around it). So the "Yenko" guy has the wrong color, but then again he is a Chevy guy. 

[sailpanel]

Still my favorite super bowl. I was just a kid but can remember how Joe got ticked off at a press conference and complained about no one giving them much hope of winning. He made some remark about how they came to play and win, and actually had some in the crowd laugh. The Jets had the last laugh though.

[Ghoste]

As for the color, I have a bronze cazr and from certain angles when the lighting is right, it can appear reddish like that.  It could be a bronze car.

[Afflyer]

Sure looks pretty darn red to me!

Bradley 

[JohnnyBee]

Okay, so if the sun can change the color of "Bronze" to "Red", is it also changing the stripe from "Black" to "White"?   

[Drache]

Okay, so if the sun can change the color of "Bronze" to "Red", is it also changing the stripe from "Black" to "White"?   

[69_500]

If thats a bronze car with a black tail stripe, then they must be refering to one that is somewhere off in the background of the photo.

Does anyone see it peeking out in those tree's in the photo? JK

[Ghoste]

Okay, I'll give you the stripe evidence. (clowns) 

[dan9]

I worked for Vaughn Dodge in Beaver Falls when they delivered his 2 Chargers. One was light blue with white top and darker blue interior. The other was yellow with brown top and interior. From what i understand he was given the use of them for one year and then had the option of buying them for $1000 each. His parents were divorced so he gave his dad the blue one and his mother the yellow one. His mother worked near our house and she drove it to work. The blue one was still around that area as of 10 years ago. They were both RT's and loaded with everything except the hemi. If i recall correctly the sticker was like $6900? I got to burn the tires on both cars while gassing them up at the gas station a few blocks away.

[471_Magnum]

Thread revived from the dead after more than four years. That's got to be a record of some sort!

[daveco]

Interesting bit of rare "frist hand" information, 

[Dino]

Thread revived from the dead after more than four years. That's got to be a record of some sort!

Over six years for this one

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,1310.25.html

[dkn1997]

That would be an interesting car to find.  I know when Mark Mcguire broke roger Maris home run record of 61, the Cardinals gave hom a 62 Vett.  I doubt those guys appreciate the cars as we would.

I heard took it to a local shop to see what they could do to make more power as the original 327 wasn't quite what he had in mind in such a sexy/fast looking car.  they suggested an LS1 swap or a power adder to the original motor.  He opted for nitrous because he was partial to the juice

[Budnicks]

That would be an interesting car to find.  I know when Mark Mcguire broke roger Maris home run record of 61, the Cardinals gave hom a 62 Vett.  I doubt those guys appreciate the cars as we would.

I heard took it to a local shop to see what they could do to make more power as the original 327 wasn't quite what he had in mind in such a sexy/fast looking car.  they suggested an LS1 swap or a power adder to the original motor.  He opted for nitrous because he was partial to the juice

That's funny,   Partial to the juice.... 

[Budnicks]

Thread revived from the dead after more than four years. That's got to be a record of some sort!

New member, he/she must have seen something that he/she wanted to contribute to... I found it interesting haven't seen it before either, I wonder what ever happened to it ultimately...  I was a big "Broadway Joe" fan in 1970 I was 11, he was a hero to many youngsters back then...

[nh_mopar_fan]

My favorite Joe moment:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQqIQyT-RuM

[dan9]

I didn't realize it was such an old discussion. I was at moparts forum when someone asked about the car. They said the owner was on this forum. I sure was curious to see one of them. Nice forum!

[Budnicks]

I didn't realize it was such an old discussion. I was at moparts forum when someone asked about the car. They said the owner was on this forum. I sure was curious to see one of them. Nice forum!

Welcome to the forum, it's good to have you here...

[41husk]

Yep, welcome.  Loved the video of Joe still trying to hit on the ladies after all those drinks... I mean years

[Chryco Psycho]

A friend of mine owns the  MVP 71 Charger given to Ken Dryden back in 71 . I found the car but could not afford to buy it 

[41husk]

That would be sweet to have some pics of as well.  Kevin Green who now coaches for green Bay was from my town he used to be the owner of several 3rd gen Chargers.

[Chryco Psycho]

I have pix but not on this computer .
the car is awesome , Canadiens red with SE interior , every possible option , custom striping ...I should have bought it 

[tan top]

I worked for Vaughn Dodge in Beaver Falls when they delivered his 2 Chargers. One was light blue with white top and darker blue interior. The other was yellow with brown top and interior. From what i understand he was given the use of them for one year and then had the option of buying them for $1000 each. His parents were divorced so he gave his dad the blue one and his mother the yellow one. His mother worked near our house and she drove it to work. The blue one was still around that area as of 10 years ago. They were both RT's and loaded with everything except the hemi. If i recall correctly the sticker was like $6900? I got to burn the tires on both cars while gassing them up at the gas station a few blocks away.

hello & welcome Dan9   thanks for sharing the story !!! & info
other was a yellow 69 with tan top & interior Eh 

[dan9]

Thanks for the welcome. I don't have a Charger now but i had 2 68's once. I do have a 69 rr ,nice Chargers here.