whats the best way to come accross a "find"

[nakita7]

I hear you, been looking for a 69 Charger RT for almost a year now. Because I'm good with my money, I don't overpay on my Mopars. There simply are not a lot of deals left out there. For every 100 cars you look at, 1 will be a deal, thanks to B-J, Hemmings and good old fashioned greed. It's going to take time, a long time. Thanks to the Internet, everybody can find out what these cars are 'worth', and flip accordingly. All the sugesstions so far are good. When asking around, talk to body shops, garages, junkyards and auto parts stores. Most of the time you will talk to guys who are knowledgable about cars, but won't 'scoop' you on the Mopar. Car shows and car clubs are OK too, but they are usually looking for the same cars. Another suggestion, is a door to door flyers. Ads in newspapers are seen by everyone, you have to find the cars first. Yes, you have dreamers and idiots phoning you, but there are goods deals to be found, trust me.

It's an absolute shame what this business (er...I mean 'hobby') has become. Another price correction on Mopars like we had in the late 80's, early 90's, is definately needed. Unfortunately, that won't happen while the economy is good, so if you want a really good deal, wait till the economy drops. If you can't wait, search harder. There were lots of 69's produced, just finding one for sale is hard, then finding one that's a good deal is even harder....hope you find exactly what you're looking for!

[kylem4711]

thanks.



im searching right now because the economy is not too good right now.  i dont know if its going to get worse, and thats the bad thing. there is no way to know

[69Charger_440]

I think someone already mentioned it, but have you thought about placing an ad in your paper or one that is from a big city that is near you?  I found one of my '69 Charger R/T SE's that way in 2005 for 6K.  Wouldn't hurt to try it. 

[kylem4711]

wow, thats a great find. good job man.


and yeah, constantly put ads in craigslist. other states too.

[PocketThunder]

   I think this guy might be reaching a little to far  http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/car/431255572.html

  Here is a General Lee, more reasonably priced http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/car/445647033.html

BAM!  Here it is!  (even though its a 70 )  http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/car/419539120.html

[SnoPro440]

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I have been over to that guys house a few times now.  The only thing wrong with it is the drivers quarter is munched and will have to be replaced.  Otherwise, it's in outstanding condition.  The grill is perfect, the dash is already restored and the front end has been rebuilt.  He has a lot of extra parts for it too.

[kylem4711]

those all seem a little expensive?? and how come people dont like 70's?

[The70RT]

Lot's of people like 70's. They had the high impact colors and 6-packs...........68 or 69 didn't. I guess some don't like the loop bumper,other than that???

[justin1987]

Lot's of people like 70's. They had the high impact colors and 6-packs...........68 or 69 didn't. I guess some don't like the loop bumper,other than that???

I'm just not a huge fan of the loop bumper.

[PocketThunder]

those all seem a little expensive?? and how come people dont like 70's?

I just know that Charger_Fan will be reading this and i like to give him a little jab in the ribs about owning a 70 Charger.   

If i was in your shoes i would certainly consider this 70 Charger.  4-speed car and it looks like it has a sunroof, hell ya.  Were sun roofs very rare for 70?  any 70 experts out there?

[Charger_Fan]

those all seem a little expensive?? and how come people dont like 70's?

I just know that Charger_Fan will be reading this and i like to give him a little jab in the ribs about owning a 70 Charger.   

If i was in your shoes i would certainly consider this 70 Charger.  4-speed car and it looks like it has a sunroof, hell ya.  Were sun roofs very rare for 70?  any 70 experts out there?

Nope, no '70 experts out there...70's are just a big mystery to all of us.

That's odd that there's no mention of the sunroof in his ad. Yes they're rare & that would be a major selling point usually...which makes me think it's an aftermarket one, maybe.
This merits more investigation.

[SnoPro440]

If i was in your shoes i would certainly consider this 70 Charger.  4-speed car and it looks like it has a sunroof, hell ya.  Were sun roofs very rare for 70?  any 70 experts out there?

The car is not an original sunroof car.  It does come with a donor roof though.

[The70RT]

If i was in your shoes i would certainly consider this 70 Charger.  4-speed car and it looks like it has a sunroof, hell ya.  Were sun roofs very rare for 70?  any 70 experts out there?

The car is not an original sunroof car.  It does come with a donor roof though.

Any pics?

[SnoPro440]

I have a few, but they are on my home laptop.  I will post them tonight.

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

I bought my 69 Charger R/T SE out of a garage for $2500, the 71 Chally R/T for $3000, the three 70 and one 71 barracudas for $2500 and numerous darts, dusters, valiants for next to nothing.

Challenger


Charger


Cudas


72 Swinger


Those are just a few I've found and bought, none of them costing me more then $3000.

Ryan

[69bronzeT5]

Since my 68 R/T was a "field find"

My 69 was a field find too

[kylem4711]

I bought my 69 Charger R/T SE out of a garage for $2500, the 71 Chally R/T for $3000, the three 70 and one 71 barracudas for $2500 and numerous darts, dusters, valiants for next to nothing.

Challenger


Charger


Cudas


72 Swinger


Those are just a few I've found and bought, none of them costing me more then $3000.

Ryan

let me ge tone of those!!!!     

[41husk]

I paid $4,500 for my 68 but that included a 68 roller that I sold for 2k.  I paid $2000 for my 70 Challenger convertible (that was in 1982) I actually paid more fore my third gen than all the rest at 7k.  There are bargains out there!

[71ChallengeHer]

Deals are still out there. I heard of 2 this week. A guy I know just bought a Hemi Roadrunner for $8000. It was a original owner car, garage kept. The guy died and his wife sold it. Guess she had no idea what it was.   And a friend of mine works in parts at a Dodge dealership. He said this little old lady rolled in, Driving a 73 Chally 340 , 4 sp. Asked him if he was the gentlemen she talked to about buying her old car. She was the original owner and it had 40, 000 miles on it. I told him , I would have said yes it was me. One of the mechanics bought it. But won't say what they paid. I'm guessing it wasn't much.

[The70RT]

Deals are still out there. I heard of 2 this week. A guy I know just bought a Hemi Roadrunner for $8000. It was a original owner car, garage kept. The guy died and his wife sold it. Guess she had no idea what it was.   And a friend of mine works in parts at a Dodge dealership. He said this little old lady rolled in, Driving a 73 Chally 340 , 4 sp. Asked him if he was the gentlemen she talked to about buying her old car. She was the original owner and it had 40, 000 miles on it. I told him , I would have said yes it was me. One of the mechanics bought it. But won't say what they paid. I'm guessing it wasn't much.

[71ChallengeHer]

Deals are still out there. I heard of 2 this week. A guy I know just bought a Hemi Roadrunner for $8000. It was a original owner car, garage kept. The guy died and his wife sold it. Guess she had no idea what it was.   And a friend of mine works in parts at a Dodge dealership. He said this little old lady rolled in, Driving a 73 Chally 340 , 4 sp. Asked him if he was the gentlemen she talked to about buying her old car. She was the original owner and it had 40, 000 miles on it. I told him , I would have said yes it was me. One of the mechanics bought it. But won't say what they paid. I'm guessing it wasn't much.

Yep,and the Hemi was 20 minutes from my house.

[kylem4711]

wow, that story is crazy.


and i can not find any barn finds because there are no barns in southern california!!!!.

Please let me know if you know anything. I want a charger i will be happy with for a loooong time

[SnoPro440]

Here are the pic's of the 70 mentioned earlier.  I have more somewhere, but I can't find them.

[Charger-Bodie]

the best way ive seen lately to locate a "find" is to follow harlow around!!

[kylem4711]

who is that?  where is he from?