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XP Hemi '69 picture discovery (dial-up beware)

Started by Just 6T9 CHGR, February 25, 2009, 05:43:27 PM

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Just 6T9 CHGR

February 25, 2009, 05:43:27 PM
Doing a little research on the fabled '69 XP Hemi car for a friend and came across this little tidbit in the '69 brochures....

First up is one of the press release shots for 69 showing the XP Hemi car ...for those that dont know, this car has no outward R/T markings (stripes or emblems, 14" wheels etc) but has Hemi emblems on the doors.  This pre-production car has a host of '68 only pieces on it as well shown in other pics in the brochure....you can see the '68 pointed dash pad in this pic....



a colored version...




Now looking at the '69 full line brochure (Dart, Coronet, Charger, Polara, Monaco) & opening the front cover you will see this car...looks a bit different no?  Ah but its the same car!  All that was done was the addition of the optional Road Wheels and the deletion of the Hemi badge on the door!  Look the 3 holes are still there!



The next pic shows the actual background that was removed in the USA brochure....this pic was in the Canadian brochure...



Just a little fun fact for today!! ;D
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Ghoste

#1
February 25, 2009, 05:47:55 PM
That is great Chris.  I couldn't even begin to figure out how many times I've stared at both of those brochure photos and I never noticed the three holes in the door before. 

bsakal

#2
February 25, 2009, 05:49:16 PM
interesting  :scratchchin:
69 Charger SE - 66 Chrysler Newport 383

tan top

#3
February 25, 2009, 05:49:57 PM
 :scope:  ........... :o intresting stuff  :yesnod: shame the angle of the picture was not lower & lighter , could have a better look for cooler lines
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Ghoste

#4
February 25, 2009, 05:56:21 PM
Perhaps though, if they were clearly using it more often for press pics, there are some out there yet??

WingCharger

#5
February 25, 2009, 06:00:06 PM
What is the point of a Non-R/T HEMI Charger? :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy:

maxwellwedge

#6
February 25, 2009, 06:01:43 PM
Is the blonde a '68 or a '69? No jokes please!  :eyes:

Ghoste

#7
February 25, 2009, 06:03:59 PM
Quote from: WingCharger on February 25, 2009, 06:00:06 PM
What is the point of a Non-R/T HEMI Charger? :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy:

Read the first post.

Magnumcharger

#8
February 25, 2009, 06:08:16 PM
Same car? (But with stripes now?)
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Magnumcharger

#9
February 25, 2009, 06:09:50 PM
And again???
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Ghoste

#10
February 25, 2009, 06:10:26 PM
I was wondering that as well about the "Mother Warned Me" car but I was thinking the stripe and SE badging and later date would maybe have made it easier to grab another new car?
The one in the "Succuss" ad is definitely the car.  The interior photo from the brochure gives it away and IIRC the other pics in that ad are also from the brochure.  I can't really see any holes in the door though.

472 R/T SE

#11
February 25, 2009, 06:14:46 PM
Why 3 holes, shouldn't there be 2?

Cool PI work Chris.

Just 6T9 CHGR

#12
February 25, 2009, 06:15:36 PM
The RT/SE is a totally different car....heres its press release pics....



Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Just 6T9 CHGR

#13
February 25, 2009, 06:16:18 PM
Quote from: 472 R/T SE on February 25, 2009, 06:14:46 PM
Why 3 holes, shouldn't there be 2?

Cool PI work Chris.

IIRC there are 3 holes Mike

Heres a pic from Jet's website www.69hemi.com

Chris' '69 Charger R/T

mauve66

#14
February 25, 2009, 06:17:55 PM
those 2 black and white photos only say R/T at the bottom not R/T S/E
Robert-Las Vegas, NV

NEEDS:
body work
paint - mauve and black
powder coat wheels - mauve and black
total wiring
PW
PDLKS
Tint
trim
engine - 520/540, eddy heads, 6pak
alignment

Ghoste

#15
February 25, 2009, 06:19:21 PM
Check the SE badging on the C pillar.

Magnumcharger

#16
February 25, 2009, 06:21:18 PM
Maybe this was it's fate?
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

dodgecharger-fan

#17
February 25, 2009, 06:22:39 PM
Quote from: maxwellwedge on February 25, 2009, 06:01:43 PM
Is the blonde a '68 or a '69? No jokes please!  :eyes:

69

The date of the photo is 68 - the model year starts in August-ish, right guys?

Just 6T9 CHGR

#18
February 25, 2009, 06:23:31 PM
Quote from: Magnumcharger on February 25, 2009, 06:21:18 PM
Maybe this was it's fate?

Crap...could be
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Ghoste

#19
February 25, 2009, 06:23:52 PM
Looks like different wheels and no rocker trim but that doesn't mean much.  I think I have clearer copies of those crash test pics somewhere.  I'll have to look at them.

Just 6T9 CHGR

#20
February 25, 2009, 06:25:09 PM
Quote from: dodgecharger-fan on February 25, 2009, 06:22:39 PM
Quote from: maxwellwedge on February 25, 2009, 06:01:43 PM
Is the blonde a '68 or a '69? No jokes please!  :eyes:

69

The date of the photo is 68 - the model year starts in August-ish, right guys?

August 1st....although 100039 has an SPD of 7/28/68 (the R6 R/T in the ads)
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

mauve66

#21
February 25, 2009, 06:25:54 PM
i can't tell in the top one with the sun on it and the bottom one is too much of a rear shot for me to tell, so i'll take your word for it, but the typing under the picture only says R/T not both
Robert-Las Vegas, NV

NEEDS:
body work
paint - mauve and black
powder coat wheels - mauve and black
total wiring
PW
PDLKS
Tint
trim
engine - 520/540, eddy heads, 6pak
alignment

Just 6T9 CHGR

#22
February 25, 2009, 06:28:33 PM
It is an RT/SE even though the typing states R/T only...

More pics here....
http://www.1969chargerregistry.com/gallery/press
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Stanleyart

#23
February 25, 2009, 06:33:18 PM
Quote from: NOT Just 6T9 CHGR on February 25, 2009, 05:43:27 PM
Doing a little research on the fabled '69 XP Hemi car for a friend and came across this little tidbit in the '69 brochures....

First up is one of the press release shots for 69 showing the XP Hemi car ...for those that dont know, this car has no outward R/T markings (stripes or emblems, 14" wheels etc) but has Hemi emblems on the doors.  This pre-production car has a host of '68 only pieces on it as well shown in other pics in the brochure....you can see the '68 pointed dash pad in this pic....



a colored version...




Now looking at the '69 full line brochure (Dart, Coronet, Charger, Polara, Monaco) & opening the front cover you will see this car...looks a bit different no?  Ah but its the same car!  All that was done was the addition of the optional Road Wheels and the deletion of the Hemi badge on the door!  Look the 3 holes are still there!

Just a little fun fact for today!! ;D

Man, this is a fantastic bit of sleuthing! Well done!

BIRD67

#24
February 25, 2009, 06:34:26 PM
WHat's the status on the car today? Was it scrapped or is it still out there?
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