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68,69, or 70 hottest?

Started by h76, October 24, 2017, 07:29:39 PM

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Quote from: Lennard on November 09, 2017, 06:52:34 AM
I already have an electric razor in my bathroom drawer,  so I'm glad to own a '68 and '69 Charger. :thumbs:

:smilielol:

dual fours

I always thought concerning the second generation Chargers, that third times a charm.
I do not have air conditioning, so my 70 is hotter then all those with AC.
1970 Dodge Charger SE, 383 Magnum, dual fours, Winter's shifter and racing transmission.

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6pkrtse

Growing up I have always loved the 68-70 Chargers. 69 always seemed to be my favorite. My first car was a 70 Charger at 15. I have had many 68-70's over the years, something like 15 or so & now I like the 70's more than the 69's due to options, paint colors, lower production numbers so there are less around etc. I still want one of each 68,68 & 70 in my garage all at once someday.
1963 Belvedere 413 Max Wedge
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 sixpack.
1970 Challenger R/T Drag Radial 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Road Runner 383 4 BBL
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 4 BBL
1996 Dodge Ram 2500 V-10 488 cu in.
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 CTD Dually 6x6
2012 Challenger R/T Classic

Evoking

Couple of things.

1) ALL of those values are way off for concours Chargers in the open market. They bring more.   

2) When I was shopping for a 68 they were ways more $. I thought it had something to do with being the only year to have the round tail lights.  In any case I found the part big muscle car, part Ferrari execution out back especially fetching.

3) when most people compare the somewhat anonymous look of the 69-70 rear to the chromed rings AND learn there is only one year to get them = halo year to general public.

What I've observed anyway.


70B5Cuda

I own a 68 and a 69 and I used to not like the 70 Grill/bumper , but the more time I spend looking at the 2nd generation chargers, the more I realize that I love every aspect of 2nd generation Chargers. I like some features (taillights, grilles) more then others, but no one year has everything I like best.....so my next best option is to own one of every year! They won't all be show cars; in fact, I gravitate more and more toward weathered/patina'd Mopars.... but I will own one of each so I can enjoy them without comparing and contrasting.

From watching/dabbling in the market, the 1969s are more rare and somewhat more valuable then the 1968, all things being equal. The 1970's are obviously behind the 1968/1969 in value but that being said, I don't see that many 1970's for sale. I've seen several really solid 1970 (non-R/T) rollers (no drivetrain) with seats, presentable grill, and all exterior sheetmetal sell for $8-10K.
1968 Roadrunner-6.1L, 6 speed, 3.91 Getrag, IRS
1968 Charger- 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Charger in RR1 "Ribeye"
1969 Charger in EW1 "S'more"
1969 Charger Survivor-R6, 383, 727.....WRECKED
1970 Barracuda-6.1L, 6 speed, 4.10 S60

Mopar Nut

Quote from: Evoking on November 12, 2017, 10:10:52 PM
Couple of things.
2) When I was shopping for a 68 they were ways more $. I thought it had something to do with being the only year to have the round tail lights.  In any case I found the part big muscle car, part Ferrari execution out back especially fetching.
People can ask what they, It's what they sell for is what counts.

Quote from: 70B5Cuda on November 12, 2017, 10:43:21 PM
I own a 68 and a 69 and I used to not like the 70 Grill/bumper , but the more time I spend looking at the 2nd generation chargers, the more I realize that I love every aspect of 2nd generation Chargers. I like some features (taillights, grilles) more then others, but no one year has everything I like best.....so my next best option is to own one of every year! They won't all be show cars; in fact, I gravitate more and more toward weathered/patina'd Mopars.... but I will own one of each so I can enjoy them without comparing and contrasting.

From watching/dabbling in the market, the 1969s are more rare and somewhat more valuable then the 1968, all things being equal. The 1970's are obviously behind the 1968/1969 in value but that being said, I don't see that many 1970's for sale. I've seen several really solid 1970 (non-R/T) rollers (no drivetrain) with seats, presentable grill, and all exterior sheetmetal sell for $8-10K.
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When I sold my 68, one guy who wanted it, said he wanted to change it into a 69. I refused the sale!
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."