Sold my R/T SE!

[richRTSE]

Well, I went and did it...I sold my Charger.   Not sure yet if it was the right thing to do, but I have 2 other projects that are going nowhere fast, and its the only way I could see getting either one of them done. As busy as I've been with kids and work the last few years, I really haven't been enjoying it as much as I'd like, and it really has just been in the way. (Boy, doesn't that sound crazy?!)

The good news is I did sell it to a very good friend, who I know would sell it back to me in a heartbeat if I ever decide I want it back. And now I actually have the cash and room to start working on one of my other project cars, a 69 Charger 500 clone that has been sitting in pieces since I bought the R/T 10 years ago. And now that I don't have a running car, I think I might be a little more motivated to actually make time to work on it....I guess only time will tell if I made the right decision, but so far it feels like I have...

[hemi68charger]

Man,,, that's a great lookin' R/T SE.... It's sad to get rid of them sometimes, but you have to look at the bigger picture... I did and I have no regrets..   Good luck on the new found freedom to indulge with the next project.

[D13vyl]

Hi mate

That is a beauty, im sure your other projects will look just as good as her,

all the best

Rene

[Cooter]

Wow, Sold an original R/T to build a clone...Hmmmm........Nice R/T SE though.

[skip68]

Good luck with the 500 clone.      
You don't see very many of those around.   Any pictures?   

[41husk]

Wow! might had to part with one of the projects and kept that baby to enjoy!

[tan top]

yeah !! doubt if i would of sold that awesome piece of mopar hardware    
but C500 clone  is  

[richRTSE]

here is the clone project...was a 70 Charger 500, 383 4-bbl, auto that I've had since 1995, my first Charger...soon will be 440, 4-speed, 4.10 Dana car....

[richRTSE]

...and here is the other project, a REAL 500   that I picked up 2 yrs ago...a numbers matching T5 440, auto car...thats where my money for the clone project went. Now the clone is gonna be my practice car before I get started on the real one...

[41husk]

Still a tough choice.  I would miss not having a car to cruze in. Then again I would love to have a real XX car

[jaak]

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. I Sold my '73 4 speed Rallye, a couple of months ago so I could finish my 69 R/T (been working on it, on and off for 10 years), I was a little bummed the first couple of days, but after ordering up all the parts I needed, putting it together and driving the RT the other day, I don't regret my decision one bit.

BTW, nice 500 and 500 clone project.

Jason

[Brightyellow69rtse]

man that car is gorgous i couldnt have sold that 

[1969chargerrtse]

Any chance you post what it sold for and in what condition? and options it had. So those of us with 69 Chargers can get an idea what the market is?  If not on this thread could you PM me seeing I have a RTSE I'd love to know what it went for.  Was it original looking?   Motor etc....
It was 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

If I ever had to sell mine, it would need to go FAAAARRRR away not to see it again.  I guess in your situation it could be a good thing since you have the option to get it back.....I couldnt deal with seeing mine at a local show....  sniff

[richRTSE]

Any chance you post what it sold for and in what condition? and options it had. So those of us with 69 Chargers can get an idea what the market is?  If not on this thread could you PM me seeing I have a RTSE I'd love to know what it went for.  Was it original looking?   Motor etc....
It was 

PM sent. I will say I did give my friend a good price on it. Slightly modified car: headers, aluminum intake, MSD, non-numbers engine and trans, superstock springs, 3" tti exhaust, fendertag, no build sheet, color change (was triple green), added a few extra options during resto 10 yrs ago, paint not perfect, glass not perfect...car ran 12.80s with 3.23s and street tires, 12.26 with 4.10s and slicks...

[41husk]

keep pics of the project progress!!!

[tan top]

...and here is the other project, a REAL 500   that I picked up 2 yrs ago...a numbers matching T5 440, auto car...thats where my money for the clone project went. Now the clone is gonna be my practice car before I get started on the real one...

here is the clone project...was a 70 Charger 500, 383 4-bbl, auto that I've had since 1995, my first Charger...soon will be 440, 4-speed, 4.10 Dana car....

  whats the color combo going to be on the C500 clone  

keep us updated with pictures & stuff  

[mysil bergsprekken]

PM sendt

[richRTSE]

  whats the color combo going to be on the C500 clone  

keep us updated with pictures & stuff  

I'm leaning toward white with red stripe, but my 2 other options are B5 with white or red stripe, or F6 with a white stripe...I've got a ways to go before I need to decide that. It will have a black interior though, already have that stuff...

[firefighter3931]

Dang Rich....that car was beautiful ! 

Good luck with the new projects 



Ron

[PocketThunder]

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!              

I'd make that clone into a Daytona and have a pair of Aero cars...   

[bakerhillpins]

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!              

I'd make that clone into a Daytona and have a pair of Aero cars...   

No you wouldn't, you would sell it to finance completion of a 68 and then sell that to get yourself a nice original 69 RT. 

[1969chargerrtse]

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!              

I'd make that clone into a Daytona and have a pair of Aero cars...   

[694spdRT]

Tough call, hopefully it works out for you. I was always depressed when nothing was drivable in my Mopar world. Good luck on a speedy resto for your C500 and the clone.