The SE coupe was the best-selling configuration, accounting for approximately 62K units. The hardtop was the runner-up with more than 45K units, while the Charger coupe made its way to only 12K buyers.
The base engines were now the six-cylinder unit rated at 105 horsepower and the 318 V8 with 150 horsepower. However, customers could also order more powerful engines, and those who didn’t mind paying extra could go as high as a 440ci big-block V8 with 280 horsepower.
The Charger in these photos appears to have a 318ci unit under the hood, with eBay seller pec-271 explaining that they installed a new starter, a carburetor, a fuel pump, and several other parts to get the engine up and running. They also needed a new radiator, but once everything was put together, the Charger was almost ready for the road.
The car’s return to the road started at some point during the ’80s when a woman found this Charger behind a Coca-Cola factory. The seller explains that the woman decided to sell the car in 2022, nearly four decades after the Charger received a second chance, but it barely received any attention during all these years.
The new owner immediately started fixing things, and the interior was removed completely because it was already wrecked by mice. It was a beautiful white cabin that didn’t survive the invasion of rodents.
The seller explains that the Charger must now go because they can no longer finish the project after the birth of their first child. The Charger sells with several extra parts, and it’ll require new brakes, a windshield and a rear window, and several other fixes. However, you won’t spend much time dealing with rust problems, as the floors are still “in incredible shape,” though it’s not clear if they are the original pans.
The no-reserve auction starts at $4,500, and it’ll certainly be interesting to see how the fight advances on this one. Nobody has entered the battle to buy this Charger, but the auction site reveals that 8 people have already added it to their watchlists. This means the bidding could soon record the first offer, as potential buyers might be involved in takeover talks with the owner.
The car is parked in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and despite the working engine, you’ll need a trailer to take it home.
