Spotted: Custom '69 Dodge Charger R/T Convertible

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Legend has it that a single factory-approved convertible was created for the designer of the 1968 Charger. Beyond that, any drop-top Chargers you might encounter are custom pieces. While we're really at ends about taking away one of the Charger's most iconic features, its long, rakish roofline, the notion of a convertible second-generation Charger is, for argument's sake, intriguing. Since all convertible Chargers are custom jobs, much of the convertible hardware is borrowed from sibling B-Bodies that sported drop tops like Coronets, Super Bees, Road Runners, Belvederes, Satellites, and GTXs.


Images: DodgeCharger.com

We found these images over at DodgeCharger.com where forum member "69BronzeT5" spotted this unusual '69 drop-top Charger R/T at a Everett, Washington car show on a trailer. Although incomplete, the R/T (presumed a clone) does tout some rather unusual equipment, including the placement of the "Charger" tags - usually located on the larger C-pillar - fixed to the front fenders and the large R/T-stripe delete badge attached over an R/T stripe. Very peculiar...



Most notably are the legendary "recalled" B-Body wheels. These rims were a composite wheel that hit showrooms floors only to be recalled by Chrysler almost immediately afterward because of durability issues. It was because of these wheels that the signature Magnum 500s were brought in for most all R/T, HEMI, 500, and SE trim packages. Today, enthusiasts can find remanufactured "Recall" wheels which no longer suffer from the design flaws from 40 years ago.






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