Hey All

[The Rebel]

Just joined as for some time I've always wanted a muscle car as a lot of my buddies had them in when we were in HS (Camaros, Barracudas, GTOs....). I graduated in 88.

I've just begun my research to see what I need to learn before I pull the trigger.

I'm interested in a 69 Charger, 383-4, Standard (or Automatic) in good shape but not showroom quality. I've seen prices all over the place ($20K+) on a ton of websites but not really sure what is really reasonable. My guess is a private seller would be cheaper than buying from a muscle car dealership.

Would love to get a Gen. Lee version but they seem like they go for like $40K+.

I've driven standard only a few times in my life but to me it would seem pretty fun to drive it as a standard to get that race car feel rather than manual.

Thanks in advance,
Roger

 

[GetX'd]

Welcome to the best site on the net for b bodies. Good luck finding your dream car - have patience. They're out there.

 

[69clone]

Welcome to the site. Like GetX'd said they're out there. Learn what you can off this site. Ask questions, the guys here are extremely knowledgable! I actually noticed the cars for sale on this site tend to be cheaper than I assumed was the going price.

 

[5wndwcpe]

Greetings

 

[aldal]

Welcome and good luck on your search.

 

[747mopar]

Standard and manual are the same, your meaning standard and automatic.

Drove mine as a auto for the first year then switched to a standard, autos are fun if you've got a shift kit in them but standards are a blast!!! Keep shopping, deals are out there. My 69 cost me $3,500 but needed a fair amount of work. Biggest thing to look at is how complete it is, a good grill will break the bank or even a good seat can set you back $300. Good luck.

 

[Car Nut]

aboard!

 

[kiwigtx]

Welcome to the madness that is FBBO. Good luck in your search.

 

[Xp29h]

Welcome aboard for sure! As previously stated, be patient and put the word out what your looking for. They are out there! BTW my 69 has an automatic and a shift kit and it's good! But I've driven standards a lot in my time and they can be a ton of fun too. IMO, I'd find a car that you can pull the trigger on and not care about the transmission. You can always do something with it later! Good luck!

 

[The Rebel]

DOH! That was a dumb mistake as I know the difference but apparently can't type, LOL!

Standard and manual are the same, your meaning standard and automatic. .

 

[Hanover Mopar]

Welcome to the best site on the net for b bodies. Good luck finding your dream car - have patience. They're out there.

Took me three years of hard looking. Finally found it 2 hours away.

Good luck with your search.

 

[eric383]

Welcome to FBBO. Good luck with your search.

 

[The Rebel]

Took me three years of hard looking. Finally found it 2 hours away.

Good luck with your search.

What did you get & how much did it cost?

 

[Budnicks]

Welcome to FBBO

maybe also check out the sister sites too -For A, C, E Bodies Only- too
even the Plymouth Roadrunner forum another of the assoc. sites

 

[polywideblock]

welcome

 

[mr. b]

welcome to FBBO from Pa

 

[68sprtsat383]

Welcome from Va

 

[The Rebel]

Thanks!

Welcome to FBBO

maybe also check out the sister sites too -For A, C, E Bodies Only- too
even the Plymouth Roadrunner forum another of the assoc. sites

 

[Homstead]

Welcome to the site! Good luck finding your car!