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This is a '69 Dodge Charger R/T. Designed by Richard Sias, Harvey Winn and Elwood Engel, the 1969 Dodge Charger was part of the second generation of Dodge Chargers, being produced from 1968 to 1970. Featuring coke bottle styling and a "kick up" spoiler appearance for the rear, the car was a significant design from the preceding generation. The R/T (Road/Track) trim was the high-performance trim for the Charger, coming standard with a 440 ci (7.2L) V8.
For 1969, few modifications were made to the car. Exterior changes included a new grille with a venter divider, as well as a new trim line called the SE (Special Edition), which could be available as a standalone trim or with the R/T; differences for that trim level were mainly cosmetic. Two different 383 ci (6.3L) V8s were available, fitted with two- or four-barrel carbs; these made 290 and 330 BHP respectively. Other engines were also available. With 89,199 produced, the '69 Dodge Charger has become a cult classic and has been featured in numerous forms of media.
Now this casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey and introduced in 2020 as a Red Line Club Exclusive. This casting depicts a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T restomodded with a 6.2L Chrysler HEMI Hellcat V8 "Hellephant" crate engine. This casting has seen three known releases, the last in 2022 as a Nationals exclusive. All versions except the second release are limited-production; the first had a run of 17,500 cars while the third had 4,000.
