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This 426ci 425hp , 4-speed example – with 13,645 actual miles – will be showing up at the Mecum Auction next weekend in St. Charles, IL. The 1969 Dodge HEMI Charger R/T was produced in very limited numbers. Counting Daytona and Charger 500 models, only 432 1969 HEMI Chargers were built and a scant 207 of those were 4-speed models. There’s little wonder that these have become one of the rarest and most desirable of the Mopar muscle cars.

Finished in its original color of R6 Red with a Black vinyl top and Black interior, it is equipped with the factory light group, Trak Pak with Dana 60 Sure Grip 3.54:1 rear axle, D21 close ratio A-833 4-speed, tachometer with clock, Music Master radio, hood mounted turn signals, 3-speed windshield wipers, remote outside mirrors and factory stripe delete.

The car has twice been a cover car in Muscle Car Review magazine, as well as being featured in the best selling book, Muscle: America’s Legendary Performance Cars by Leffingwell and Holmstrom. It is one of eight listed in the Chrysler Registry – a fully documented, 100% numbers matching example with just 13,645 original miles on the odometer.

The 1969 Dodge Charger built on a strong relationship with the entertainment industry. A 1968 Charger was featured in the movie Bullitt, while the 1969 model became one of the most widely recognized cars in the world, courtesy of The Dukes of Hazzard television show.

However, if you’re not looking for the General Lee, this might be a more suitable alternative. The Mecum St. Charles Auction takes place September 16 through 19, at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. Additional information can be found on the event web site.