In an effort to be more competitive in NASCAR while striking a blow to Ford’s dominance in the sport, Dodge commissioned a special batch of Chargers to be built for NASCAR homologation for 1969. Known as the Charger 500, these cars were sent to Creative Industries in Detroit for body modifications designed to improve aerodynamics and hopefully grant Dodge an edge against its cross-town rivals. The recessed grille cavity and hideaway headlamp setup was replaced with a flush-mounted piece incorporating 1968 Coronet headlights, and the “flying buttress” roof line was jettisoned in favor of a flush-mounted rear windshield. Engine availability was limited to either the 440 CI V-8 topped with a single 4-barrel carburetor or the fire-breathing dual-quad 426 Elephant with hemispherical combustion chambers. This Beautiful 1969 Charger 500 HEMI recently underwent a cosmetic refresh in its original color. The black “bumblebee” 500 tail stripe and bright drip-rail and belt moldings accent the new paint exceptionally, as does the flip-top fuel lid. The interior features black bucket seats, a center console, three-speed wipers, a tachometer and AM radio. The car rolls on color-matched steel wheels with small bright hubcaps that could almost exude a “sleeper” vibe, if not for those Hemi badges on the doors. Of the 392 Charger 500's produced in 1969, only 84 were equipped with the Hemi V-8. Of those, only 27 were paired with the A833 New Process 4-speed manual transmission. This example is one of those 27 and has been in the care of its current owner since the early 1990s. Produced on December 11, 1968, this Hemi Charger 500 is equipped with a correct 426 Hemi V-8 it left the factory with. It also has the highly desirable A34 Super Track Pak with 4.10 rear end gearing, power steering, power brakes with front discs, as well as the Hemi suspension. #MOPAR #Dodge #Charger500 #426HEMI #HEMI #NASCAR