Classic Dodge Charger 1969-1970 for Sale in the UK
American muscle car imported and road-registered
Import a Dodge Charger from 1966 to 1978 — the legendary 1968-1970 'Coke Bottle' as an R/T 440 Magnum, 440 Six Pack or 426 Hemi — fully managed through to UK registration. We handle VAT, duty and DVLA paperwork; cars over 40 years qualify for historic-vehicle status (no MOT, £0 road tax). 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Sourcing
Our Dodge Chargers straight from the USA
We hold no stock. Every Dodge Charger 1969, 1970 or other year is sourced to your brief through our network in Texas, Florida and California — with a verified Carfax report, fender-tag and broadcast-sheet checks, and an on-site inspection.
Year
1966-1967 fastback | 1968-1970 'Coke Bottle' | 1971-1978
Budget
< £35,000 | £35-80,000 | > £80,000 (Hemi)
Condition
Matching Numbers | Restored | Good order | Project
Engine
V8 318 | 383 Magnum | 440 Magnum | 440 Six Pack | 426 Hemi
Trim
R/T | 500 | Daytona | Super Bee | SE
Transmission
727 TorqueFlite auto | A833 4-speed manual
Process
How it works
1. You define
Year, engine, trim, budget — we pin down your ideal Dodge Charger.
2. We search the USA
7 to 14 days of sourcing with local inspection, fender-tag check and Carfax.
3. You choose
3 to 5 cars with HD photos, start-up videos and a firm price in pounds.
4. We deliver turnkey
Purchase, sea freight to Felixstowe, customs, registration and home delivery.
Examples
Recently imported Dodge Chargers
Dodge Charger R/T 440 Magnum 1969
- V8 440 ci (7.2L) — 375 bhp
- 78,000 original miles
- F8 Green / black interior
- A727 TorqueFlite automatic
- Matching Numbers, fender tag present, historic eligible
(Fixed price: purchase, freight, duty, VAT, DVLA registration)
Dodge Charger 383 Magnum 1968
- V8 383 ci (6.3L) — 330 bhp
- 92,000 miles
- B5 Blue / black bench
- Automatic, first 'Coke Bottle' year
- Rotisserie restoration, solid floors
(Fixed price, turnkey)
Dodge Charger SE 400 1973
- V8 400 ci (6.6L) — 260 bhp
- 104,000 miles
- Sienna Brown / tan leather
- 3rd-gen 'fuselage', vinyl roof
- Excellent order, ideal first buy
(Fixed price, turnkey)
Guarantee
Money-back guarantee
30 days to approve your Dodge Charger
If within 30 days of delivery your Dodge Charger does not match your expectations 100 %, we refund the full purchase price — no hidden conditions.
- Drive the Charger on the open road
- Review the DVLA registration and historic-vehicle paperwork
- Have the engine number and fender tag authenticated by a Mopar expert
- Right to return if not satisfied
Why
Why buy a classic Dodge Charger?
The 1968-1970 Dodge Charger — immortalised by 'Bullitt', 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (General Lee) and the 'Fast & Furious' films — is one of the most desirable shapes in American muscle. In the UK, matching-numbers Charger R/T 440 and 426 Hemi cars are appreciating 10-15 % a year, with demand outstripping the supply available in Europe.
Iconic shape
'Coke Bottle' lines, hidden headlights and full-width tail lights of the 2nd generation.
Mopar big blocks
From the V8 383 Magnum to the 440 Six Pack and the legendary 426 Hemi.
Historic vehicle status
40+ years means no MOT and £0 VED — a major UK cost saving.
B-body parts
Shared Mopar B platform: strong reproduction support (panels, mechanicals, trim).
Heritage value
R/T, Daytona and Hemi rank among the most valuable muscle cars worldwide.
Pop-culture pull
General Lee, Bullitt, Fast & Furious: fame that keeps demand strong.
Who is it for?
- Muscle-car enthusiasts and fans of 60s-70s Mopar culture
- Collectors after an iconic, appreciating model
- Investors seeking a matching-numbers R/T 440 or Hemi
- Members of UK clubs such as the Mopar Muscle Association
- Weekend drivers for shows (American SpeedFest, Rally of the Giants)
Import
Import & UK registration turnkey
Total lead time: 8 to 14 weeks from order to UK registration.
Generations
Dodge Charger generations 1966-1978
Four generations, from the 1966 fastback to the 70s 'fuselage' coupe. The 1969 and 1970 model years carry most of the UK demand.
| Generation | Years | Nickname | Engines | Versions | UK price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st gen | 1966-1967 | 'Fastback' | V8 318, 383, 440, 426 Hemi (1966) | Base, 426 Hemi | £40,000 - £80,000 |
| 2nd gen | 1968-1970 | 'Coke Bottle' | V8 383, 440 Magnum, 440 Six Pack, 426 Hemi | R/T, 500, Daytona, SE | £55,000 - £160,000 |
| 3rd gen | 1971-1974 | 'Fuselage' | V8 318, 340, 383, 400, 440 | R/T (1971), Super Bee, SE | £32,000 - £62,000 |
| 4th gen | 1975-1978 | 'Personal Luxury' | V8 318, 360, 400, 440 | SE, Brougham | £16,000 - £32,000 |
Iconic engines
- V8 318 ci (5.2L): ~230 bhp — the affordable entry point
- V8 383 Magnum (6.3L): 290-335 bhp — the base 1968 R/T
- V8 440 Magnum (7.2L): 375 bhp — massive torque, the R/T best-seller
- 440 Six Pack (7.2L, triple carb): 390 bhp — rare and sought-after
- 426 Hemi (7.0L): 425 bhp — the holy grail, the top of the market
Versions & trims
- R/T (Road/Track): the performance model, 440 Magnum as standard
- Charger 500: 1969 aero, NASCAR homologation base
- Daytona: pointed nose + huge wing, the 1969 NASCAR legend
- Super Bee: 1971, performance on a budget
- SE (Special Edition): luxury trim, leather and vinyl roof
Budget
Price & finance
Classic Dodge Chargers in the UK run from £16,000 to over £160,000, depending on model year (a 1969-1970 is worth far more than a 1975-1978), engine (a 426 Hemi can cost 3× a 318), trim (R/T, Daytona) and the authenticity of the numbers.
1975-1978 SE or 1971-1974 V8 318/383 in good order. An ideal entry point.
1968-1970 383/440 Magnum, restored R/T, 1966-67 fastback.
Matching R/T 440 Six Pack, Daytona, and above all the 426 Hemi.
Cost breakdown (Charger £55,000 US price, collector 9705)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle price USA | £55,000 |
| Sea freight Charleston-Felixstowe | £1,900 |
| Import duty (0 % collector) | £0 |
| Reduced VAT (5 %) | £2,750 |
| DVLA registration & historic status | £120 |
| UK delivery | £240 |
| Commission (8 %) | £4,400 |
| TURNKEY TOTAL | £64,410 |
Good to know: the collector classification (code 9705) requires an original vehicle over 30 years old of historic interest. Otherwise the standard regime applies (10 % duty + 20 % VAT). Running costs: no MOT and £0 VED for 40+ year historic cars · classic insurance from £200/year · LHD is fully legal in the UK.
American muscle car shows in the UK
The UK American-car scene is among the most active in Europe. Three fixtures where Dodge Chargers of every generation line up:
- American SpeedFest — Brands Hatch (Kent), June
The UK's American motorsport festival, pairing oval-style demo races with a huge show-car infield. - AAC Rally of the Giants — Woburn Abbey, July
The American Auto Club's flagship all-American show on the Woburn lawn, judged by club registers. - Stars & Stripes, Tatton Park — Knutsford (Cheshire), July
The North-West's biggest American show for 35+ years — muscle cars in force.
FAQ
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