Everybody seems to love classic Dodge Chargers,
including Hollywood celebrities and famous musicians like Jay Kay, who’s
decided to part ways with his personal, and really nicely done, example. Jay
Kay actually bought his Charger in 2008 from Bruce Willis, who owned it for ten
years and received it as a gift from his first wife Demi Moore. Enough with the
celebrity stuff though, because the real star here is this sweet 1969 Charger.
It’s no ordinary Charger, but a ‘Bullitt’
spec model based on the car driven in the famous 1968 movie by Steve McQueen.
The car was officially imported and registered in the UK in 2008 and is
finished in a deep gloss black paint. The interior is all original and is
described as being in perfect condition, as you can also see from the provided
images.
This menacing Dodge Charger comes with a
comprehensive history file showing that, in 2014, Jay Kay spent £ 25,000 (about US$ 34,500) to improve the car and make it as perfect as possible, including
having the engine rebuilt and upgraded.
Under the hood lies a huge 8.2-liter V8 paired to a
three-speed automatic gearbox, providing enough grunt to light up the rear
tires with ease and the matching V8 rumble one expects from it.
Since the upgrade, it has covered only a handful of
miles and is said to drive superbly for a car of its size. “Aside from the fact
that it has been enjoyed by two massive global mega-stars – Bruce Willis and
Jay Kay – it is also an unbelievable example in its own right,” said Nick
Whale, managing director at Silverstone Auctions.
Set to go under the hammer at the Race Retro Classic
Car Sale on February 24, this 1969 Dodge Charger is estimated at between
£ 50,000 and £ 60,000 (US$ 69,000 to US$ 82,000), plus VAT and commission.
