Chrysler Group to auction first 2006 Dodge Charger volume production vehicle to roll off assembly line and autographed race car body used in world reveal at the North American International Auto Show

Winning bidder to receive Charger keys from NASCAR legend Richard Petty at the May 7, 2005, NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway

One-of-a-kind items to be auctioned on eBay, with proceeds going to Victory Junction Gang Camp and Salvation Army Charities

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 27, 2005 - Following the world introduction of the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger this month in Detroit, Chrysler Group is auctioning the NASCAR body shell used in the press reveal along with the first volume production Dodge Charger to roll off the line at its Brampton, Ont. (Canada) Assembly Plant.

"The King" Richard Petty, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series title winner and legendary Dodge Charger driver, will personally deliver the keys to the top bidder at the May 7, 2005, NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. The auction proceeds will benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Salvation Army.

The mock race car shell is a replica of NASCAR Rookie-of-the-Year driver Kasey Kahne’s No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger. The shell covered the production version of the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger as it was revealed to more than 3,500 international media in a press conference at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Petty and Kahne took part in the introduction of the vehicle, representing the past and present of Dodge dominance in NASCAR racing. The NASCAR shell has been autographed by Petty, Kahne and Chrysler Group President and CEO Dr. Dieter Zetsche.

"The reveal of both the production Dodge Charger and Charger race car struck an emotional chord with NASCAR fans and Charger enthusiasts alike," said Zetsche. "In fact, during the first week following the press conference, the Dodge Web site received more than 300,000 ‘Charger hits’ and more than 50,000 handraisers requested more information on the car.

"We thought, what better way to support two worthy charitable organizations than by auctioning both items and offering the chance to meet the King himself, Richard Petty," said Zetsche.

Bidding will begin at http://www.eBay.com/charger on Feb. 1. Proceeds from the winning bid will be shared between Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Salvation Army. The auction will close on Feb. 11, 2005.

Victory Junction Gang Camp is a not-for-profit organization founded by actor Paul Newman and Kyle and Pattie Petty with the goal of enriching the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.

Salvation Army, also a not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to caring for the poor, feeding the hungry and clothing the naked worldwide.

With an available 340-horsepower HEMI® engine powering large 18-inch wheels, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger races into the car market later this year with bold, provocative styling and 21st century performance, safety and technology.

Richard Petty’s 36 NASCAR Cup Series victories in a Dodge Charger rank as more than any other Dodge Charger driver in history. Petty drove a Dodge Charger during three of his NASCAR driver championships (1972, 1974 and 1975).

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redriderbob

 

And the bidding is over. Bids: 0. Price: $0.00 U.S Dollars. I would never buy a Charger, even though the 340 Hp is impressive.



-Matt-

 

You would never buy a charger, or you would never buy this current rendition of the charger?

 

Where were you looking? The auction doesn't even end till the 11th, and it's currently at $50,100!!!

 

ATTENTION EVERYONE: i talked to one of TJs neighbors...turns out her has been talking about the 2!!! chargers he has on order!!!

one in blue and white...

one in blue and gold...

 

I don't think I'd want one of those even if it was in the RIGHT colors (blue & orange!)

 

Update- currently at $55,000 with 8 1/2 hours to go.

 

was the most current bid yours?

 

If I'm gonna bid 55K on anything, it will meet one of 3 criteria; 1) the top goes down, 2) there's a Hemi under the hood, of the 426 variety, or 3) there's a big wing on the back and a nosecone on the front. Otherwise, I ain't interested..... especially in a Magnum sedan!!!!![:'(]

 

hmm..that gets me thinking...take a beat up charger and make a hemi daytona drop top.....mmmmmmmm.....