Would you spend $50,000 on a 1-mile 2009 Challenger SRT8 that has been concealed for 16 years? | Carscoops

      Do you believe this Hemi Orange Pearl Challenger will become a collectible in the years to come?

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       by Brad Anderson

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      The Challenger SRT8 was delivered and has been part of two collections for 16 years.

      Equipped with a 425 HP Hemi V8 and a six-speed manual transmission, its original MSRP was $42,640.

      Despite its age, the vehicle still comes with the original window sticker and delivery order.

      In the realm of collectible muscle cars, low mileage is paramount—but what about a single mile? That’s essentially a rarity. What you see here could potentially be the lowest-mileage 2009 Dodge Challenger in existence. This impeccably maintained SRT8 has been driven only one mile and is currently listed for sale through Vantage Auto in Moonachie, New Jersey, with an asking price of $50,000.

      

      

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      Indeed, $50,000 is a significant amount for a 16-year-old muscle car, particularly since new Challengers can still be found sitting idle at dealerships. Nevertheless, this generation of the Challenger was the last before Dodge controversially moved towards electrification, making it particularly attractive to those who lament the loss of the V8 engine.

      Whether one prefers the original 2008-2014 style or its later updates is subjective, but a well-maintained early model like this one has a solid chance of appreciating in value if kept in its current condition.

      

      

      

      

      A Time Capsule on Four Wheels

      According to the seller, this Challenger SRT8 came off the delivery truck and went directly onto a flatbed to be added to a collection. It has had two owners since new and comes with the original window sticker and delivery order. The window sticker indicates a price of $42,640 when it was first delivered. The 6.1-liter V8 engine delivers 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed Tremec manual transmission, which was a $695 option at the time.

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      The classic muscle car is painted in one of the Challenger’s most vibrant colors, Hemi Orange Pearl, and features racing stripes with a faux carbon fiber finish. Having spent its entire life in a garage, the exterior shows no signs of even the slightest scuffs.

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      The interior is just as flawless. It features comfortable seats upholstered in black leather and suede at the front, accented with bright orange on the backrests. The original airbag warning sticker still hangs from the glove box, and there’s even a small card on the driver’s sun visor detailing key features of the Challenger.

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      The listing does not confirm whether the car has been serviced, but if it hasn’t, all fluids and tires will need to be changed, and an inspection is advisable if the next owner intends to drive it. However, it seems more probable that the future owner will follow in the footsteps of previous owners and store it in a collection as a relic of a bygone era, and quite possibly, as a valuable investment.

      If the prospect of adding a virtually brand-new 2009 Challenger to your garage intrigues you, you can view the listing here. Just be aware—it’s the type of car that entices you to drive it, yet challenges you to keep it parked…

      

      

      

      

      

      Vantage Auto