by The Challenger SRT8 rolled off the truck and stood in two collections for 16 years.
Featuring a 425-horsepower Hemi V8 and a six-speed manual transmission, its initial cost was $42,640.
Despite its age, the car still has the original price tag and delivery order.
In the world of collectible muscle cars, low mileage is everything, but a car with a mileage of only a few miles? It’s practically a unicorn. Ladies and gentlemen, before you might be the lowest mileage 2009 Challenger that ever existed. This pristine SRT8 was driven just one mile and is listed for sale through Vantage Auto in Moonachie, New Jersey, for $50,000.
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Yes, $50,000 is a lot of money for a 16-year-old muscle car, especially when you can still find true Challengers collecting dust on dealer lots. However, this generation was the last before the car was discontinued and Dodge moved towards electrification, making it particularly desirable for those mourning the end of the V8.
Regardless of how much you like the original 2008-2014 look or one of the later updates – it’s a matter of taste, however, well-preserved early models, like this one, have a great chance to appreciate in value if kept untouched.
A treasure on four wheels
According to the seller, the SRT8 rolled off the truck, was placed on a platform, and immediately put into a collection. Since then, it has belonged to two owners since purchase and includes the original price tag and delivery document. The price tag states that the initial cost was $42,640. The 6.1-liter engine with 425 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque is paired with a six-speed Tremec manual transmission, which was priced at $695 at the time.
The classic muscle car is finished in one of the Challenger’s most vibrant colors – Hemi Orange Pearl, and has racing stripes with a faux carbon finish. As the car has spent its entire existence in a garage, the exterior appears unscratched.
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The interior is just as perfect. It features heavy front seats upholstered in black leather and suede fabric with bright orange accents on the seat backs. 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 some of the key features of the Challenger.
The listing does not disclose whether the car has been serviced, but if not, the new owner will need to change all fluids and tires and conduct a technical inspection if intending to drive it. However, it’s more likely that whoever ends up with the keys will follow the example of previous owners and keep it in a collection as the last representative of a dying breed and, possibly, an appreciating asset.
If adding a practically new 2009 Challenger to your garage sounds like an appealing idea, you can view the listing yourself. Just be ready – this is one of those cases where the car begs to be driven but boldly calls on you to leave it parked…
