A Montana man bought one 2023 Dodge Charger Swinger Edition and never drove it – now perfect timing could make one lucky bidder very rich
Some car collectors buy vehicles and immediately start putting miles on them.
Others understand the long game and know when to keep something pristine.
And a Montana man bought one 2023 Dodge Charger Swinger Edition and never drove it – now his perfect timing could make one lucky bidder very rich.
This isn’t just any Charger – it’s one of the last great American muscle cars
Here’s what most people don’t understand about the 2023 Dodge Charger Swinger Special Edition currently sitting on Cars & Bids with just 22 miles on the odometer.
This isn’t just another used car hitting the auction block.
It’s one of only 1,000 examples ever produced as part of Dodge’s "Last Call" series – the final naturally aspirated V8 Chargers before the company goes full electric.
The owner bought this White Knuckle beauty in June 2023 for $64,760 straight from the dealer, according to the window sticker.¹
Then he did something that drives most gearheads crazy – he parked it in his garage and never drove it.
Not once.
The 22 miles on the odometer? That’s delivery mileage.
The Swinger pays tribute to classic American muscle car heritage
The Charger Swinger Special Edition isn’t just throwing a fancy name on a regular car.
It pays direct homage to the 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger with signature design elements that any muscle car enthusiast will recognize immediately.
The 20-inch Gold School wheels alone tell you this isn’t your average Charger.
Add in the exclusive Swinger exterior graphics, Gold School emblems, and that aggressive Widebody Package with flared-out fenders, and you’ve got something that looks like it rolled off the line in 1969 – if 1969 had 485-horsepower naturally aspirated HEMI V8s.
Inside, the Nappa and Alcantara upholstery features Basil Green contrast stitching that connects directly to Dodge’s muscle car heritage.
This particular example comes loaded with both the Plus Group and Technology Group packages.
That means heated and ventilated seats, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and all the modern conveniences wrapped around that classic 6.4-liter HEMI that pumps out 475 lb-ft of torque.
Zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with that authentic V8 rumble that electric cars will never replicate.
Below is an example of a 2023 Swinger Edition Charger, though we don’t think it’s the same car.
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Smart money recognizes what’s happening in the collector car market
Look at what recent auction results tell us about Last Call Chargers.
Current market values for these limited-production Swingers range from $50,000 to $70,000, depending on condition and mileage.²
But here’s the thing about this particular car – with just 22 miles, it’s essentially a brand-new 2023 muscle car that you can’t buy anywhere else.
Museum-quality condition on one of the final traditional American muscle cars ever built.
A similar Swinger Special Edition with 2,300 miles sold on Bring a Trailer for $49,500 earlier this year.³
This one has 2,278 fewer miles and represents the absolute end of an era.
The bidding currently sits at $32,000 on Cars & Bids at the time of this writing.
Smart collectors suggest this could easily hit the $65,000 to $75,000 range but don’t take our advice. Do your own research.
And here’s why that matters – when was the last time you could buy a brand-new American muscle car with a naturally aspirated V8 that makes 485 horsepower?
The answer is never again.
The Montana collector made one decision that could pay off big
The original owner’s strategy was simple – buy it, don’t drive it, and wait for the market to recognize what he had.
Some people called it crazy to spend nearly $65,000 on a car and never drive it.
But look at the numbers now.
In just two years, similar examples are selling for $50,000 to $70,000 – and those have actual miles on them.
This owner kept his Swinger in pristine, delivery-fresh condition while Dodge announced they’re killing the V8 Charger forever.
He understood something that casual car buyers miss – the combination of ultra-low mileage, limited production of just 1,000 units, and historical significance as one of the final traditional V8 Chargers creates serious collectible value.
The window sticker shows he paid $64,760 for it new.⁴
If this auction hits the projected $65,000 to $75,000 range, he basically breaks even or makes a small profit while owning a piece of automotive history for two years.
Not a bad investment strategy.
What the smart bidders know about this opportunity
Here’s what separates this Swinger from every other muscle car currently for sale – you literally cannot get this anywhere else.
Dodge isn’t making any more naturally aspirated V8 Chargers.
Ever.
The 2024 model year was it, and they’re transitioning to electric powertrains for 2025.
So this represents your last chance to own what is essentially a brand-new example of the final great American four-door muscle car.
The auction ends September 18, and more than 1,100 enthusiasts are closely monitoring it.⁵
That level of attention tells you everything you need to know about what collectors think of this opportunity.
The current $31,000 bid won’t hold – not with only hours left and that kind of interest.
For the winning bidder, this isn’t just buying a car.
It’s securing a piece of American automotive history that represents the end of the naturally aspirated V8 era.
And in 10 years, when someone asks what it was like when American car companies still made 485-horsepower muscle cars with real V8s, you’ll be able to fire up that HEMI and show them exactly what we lost.
¹ Autoblog, "Museum-Quality 2023 Dodge Charger Swinger Edition for Sale With Only 22 Miles," September 16, 2025.
² Ibid.
³ Bring a Trailer, "No Reserve: 2023 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Swinger for sale on BaT Auctions," April 22, 2024.
⁴ autoevolution, "Man Gets New Dodge Charger Swinger in 2023, Doesn’t Drive It, Puts It Up for Sale," September 12, 2025.
⁵ Ibid.
