Mopar fans knew him simply as Mr. Norm, as he and his dealership were synonymous with Dodge performance in the 1960s. Norman Kraus founded Chicagos Grand Spaulding Dodge in 1962, right as the muscle car era was set to explode. Mr. Norms strategy was to focus on performance, and Grand Spalding Dodge quickly became the Mopar communitys prime source for all manner of go-fast parts. He would champion Dodge performance both on the street and at NHRA dragstrips. In fact, in an altered wheelbase Coronet, Grand Spaulding team driver Gary Dyer would often best the factory-backed Dodge racers.

This 1969 Dodge Charger R/T is said to be one of only 232 examples that left the factory with a 426 Hemi motor and delivered through Grand Spaulding Motors in Chicago Illinois. Probably one of the only one in Australia. Further to this it has only travelled just under 31,000 miles and still wears most of its original paint work. The black vinyl roof and black Bumble Bee stripes along with many other factory options add to this cars extreme rarity. Included with the car are the original colour coded steel rims that still wear their original red wall Goodyear tyres. The stunning X9 black vinyl interior is in great condition with options such as a console, an AM radio with rear seat speaker and a left-hand side remote control mirror. An extensive amount of paperwork is with the car including import papers, the original broadcast sheet, dealer invoice and a certificate of authenticity to verify this car is equipped with a genuine Mr. Norm vehicle package and a boot lid signed by Mr. Norm. If you are a Mopar enthusiast this car is a must for your collection. Contact one of our friendly staff to make an appointment to view this vehicle at our Kogarah facility.