Crashed Challenger Hits Facebook Marketplace: You Won't Believe What Happened Next
Facebook is hardly the bastion of logical behavior, but every now and then, it surprises us. Take the owner of a 2014 Dodge Challenger for instance. Minutes after wrecking his iconic muscle car on a slick highway, he promptly listed it for sale on Facebook Marketplace. He seems to be taking Kenny Rogers' advice to heart—know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em.
The listing, located about 20 miles west of Atlanta, doesn’t pull any punches. The 10-year-old Challenger has clocked 150,000 miles, and while it's fully paid off (thankfully at that age), the accident has left it in quite a state. The ad touts a ready-to-go title, but it's really the photographs that steal the show.
Seeing is Believing
Judging by the trio of images posted, the photos could very well have been snapped immediately post-crash—perhaps even for insurance documentation. Yet, there it was on Facebook Marketplace the very next day. The first image offers a front three-quarter view of the battered Challenger. The vehicle is sprawled across both the shoulder and adjacent lane, with a damaged metal-beam guardrail and trampled grass visible in the background. Thankfully, there are no signs of human casualties, only nature and metal bear the scars.
Further back on the shoulder, a dark-colored small car is parked. Does it have a hood scoop or is that a trick of the light? Is this mysterious vehicle involved in the altercation or merely a good Samaritan? One can't help but speculate—perhaps it’s an Uber Eats driver caught in an unexpected detour. Your guess is as good as mine.
Battle Scars
The seller insists, "Engine still intact. Selling as is!" While he sounds bullish about the vehicle's condition, a closer look at the significant front-end damage calls for skepticism. Even if the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 miraculously survived the ordeal, would you really trust it just like that?
As for the rear left tire, the third image raises even more questions. What is that object behind it? Does it belong to the Challenger, another vehicle, or is it just roadside debris? And don’t overlook the left rear panel—it’s crushed and crumpled like discarded aluminum foil. This ride is not just a fixer-upper, it's a Herculean task.
Valuation Woes
In pristine condition, a 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T might fetch around $10,000 according to Kelley Blue Book. In fair condition, requiring some mechanical TLC, the price dips to $6,300. But this particular Challenger is way beyond “fair”—it's teetering on the brink of a parts car. KBB doesn’t even estimate values for wrecks, but it's plausible to think you'd be lucky to get $3,000 for it. Rest assured, it'll need much more than “some” mechanical repairs.
If anyone around Atlanta feels daring enough to evaluate or even resurrect this Challenger from the ruins, give us a shout. I'd be curious to see if this battle-scarred beast gets another lease on life or if it’s destined for the scrapyard. By the way, if muscle cars aren’t your thing, the seller also has some used Air Jordans up for grabs. It seems he’s got a knack for quick flips, cars or sneakers alike.