Vehicle Description
Sporting a nostalgia-evoking, smile-inducing appearance, this 1972
Dodge Challenger R/T Tribute just begs to be driven! It maintains
the sharp good looks that provided the initial impact when it
arrived to battle the Mustangs and Camaros of its era and it also
comes with a thoughtful collection of add-ons to increase its
functionality and uniqueness without in any way diminishing its
authentic look.
The car just has a great look from all angles - angular and
athletic. With its factory-correct, bright glossy red exterior,
punctuated by a wide black vinyl stripe down the center of its hood
(which bears very effectively located "R/T" lettering) and matching
stripes across the tops of its doors, this Challenger is a great
representative of its era. It's a great color scheme for this model
and is accessorized effectively by the very clean chrome bumpers
and headlight bezels. A set of chrome Cragar rims further enhances
the overall look. We all know how the stance of a car contributes
to overall presence and this one is great. Not too much rise and
not too levelled out and conservative. Even its hood flare is nice
and tasteful - just prominent enough to show this ride is something
special, while still smoothly flowing into the hood space that
surrounds it. Take a look underneath and you'll see a nice, clean
undercarriage as well.
That smile on your face is likely to remain as you open the door
and look inside. Nice white upholstery greets you and it's
factory-correct, as well. Right away, you're likely to notice that
the bucket seats retain the contour they had when this car rolled
off the line. Plush and comfortable. The whiteness of the
upholstery contrasts nicely with the black color of the center
console and carpeting. Gray door panels further accent the look of
the interior. Everything looks as you'd want it to, only better.
Even the owner's manual resides inside the glovebox. A Pioneer
AM/FM CD system with IPOD and Bluetooth capabilities will give you
virtually endless audio options and a smoothly installed under-dash
A/C unit will keep the interior temperature under control as you
enjoy the road. The Challenger's factory gauges are joined with
high-end aftermarket additions to better monitor RPMs, temperature
and oil pressure.
Underneath that contoured hood, a professionally built 340 V8
resides, ready for action. It's fed by a Holley 4 Barrel carb
sitting on top of an Edelbrock intake manifold. This engine's got a
great, throaty sound as it exhales into a set of ceramic-coated
headers and a dual exhaust. The gas tank, sending unit and even the
filler neck are all brand new, so only clean fuel will reach this
V8 and you won't have any roadside surprises from overly optimistic
gas gauge readings. An MSD ignition system and enhanced wiring
provide the spark to light this candle and a well-proportioned
aluminum radiator helps keep things suitably cool. All these
components reside in a nicely sorted engine compartment - not a
hose or cable out of place. Front Power disc brakes supply the
stopping power you'll want, and power steering keeps navigation
both easy and fun.
This tastefully maintained Challenger has some serious magnetism to
draw you in. It evokes great memories and simpler times and
features glossy good looks, making it seem like it was transported
into the present via time machine. Don't hesitate on this one!