Vehicle Description
It's hard not to get excited about this 1973 Dodge Challenger R/T
tribute. After all, it's a beautiful coupe that has gone through a
full restoration to make it brighter and more powerful than
Chrysler could imagine. And yes, the callouts are correct, it's got
the six-pack!
The theme of this car is a thoughtful muscle machine. The red paint
has a great gloss, and it's on top of exceptional sheet metal. It's
the product of a thorough restoration. So more than just look good
with the Challenger's iconic curves, these doors close with more
authority than ones from the factory ever could. Plus, the dark
side aggressive elements look terrific against the full red
package. The blacked-out grille, callouts on the hood scoops,
blacked-out rear panel, and large rear spoiler are instant
standouts. And factory elements like the form-fitting chrome
bumpers and hood pins shine bright enough to match the modern
17-inch Boys Coddington wheels.
Inside are more great signs of investment. After all, the red and
white is so expertly interwoven that you even get red R/T
embroidery on the headrests of the white bucket seats. Because this
was born a more basic black, you can tell that the two-tone
interior is all quite fresh. Mopars of this era were all about
being a driver's machine. That's why the center console favors you
with the well-integrated wood paneling and gearshift. Plus, the
dash puts everything right at your fingertips - from the
heat/defrost control, to the AM/FM radio that has been upgraded for
iPods. Plus, you get the classic Mopar sports steering wheel, and
beyond that, the white-faced gauges not only blend with the car's
colors, but also the upgraded Rallye package gives you all the
essential info.
You can tell there was plenty left over in the restoration budget
for the engine bay. More than just fresh components, there's an
overall tidiness that tells you this was a thoughtful build. You're
looking at a 360 cubic-inch V8 that's been bored to a monster 407
ci, but the performance improvements don't stop there. It was
rebuilt around 4,500 miles ago, and it is now topped by the iconic
triple-dual carburetor Six-Pack. It fires up with the kind of
steadfastness you expect from a restored V8, and it growls to life
as the long tube headers feed the newer X-pipe dual exhaust. So now
this is not only make some serious power, but this big dog also has
the bark to announce it to everyone. Making sure you get this power
to the ground is an upgrade to a rebuilt 700R4 four-speed
transmission with full Kiesler Engineering conversion and 3500 RPM
stall to keep you in the optimal power band. But this is more than
just a big power package. It has all the right supporting
components like a BeCool aluminum radiator and Optima red top
battery. Remember, the automatic transmission also has
highway-friendly overdrive. Add in power steering, front disc
brakes, and thick sway bars front & rear, and this is an all-around
great driving muscle machine.
Complete, powerful, and ready to roll, this is the red-devil Mopar
that has been given all the right investments. So all that's
missing is you. Call now!