Vehicle Description
We love to talk about Mopar muscle, but then there are the few out
there who explore it to the max. So, you might have stopped to look
at this 1972 Dodge Challenger because of its quality restoration,
A/C interior, or the midnight stalker appearance. But as you dig
deeper, you'll discover a ferocious 512ci V8 heart with all the
right performance trimmings to go with it.
The is an instant intensity to this Challenger that cannot be
denied. A full blackout package really makes you stand up and pay
attention. Plus, there are terrific details within the darkness,
like a rear spoiler and the R/T-style hood finished in matte black.
More than just look mean, this one also has an instant look of
premium. There has been a solid investment in the body so that the
panels line up nicely to highlight the terrific curves of the this
sports coupe. And you'll love the detail work like fender blinker
indicators, clean glass, and an investment in brightwork that means
the bumpers and trim shine brightly. Plus, this one has a secret.
All this black is actually a wrap. Underneath is a quality
application of Go Mango from Mopar's High Impact color palette. So
it's your choice if you want be glowing boldly or darkly
intimidating. And that's not this coupe's only secret. Those
factory-style Rallye wheels are doing a good job of hiding the wide
drag radials in the rear.
The interior continues the car's deep and dark attitude. The
carpeting, door panels, dash, and headliner all have a great muscle
car black, and the wood-like trim does a nice job of adding a touch
of class. Just like the exterior, there was a solid investment in
making this look era-correct. So even the little details work like
the key buzzer. And there's one upgrade you won't see but
absolutely feel: you have modern R134a air conditioning keeping you
cool. You'll love the way these Mopars were built around the driver
with the high-back bucket seats and a center console that looks
like it was formed around you. The classic Tuff steering wheel now
has a nice wood rim, and it gives you an excellent view of the
gauges (including the cleanly installed auxiliary readouts under
the dash.) But as you twist the key, you soon realize the roar of
this Mopar is greater than the classics you've known before.
When you lift the hood, you can't help but notice how fresh all the
components look in the engine bay. This tidy setup makes it look
like a professional race car, and that idea wouldn't be too far
from the truth. That's because this is powered by a 440 cubic-inch
V8 that was bored and stroked to a monster 512ci total. While that
kind of displacement would usually be plenty for great performance,
that was only the start of this build. This has been enhanced and
fortified with port & polished aluminum heads, Comp Cams camshaft,
roller rockers, full MSD ignition package, Edelbrock hi-rise
intake, and a huge Holley 950 CFM double-pumper four-barrel
carburetor. Plus, the TTI headers add even more power while
contributing to the thunder of the 3.5-inch dual exhaust. It's a
seriously powerful setup, and so it has the right supporting
components, like a Champion four-core aluminum radiator w/dual
electric fans to help keep it running cool. The V8 feeds a stout
Torqueflite A727 three-speed automatic transmission that has been
upgraded with stronger Kevlar clutches, mild shift kit, line lock,
and 3500 stall. Making sure this power gets to the ground is a
strong Dana 60 rear end with limited-slip and 3.91 gears. The front
suspension was completely rebuilt, and it features power steering
and front disc brakes. So this feels solid on the road. The rear
suspension is a full Caltracs setup to handle the full Mopar
muscle. There's even a set of Mickey Thompson racing slick for the
rear that come with the sale.
This is a great-looking Mopar that secretly is hiding its boldness,
comfort, and absolute power. It's the combination of cool and mean
packaging that's rarely up for grabs, so don't miss you chance,
call today!