Vehicle Description
1971 goes down in Mopar history as the final year for the Dodge
Charger R/T, one of the muscle car era's most important nameplates.
This exemplary example brings plenty of R/T magic together in one
package. The 1971 Dodge Charger R/T was distinguished by its
louvered dome hood with flat black accent paint and "R/T" logo
decal. Additional features included bold horizontal bodyside
stripes and heavy-duty suspension. And the hood is more than just a
power bulge. In keeping with the Dodge Charger's performance
tradition, a new "Ramcharger" vacuum-operated hood scoop was
available and provided cooler ambient air into the engine for
improved power and performance. All of that cool hood scoop
hardware is here on this car. That's a good thing too, because with
440 cubic inches to fill, this engine needs plenty of air. This 440
Magnum has an Edelbrock/Magneti Marelli 4-barrel on an Edelbrock
aluminum intake - a proven combination for power and reliability.
The engine is based on the very desirable '73 440 block - desirable
because its construction and sturdiness performs well in high
horsepower applications. The drivetrain is up to the task as well
with the race proven and highly respected Torqueflite automatic and
a SureGrip 8� - inch rear with 4.10 gears. This Charger really
charges off the line! The car also has many new components in key
places. Things like the rear leaf springs, drum brakes, the
steering system, and shocks are all newer items that directly
impact the driveability of this mighty Mopar. It sports its
original bright red color, plus power steering and power front disc
brakes. Black spoilers fore and aft, plus a black vinyl top -
together with the hood and stripes - finish off a very distinctive
exterior package. Highlights of the black vinyl interior include
comfortable bucket seats and a woodgrain center console with the
T-handle floor shifter. The dash picks up the woodgrain motif, and
it houses all the factory gauges including a large, easy to read
tach. The 1971 Charger was a bold move for Dodge as it was a
radical redesign of a successful car. But the '71 was a huge
success also, and the performance heritage is fully intact. The new
body style graced such iconic Funny Cars as Roland Leong's
Hawaiian, Gene Snow's Snowman, and Phil Castronovo's awesome Custom
Body Mini Charger. There were famous Stockers and Super Stockers
from the Rod Shop and Dave and Judy Boertman. Legends like Buddy
Baker tooled one around the NASCAR circuit. And The King himself,
Richard Petty, campaigned a '71 Charger and said it was one of the
best looking race cars ever. Indeed, the 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
holds a place of honor in muscle car lore, and it's certainly a
favorite among Mopar collectors. Here's your chance to make
history.
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