Vehicle Description
One of the coolest (and in our opinion, smartest) trends we've seen
in the last couple years are car guys and gals within the hobby
using a vintage car as a daily driver. Take something like this
1974 Dodge Charger SE: it's still fast, fun, well-equipped, and
looks absolutely awesome, and at its current price, it's cheaper
than any decent new car you'll find. Best of all, you can drive it
without losing money, because unlike a new car, it'll still be
worth at least this much, or even more from the data we've studied,
five years from now. How can you lose?
This black-on-black Charger is quite simply a good-looking car,
there's no doubt about that. Chrysler's fuselage styling has aged
well and the sinister black color combination defies the period in
which it was born and will look great for years to come.
Proportions are classic muscle car, with a long hood and short
deck, and it looks fast even sitting still. Good, straight bodywork
and surprisingly good fit and finish make this car feel way more
expensive than it is. The paint has a nice, deep gloss with a great
shine that really pops in the sunlight, so you'll get admiring
glances at any traffic light, and the chrome details really shimmer
up against the sinister finish. Both chrome bumpers and their
incorporated bumperettes are unique designs that were some of the
first to be integrated into the body's shape rather than tacked on
as an afterthought, and combined with the unique padded roof
treatment, the sucker looks long, low, and sleek.
The fresh black interior is what makes this car especially cool,
because it allows this car to be marketed as
black-on-black-on-black, which is a car seller's dream combination.
It may seem a little too dark for the milquetoasts of the world,
but the woodgrain accents inside warm things up just enough that no
one should complain. All the fresh components and overall great
condition suggests a professionally restored and very
well-maintained car and once you're situated behind the wheel,
you'll find that this car feels more modern than its age would
suggest. The high-back split bench does a decent impersonation of
bucket seats and there's enough room in back for passengers who
won't complain about the accommodations. It's got a complete Rallye
gauge cluster inside the wood grain bezel, and amazingly, the
original AM radio is still in place complete with both knobs on the
left side. How cool is that? This car also features factory A/C
that's been retrofitted with R134a refrigerant and blows cold, so
driving it every day doesn't have to be a sacrifice. There's also a
good-sized trunk out back outfitted with a reproduction mat, and it
houses a full-sized spare and jack assembly, plus slick paint on
the inside of the quarter panels and inner fenders, so you get to
see how intricate the restoration really was.
The P-code 400 cubic inch V8 'B' engine with a factory 4-barrel
carburetor is a great choice if you're going to drive the car
regularly (or even just on weekends, for that matter), and it is
indeed the original numbers matching motor this car was born with.
Torquey and smooth, the big block remains unobtrusive in traffic
but makes great V8 sounds when you open it up. It's also reasonably
efficient compared to its earlier siblings, again perhaps making it
a smart choice as a daily driver for when you want some good pop
and low-end torque. It's all stock, including the orange
dual-snorkeled air cleaner assembly and corporate turquoise engine
enamel, although it looks like the alternator is brand new. The 727
TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic powers a set of 2.76 gears which mean
that this car cruises effortlessly at any speed. A burbling dual
exhaust system makes it fun to drive but isn't overpowering and the
factory undercoated chassis won't make you worry about rainy days.
Power steering and power front disc brakes ensure a fun drive every
time out, and correct Mopar Mag wheels with 245/60/14 BFGoodrich
white-letter performance tires finish off the sinister look of this
final year, 3rd generation B-Body.
It's pretty easy to see yourself driving this car regularly, isn't
it? It's got all the right parts, all wrapped in a killer
presentation for a bargain price. Give it a try and we promise
you'll love it. Call today!
