Vehicle Description
23,861 original miles. Built 400 cubic inch V8, TorqueFlite
automatic. Stunning dark blue paint, fantastic bodywork underneath,
beautiful original interior. Upgraded front disc brakes, new
exhaust, heavily documented. Fantastic industrial-strength
Mopar!You already know why a Savoy like this has such low mileage:
it spent its life on the drag strip. That also explains why the
original engine is gone and the transmission was converted to an
automatic. But let's not focus on what it was, but rather what it
is today: an ultra-clean, tight, and still very nasty Mopar from
the early days of the horsepower wars. Thanks to spending its early
life on the track, it never saw winter weather or the grind of
commuting to work, and as a result the sheetmetal is laser-straight
and 100% original with no patches, cutting, or damage. It was
recently refinished in its original dark blue metallic color scheme
and the bodywork stands up to scrutiny under the glossy blue
finish. Just look how straight those massive quarter panels are!
Check out the alignment from front fender to door to quarter,
emphasized by the character line that stretches from nose to tail.
Gaps are even, the trunk lid and hood sit flush, and it's unlikely
you'll ever find a straighter, cleaner early B-body. Also check out
the beautiful original grille, the bright chrome bumpers, and crisp
emblems, all of which are original and in fantastic condition. The
interior speaks loudly of its low-mileage status with minimal wear
and only minor signs of age. This Savoy is minimalist, as you'd
expect, but the details are still quite nicely done. The seats are
comfortable and spacious-take five friends with you and nobody will
complain about space. The original steering wheel frames big, round
gauges with a funky look featuring three different-sized circles
and old west style fonts. Pushbutton controls for the
heater/defroster are to the right of the wheel and the original
Music Master AM radio is still in the center of the dash. It's
still got some remnants of its track days, including a line lock
over there on the left, a B&M shifter for the TorqueFlite
automatic underneath, and an accessory temperature gauge under the
dash. The original headliner is in excellent condition and the
giant trunk offers a correct plaid mat, full-sized spare, and
complete jack assembly. Peek underneath the mat and you can see
just how clean this car really is-that's original seam sealer and
paint!The original Golden Commando 383 cubic inch V8 gave up the
ghost shortly after its warranty expired and was replaced by a
later 383 cubic inch block with a 400 crank inside, making it,
obviously, a 400 cubic inch unit. It was built for combat with
aluminum heads, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and a big 4-barrel
carburetor up top. No frills, just the hardware needed to launch
this big car down the track at borderline insane speeds. The
radiator is assisted by an electric pusher fan to help with cooling
at low speeds or in the staging lanes, and it's been upgraded with
front disc brakes and a dual master cylinder for safety. If you
checked the fender tag you already know this is an original 4-speed
car, but at some point in the distant past, it was converted to an
automatic because the second owner didn't like the 4-speed (go
figure). Today it works properly, shifting gently when you're just
cruising but snapping off crisp upshifts at full throttle-enough to
bark the tires on the 1-2 shift. You'll note the undercarriage and
floors are incredibly well-preserved and the tub is reinforced with
a set of subframe connectors that really do make a difference. The
8.75-inch rear end is full of 3.55 gears which are easy to live
with on the street, and nothing looks better on an
industrial-strength Mopar than plain steel wheels with dog dish
hubcaps. Fat 235/75/15 blackwall radials fill the fenders and give
it a heavy-duty performance look.This car is also extremely well
documented, with the original window sticker and Chrysler
Corporation Broadcast Sheet, as well as original manuals and
advertising materials. It also includes receipts on the service
work.We dig these cars-they were the first real factory attempts to
make track performance a priority. Built to take no prisoners, they
were brutally effective. This beautiful Savoy preserves that
history and delivers a surprisingly street-friendly ride while
remaining seriously quick. It has the right performance look,
subtle but not quiet, and it delivers exactly what the looks
promise. If you were there and appreciate what Chrysler Corporation
was doing, this is a fantastic car to put in your garage. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase. '
