Vehicle Description
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Hardtop Two-owner car from new
from new Fully documented nut and bolt restoration to the highest
standard, with over $130,000 invested w/ receiptsRebuilt 340 CID
V-8 engine (code E55) with matching #'s with four-barrel
carburetor, dual exhaust (code N41) and chrome exhaust tips (code
N42)A727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission (code D32)
and 3.55 gearingCintron Yella (code Y3) exterior with black trim,
black longitude sports stripes (code V6X) and Go Wing rear
spoilerBlack vinyl interior (code H6X9)Power steering and power
brakes (code B51) and tinted glass (code G15)Engine block and heads
were completely disassembledNew complete cam kit ? new lifters,
retainers, springs, valve seals, brass freeze plugsNew water pump
and thermostatDocumentation includes original owner?s manual,
duplicate Missouri title from 1979, Challenger R/T badging and
other badges, original Dodge Scat Pack club membership form, two
Challenger brochures and a binder full of restoration receipts and
invoices, and 2,000 photos of the restoration process While the
modern Dodge Challenger is proof that imitation is the sincerest
form of flattery, the real Challenger from the early 1970s is where
it?s at. This two-owner car has been fully restored. At a cost of
over $130k with full documentation and a 31' 3 ring binder full of
receipts. The gentleman we purchased the car from purchased the car
from the original owner. Made on September 22, 1970, in Chrysler?s
Hamtramck, Michigan factory (VIN code B), this R/T Hardtop remains
in its factory color, Cintron Yella (code Y3), with a black sport
hood (code J54) and roof drip-rail moldings (code M21). This
example has the optional tinted glass (code G15). The paint and
trim are in overall excellent shape, the bodywork is straight and
solid, the engine bay is extremely tidy, the Optima battery looks
new and the chrome bumpers look brilliant. This Challenger rolls on
BFGoodrich Radial T/As, size 235/60R15 in front and 255/60R15 in
back. Each tire is mounted on a factory alloy wheel. The tires and
wheels are all in very good order. Under the hood is a matching
number 340 CID V-8 engine with four-barrel carburetor, breathing
via dual exhausts (code N41) with chrome exhaust tips (code N42).
The engine block and heads were disassembled; the block was
cleaned, along with the connecting rods, pistons and heads. The
cylinders were deglazed @ .030 bore and forged pistons were
re-ringed @ .030. The main crankshaft and rod journals were
polished. There was a three-angle valve job, and the intake runners
in the head were polished. A new comp cam kit was installed with
new lifters, retainers, springs, valve seals and brass freeze
plugs. The engine also has a new water pump and thermostat. Backing
the engine is a A727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission
and a 3.55:1 rear end. Driver convenience features include power
steering, three-speed wipers (code J25) and power brakes (code
B51). Inside is a black vinyl interior. The front buckets (code
C55) and rear bench seats are in overall excellent order, as is the
matching carpeting and headliner. A three-spoke steering wheel
frames a woodgrain dash with Rallye instrument cluster. The car has
full door panels (code 000) and a center console with woodgrain
accents (code C16). The dash, doors and console are all in
excellent order, as is the console-mounted shifter. A factory AM
radio (code R11) rounds out the interior. Introduced in fall 1969
for the 1970 model year, the Challenger was one of two Chrysler
E-body cars, the other being the slightly smaller Plymouth
Barracuda. Positioned to compete against the Mercury Cougar and
Pontiac Firebird in the upper end of the pony car market segment,
it was ?a rather late response? to the Ford Mustang, which debuted
more than six years earlier. Even so, Chrysler intended the new
Challenger as the most potent pony car ever and like the less
expensive Barracuda, it was available in a staggering number of
trim and option levels and with virtually every engine in
Chrysler's inventory. The Challenger's longer wheelbase, larger
dimensions and more luxurious interior were prompted by the launch
of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, likewise, a bigger, more luxurious and
more expensive pony car aimed at affluent young American buyers.
The 110-inch wheelbase was two inches longer than the Barracuda's
and the Dodge differed substantially in its sheetmetal, much as the
Cougar differed from the shorter-wheelbase Mustang. Air
conditioning and a rear window defogger were optional. With 1971
being the sole exception, the front ends of both cars differed from
each other in that the Challenger had four headlights and the
Barracuda had only two; a trend replicated by offerings from
Chrysler's rivals. The exterior design was penned by Carl Cameron,
who was also responsible for the exterior designs of the 1966 Dodge
Charger. The pony car segment was already declining by the time the
Challenger arrived. Sales fell dramatically after 1970 and though
sales rose for the 1973 model year with over 27,800 cars being
sold, Challenger production ceased midway through the 1974 model
year. A total of 165,437 first-generation Challengers were sold.
Documentation includes original owner?s manual, duplicate Missouri
title from 1979, Challenger R/T badging and other badges, original
Dodge Scat Pack club membership form, two Challenger brochures and
a binder full of 200+ restoration receipts and invoices. Also
included is a flash drive with over 2,000 photos of the restoration
process. Competition to this Dodge in 1971 included AMC?s AMX and
Javelin, Chevrolet?s Camaro, Dodge?s own Charger, Ford?s Mustang,
Mercury?s Cougar, Pontiac?s Firebird and Plymouth?s Barracuda. If
you?re looking for an original Dodge Challenger, stop by
MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to check out this ?71 Challenger R/T
before someone else drives it home! VIN: JS23H1B150507 This car is
currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current
mileage on the odometer shows 72,420 miles. It is sold as is, where
is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND
DRIVE!!! Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below
that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
