Vehicle Description
1977 Dodge Charger
1977 Saw 27,000 Dodge Chargers roll off the production line which
was way down from even the intro year, (1966), which was only a
half a year and production of those was 37,000. So now we have a
rare example of this unit which is often confused with a Cordoba,
and it has been stated on the fact-riddled internet that more than
likely less than 500 survive today. Popularity comes with a face
only a mother could love, but it is rare and it's here in our
Hallowed Halls for your wandering eyes. Mopar in 1977!
For consignment, a hen's tooth per se in the form of a 1977 Dodge
Charger. Our consignor is its mere 3rd owner, and he states that
the second owner only drove it twice a year during his term. Hence
the low title verified 53,613 mileage, and condition to match. It
has an immaculate crushed velour interior, is an all original
version, has participated in the Rapid Transit System Tour and has
been used recently as a driver to shuttle the consignor and his
wife back and forth to NC, where he says it will do 80mph all day
on the highway and not break a sweat!
Exterior
From the early 1970's version and within a space of 7 years how
much has changed with this moniker. Now it's morphed into a family
sedan, large and in charge with a vinyl last 3rd maroon roof
(landau), opera windows, round front headlight design with bezels,
central V shaped grille, and rear quarter wrap around tail lights.
The car is bathed in a code EW1 Spinnaker White which our consignor
states is original, and looking great. A few road warrior dents and
dings like the rear bumper neoprene filler being discolored, an
encounter with something that could make the passengers side rear
quarter and door in need of a body shop, and some invasive rusting
on the lowers through out in various states of decay, although it
has not yet gotten out of hand. The chrome is looking good with
slight pitting, although very minimal. On the vinyl roof driver's
side lower seam there is also the beginnings of under bubbling of
rust. Square and rectangle design has taken over with really the
only round surfaces are the head lighting in front. A crested hood
ornament with the SE badge denoting special styling aimed directly
at the luxury car buyer, family man, and wife, and 2.5 kids that
reside firmly in suburbia. Oh and lest I forget the wire wheel
coverings, also a measure of suburban success, sort of!
Interior
Burgundy crushed velour is all I need to say for this sophisticated
luxury from 1977 interior. The door panels use sleek smooth vinyl
molded with wood applique accenting to make up the classy panels,
and use of just a bit of carpeting on the lowers. Extra wide
seating in the form of luxury buckets are up front with power
convenience added and a central armrest, all in low wear condition
with tuck and roll seats, and tufted and buttoned uppers. In back
is a full on luxury bench in the velour which oozes mid to late
1970's as it was the "it " fabric to have in your interior. Leather
gets too hot! The dash is full on original with more wood applique
mixing with black trimmed in chromed panels for various instrument
"sections", like gauge cluster, warning light and round fuel and
temp section and wiper and light dimmer section. Below is a
horizontal panel with more wood applique that has plenty of modern,
(sic), pushbuttons for climate and radio. The remainder of the dash
is in maroon molded plastic which makes up the ash receptacle and
lighter setup, (essentially a smoking caddy), and glovebox in front
of the passenger. A beautiful smooth vinyl headliner in more maroon
is above and nice and tight.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a coalescence of wires hoses and mechanical
wizardry to kill engine performance and increase low emissions. To
combat these issues though is a numbers matching 360ci V8 topped
with a single 2-barrel carburetor and an A999 3 speed automatic
tranny. On the back is an 8-1/4 inch 3.21 gear axle. Some patina
and no rust in this engine bay, just a gaggle of aforementioned
bolt ons.
Undercarriage
Underneath we note various stages of surface rust, but under the
body on the floor pans and rockers are all clean and rust free. The
surface rust resides mainly in the suspension parts, brake drum
casings, exhaust piping, and driveshaft. Suspension is front
independent torsion bar type, and for the back leaf springs.
Braking is power front discs and rear power drum braking. A factory
stock exhaust is on.
Drive-Ability
Just like Ricardo Monteban hawking Cordobas, I slipped inside the
luxury and fired it up, which it did immediately. Off to the test
track it performed flawlessly, in low mileage style. Good
acceleration although a bit sluggish, but it's a luxury car so I
wasn't looking for neck snapping performance. Bias free braking,
and all working conveniences for this baby right out off 1977.
I don't understand how the exact same car, as the Cordoba, which
sold over 160K units the very same year rose to such obscurity.
Maybe it was the leftover muscle car mystique the public could not
get over, so the luxury fell in the hands of the Chrysler Cordoba.
But now we have a hen's tooth, low miles and runs great at 80mph
highway speed all day. And it's a classic Charger, a piece of
automotive history and a transition from a successful muscle car to
the luxury sedan sitting in front of you waiting for you to take it
for a ride. Ring the bell Tattoo!
XS22K72105123
X-Dodge Charger
S-Special Price Class
22-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
K-360ci V8 2bbl
7-1977
R-Windsor, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
105123-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
E67-360ci V8 2bbl
D33-A904 Automatic
804-August 4th Production Date
052332-Order Number
EW1-Spinnaker White
EW1-Spinnaker White
EWE7-Dark Red Crushed Velour
000-Full Door Panels
V3E-Maroon Vinyl Roof
U-Build To USA Specifications
28-28 inch Radiator
B1-Unknown
K5E-Unknown
C57-60/40 Seats W/Reclining Passenger Seat
F17-100 Amp Alternator
G01-Electric Rear Window Defogger
G52-Unknown
H51-Air Conditioning
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Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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