1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340 Hardtop
In 1972, Dodge introduced the Charger Rallye to replace the R/T
package, a high performance option. Sales of the R/T dipped in 1971
due to high insurance and gas prices, but Dodge was determined to
continue a tradition of performance and the 340ci V8 could only be
had in 1973 with the Rallye package.
For consignment, a 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340 hardtop, one of
2,415 made, a numbers matching engine, restored in 2018, and with
some internal upgrades and an EFI system. Fully restored with laser
straight panels, a rebuilt and over bored engine and sinister black
good looks. While this is them Duke boys, this car will still have
you saying YEEHAW!
Exterior
The fantastic face has dual headlights next to a cove formed by the
horizontal grille that is boxed and flanks a chrome nose that is
the hub of the surrounding trim. Behind it, a hood that screams
muscle car with hood pins from the factory, a power bulge, and 340
Magnum on the raised portion. Cowl vents are cut into the hood, not
on a separate cowl piece like so many cars. The polished window
trim, as the chrome bumpers, are in excellent condition and that
shine is picked up flawlessly by the side mirrors, the door
handles, and the rear bumper. And while we're in the back, let's
note that upturned tail, a slight but integrated rear wing over the
vertical rows of the segmented tail lights over big chrome exhaust
tips. Everything back here is intimidatingly muscular and intended
to give the competition something cool to look at. New 15-inch
Magnum 500 wheels present nicely with their black inserts matching
the car, and the wheel openings are augmented by polished trim. We
could not find any glaring imperfections on the exterior on this
mean looking B-body.
Interior
A wood applique, shaped a bit like the stock of a rifle, adorns the
door and this won't be the last of the woodgrain we see. Meanwhile
the pleated top and lower plastic panel of both doors looks great
and shows no wear. Tall bucket seats with button trim also look
fresh and particularly sporty. The rear bench in back shows a satin
shine from non use and the wood of the doors continues on the
sidewalls. A 3 spoke steering wheel leads to a deeply inset gauge
pod with a compact arrangement of dials, switches, the A/C panel,
and AM/FM radio. A Holley Sniper EFI screen and controller is
mounted just under the dashboard, offering the only non stock
appearing item on the clean interior. A faux woodgrain base houses
the shifter in the center console which has a high right border to
favor the driver and below it, black loop carpet covers the floor
cleanly. The headliner is a bit wavy but intact, and the trunk is
lined with a fitted mat and the same material covers the spare.
Drivetrain
Under the bulging hood we find a numbers matching 340ci V8,
originally rated at 240 horsepower, which has been bored .030 over
and the rebuild includes Sealed Power pistons and a Comp cam with
.464 lift, 22i/226e duration. A Holley Sniper Electronic Fuel
injection system has been added and the transmission onboard is a
rebuilt A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic attached to a Slapstick
shifter. Power naturally goes to the rear wheels where an 8 �"
axles houses 3.23 gears with Suregrip. The engine bay and the power
plant itself are super clean and certainly worth showing off. Power
brakes are onboard with disc in front and drum out back.
Undercarriage
The underside is clean and dry, relatively driver quality, with
only a few incidences of surface rust and no errant fluids or
grease build up to be found. The dual exhaust meets stock style
mufflers before bellowing to the outside via chrome tips. Torsion
bar suspension is found up front and leaf springs in back.
Drive-Ability
The trusty sniper system means instant starts with no pedal pumping
and an impressive growl and robust idle flow through the dual
exhaust. We point the long nose to the outside and our proving
grounds, a � mile loop outside the mall, where this car proves to
have great acceleration, decent handling, and spot on braking. We
note the A/C is not working nor the amp gauge, but everything else
works as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
Here's a relatively rare Mopar that will come with its original
build sheet and a binder full of receipts. Its sinister black
exterior, healthy exhaust tones, and likely ability to "light 'em
up" are bragging rights unto themselves, but when you add the
production number of 1973 Rallye cars, well that sets you apart.
Yep, we'll roll the dice on this one and predict it will not be in
our Hallowed Halls very long. Clean and rare Mopars rarely do, so
"dodge" your responsibilities for a few minutes and shoot an email
[email protected] throw your hat into the ring.
WH23H3A209926
W-Dodge Charger
H-High Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
H-340ci 4bbl
3-1973
A-Lynch Rd, MI Assy Plant
209926-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
WH23:
Dodge Coronet,Charger
High Price Class
2 Door Hardtop
H3A:
340 240hp 4bbl V8
1973
Lynch Road, MI, USA
209926:Sequence number
E55:340 cid 4 barrel V8
D34:Light Duty Automatic Transmission
TX9: Black Diamond Exterior Color
H6X9:Trim - High, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black
TX9:Black Diamond Int. Door Frames
314:Build Date: March 14
070591:Order number
V1X:Full Vinyl Top, Black
U:USA Specifications
H51:Air Conditioning with Heater
V6R:Longitudinal Stripes, Red
26:26in Radiator
G11:Tinted Glass (all)
G37:OS Dual Racing Mirrors
07135: Unknown
213051: Unknown
041: Unknown
988052: Unknown
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