INTRODUCTION: Here's the real deal- a genuine R/T, born like you
see it, verified by its original fender tag! #s matching 383, born
in stunning Plum Crazy Purple with the rare factory air
conditioning option. A rotisserie style restoration, documented
with a photo album, has made this one as impressive underneath as
it is on top.
EXTERIOR: The body is exceptionally clean and straight. You can run
your hand along the rockers and lower fenders and feel just how
smooth the panels are. Repainted in its original Plum Crazy Purple,
the metallic is laid out evenly and topped with a deep, glossy
clear coat. Being an R/T, it features the signature power bulge
hood with hood pins, further complemented by color keyed racing
mirrors and the iconic pop-up gas cap. It has its optional
longitudinal side stripes adding even more pop! The vinyl top,
windshield, and weatherstrips have all been replaced. The bumpers
have been rechromed, the grille is in excellent condition, and the
taillight assembly has been replaced. It's rolling on factory
14-inch Rally wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
INTERIOR: It is very tidy and well restored. The seats have been
reupholstered, and the door panels appear to have been replaced
along with the handles and window cranks. It features a high
quality reproduction dash pad and the desirable factory Rallye
dash, complete with a tachometer. Being a factory air conditioning
car, it also has the correct controls and dash vents. The center
console is in excellent condition and houses the iconic Slap Stik
shifter. Fresh carpet, clean factory seat belts front and rear, and
an upgraded stereo complete the interior.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It has been restored to factory fresh
condition. At its heart is the original VIN-matching 383 Magnum,
rated at 335 horsepower. We've verified the casting numbers and
dates. It features the correct stock air cleaner, factory manifolds
with the heat riser tube, and all the firewall components are clean
and properly restored. This Challenger was factory equipped with
air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes. It also has the
proper horns, washer bottle, correct Mopar radiator with the
factory shroud, and a reproduction battery topper with the battery
properly secured. The original fender tag is still in place and has
been decoded, and we've verified the hidden VIN stampings on both
the core support and cowl. The entire engine bay is clean, solid
metal finished in its correct Plum Crazy Purple.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It is clean, complete, and properly restored.
Under the trunk lid, the jamb, and the entire compartment are
finished in glossy Plum Crazy Purple. It includes a factory Rally
wheel spare and a restored correct jack assembly. New
weatherstripping, the proper decal, a reproduction trunk mat, and a
matching spare tire cover complete the compartment.
UNDERSIDE: It is every bit as impressive as the top! The floors are
rust free with smooth, clean metal, along with the frame rails,
lower inner quarters, and surrounding structure. It's so clean
underneath that it's finished in glossy Plum Crazy Purple just like
the exterior. The suspension and steering were completely rebuilt
with all the components removed and restored. The brake system was
also rebuilt, featuring front disc brakes, along with new lines,
hoses, and emergency brake cables. It has a fat dual exhaust with
crossover pipe, Dynomax mufflers and correct square tips exiting
through the rear valance. The fuel system has been replaced,
including a polished fuel tank. Looking up at the engine, it's
still spotless including a fresh starter. The casting dates, engine
codes, and matching VIN stamp are clearly visible. The 727
TorqueFlite automatic transmission is freshly rebuilt, and in back
is the durable 8�-inch rear end equipped with 3.55 gears.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every
vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected,
test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for
sale.
CONCLUSION: Finding a real R/T is hard enough. Finding one that's
numbers matching, factory Plum Crazy Purple, factory air
conditioned, documented by its original fender tag, and restored to
this level is another story. This is the kind of Mopar that checks
all the boxes and only becomes more desirable with time. Don't let
this opportunity pass you by- call today and make it yours before
someone else does.
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815-385-3644 (9-5 Central)
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Air conditioning
Power steering
Power disc brakes
Rallye gauges
Am-Fm
Light package
Console
Racing mirrors
Vinyl top
Stripes
Rallye wheels
Fender tag
