Vehicle Description
Everyone knows the Dodge Charger was designed to be a high
performance, high profile muscle car. During Detroit's first golden
era, manufacturers were constantly trying to find a way to get
younger buyers into their showrooms. Not surprisingly, Chrysler
eventually made both the Hemi and the Magnum available to Charger
buyers. And that combination of big power and dramatic looks
created a rare street brawler which topped the food chain in both
performance and appeal. This stunning Charger is an authentic
V-code car that's dominated national events to the tune of a Mopar
Nationals first place award, two AACA first place awards and an
AACA factory high performance award. Freshly restored, powered by
an original big block and propelled by a correct Torqueflite
transmission, it's a world class contender that'll score judge for
judge in the arena and stand match for match on the street. And if
you're in the market for an exceptionally restored Mopar that has
all the right stuff to continue gaining value, they just don't get
much better!
With an original broadcast sheet and multiple national awards in
its arsenal, there should be little doubt about this Dodge's
pedigree. But, for the sake of being thorough, I'll go ahead and
break down its detailed fender tag.
WS23:
- Dodge Coronet or Charger
- Special
- 2-door hardtop
V1A:
- 440 cubic inch, 385 horsepower V8 that's equipped with three
2-barrel carburetors
- 1971 model year
- Assembled at Chrysler's Lynch Road facility
155603: Assembly sequence number
E87: 440 cubic inch, high performance V8 that utilizes three
2-barrel carburetors to create 390 horsepower
D32: Heavy duty Torqueflite automatic transmission
CW3: Bright White paint
D5X9:
- Luxury trim
- Cloth or vinyl bucket seats
- Black interior
TX9: Black door frames
218: Assembled on February 18th, 1971
145610: Order number
V1X: Full, black vinyl roof
U: Built to USA specifications
V68: Longitudinal stripe delete
C16: Console that's complete with a wood grain panel
26: 26 inch radiator
P31: Power windows
This awesome coupe's high quality, frame-off restoration began with
a clean, original body that, based on appearance, has led a
straight, trouble-free life. That said, this isn't 1971 anymore,
and this Charger is no longer a run-of-the-mill assembly car, so
that solid body was thoroughly stripped, lovingly sanded and
massaged to a level that's much nicer than its original showroom
condition. Once the car's panels were correctly aligned, and its
intimidating slab-sided ambiance fully reconstructed, a correct
coat of Chrysler code CW3 Bright White paint was expertly applied
under a correct vinyl top and fresh R/T decals. And today, this
razor-sharp Mopar sits as an ultra-straight, fully detailed
pavement pounder that elicits loud comments and long stares every
time it hits the road!
Wearing lines that originated on Chrysler designer Carl Cameron's
famous Charger Turbine Concept, this classic cruiser makes a bold
and distinct styling statement from virtually every angle. At the
front of the car, a split and chrome-trimmed grille hangs a bold
"DODGE" script between four pristine headlights, clear parking
lamps and an aggressive chin spoiler. At the top of the car, a
louvered hood props two pristine "440 SIX PACK" emblems and two
fresh lanyards in front of like-new glass that's framed in bright
stainless trim. At the sides of the car, prominent fender lines,
which are complemented by vertical door inlays, hang new chrome
mirrors, small chrome handles and fresh "Charger R/T" scripts above
dent-free wheel mouldings. And at the back of the car, a bright
silver valence centers textured tail lights between a black
spoiler, "Charger R/T DODGE DIVISION" emblems, a mirror-like bumper
and red-inlayed exhaust tips.
Lift this Dodge's long, freshly finished hood and you'll find an
original 440 cubic inch Chrysler V8 that's been fully rebuilt and
thoroughly detailed for show. On the sides of that big engine,
2536430-8 casting numbers indicate the presence of a correct RB
powerplant. Just above those casting numbers, official January (1)
29th (29) of 1970 (70) casting dates align perfectly with the car's
February production. And just below those casting dates, a matching
1A155603 partial VIN confirms the mill is indeed original
equipment. At the top of that torque monster, a correct trio of
Holley 2-barrel carburetors ride within a giant, "440 MAGNUM SIX
PACK" branded air cleaner. At the base of those carburetors, a
correct Hemi Orange intake rides between original heads and
traditional stamped steel valve covers. At the front of those valve
covers, a reliable points distributor sequences spark through
reproduction Chrysler Electronic Suppression wires. At the sides of
that distributor, restored exhaust manifolds funnel spent gases
into great sounding, true dual pipes. And in front of those
manifolds, a correct 26 inch radiator circulates water through
pliable hoses and authentic squeeze clamps. Aesthetically, the
car's highly appealing engine bay impresses all the way from its
Bright White fenders to its Hemi Orange block. Many details, such
as a fresh Mopar red cap battery, a Chrysler branded washer tank
and a Chrysler voltage regulator, make it seem like 1971 all over
again. And functionally, a quick turn of the ignition switch
springs the spry motor into a beefy, rumbling idle.
By 1971, most street racers knew automatic gearboxes weren't
necessarily a handicap. And today, these transmissions consistently
pull numbers that are just as fast, or faster, than the best
row-it-yourself cars. Behind this Charger's stout RB you'll find a
stalwart A727 TorqueFlite that shifts smoothly and powers down the
road with ease. With the car's floors, 'clean' is the name of the
game as a cool layer of satin black paint is decorated with Bright
White overspray and detailed with a full array of marks and tags.
At the front of those floors, a good looking factory suspension is
highlighted by correctly colored torsion bars and a rebuilt power
steering system. At the back of those floors, a familiar Dana 60
posi-traction rear end utilizes steep 4.10 gears to throw power to
the pavement with authority. At the center of those floors, a 2.5
inch, true-dual exhaust system sends spent gases through factory
replacement mufflers, rear-mounted resonators and correct stainless
tips. And at the corners of those floors, power front disc and rear
drum brakes provide quick and reliable stops to perfectly counter
15 inch Rallye wheels and fresh G60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs.
Sit down inside this great looking Charger and you'll find a new
vinyl interior that's accented with tasteful wood applique and
bright stainless trim. The first thing you'll notice is the car's
high quality bucket seats, which feature comfortable pleats on top
of straight frames and what feels like brand new foam. The second
thing you'll notice is new black carpet, which is protected by
slick "R/T" branded floor mats. And the third thing you'll notice
is a correct factory console, which wraps a traditional T-handle
shifter in a contoured, driver-oriented design. At the sides of the
car, full door panels hang fresh trim and orange-laced "Charger"
emblems above slick chrome handles and small power window buttons.
At the front of the car, a great looking dash hangs a rebuilt
instrument cluster above a correct AM/FM radio and Chrysler's
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