Two original 1970s Dodge Challengers without vinyl roofs.
Posted on 12/14/2015 7:20:48 PM PST by Impala64ssa
I think she got it in 1974. Don’t remember what year it was but think it was a ‘71. We sure put it through its paces. She got rid of it for an El Camino we nicknamed ‘Mutha”. Her dad used to buy them from customers who came in to trade cars and felt they were getting the shaft on trade in values.
I always thought she was one lucky girl since I couldn’t afford a car. lol
I think the 71’s especially are through the roof today in terms of value.
My brother purchased a 1968 Super Bee (same color as the one in your photo but without the snorkel scoop hood)) in San Francisco after returning from Vietnam. He really wanted a GTO or Bullet Mustang GT but the warranty would be voided even if you put bigger than stock tires on it. He soon had to report for duty at Ft. Rucker, Alabama and drove it back there
It was “equipped with a 383 HiPro and 4spd”, and as was the case in those days, it required a tune-up after he was getting much rubber in 4th gear. So he went to the local garage and got the new plugs, wires, and points for the 383 HiPro and home to install them. He pulled the fist plug and realized that it was different then what he just bought so he returned them the garage and the mechanic verified they were the right plugs for the 383. So he went tot he local Dodge dealer and they gave him the same parts. So he met wit the shop manager who took the VIN number to see what was going on.
About a week went by and my brother got a letter informing him that he had purchased 1 of 7 factory specialty cars that Dodge built with some modified 440 to dominate the street/weekend drags and that if he chose to race it Dodge would reimburse his expenses to maintain the car. He only raced twice and gave up because he would lose due to the factory tires always breaking loose while shifting.
Then, he got married, had kids and sold it in 74 because it was not practical for the family. He still has the letter and wonders how much that car would be worth today. From my experience it was the fastest thing I ever rode in my life and when he stomped on it would definitely slam you back into the seat
Two original 1970s Dodge Challengers without vinyl roofs.
Thanks for the great story. Not much time now. Getting ready to leave house. Will return to it later.
Nope.
“Kermit”
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