1973 Dodge Challenger

1973 Dodge Challenger Hardtop

For consignment, a 1973 Dodge Challenger hardtop showing 86,565 miles, but the true miles are unknown. The paint and interior were redone in 2018 and this car presents as a tribute to what could have been, a 73 R/T. Though federal regulations demanded big rubber bumpers in 73, most cars had them removed over time.

Exterior
No giant bumpers here, just clean lines and gleaming Hemi Orange paint with racy black painted stripes bridging the hood and trailing back on the beltline. The simulated fender vents are also highlighted in black for an extra aggressive presentation matched only by the rear wing and tail light panel that holds canted and smoked lenses. The 15-inch Keystone Klassic wheels work very well here and hold staggered width tires for the desired muscle car stance. Up front, more modern headlights reside in a fascia so good, Dodge brought it back in modern times along with the slot nostril hood intakes that are just plain mean looking and cap a raised area of the hood which serves as the basis for the engine call out. Overall, the car has enormous curb appeal, but our dastardly detective has to note imperfections up close and they include chips, paint inclusions, evident filler by C-pillar, cracking paint most notable on rear fenders, cracking black paint on wing, substantial paint runs, touched up chips, and some rock chips.

Interior
Plastic formed doors with woodgrain inserts and the Fratzog symbol all look super clean and fresh, while the bucket seats up front have been updated with a set from Procar with deep side bolstering not yet conceived of in 1973 for passenger cars. In the back, black vinyl stitch patterned material is also clean as are the sidewalls. Rear passengers are afforded cranks for the rear windows and an ashtray at the end of the center console. A two spoke steering wheel shares its column with a SunPro tachometer ahead of the standard instrument cluster, also black faced with red needles. Closer to the center, youll find an AM/FM/CD radio and added temperature gauge just before the grain vinyl dash continues to the other side. Between the seats is the woodgrain faced console with a design that favors the driver and a T-shifter actuated with your right thumb. Black carpet is below and nicely presented as is the headliner above, and in the trunk, a gray carpet mat over a rust free stamped steel floor.

Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 383ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and some chrome dress up goodies. Its backed by a period correct A727 3-speed automatic transmission routing power to an 8 rear. Power steering and ceramic coated headers are noted.

Undercarriage
Clean driver quality conditions are found underneath with dual exhaust that come from the headers and enter Magnaflow mufflers and exit as dual tips on each side of the rear valance. Up front, we have disc brakes and torsion bar suspension while in back, its drum brakes and leaf springs.

Drive-Ability
This handsome Mopar fires right up and provides a healthy growl as we take this clone onto the test loop. Good power underfoot, smooth idling and shifts, and straight tracking is what we find. For functionality, we note the reverse lights, brake lights, and wipers are not working, but all other functions work as they should. 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.

An astounding 16 exterior colors were available for the Challenger in 73 and none of them were Hemi Orange. But it fits well here and so does the cloning attempt to mirror an R/T that didnt exist but probably should have! Its such an iconically styled car, it would probably look good in any color, but this one makes a statement and its a vibrant one! Are you ready to get your Mopar Muscle on?

JH23G3B204682

J-Dodge Challenger
H-High Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
G-318ci 2bbl V8
3-1973
B-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant
204682-Sequential Unit Number

FENDER TAG

JH23:Dodge Challenger,High Price Class, 2 Door Hardtop
G3B:318ci 2bbl V8
1973, Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
204682:Sequence number
E44:318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D34:Light Duty Automatic Transmission
JY6:Gold Metallic Exterior Color
A6X9:Trim - Basic, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black
000:Full Door Panels
603:Build Date: June 03
177699:Order number
V1X:Full Vinyl Top, Black
U:USA Specifications
B41:Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
C16:Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56:Bucket Seats
N41:Dual Exhaust
V5X:Body Side Stripes, Black
EN2:End of Sales Codes

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