Have you ever owned the very best of something? You know: the top dog, the big kahuna, NUMERO UNO? Well, if you're into classic Mopar muscle, you know the very best FACTORY cars usually translate to mega dollars; but what about the very best MUSCLE cars? Freshly restored and powered by a number matching 440 Magnum V8, this highly optioned 1971 Dodge Charger R/T is guaranteed to provide you with a level of visceral excitement and adrenaline fueled satisfaction that a pampered and paraded trailer queen simply can't match. If you're the kind of buyer who wants to actually enjoy the hobby with a car you can drive and show off for years, this Charger is, without a doubt, one of the best deals on the planet!
As one of roughly ten 1971 Chargers to be covered in rare Curious Yellow paint, this R/Ts original broadcast sheet, which is included with the sale, lists its GY3 paint code as well as the following equipment:
A09 €“ Concealed headlights with inside hood release
B11 €“ Heavy duty drum brakes
C16 €“ Console with Woodgrain panel
C23 €“ Rear armrests with ashtray
C55 €“ Bucket seats
C93 €“ Carpet
D32 €“ Heavy duty A727 3-speed automatic transmission
D53 €“ 3.23 rear axle ratio
E86 €“ 370 horsepower 440 cubic inch 4-barrel V8
F25 €“ 70 amp red cap battery
F96 €“ Oil pressure gauge
G15 €“ Tinted windshield
G36 €“ Left remote control and right manual painted racing mirrors
G41 €“ Day/night inside rearview mirror
J11 €“ Glove box lock
J15 €“ Cigarette lighter
J31 €“ Dual horns
J41 €“ Pedal dress up
J52 €“ Inside hood release (Included with A09)
J55 €“ Undercoating with hood pad
J81 €“ Aerodynamic rear spoiler
L05 €“ Map light
L11 €“ Glove box light
L15 €“ Ash receiver lamp
L31 €“ Hood or fender mounted turn signal indicators
L37 €“ Concealed headlamps
M21 €“ Roof drip rail moldings
M26 €“ Wheel lip moldings
M85 €“ Front and rear bumper guards
N41 €“ Dual exhaust system
N42 €“ Chrome exhaust tips
R31 €“ Rear seat speaker
R35 €“ 10 watt AM/FM stereo
S15 €“ Extra heavy duty (Hemi) suspension
S25 €“ Heavy duty shock absorbers
S77 €“ Power steering
S83 €“ Rim Blow steering wheel
U86 €“ 60x15 raised white letter Goodyear Polyglas GT tires
V21 €“ Hood performance treatment
W21 €“ 14 or 15 inch Rallye wheels
Y14 €“ Vehicle sold to customer order
V1X €“ Full vinyl
This awesome Chargers high quality $60K concours restoration began with a rust-free original body that was stripped, sanded and massaged to better than showroom condition. Once the panels were correctly aligned, and the cars intimidating slab-sided ambiance was fully reconstructed, a correct, retina searing coat of Chrysler code GY3 Curious Yellow paint was expertly applied under a correct flat black rear spoiler and fresh Charger R/T decals. The result is an ultra-straight, fully detailed pavement pounder which elicits comments and stares every time it hits the road.
Wearing Chrysler's new-for-1971 'fuselage' design, this Charger makes a bold styling statement from virtually every angle. Up front, a tough looking body-width 'electric shaver' grille hangs a showroom fresh emblem between four fully rotating headlights and two clear parking lights. Behind that grille, new hood pins sit in front of bright "440 Magnum" hood emblems, flat black hood louvers, and like-new glass which is bordered by a correct vinyl top and well-maintained stainless trim. And at the sides of the car, prominent fender lines are complemented by new stainless wheel well trim, correct fin-style turn signal indicators, correct chrome door handles and body matched racing mirrors. At the back of the car, a flat black rear decklid spoiler hangs above a silver painted six lamp rear valence which is centered between a chrome "Charger R/T" emblem, a thick chrome bumper and great looking stainless exhaust tips. With tough styling and enough visual flash to stand out in a mirror factory, no one is going to argue that this Charger isn't a muscle car.
Lift the long, freshly finished hood and you'll find the cars original 440 cubic inch Magnum V8 which has been fully rebuilt and detailed for show. On the passenger's side of the engine, a correct 2536430 casting number, which confirms the block as a 1966-72 440 RB engine, sits between a February 11, 1970 date code, a day shift indicator and a 3 o'clock time symbol; and on the bottom of the engine a correct partial VIN of 1A150580 is stamped just in front of the cars bellhousing. Air flows through a correctly detailed satin black dual snorkel air cleaner into a correct four barrel carburetor which is bolted to a glossy Hemi Orange intake manifold. At the front of that intake, a correct point distributor sends fire from a correct coil into 7mm high temperature plug wires; and at the sides of that intake, Hemi Orange valve covers hang above correctly restored exhaust manifolds. Cooling is supplied by a restored Chrysler radiator which utilizes correct hoses and clamps sends water past fresh V-belts and rebuilt engine accessories. And power is provided by a correct Mopar red top battery which sends spark through a correct Mopar voltage regulator. Aesthetically, the entire engine bay looks spectacular, from its Curious Yellow inner fenders to its correct washer fluid reservoir, and will fare well at any show you attend. And functionally, a quick turn of the ignition switch springs the great sounding big block to life and settles it into a rumbling high-performance idle, hot or cold.
By 1971, most street racers knew that an automatic wasn't a performance handicap, and today these transmissions consistently pull down numbers that are as fast, or faster, than the best row-it-yourself cars at the strip. Behind this Charger's killer big block is a rebuilt A727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission which shifts smoothly and powers down the road with ease. As with the body of the car, 'clean' is the name of the game down below with glossy Curious Yellow basecoat/clearcoat floors displays not so much as a spec of road dirt or chip of bare metal. Up front, a good looking factory suspension has been fitted with new bushings and a rebuilt steering box; and out back, a familiar 8.75 Sure Grip rear end utilizes steep 3.23 gears to throw the power to the pavement with authority. At the center of the car, a fresh mandrel bent aluminized exhaust system sends spent gases into an H-pipe crossover and sturdy dual chamber mufflers. And at the corners of the car, rebuilt drum brakes provide quick and reliable stops. All this Mopar goodness rolls on a traditional set of great looking 15 inch Rallye wheels which spin fresh 245/60 BF Goodrich Radial T/A white letter tires.
Sit down inside this great looking Charger and you'll find an all original Houndstooth interior which is accented with tasteful wood and stainless trim. The vintage seat covers, fresh carpets and tight headliner display no signs of obvious wear and tear, and the door panels and full length console feature fresh and well-preserved wood appliques. That like-new carpet is protected by color-keyed floor mats, and that original console houses a correct T-handle shifter for the cars A727 transmission. In front of the driver, the cars original dash holds original gauges above a correct factory heater, a modern Sony CD player and a rare, optional Rim Blow steering wheel. And behind the cockpit, a clean and freshly painted trunk is authentically detailed with a new vinyl mat, a full size spare tire and a correct decklid decal.
Documentation for this sale includes the original broadcast sheet outlined above and a stack of restoration pictures.
Cars like this concours restored '71 Charger are what make this hobby fun. It combines a slew of trophy winning ingredients with a price that is substantially lower than most freshly completed muscle cars and enough fire power to humble even modern performance cars. Best of all, in a sea of traditional, over-exposed big block Mopars, you'll have a unique car that can be driven and enjoyed for years to come!
At RK Motors Charlotte, our primary goal is to offer a buying experience unrivaled by anyone in the classic car industry. The core of that experience is a screening process we call the RKM Performance Center Seal of Approval. Performed by one of the ASE certified master mechanics in the RKM Performance Center, this 80+ point checklist ensures that every vehicle we offer meets our stringent standards.
While the Seal of Approval covers the basics, many customers want to take their cars to the next level. So, we created the RKM Performance Center Test & Tune and the RKM Performance Center Certification. From general functionality to comprehensive tuning and testing, these service packages let our customers tailor their buying experience.
When you visit our website, /Sales, you'll see that every car carries three prices and each of those prices correspond a service package. Regardless if you are new to the classic car world or an experienced collector, our three-tiered pricing system allows for an honest and open sales environment. Simply put €“ no one in the industry works harder than RK Motors Charlotte to make sure your dream purchase is just that.
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Year: 1980 or older
Miles: 85 000 - 89 999
