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1971 Dodge Charger R/T Is an Orange Gem With Numbers Matching 440 V8

Not everybody loves muscle cars from 1971. But we found this Dodge Charger R/T in absolute mint condition that's well worth checking out since full restorations of this model aren't that common.
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The 71 Charger R/T wasn't super-hot stuff when it came out. The 1968 to 1970 models perhaps had more design charm. The muscle car market also had a few serious rivals for it, such as the Challenger sister or the Super Bee, which was cheaper.

Obviously, the star of 1971 would be a Plymouth Cuda, but we've all seen how insane the prices of those things have become. This Charger R/T isn't exactly cheap either at $89,000, but the condition it's in partly justifies it.

It's also got the Track Pack with the 4-speed and Dana 60 rear end, a desirable combo. We know that examples with the headlight covers (optional) are supposed to be more beautiful but after seeing the full walkaround Vanguard Motors did, we kind of like this front end too. Their studio lights always bring out the charm and color of old cars.

Obviously, the Charger has undergone a full restoration, and the orange paint is in perfect condition with no obvious panel gaps or blemishes. The chrome is looking brand new, better than new in some cases. There appears to be some restomod tech involved with the trim on the headlights and taillights. Paperwork is also pretty nice to have, just in case this goes up in value (and it should).

The Charger comes with original brochures, guides, stickers, plus it's a Mr. Norm car. The interior looks to be in better condition than some almost-new cars today. The dash is perfect, matching the rest of the all-black cabin.

You guys are going to like what's under the hood. It's a numbers-matching 440 V8 with stock cylinder heads, an Edelbrock AVS2 4-barrel carburetor.

This generation was offered from 1971 to 1974. The B-body platform had to be changed to meet new emissions and safety regulations. The 7.2-liter V8 was the largest engine offered for the relatively short-lived third-generation Charger. Although not as powerful and famous as the 7.0-liter HEMI in that Cuda, the Six-Pack was more manageable and offered a decent 385 horsepower.

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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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