Statement of fact: Chrysler E-bodies are expensive with a capital “F”. Want to pay less than ten grand? Hope you aren’t scared of rust and have literally everything other than a body shell ready to go. Want a good driver? You might get into a rough one for $15,000 or so, but realistically you are looking at the mid-twenties onward. Want one of the desirable, often-referenced dream machines of the Muscle Car Era? Hope you got deep pockets, buddy. And if you want a Hemi…well, you’re on the Internet already. Google the last few auction results for a Hemi ‘Cuda or Hemi Challenger and let us know when you stop cringing. Put bluntly, the only E-body Chrysler that can be called affordable are the 1983-88 front drive K-cars like the Chrysler New Yorker and the Dodge 600. And that isn’t what you want, now is it? ![]()
Dumb question, I know. But it’s okay, there are options out there that will take care of your fix for a price that isn’t ungodly. You will have to make some concessions, though. Numbers-matching, grease pencil marks, paint dabs, and all of the other traits of the fully restored Mopar are going to go out of the window. You aren’t getting original. In fact, things will be modified, heavily in fact. But we don’t think you’ll mind too much in regards to the Tremec TKO-600 five-speed or the Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes. We doubt that the Moser 8.75 rear with the 33-spline axles and the 4.10 gears will hurtyour heart any. The air conditioning from Vintage Air and the RideTech shocks will be welcome, and the tinted glass will help keep that beautiful interior cool when you want the windows up. ![]() ![]()
So far, everything sounds good, right? It’s not OEM-perfect, but it’s the makings of a solid driver. But what about the power? Cars like this 1971 Challenger R/T became legendary due to the earth-shaking grunt that Chrysler bestowed upon them, the kind of power that would catch even the jaded off-guard. Well…you’ll get a Hemi, we can promise you that. It’s just not going to be a 426 with twin four-barrels on top. Instead, you’re getting a crate 6.1L unit has laid down a legit 450 horsepower, that’ll run on pump fuel, that has current parts you can find in any parts store or dealership if you need to fix something. You aren’t getting a numbers-matching musclecar. You’re not getting what you want. Instead, you’re getting what you need: the old-school cool fix with modern power and the luxuries that make the driving experience that much better. You don’t want a museum piece, trust us. You want a cruiser that looks the part. And you’ll get it for a tenth of what you’d pay for the perfect Hemi car. It will still cost you a pretty coin, but in E-body terms, it’s a bargain. Mecum Auctions’ Indy 2019: Lot T169 – 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T![]() The post Monday Shopper: Keep Your Numbers-Matching Ride, This Gen III Hemi-Powered 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Suits Us Fine! appeared first on BangShift.com. Monday Shopper: Keep Your Numbers-Matching Ride, This Gen III Hemi-Powered 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Suits Us Fine! published first on https://medium.com/@SinaCarRemovals via Tumblr Monday Shopper: Keep Your Numbers-Matching Ride, This Gen III Hemi-Powered 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Suits Us Fine!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AboutUsMy blog provides comprehensive information about all recent vehicles with special focus on road test drive. These road tests are published regularly, and are meant to give readers information about the featured vehicle, certain aspects of the vehicle, and what the readers can expect if the featured vehicle is purchased. My other Social Links: |