1971 Challenger Convertible

The Challenger is described in a book about 1960s American cars as Dodge’s "answer to the Mustang and Camaro." It was one of two Chrysler E-body cars, the other being the slightly smaller Plymouth Barracuda. "Both the Challenger and Barracuda were available in a staggering number of trim and option levels" and were intended "to compete against cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, and to do it while offering virtually every engine in Chrysler’s inventory." However they were "a rather late response to the ponycar wave the Ford Mustang had started." There was only 1,774 Convertible V8 1971 Challenger Convertible’s made and the one shown is in amazing condition

The factory options are as follows: (on the vehicle shown)

Power steering

Power brakes (converted to disc w/crossed drilled & vented rotors)

Power windows

Power top

Cold factory air conditioning

Simulated wood steering wheel

Rally gauge cluster

Body & Paint: Very solid and mostly original body including the floors, frame, fenders, doors and 1/4 panels. The hood, decklid and trunk pan have been replaced. It has nice original chrome and new weatherstripping. It is painted 2008 Viper Snakeskin Green basecoat/clearcoat and buffed to a brilliant showcar shine.

Top: The power convertible top is not new but in very good condition and the back window is glass and is crystal clear. The top opens and closes with ease and fits properly.

Interior: The interior is also in very nice condition. The original front bucket seats and the rear seat have just been recovered. All gauges and features work as they should including the power windows. It also has a good sounding Pioneer CD stereo.

Engine, Trans and Rear: The original numbers matching 318 c.i. engine with 2 bbl carb runs flawlessly, and the 727 Torq-Flight automatic transmission shifts perfectly. The 8 3/4 rear has highway cruising gears making this the ultimate cruising/touring car that gets 18 MPG.

Other Features: Power steering, power disc brakes, cold factory air conditioning, new 2.5” Flowmaster dual exhaust w/correct T/A exhaust tips, new 18” front & 20” rear Coys wheels w/Nexen tires and front & rear T/A spoilers.

This vehicle is for sale at

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