Some classics raise as many questions as they answer. This 1973 Dodge Challenger perfectly demonstrates that trait. The seller listed it as an R/T, but such a beast didn’t exist during that model year. The paint shade is also a mystery. However, with a healthy V8 under the hood and 41,000 miles on the clock, it is a turnkey proposition with no apparent needs. The seller has listed the Challenger here on eBay in Tyler, Texas. The solitary bid of $30,000 is below the reserve as the auction heads into its final days.
The first mystery with this Dodge is its model designation. The seller listed it as an R/T, but we know that Dodge discontinued that badge at the end of 1971. Therefore, if this is the sporting variant, it must be a Challenger Rallye. It certainly carries the correct stripes and scoops, but adding those later to create a clone sometimes happens. It would be interesting to see some documentation or the Broadcast Sheet to establish this car’s credentials. The car’s paint shade raises further questions. There is nothing similar in that year’s color palette. It looks very similar to Citron Yella, although Dodge discontinued that color within the Challenger range at the end of 1971. That’s why I said that this classic raises more questions than it answers. However, the presentation is first-rate, with no apparent cosmetic shortcomings. The paint shines impressively, the panels are straight, and there is no mention or evidence of rust. The stripes are crisp, and with shiny trim and clear glass, this Dodge makes a positive visual impression.
The positive vibes continue inside this Challenger. Trimmed in White vinyl, it features bucket seats, a console, and, I believe, air conditioning. I spotted a console-mounted LCD screen, which could be for a reversing camera. The trim looks pretty good for its age, though the image quality makes it hard to tell whether it is becoming dirty. This classic is screaming for an in-person inspection, and I would probably ask that question if I were considering pursuing the vehicle further. There are no engine bay shots, but we know that this Rallye features a 340ci V8, teamed with a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission. Generating 240hp and 290 ft/lbs of torque, it provided respectable performance for the period. The seller doesn’t mention evidence verifying the odometer reading, but the condition makes the figure plausible. The listing suggests it is a turnkey proposition that has accumulated its share of show silverware.
It will be fascinating to gauge your feedback on this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye. The seller’s information leaves us wanting more, and the paint shade is a mystery. It presents extremely well, and if the odometer reading is verifiable, it is well below average. The Challenger has attracted only one bid, and the listing statistics suggest that it hasn’t set the world alight. This listing is the seller’s second attempt to send the Dodge to a new home, with their last auction attracting no bids. Of course, it only takes two people who want a classic badly enough for the action to intensify. Do you think that will happen, or will the auction draw to a subdued conclusion?
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