In addition to just the basic Charger offerings, Dodge offered some more upscale models throughout the earlier years to satisfy almost any craving a buyer might have in mind, such as an R/T for drivers who wanted plenty of performance and the SE if you were craving luxury. The 1974 Dodge Charger here on eBay is the latter, a Special Edition with the pillared side windows and canopy-style vinyl roof, and while it’s in need of restoration the car seems fairly complete, so if you’ve been searching for a B-Body project this one might be worth considering. The Mopar is in Las Vegas, Nevada, where bidding is only up to $1,675 so far with no reserve.
The ’74 model was the last in line for the third-generation Charger, with those safety bumper tips growing even a bit more in size over the previous year, but in spite of this, the car still had a sporty and fun appearance outside. The seller doesn’t provide very much information other than telling us it needs a complete restoration, but we do get to view the fender tag which indicates paint code KJ6, Avocado Gold Metallic, which the body is still wearing although no word on whether or not it’s the original finish.
We can see a few imperfections here and there on the sheet metal and the hood doesn’t appear like it’s lining up properly, but I’m not spotting much rust or corrosion in the typical areas, so hopefully all of the panels will be reusable and it won’t take a tremendous amount of effort to get this one ready for a respray and a fresh vinyl top.
Checking out the inside, it’s hard to tell if those seats are just really dirty or if the upholstery is actually damaged, but either way, the buckets especially are going to need some attention. It’s rarely a good sign when a carpeted cover is over the dashboard, so I’m guessing there’s cracking, but the instruments themselves seem OK as far as I can tell. This one also has power windows, cruise control, and A/C, so it was kind of luxurious for the time period.
Tag code P4A indicates a 400 V8 4-barrel from the factory, but the seller hasn’t verified it’s the original motor and it’s not running, plus there’s also no information given on if the engine turns or not. No mention at all of the transmission, but if that’s still the factory component it’s a light-duty automatic (D34). While this one’s a project needing some love and mechanical work, it does seem like a reasonable starting point if you’re into third-gen styling. What are your thoughts here?
Interesting dash pad ! 😂😂
Those were custom made for cars and sold where interiors routinely get baked. ; I remember a company in Yuma AZ that made them , they were stiched like that and even had the opening for the defrosters cut out. I got one for my Duster
bone ……Thank you for the information. ….I did not
know that. …..First time seeing one. 👍👍
A couple of whiskey bumps on the sheet metal but it looks to be pretty much altogether-minus the loss of what was probably the graphic equalizer on the console inside plus the drivers door panel.
Not as popular as the 2nd Gen Chargers but still sought after by a lot of folks; be interesting to see what it sells at considering the market nowadays.
That’s a shame. Based on the no reserve at least the seller knows he doesn’t have a perfect car he’s selling unlike so many others.
Wow, that car brings back the memories. I had a 73, and although it wasn’t my first car, it was the one I used the most in my teens and early 20’s. I drove it countless times back / forth to work, to trade school, and of course out to the bars!. Lots of room for friends, and my car was the only one with AC. It had front end damage when I bought it, and even then it was almost impossible to find a reasonably priced front bumper.
Looks like the roof has a major rust spot on the passenger side right above the pillar post. Holes ??
I always liked these Chargers. Can’t be that many left. It seems to have everything. Could be a sweet ride for the right buyer.
I had a 74 Charger SE…The 400 cid engine was OK , but nor a real road burner.
Really liked that car until some Knuckle head pulled out in front of my on the July 4th weekend in 1975
This is exactly the opposite condition this car would be in if located here in the Northeast U.S.
This body would be welcome here any time, just remove the interior from the rusted out one and you will have a great car.
The seller is not too well informed when it comes to cars. Claims that there is not carb when clearly there is one.
Interesting I find myself being drawn to this body style. Long flowing lines nice balance between hood and Trunk length. I see a restored in my head. 392 hemi a 6speed manual, modern front suspension a 4link rear-end. Coil overs all the way around. Full leather interior black on black on black. Not a bad way to spend a hundred grand. It may not be a 2nd Gen. But it’ll turn more heads than any new challenger. Oh have the original drive train rebuilt and keep with the car. Wouldn’t be right to junk what came in it.
Twice bitten, not a bad build idea. Yes, you would spend about the same as going out and buying a new go-fast Challenger or Charger, but you would have something that will draw attention and potentially increase in value.
Looks like a big block with a Thermo-Quad…other than that…