The 20th Century versions of the Dodge Charger probably saw their best years during third-generation production (1971-74). In 1973, the Charger had its best sales year by a wide margin, which was helped in part by some consolidation between product offerings. This Dodge is said to be in running condition but needs parts, like glass and brightwork. Tucked away in a garage in Los Angeles, California, this ’73 Mopar is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $16,000 OBO.
Chargers of the early 1970s shared “fuselage” styling with other Chrysler products and were longer, wider, and lower than those that had come before them. Their hidden headlights became an option (disappearing altogether in 1973) and a “Ramcharger” hood with a scoop became an option. Product consolidation meant that the Coronet hardtops and coupes were no more, all riding with Charger nameplates. Three versions of the Charger were offered in ’73: base, Rallye, and SE.
We’re not sure which trim level this Charger is wearing, though the lettering on the hood may say 340 Rallye. It’s not likely an SE because the car doesn’t have opera windows. If we rule out the base model and SE, this could be a desirable model because 1973 was the last year for the 340 cubic-inch small block. Sadly, the seller doesn’t tell us what engine lies under the hood and offers no photos there.
The paint on this car looks to have been more recently applied and possibly be Petty Blue (NASCAR), yet there is a nice ding in the front end that would need to be repaired. There are no visible bumpers or back window, so that could make up much of the “needs parts only” the seller refers to. The interior looks nice as does what we can see of the vinyl top. The seller implies the car is mechanically solid, so perhaps all it needs is someone to source the missing parts and finish the project.
Probably a nice looking car but there is no way to tell with nothing but “parts” pictures.
Evidently, the seller was too lazy to completely remove the car cover and take decent photos.
Aren’t they all lazy when they post on FB & CL?
BRAGbook marketplace has the lazy picture takers.
Free ad
Free time
Deal with cash usually
All they need to do is put a half day in pulling a car out, blow up a few tires, wash it, get there $500 phone out and take some good pictures!
That all they have to do!
Too lazy.
More than likely it’s a tarted up 318, but you would need to see the VIN to know for sure…er, unless they bought a VIN, I mean parts car
Too many parts means too many questions. The owner isn’t disclosing enough. Who says it even has an engine? I’d pass on this.
This looks to be a nice restoration project, in basin-street-blue, these cars look awesome.
It’s a shame the owner doesn’t let us know the engine or how the underside looks. With today’s tech it’s easier than ever to take and post pics, shame he didn’t.
Michael, I agree, but can’t you ask him?
No, because he’s not, actually, interested in buying it. If he was, he wouldn’t be posting here to hear himself talk…he’d be getting in touch with the seller. This place is full of “armchair car collectors” that don’t buy squat.
Shifter is a disgrace.
Why? It’s a Slap-Stik automatic…what’s wrong with that?
Yup BRAGbook marketplace, and more lazy bad pictures and many people that do not have FB.
Side note about the car, my brother wanted to buy one in late 73, we looked at one and thought it looked great on TV’s Shaft, but BLA in person….we went over to Ford and saw a 74 (New model) Torino Elite and both of us thought, WOW that is a sharp car, it even had a 460 in it, (very very very early car, thus the motor)!!! Bought it and loved that car for many years….then he bought a 80 Trans Am turbo Pace Car….motor went a few months later….Had the Torino and used it as a back up for the Pontiac! LOL
Author, by the way, do your research…a Charger SE was most definitely available with the “standard” rear side window treatment, and not the louvered inserts. Per the factory brochure you could get the Halo Roof as no charge option. See for yourself…
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