Rust-Free 1973 Dodge Charger With EFI Conversion

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The further one strays from the 1968-70 epicenter of Dodge Charger popularity, the more reasonable the asking (and selling) prices become. The restyled 1971 Charger and its muscular engine options could never be called inexpensive, but the later ’73 and ’74 models with similar styling are attainable to the average Mopar fan. This basic, earth tone green ’73 has been on the market for a bit, and Barn Finds reader Mitchell G. found it and sent it our way.

Dodge Chargers have been the vehicular protagonists (or antagonists) of so many B-movies that it’s impossible to think of them as doing anything but tire-screeching, donut-making, and wall-ramming. In reality, there were a lot of Chargers powered by a mild 318 such as this one. At least it’s not the slant six: I bought a ’74 225 engine from my local machine shop to install in my ’65 Dart Wagon. Its original home? A ’74 Charger with a three-speed stick. Can you imagine a big ’74 Charger with a 225? Neither could its owner. It got a 440 in the six’s place.

This Charger has had some upgrades in the fuel-delivery department, with a Holley Sniper sitting atop an Edelbrock manifold, in addition to a new fuel tank, sender, and lines.

The seller’s ad describes the interior as being “in decent shape.” It looks pretty good to me – there’s a crack in the dash pad, but that’s standard equipment in a lot of old cars. Some people don’t like green, but I love the interior color and the sporty Dodge three-spoke steering wheel. This Charger has the sturdy Torqueflite with a column shift.

Moving underneath, this Pennsylvania-based Dodge is described as being rust-free. A few photos of the undercarriage are included, and everything looks to be solid. Remember that B-Body Mopars have torsion bars that are anchored into a crossmember of the subframe, so rust in those areas is a safety issue.

Even the trunk floor is clean, although someone was channeling Banksy with a spray can. As is often the case, a new trunk mat and accessories would add a little pizazz to this oft-forgotten space.

Although I prefer the ’71/’72 quarter window design, the ’73 Charger is still a handsome car with a well-proven drivetrain. This one has been on Craigslist for several weeks now with an asking price of $15,000. What do you think this driver-quality Charger is worth?

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Comments

  1. Stan 🏁Member

    Good write up Toth 👍 Nice example of what you’d see from that era. Console looks comfy too 😌

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  2. Harry

    I agree that the 73-74 chargers are the last of affordable mopars. There are some for maybe less but not as good shape as this one. I like the bench always a little more comfortable. Looks like a base car with the non sport dash set up. I would take it if I had the room but alas I do not.
    318 is more than enough to move it down the road and with sniper set up probably a smooth ride to boot. Buy it and enjoy as is
    Make it ur own one day at a time!
    Good luck to buyer and seller 😎

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  3. Buffalo Bob

    Nice looking Charger, though I personally prefer the SE with all dem opera windows. By the extra dash vents, I’d say this used to have A/C, but I could be mistaken. I’d be tempted to go 12K if I had the room… BTW…the Sniper makes it possible to add a remote start, for those in cooler climes. Just sayin’. Damn nice looking car!

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  4. Gene Laverty

    Anybody who has ever jammed a screwdriver down a Carter carb to get a 70s Dodge to start will appreciate the EFI …

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  5. Rich

    My buddy in highschool had the same Charger except it was a ’74, same green, column shift. It had a 318 and I remember it had some get up and go, was a plain Jane but was fun to drive.

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  6. PRA4SNW PRA4SNWMember

    The price probably displays a regional markup based on the rust free condition.

    Quite rare.

    Like 0

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