Super Track Pak: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Dodge introduced a new Charger in 1971 featuring bold styling. It tended to polarize opinions, although these cars are now extremely desirable in R/T form. Our featured Charger checks that box and features factory options designed to maximize performance. It presents beautifully following a meticulous restoration, ready to find a new home. The current long-term owner is ready to part with their beloved classic and is listing it here on eBay in Southampton, New York. They set their BIN at $89,900 OBO for a car that looks factory-fresh.

Dodge introduced the Third Generation Charger in 1971, adopting “fuselage” styling. As so often happens, the revised look divided opinions, though they remain strong performers in today’s classic market. This first-year example is the ultra-desirable R/T, with the seller confirming they have been its custodian for many years. They admit they were obsessive during its six-year restoration, trying to achieve a near-perfect result. If this car isn’t perfect, it doesn’t miss by much. Finished in Code B5 Bright Blue with a Black vinyl top and 15″ Rallye wheels, it is guaranteed to draw crowds wherever it goes. The paint shines like glass, while the laser-straight panels and tight, consistent gap reflect their eye for detail. Forget about rust, because even mild surface corrosion would be scared to show its face on this Charger. The glass is crystal clear, and the trim looks perfect.

I’ve never understood why sellers list classics as desirable as this Charger, but shortchange themselves with listing images. This is the only engine bay shot, revealing approximately half of this car’s numbers-matching 440ci “Magnum” V8. The first owner paired it with a three-speed A-727 TorqueFlite transmission, power steering, and power brakes. They also selected the A34 Super Track Pak option, blessing the R/T with a bulletproof 9¾” Dana 60 Sure Grip rear end with 4.10 gears. The short ratio would make this Charger work slightly harder at freeway speed, but she’d be a jet off the line. This Charger should apply the V8’s 370hp and 480 ft/lbs of torque to Planet Earth pretty effectively. The car’s restoration included a complete engine rebuild, ensuring that this R/T is a turnkey proposition that is ready for action with its next owner behind the wheel.

The seller’s restoration included a mix of new and refurbished components. They installed new seatcovers in the correct Black vinyl, but the dashpad, gauge cluster, door trims, AM/FM radio, and “slapstick” shifter are original. The presentation is extremely impressive, with no cosmetic needs or shortcomings. It is unclear when the restoration ended, but the interior appearance suggests the Charger hasn’t seen much action since the seller packed away the tools for the final time.

I have always been candid about the Third Generation Charger, admitting that the styling has never caught my imagination like its predecessors have. That said, this 1971 Charger R/T looks stunning and would suit someone seeking perfection. The seller followed a meticulous restoration path, and that shows wherever you look. Their price is far from cheap, but recent sales results suggest it is realistic at a time when values are climbing above the market average. The listing statistics make it clear people like what they see, or they’re looking at this Charger longingly, hoping for the lottery win that would let them park it in their garage. Do you share those dreams, or will you make them a reality?