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?
First off, this is an outstanding example of this generation. The car is a purists dream, but for me, I would like to see a 4-spd and hide away headlights, to make it perfect. Is it worth $90 large? Maybe to someone who loves the 3rd generation Charger. Everything being equal, 3rd Gen’s will not bring in the cheddar, the 2nd gen’s do. Personally, I find the price a little high. If it had a 4-spd, in this market, I would guess $80k, but with the auto, I would guess $70k-$75k. Lately, recent sellers are looking at the values from the height of the market, not today’s values.
Trac-pak car – Dana 60’s were not standard on the 4 sp cars……just FYI
These are definitely my jam! Agree with KHayes, hideaway headlights & a four-speed would be the icing on the cake. But I’d have to have the Ramcharger hood scoop to really set it off. But, barring that aforementioned lottery win, it’s not in my near future plans. Someone will be happy with it, though. GLWTS.
I agree with the comments here. For the asking price it would need 4 speed and hid away lights plus N96 hood. (Pop up air grabber). Its a beautiful Mopar and he spend a ton of money getting it there. Changing the hood would be fun to do. Everything else would be difficult. I really hope this Charger finds a good Mopar home. Good luck to the seller. 🇺🇸🐻
It would be a great car to own. If I did I’d immediately find some kind of performance shop to have the rear gears changed out to a highway friendly 3.55, or 3.23 ratio.
I would wait to change the rear gear after I had some stoplight fun with it.
Be almost impossible to lose a street race in this car. 🏁👍
Very recently, a 71 Charger RT, completely restored, 440 Six Pack, white with black accents, Air Grabber, hideaways, 3:91 rear and auto Slap Stik bid to $74k on a popular on-line auction platform. In my opinion, both Sellers have misread the market by conflating rarity with value.
Wasn’t a Trac Pak car….those are a little more sought after….then you go down the color list….these are just hard to find as most were crashed like 1958/59 Chevies….
Beautiful Charger, surprised however the door indent black out decals we not applied.
I’d rather have my 73 Charger SE 440/727. Purchased Used in 1978 for 1800.00
Well I enjoy reading and viewing this brand new looking 71, this car is stunning and deserves abit of glee. I just love the comments if it had this or had that. First off the body is straighter then new, the paint is flawless, the interior is beautiful. These 71-72s were far better drivers compared to the 68-70′ far more refined. Our 72 Road Runner was far better driver than my 70.
A 4.10 with an 440 auto launches you just pop in drive and don’t have to worry about spinning bearings.
very nice but 90k? that’s a lot.
For the price I’d expect it to have a third pedal…and even then 90k seems like a stretch for this body style as KHayes alluded to. Regardless of the price though, the Charger looks to have been restored to a high standard. Nice car.
4.10 is going to work ” slighty harder” at freeway speeds?
Understatement of the day!