This 1972 Challenger Is One of 18 Vehicles Saved From Estates, Wearing Original Paint
The 1972 model year was a tough one for cars whose main interest was the performance under the hood. The GTO knows this very well, as the early '70s paved the way for a sudden change of strategy that eventually turned the fantastic nameplate into a model that no longer made sense.
Dodge tried to avoid this with the Challenger by tweaking the lineup in 1972. The company reduced the available models to only two, dropped the convertible and the R/T, and cut the number of available engines to only three.
Customers who still wanted a Challenger were first offered the slant-six unit, whereas the V8 options now included only two units. The first was the 318 with 150 horsepower, while the second was the 340 with 240 horsepower.
The more powerful siblings were all gone, so the 426 Hemi, the popular 383 versions, and the 440 Six Pack waved goodbye to the Challenger lineup.
A model that landed on eBay a few days ago tries to prove that the 1972 model year is still handsome despite suffering a carburetor fire and spending time in an estate. eBay seller autoworld5333 says this Challenger is part of a lot of 18 cars saved from estates.
The car still wears the original paint, so it was probably cared for properly before leaving the estate.
The Challenger suffered a carburetor fire but is still in good shape, as the owner says it received several fixes in the last 3 years, including a rebuilt transmission. The engine was removed and resealed, the original carburetor is still around, and the car sells with many extra parts and documents.
It's unclear how original it continues to be, but the Challenger starts, runs, and drives in the parking lot. It shouldn't be considered a road-worthy Dodge, but with the right fixes, it could be ready for the road. We're not getting engine specifics, but the VIN indicates that this Challenger Rallye left the factory with a 340ci unit under the hood. It's unclear if this is the original unit, but you should still inspect the car before committing to a purchase.
The car still carries the original interior, and it left the factory with many options, including air conditioning, power disc brakes, and power steering.
The selling expectations are slightly ambitious, as the owner hopes to get approximately $25,000 for the Challenger. However, they also activated the Make Offer option, so if you want the car but don't want to pay that much, contact the seller to discuss the offer.
Meanwhile, the Challenger is parked in Conway, South Carolina, and you should take it home on a trailer, considering it's not road-worthy. The listing will expire in 20 days, so you have all the time in the world to arrange an in-person inspection.
Dodge tried to avoid this with the Challenger by tweaking the lineup in 1972. The company reduced the available models to only two, dropped the convertible and the R/T, and cut the number of available engines to only three.
Customers who still wanted a Challenger were first offered the slant-six unit, whereas the V8 options now included only two units. The first was the 318 with 150 horsepower, while the second was the 340 with 240 horsepower.
The more powerful siblings were all gone, so the 426 Hemi, the popular 383 versions, and the 440 Six Pack waved goodbye to the Challenger lineup.
A model that landed on eBay a few days ago tries to prove that the 1972 model year is still handsome despite suffering a carburetor fire and spending time in an estate. eBay seller autoworld5333 says this Challenger is part of a lot of 18 cars saved from estates.
The car still wears the original paint, so it was probably cared for properly before leaving the estate.
The Challenger suffered a carburetor fire but is still in good shape, as the owner says it received several fixes in the last 3 years, including a rebuilt transmission. The engine was removed and resealed, the original carburetor is still around, and the car sells with many extra parts and documents.
It's unclear how original it continues to be, but the Challenger starts, runs, and drives in the parking lot. It shouldn't be considered a road-worthy Dodge, but with the right fixes, it could be ready for the road. We're not getting engine specifics, but the VIN indicates that this Challenger Rallye left the factory with a 340ci unit under the hood. It's unclear if this is the original unit, but you should still inspect the car before committing to a purchase.
The car still carries the original interior, and it left the factory with many options, including air conditioning, power disc brakes, and power steering.
The selling expectations are slightly ambitious, as the owner hopes to get approximately $25,000 for the Challenger. However, they also activated the Make Offer option, so if you want the car but don't want to pay that much, contact the seller to discuss the offer.
Meanwhile, the Challenger is parked in Conway, South Carolina, and you should take it home on a trailer, considering it's not road-worthy. The listing will expire in 20 days, so you have all the time in the world to arrange an in-person inspection.