1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White

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Offline Ludington1

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1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« on: January 19, 2012 - 12:53:39 PM »
Anyone here interested?

I am selling my 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T project car. This car came from the factory as Plum Crazy Purple with white interior and white R/T stripes with a 383, 4-speed, and 3.91 axle package (A31). Factory options include Shaker hood (N96), hood pins, Go-Wing rear spoiler, and bucket seats with no console. Have the original fender tag but no build sheet.

I believe this car originally came from Cowboy Dodge in Cheyenne, WY and by the late 1980s was in Texas. I have pictures of the car from the late 80s and it was already red with a black stripe, as it sits today. It is very solid, but will need body work at the lower corners of the rear window, behind the driver-side rear tire on the lower quarter panel, and the driver-side inner fender has some damage. The lower bar of the radiator support has a dent also, so I’m assuming maybe the car ran over a tire or some kind of debris that damaged both, neither area will be difficult to fix. Frame rails and floors are all very solid with no signs of rust.

Parts I have with the car:
1971 383 block, core 4-speed transmission (neither is original to the car), Rallye dash cluster, bucket seats, back seat, original 71 shaker hood (will need some rust repair along the front of the hood), original hood trim ring, factory shaker grilles, original scoop, original shaker outer base ring, NOS shaker base plate, Holley 6193 carb, original radiator, original 71 Go-Wing with new support pedestals and hardware, unique 383 shaker support rod and wingnut, and more misc parts. Overall the car is pretty complete.

I bought this car several years ago from Dallas and it has been in storage in my garage since then. It will be an amazing car once restored. I won’t have time to restore this car myself for the foreseeable future and have one old Mopar to keep me busy. Located near Muncie, Indiana.

Sold.
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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2012 - 08:49:20 PM »
Thanks for the ad!

Darren
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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2012 - 01:03:56 PM »
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$16,500 firm, if anyone is interested.  Thanks for the ad!

Darren

Dear Car. WHERE WERE YOU IN 2006 when I was looking for my '71??  Looks great man wish I had the cash right now!

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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2012 - 01:08:28 PM »
Very cool car & I'd love to have it but timing is bad for me as well. I'm sort of surprised you still have it.

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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2012 - 02:44:42 PM »
Nice car but your price might be a little high.  I purchased a '70 'Cuda matching nos. 440, 4-speed, 4.10 dana, super trak, with factory shaker hood for $18K three years ago.  The seats and dash had already been re-done and the engine and trans rebuilt.   However, we did end up replacing the rear quarters and trunk floor pan.  FYI, good luck with your sale.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2012 - 04:05:57 PM »
Nice car but your price might be a little high.  I purchased a '70 'Cuda matching nos. 440, 4-speed, 4.10 dana, super trak, with factory shaker hood for $18K three years ago.  The seats and dash had already been re-done and the engine and trans rebuilt.   However, we did end up replacing the rear quarters and trunk floor pan.  FYI, good luck with your sale.

Okay, you got a deal for sure if it wasn't a total rust bucket.

Non-running project cars are really tough right now.  Although most folks don't realize that car transport companies WILL transport a non-running car (I know, they did an enclosed transport on my 'cuda 'vert).

I think you need a ton more close-up pics.   Frames, underneath, etc.  Also, lack of a buildsheet hurts since tags can be re-popped.  W/o the Shaker, it's a $10k car tops.
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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2012 - 12:44:56 PM »
More pics!
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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2012 - 08:52:55 PM »
More pics!

Car is very solid, and there's no doubt that this is an original tag.  Thanks guys, I'm a little surprised myself that I still have it, I guess it is a sign of the times.  I've got a 3 week-old son, so I'm not going to have time to restore this car for several more years, I'd like to see it go to someone who will restore it, it's going to be a beautiful car when done.

Darren
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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2012 - 08:59:06 PM »
Nice car but your price might be a little high.  I purchased a '70 'Cuda matching nos. 440, 4-speed, 4.10 dana, super trak, with factory shaker hood for $18K three years ago.  The seats and dash had already been re-done and the engine and trans rebuilt.   However, we did end up replacing the rear quarters and trunk floor pan.  FYI, good luck with your sale.

Sounds like you got a good deal, there sure aren't many like it out there.  I checked out your restoration pics, looks nice but it was a lot of work replacing all the metal on the back half of the car for sure!  Was the cowl damaged also?

Thanks again for the opinion, any cheaper and the car will probably just stay in my garage.

Darren
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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2012 - 05:31:59 PM »
The cowl did some some dents in it, from what we have no idea.  My body man was able to fix them pretty easy.  Replacing the quarters and trunk floor pan were work no doubt, but it looks so much better now.  Hopefully we're only a few weeks away from paint.  Again, good luck with your sale.   :2thumbs:
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2012 - 02:04:33 PM »
Car is sold.
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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2012 - 01:53:27 PM »
Congrats on the sale I'm surprised it took so long.

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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2012 - 02:31:17 PM »
congrats on the sale, that was a nice car. i was trying to talk my brother into buying it. :cheers:

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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2012 - 06:24:17 PM »
I was considering making an offer on it as well. I have a big empty spot in the garage right now.

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Re: 1971 Challenger R/T, 383 4-speed, shaker 3.91, Plum Crazy/White
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2012 - 05:44:20 PM »
Thanks guys, it is going to a very good home and I'm sure we will see it back in it's original glory in the not-too-distant future.

Darren
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