I have a Cuda, manufactured 22nd Aug 1973, 340 auto based on the decal on the drivers door.
I was told by another mopar enthusiast that my car is "officially" a 1974 model. He states 73 models started Aug 1972 and finished July 1973
Mu understanding is that the '74 never came out with a 340 engine.
Is it just that I have one of the last of the '73 models. All my numbers match ie funder tag, dash tag, engine, rad support etc.
Anyone clear this up......Thanks
An 8/22/73 build car should be a 1974 model. The 340 makes it interesting, because you're right, you couldn't get a '74 with a 340. BUT, Ma mopar had a habit of using up the last of the previous years parts before starting the new model stuff, especially for early production #'s. So, if all the #'s match on your car and engine, you have a pretty rare thing.
I do know a few things about this, because my Challenger has a 8/17/71 build date. It is a '72 model year car, has the frowny grille and '72-'74 tail lights. But it also has 1971 door/window hardware, had a 1971 style gas tank, and probably a few other things I haven't found yet. My vin shows it as a '72, my door sticker says 8/71.
Check the 5th digit of the VIN. But with that build date, it should be a '74 model.
