1971 Dodge Challenger 340 RT Numbers Match

In the early 70's extreme was in and that went double for one of the most high impact performance cars to come out of Dodge Division's Scat Pack lineup for 1971. the Challenger  Road&Track. Brought back to the point of amazing courtesy of a rotisserie restoration. this is one of the nicest examples of a complete numbers matching 71 Challenger R/T you'll find anywhere for the money. You couldn't describe this car as anything other than pristine with restoration highlites that include; perfect PPG Base Clear paint. show quality chrome and stainless. immaculate date coded exterior glass and like new undercarraige to name e few. A by- the-numbers restoration. every effort was made to make this Challenger absolutely accurate to it's factory option codes right through to it's original issue FC7 color code while retaining it's numbers matching drivetrain down to it's specialized LA 340 engine. As well. along with being a bonafide showpiece this is a fully sorted car that runs and drives like a dream even passing a recent emissions test.

You could do unlimited things with a Dodge Challenger order form in 1971 if style and performance was a priority. This particular R/T contains a treasure trove of performance and convenience options including; Suregrip axle. Rallye dash. H51 Air conditioning. G11 tinted glass all windows. H code 340 engine. and desirable High Impact color to name a few. As well. this is a Southwest car that retains it's factory issue fender tag. partial build sheet and original sheet metal with all body numbers matching through to the all important rad support stamp. 1971 was the final year for the Challenger R/T before horsepower ratings dissapeared into the rear view mirror and at 30% of the cost of a Hemi. this is your opportunity to get into the E body mix without breaking the bank. Apply all of the above status to any classic car and you have the recipe for a bona fide investment for the serious buyer.  No trades. inspections welcomed. Our service team will ensure that your car will leave to you turn key and professionaly detailed with all the necessary paperwork to register the car anywhere in the World.  Vehicle is sold as is with no warranty implied unless otherwise stated in the description.

No other manufacturer dared to offer a car as outrageous as the Challenger R/T that delivered just about all the excitement Dodge Division had to offer for 1971. If there was ever a poster car for early 70's design and performance excess. you're looking at it. For the driver who liked to finess the road the 340 version of the Challenger R/T was an excellent street package and was one of the few cars engineered towards handling in 1971. The R/T option brought a big serving of performance to the party and proved that you didn't need a big block to kick asphalt. As well this is a turn-key. user friendly car that you wouldn't hesitate to take out on an extended road trip.

The sheet metal on this Challenger is best described as arrow straight end to end highlited by paint finish that's immaculate right through to the underside of the doors. Triple plate chrome and perfect exterior glass complete the exterior package that looks nothing short of phenominal.   From an originality standpoint you'd be hard pressed to find a more authentic 71 Challenger R/T that's complete numbers matching from it's drivetrain right through to it's Chrysler stamped date coded glass and save for radial tires looks the same as it did the day it left the showroom floor in 1971. This is 1 of 731 340 auto cars built for 1971!

The 71 Challenger interior was a carry over from 1970 and was one of the most upscale interiors ever sewn into a muscle car. This office is loaded with all the 71 Challenger R/T bells and whistles with everything like new from the headliner right through to the inside of the glove box. This is the original born-with. numbers matching H Code 340 for the car with everything else date code correct from it's high flow exhaust manifolds through to it's original TQ4973S Carter AVS carburetor. This engine bay pretty much matches the rest of the car and is nothing less than pristine in every detail. Engine professionaly rebuilt from top end to bottom end. #s matching 228964 stamped 340/275 HP engine. casting number 2780930. factory high performance  X heads. original High flow exhaust manifolds. new Accurate Exhaust w/ correct mufflers and quad stainless tips. new hangers. factory ignition. new wires. rebuilt original distributor. complete new brake system. line clips. master cylinder. fuel pump and lines. park brake cable. power steering box. original HD radiator restored. new hoses. clamps. new heater core. water pump. etc. . new suspension. original #s matching 727  transmission rebuilt. high torque starter. Suregrip axle rebuilt. new ring and pinion.  new driveshaft and axles. all new wiring firewall forward. new polyurethane motor mounts.  rebuilt variable wiper motor.  new alternator. engine professionaly sorted and runs perfectly.

Bare metal re-spray. PPG Base coat Clear coat. 71 Dodge code FC7 Plum Crazy. color sanded. high speed polished. high gloss finish through to the underside of the floors. doors and hood all line up and close properly. FC7 painted undercarriage floors. refinished original stainless trim. new exterior R/T decals. NOS emblems. new concours vinyl top. front and rear bumpers re-chromed. re-chromed original flip top gas cap. all exterior moldings new or re-polished. grill re finished. date coded PPG exterior tinted glass. all new front grill surround trim. new weather stripping. door handles. inner window mechanisms rebuilt. replacement PPG windshield. new exterior amber lenses. 15" Rallye wheels w/ 60 series BFG tires. detailed trunk. space saver spare. orignal jack set restored.

New Year One front and back El Paso grain seat covers w/ new seat foam. new correct 80/20 loop carpet and underlay. Challenger embroidered floor mats. reproduction pre-delivery paper mats. new sill plates. shifter rebuilt. new headliner. perfect original dash. original (mint) door panels. new window crank hardware. restored guage faces. restored original date coded seatbelts. new dash woodgrain. new stainless interior screws. restored original center console. dome light housing. new interior wiring etc. .