1971 Dodge Challenger - $67,500 - Warrensburg, MO - 1971 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T (One of One!)
It snarls… it growls… it shakes…
Before you today is this immaculate and ultra-rare Bright Red (FE5) 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T with its Original Numbers Matching (“N” Code) 383 “Magnum” engine w/optional Shaker Hood (Fresh-Air scoop) and Original Numbers Matching rare 3 speed manual transmission! This uniquely rare, and desirable muscle car is fully documented for authenticity by MOPAR expert Galen Govier. Additional supporting documents include, the original Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet, and a binder full of historical service records, restoration receipts and ownership history. This car is very original in many ways from the proper clips securing hoses, brakes and fuel lines down to the original rubber gasket lining the trunk which still proudly displays the Chrysler part numbers. Frankly, one would be hard pressed to find another ’71 Challenger R/T this rare, this original, and this nice!
Looking back, in ’71, one could walk into the local Dodge dealership and order a “First-Generation” performance model Dodge Challenger R/T built for luxury or built to race; hence the “Road/Track (R/T) callouts.
This specific Dodge Challenger R/T was built at Hamtramck, Michigan, Dec 15, 1970 for “Export.” (Note ALL Challenger R/T’s were built at Hamtramck, “Export” was a term used for sales made to U.S. military personnel such as in this case). This is not only an “early car” but is also very rare with the 383 Magnum engine and “Shaker Hood” (N96) and 3 speed manual transmission (D13) combination ordered for Export. As of July 2006, (the last time the car was offered for sale to the current owner) this car was verified to be #5 of 8 in sequence of all 1971 -383-4bbl Dodge Challenger R/T -2 Door Hardtop’s registered that were ordered for Export. It is #1 of 2 -Export Ordered JS23N with N96 (Shaker Hood) and only 1 of 1 –JS23N with N96 and D13-3 Speed Manual transmission!
Historically, the car spent most of its time in California and Oregon. In 2005, the car transferred ownership from Oregon to New York where the car is located currently. The car has been meticulously maintained, has never been wrecked, raced or seen rust. Entire car is true to form with original body panels and glass and everything works! With all of its factory originality and special care this car has received over the years, the harder one looks the better this car gets! Bottom line, if you enjoy owning and driving “pure” muscle cars this is the one as you will spend more time behind the wheel then under the hood of this ultra-rare ’71 Dodge Challenger!
Features, Options and Accessories:
Engine/Drivetrain:
Factory Original Numbers Matching big block 6.3L 383 Magnum V8 rated at 300hp (N-Code) (E65) (Engine Stamp #249446)
4 barrel carburetor
Factory Rear Sway bar
Torsion bar (front) asymmetrical leaf springs (rear)
18 gallon fuel tank (new)
Rallye Suspension: Includes heavy duty torsion bars, sway bar, and heavy duty rear springs.
Factory Original Numbers Matching Three speed synchronized “A 230″ manual transmission (D13) (Transmission Stamp #1B249446)
8 3/4” rear axle w/3.23 gears 9 (Original tin gear ratio tag is still affixed to axle housing)
3 ¼”Driveshaft (“DETROIT” Casting)
Power Disc brakes (front), drum brakes (rear) (B51)
Factory original 26” radiator (26) (Casting #3443962; the correct casting # for a standard transmission)
Dual exhaust w/chrome extensions (N91/N92)
Highly detailed engine bay and undercarriage have been recently refreshed to include new (Note this chassis is what is known as “properly restored” with original style undercoating on the clean, solid floors and no-over restored painted components; traces of factory style undercoating are also properly applied to inside the rear quarters visible through the trunk)
Interior:
Factory original black vinyl bucket seats (C55) (H6X9)
Floor-mounted three speed manual shifter
Front center console with storage compartment
Woodgrain inserts
Deep pile black carpeting
Padded dash instrument panel (no cracks!)
Rallye instrument cluster (includes working electric clock, 8000 RPM tachometer, trip odometer, variable-speed washers and electric wipers, 150MPH speedometer, and oil pressure gauge)
Padded sun visors
Ashtray w/cigarette lighter
Three-spoke simulated walnut steering wheel (amazing condition)
Over the shoulder and lap belts (Note factory original w/date code)
Glove box lock
Foot operated parking brake
Radio delete (Note the plug on the original fender where the radio antenna would normally be mounted)
Optional AO1 light group (includes ashtray light, glove box light, map and courtesy light, trunk light, instrument panel floodlight w/time delay and ignition light with time delay and headlamp-on reminder buzzer)
Rear speaker tray
Collapsible space saver spare (775X14”) w/steel wheel and jack
Exterior:
Bright Red exterior paint (FE5) w/Black longitudinal dual paint R/T stripes (V6X) (Note the split grill and rectangular rear taillights specific to 1971 Challenger R/T’s)
Black vinyl roof (V1X)
Fully functional Shaker Hood (N96)
Racing style Pop-Top gas cap (J46)
NASA type-simulated brake scoops in front of rear wheels
High show chrome front and rear bumpers (rear bumper guards)
Factory steel wheels w/factory wheel “dog dish” covers mounted with Goodyear Polyglas black sidewalls w/raised white letter tires (F70X14”)
Tinted windshield (*ALL glass is factory original) (G11)
Rear window defogger (H31)
Variable speed wipers with electric washers (J25)
Factory style undercoating
Aerodynamic outside racing mirrors (painted to match body color) (G36)
Wheel lip moldings
Combination side-marker lights/reflector
VIN: JS23N1B249446
J-Car Line, Dodge Challenger
S-Price Class, “Special”
3-Body Type-2 dr hardtop
N-Engine-383 4V 300HP
1-Last digit of model year
B-Assembly plant code (B-Hamtramck)
249446 (Vehicle sequence number)
Fender Tag:
EN2 (End of Build Line 2-E Body)
N41 (Dual Exhaust System) N42 (Chrome Exhaust Tips) N85 (Tachometer) N96 (Carb Fresh Air Package Shaker Hood) V6X (Stripes Black Longitudinal R/T Sport Tape)
G36 (Outside LH Remote/RH Manual Painted Racing Mirrors) H31 (Rear Window Defogger) J25 (Variable Speed Wipers/w Electric Washers) J46 (Locking Gas Cap) L25 (Trunk Light) M21 (Mouldings: Drip Rail)
V1X (Roof/Top Black Vinyl Full) A01 (Light Package) B51 (Power Brakes) C55 (Front Bucket Seats) G11 (Tinted Glass All windows)
FE5 (Body Paint: Bright Red) H (Trim Grade: High) 6 (Front Seat Vinyl Buckets) X9 (Interior Black) 000 (Upper Door Frame Paint: None) CI5 (Scheduled Production Date: Tuesday December 15, 1970) E32280 (Vehicle Order Number: EXPORT/INTERNATIONAL ORDER *NOTE: This vehicle was ordered by a U.S. Serviceman)
E65 (Engine: 383 1-4bbl 300hp V8 383 Four Barrel) D13 (Transmission: A230 3-Speed Manual FLOOR SHIFT) JS (Dodge Challenger) 23 (2 Door Hardtop) N (Engine: 383 1-4bbl 300hp V8 383 Four Barrel) 1 (Model Year: 1971 G-SERIES) B (Assembly Plant: Hamtramck, MI) 249446 (Assembly Plant Sequence Number)
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