Gen1 MOPAR E-body are somewhat rare in today s marketplace. Chrysler Corporation did not produce as many pony cars as GM and Ford. This restored 1973 MOPAR began life as a Challenger Rallye 340, but it has been the beneficiary of serious mechanical upgrades. The exterior re-spray of Top Banana Yellow is in very good condition, as is the black vinyl top. A Challenger Rallye 340 hood, black paint accents, period-correct American Racing alloy wheels and a mean…
Gen1 MOPAR E-body are somewhat rare in today s marketplace. Chrysler Corporation did not produce as many pony cars as GM and Ford. This restored 1973 MOPAR began life as a Challenger Rallye 340, but it has been the beneficiary of serious mechanical upgrades. The exterior re-spray of Top Banana Yellow is in very good condition, as is the black vinyl top. A Challenger Rallye 340 hood, black paint accents, period-correct American Racing alloy wheels and a mean stance complete the exterior package. Inside, the black vinyl interior has also been refreshed. Seats have been reupholstered and accents include wood-grain trim, tinted windows and AM FM stereo. Door cards, carpeting and headliner are all in great condition. That said, this MOPAR is all about muscle. The original, matching number 340ci small-block has been built to perform. Use of a 4340 stroker crank w Wiseco pistons created a 416ci monster. It is fitted with Edelbrock aluminum heads and intake, solid-lifter Comp cam, roller rockers, Holley Mighty Demon 850cfm carb, MSD ignition and 8-qt pan. Exhaust is routed through TTi custom headers and a 3″ stainless exhaust system. The 416 is mated to a TCI Super Street automatic w Super Street torque converter that transfers power to an Auburn Pro Series differential with 3.91:1 Richmond gears and NHRA approved axles. Caltrac rear springs, Caltrac traction bars and QA1 shocks plant the power. The chassis is fitted with a T A power steering box and power disc drum brakes. If you want an old-school Challenger that is built to run, take a look at this one – it is the business