1973 Dodge Charger Rallye Coupe

Description

1973 Dodge Charger (W) (L (Low option)) 340-4BBL Magnum engine (E55) Rallye (A57) Coupe (21). This car is one of only 394 produced. Only 2 of 3 in the Galen Registry.
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Be sure to read this decription completely prior to purchasing. Ask any questions prior to purchasing.I work 10 hour shifts. I will answer as quickly as I can in the order that they are received.
Car Fender Tag reads: D34 (Torqueflite column shift}, FE5 (Bright Red) originally, but now in Black Epoxy Primer since 8/04/2008, Trim Grade B, Original 2 option (Vinyl Bench Seat) but now with Black/red cloth/vinyl bucket seats with a console, X9 (Interior: Black), B06 ( Production date Monday November 6, 1972), Order number 123016, B41 (front disc brakes), G36 (Mirror: Outside LH remote/RH Manual Painted Racing), J25 (Wipers: Variable Speed), J45 (Hood Pins), J54 (Sport Hood) no longer on the car (replaced with 1971 Dodge Charger Ramcharger hood with fresh air scoop, M21 (Mouldings: Drip Rail), M26 (Mouldings: Wheel Lip) are no longer on the car, N41 (Dual exhaust), N42 (Chrome exhaust tips) are no longer on the car; it has aftermarket chrome exhaust tips now, R11 (Music Master AM radio), V21 (Performance Hood Treatment TAPE) is absent now that the car is in Black Epoxy Primer since 08/04/2008 when both Rear Quarter Panels and Trunk Floor Extensions were replaced.
This Charger has just had the front suspension complete kit installed (>$1100.00 total; receipt for kit and then for installation in hand). I was driving it home from the shop yesterday, when the motor went from running great, to running rough with a repetitive Medium pitch metallic sound came from what sounded to me like the lower part of the motor. Sounds like possibly a rod bearing. Oil drained and no shiny metallic shards were noted in the oil. Just some tiny black specks. See pic of the oil changing pan. COUNT ON THE MOTOR BEING TOAST; IN NEED OF A COMPLETE REBUILD. THIS CAR WILL NEED TO BE TRAILORED HOME. It will start and run but additional damage will likely result. It has not seized up. I can try to upload my brief video of the motor briefly running on youtube, but again. Just assume the motor is in need of a total rebuild vs. replacement with a crate motor/other. This was a stock built 340 motor save for a previous owner putting in ; a smaller cam for more low end torque, I was told. Edelbrock 650 performer is on top of a stock cast iron intake manifold that has been altered from original dual plane to now single plane) from a previous owner. Has older headers on it to let it breathe easier, with 2 1/4" exhaust to turbo mufflers.
I have owned this car since late 2005, and have only put a little over 6,200 miles on it. (143,800---> 149,027). In that time I have: had the 727 transmission professionally rebuilt (1100.00 receipt in hand), the rear end has a complete 3.90:1 positive traction ring and pinion gear in it that I ordered new from Randy's Ring and Pinion (cannot find receipt), with Moser axles (receipt in hand), the 2 1/4" exhaust was replaced (receipt in hand) but connected to a set of headers I originally put on this car when I owned it the 1st time in 1993.
I purchased a new set of BF Goodrich 255/70/15s and put them on a set of 15 x 7 Police Wheels during my current ownership. Low miles on them now. Original 14" spare wheel and tire present in the trunk for aesthetic purposes only. The tire will not hold air.
Ramcharger hood is mostly complete, and works, but is currently set up to the carburetor, so is activated by vacuum at start up and deactivated by turning the engine off.
The body is straight. Thin body filler applied when the rear quarters were professionally replaced (receipt in hand) is cracking in 3 places on the driver's side.
Original cracked Dashpad has a nice aftermarket dashcap on it.
Serious buyers only. Be sure to ask any questions about the car prior to purchasing. Be sure you have permission from your spouse prior to purchasing. An angry wife is an unhappy life. Do not put yourself in this position. I encourage you to come look at the car before bidding.
There is a rare car and there is much to work with here, for just $4500.00.
Again, the car needs to be towed/trailered/dollied home. It is the buyer's responsibility to arrange pick-up or shipping.
Serious buyers onl, please. This car has been purchased on Ebay 2x already, by good people with good intentions, but did not follow through. This time a $500.00 non-refundable Paypal deposit is required within 24 hours. No exceptions. Failure to do so will result in the car being relisted and negative feedback will be given. The remaining balance is due within 7 days; with cash in person, or through Paypal .
This car is sold completely AS IS . This car comes with no warranty whatsoever. No warranty with previous work that has been done to the car, either. No warranty is in place or implied.
This car is for sale locally, using multiple selling marketplaces, and is subject to being sold prior to the end of this ad listing. When this vehicle is sold, from any of the selling marketplaces, this ad will be removed.
Thank you for looking.