Dodge Challenger 1974 $28,900

By 1974, the muscle car era was over, but someone forgot to give the news to the guys over at Dodge. Standing as the lowest production year for the E-body Challenger, 1974 was also the only year that the 360 cubic inch V8 was offered, and it was one of the lone remaining muscle cars that was still wearing its muscle car clothes. The Mustang was replaced by the anemic Mustang II and the Camaro and Firebird were fast becoming bloated luxury cars with wheezing V8s. If you wanted a new car with true performance DNA running through its veins, the Dodge Challenger was one of your only choices in 1974., This cool black on black Challenger was originally Dark Gold, which was pure 1970s, and if you saw it, you’d be grateful for the color change. It’s also loaded with options and is a unique export specification model, most likely ordered new by someone in the military (all cars ordered through the PX received export specifications even if they were delivered domestically as this one was). Here’s a breakdown on the fender tag:, JH23: Dodge Challenger, 2-Door Hardtop, L4B: 360 cubic inch 245 horsepower 1X4 barrel 8 Cylinder, 1974, Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA, 210552: Sequence number, E58: 360 cubic inch 4-barrel V8 245 horsepower, D34: Automatic Transmission, JY9: Dark Gold Poly Exterior Color, A6X9: Trim - Basic, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black, 000: Full Door Panels, B19: Build Date: November 19, E30402: Order number, JY9: Dark Gold Poly Top Color, I: International (export) Specifications, A57: 72-74 Rallye Package, B41: Front Disc Brakes with Standard 10 inch Rear Drums, C56: Bucket Seats, G51: Unknown, J25: 3-Speed Wipers, J54: Sport Hood, M08: Simulated Louvers, M21: Roof drip rail moldings, M26: Wheel Lip Moldings, N41: Dual Exhaust, N42: Chrome Exhaust Tips, N76: Coolant Recovery System, N85: Tachometer, R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts), V6X: Longitudinal Stripes, Black, 26: 26 inch Radiator, Inside, the black vinyl bucket seat interior appears to be largely original and in amazing condition. The high-back buckets show wear that’s appropriate to the car’s age and mileage, while the door panels and dash are decent with no cracking or sun damage. A full array of Rallye gauges includes the optional tachometer, and everything works as it should. With a column-shifted automatic, there was no reason for a console, and the original Tuff Wheel has been wrapped in a flamed cover, which is parts-store cheesy but hides the slightly deteriorated original surfaces—a new wheel would be a great investment for this car. There’s a modern AM/FM/CD player driving a set of Pioneer speakers, which seems to be the lone modification inside this Challenger. The trunk includes a full-sized spare and a new mat, and the textured inner surfaces of the quarter panels prove that they are original equipment. , The engine is a date-code correct service replacement 360 with a few dress-up items added to complement the car’s performance credentials. There’s a new Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor under a chrome valve cover, which matches the brightly plated Edelbrock valve covers. The block, heads, and intake wear a correct coat of late Mopar Turquoise, which had replaced Hemi Orange a few years earlier. There appears to be a new alternator, fresh spark plug wires, and new components throughout the engine bay, suggesting that this one has enjoyed excellent maintenance—it certainly runs well! The transmission is a Torqueflite 727 automatic driving an 8.75-inch rear. The dual exhaust system sounds healthy without being overpowering, and terminates in correct polished rectangular tips under the rear valence panel. Air shocks have been added in back to adjust ride height and weight distribution at the track, or even to compensate for a heavy load, and power disc brakes provide reliable stopping power. The finishing touch is a set of polished US Wheels that look a lot like vintage Torque Thrusts, and they wear recent Kelly white letter radials., Han

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