383ci With 4-speed. Vin On Block & Tranny. Original Body Panels. Broadcast Sheet on 2040-cars

To start with, let me first say that I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that there is never too much information.

As to myself, I am not a dealer, just a (64) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I recently retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and have worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,095) transactions. Many of those have been muscle cars which I have sold to individuals all over the country as well as Canada, England, France, Switzerland and Australia.

                                                                                                                  

Just some quick history on the 1971 Dodge Charger. Though it wasn't as handsome as the second-generation Charger, the third one had a look that was impressive in its own way. But this is the Charger that had to face down encroaching emissions and safety regulations, and those left it emasculated by the time it left production. But at least it was robust at the start.

"A Dodge Charger? A piece of sculpture?" Those were the rhetorical questions Car and Driver asked upon meeting the 1971 Charger for the first time. "What the hell kind of individual artistic statement can that be when 50,000 people a year make the same statement? Besides you've got to admit that an objet d'art created by a guy with a name like Gallo, or Toler or Quasar (who everybody knows works in a vital environment like Ibiza or Johnson's Pasture or St. Tropez) has a bit more cachet than anything [Dodge chief designer] Bill Brownlie can slap together out of modeler's clay in gay, romantic Hamtramack, Michigan. "But that does not alter the fact that Brownlie and his associates have come up with the best-styled new car for 1971…. The Charger comes off as anything but a styling compromise. Not only is it apparent to people viewing the car from the outside but the driver is aware that he is controlling something far from normal as well."

Designed around a more exaggerated Coke-bottle shape than the second-generation Charger, the third had swoops where the second had creases. The front grille was now split into two halves with each half surrounded by chrome or body-color bumper and featuring either an exposed or hidden pair of round headlamps depending on trim level. The whole cockpit area was new, too, with a semifastback rear window transitioning into a deck lid with an integral ducktail spoiler. By any standards this car was both flamboyant and handsome.

While most of the chassis and structural components carried forward from previous Chargers, the third-generation car rode on a wheelbase shrunk 2 inches to 115. There were now six different Charger models ranging from the base plain-old Charger in both hardtop and coupe body styles and then rising through the Charger 500 hardtop, the more luxury-oriented Charger 500 SE hardtop, the high-performance-oriented Charger 500 Super Bee hardtop and, at the top, the Charger R/T hardtop. The base Charger power plant was a 145-hp 225-cubic-inch slant six with the 230-hp 318 two-barrel optional; the Charger 500 started with the 318 and had the range of V8s available; the Super Bee started with the 275-hp 383 V8 with the 370-hp 440 "Magnum" four-barrel, 385-hp 440 "Six-Pack" (that's three two-barrel carbs) and 425-hp 426 Hemi V8s optional; and the R/T started with the 440 Magnum under its hood and was also offered with the Six-Pack and Hemi.

This expansion of the Charger line is understandable because Dodge had eliminated the two-door version of the midsize Coronet. So if you wanted a '71 Dodge intermediate with only two doors, your only choice was a Charger of some sort.

                                                                                                                  

I am selling this 1971 Dodge Charger 500 for a good friend of mine and have actually seen this car in person and it is outstanding. Owned by a retired teacher from northern Maine who has a passion for Mopars, he babied this rare Mopar example at all times. The Charger 500 has only been driven to local car shows and has won 1st place trophies everywhere it went. 

                                                                                                                  

So let’s get right to this beautiful Charger 500 that I am auctioning here today on eBay Motors.

Here is some of what the Charger 500 has:

1.                Original and Decoded Broadcast Sheet;

2.                Original and Decoded Body Tag;

3.                Original and Decoded VIN Tag;

4.                VIN Stamped on the Original Block;

5.                VIN Stamped on the Original 4-Speed Transmission;

6.                Original Hurst Pistil Grip Shifter;

7.                VIN Stamped on Radiator Support;

8.                Original 8 3/4 Sure Grip 3.23:1 Rear Axle;

9.                Original Body Panels;

10.           One Repaint;

11.           Original Intake;

12.           Original Heads;

13.           Original Exhaust Manifolds;

14.           New Seat Covers;

15.           New Carpet;

16.           Original Door Panels;

17.           Original Steering Wheel With No Cracks;

18.           Original Seat Belts;

19.           Original Headliner;

20.           All Original Tinted Glass;

21.           Original Radiator;

22.           Original and Excellent Bright Work;

23.           Original Door Handles With Working Locks;

24.           Dual Exhaust With OEM Mufflers;

25.           New Front Shocks;

26.           Factory Starter;

27.           New Upper and Lower Ball Joints;

28.           New Brake Hoses:

29.           New Rear Brake Cylinders.

                                                                                                                  

The engine bay is nicely detailed. The Car has 15" Magnum 500 wheels with BF Goodrich TA radial raised withe letter tires, P235/60 R15".  Options are bucket seats with console, am/fm radio with  3-speaker system, manual steering, PFDB, Rally gauges with factory tachometer, white vinyl roof, color keyed  bumpers which were refinished in gold to match the car's exterior finish.  Only one single repaint.  The 500 has a solid straight body and passes the magnetic test.  Very minimal body work to the extreme lower doors and rear quarters.  No dings, dents or bubbles or rust showing in the body's exterior finish.  The two wheel well moudlings up front have slight dings in them and are not perfect. The car is overall very clean and solid on the underside of this Mopar. The white vinyl rood is in fantastic condition with no bubbles under the vinyl or by back window.  The car has driver quality paint looking overall very good with one minor touch up noticed.  The underside has factory undercoating, solid original floors, rockers, and torque boxes with no rust or repairs noticed. Emergency brake system works. Looking at the interior's two tone green/gold contrast surely brings you back to the 70s. Nice clean instrument panels, everything works!  Reverse light, heater, horn, wipers, all the gauges work, including the tachometer.  60,393 miles indicated as actual when the car was purchased.  Kick panels, door hardware, weather strip, window felts are also excellent.  Factory Hurst pistol grip shifter that shifts smooth.  A lot of eye appeal, drives excellent, just serviced and ready to go!  Comes with broadcast sheet and fender tag.  Great investment.

                                                                                                                  

You can see a short video here:

 

                                                                                                                  

I know from previous experience that there is never too much information for the serious collectors. So, for all of you numbers guys and gals, this is for you.

Vin Number Decode: WP23N1A159104

W               Dodge Car Line

P                 Premium Price Class

23               2-Door Hardtop

N                383ci, 1 4BBL, HP

1                 1971 Model Year

A                Lynch Road, Mi. Assembly Plant

159104      Sequence Number

                                                                                                                  

Production #s:  (1615) Total       (187) 4-Speeds   (52) 3-Speeds    (1376) Automatics

                                                                                                                  

Body Tag Decode:

Starting from the bottom left:

E63             383 CI, 8-Cylinder, V8, 335 HP;                    

D21            4-Speed Manual Transmission;

WP23

W               Dodge Car Line

P                 Premium Price Class

23               2-Door Hardtop

N                383ci, 1 4BBL, HP

1                 1971 Model Year

A                Lynch Road, Mi. Assembly Plant

159104      Sequence Number

GY8           Gold Metallic Exterior Paint

D6F7         D       Deluxe

                   6       Vinyl Bucket Seats

                   F7     Green

GF7            Green Upper Door Paint

302             March 2, 1971 Production Date

143671      Vehicle Order Number

V1W          White Vinyl Roof

U                Build for US Order

C16            Console with Woodgrain

G11            Tinted Glass All Windows

25124        25     Gate Number

                   124   Base Number

158534      Line Sequence Number

418             Engine Code       383ci with 4-Speed

043             Axle Code           3.23:1

                                                                                                                  

BROADCAST SHEET DECODE

Line 1 and Box:                                     

1                 B099688             Job sequence number

2                 302143      Vehicle Order Number

                   571                      Dealer or Sales Bank Code

                   922444                Vehicle Order Number                  

3                 WP             Charger 500

4                 23               2-Door Hardtop

5                 N                383ci, 1 4BBL, HP

6                 1                 1971 Model Year

7                 A                Hamtramck, USA. Assembly Plant

8                 159104      Assembly Plant Sequential Number

9                U                Made for US Sales

12               4                 Sold Car

Line 2 and Box:

1                 63     383 CI  4 bbl

2                 21     833 Manual Transmission

4                 53     3.23:1 Rear Axle        

5                 1       Sure Grip

6                 T56   H78 x14 WSW Tires           

10               D6F7         D       Deluxe

                                      6       Vinyl Bucket Seats

                                      F7     Green

11               GF7            Green Upper Door Paint               

12               V01            Single Tone Paint Scheme

13               GY8           Gold Metallic Exterior Paint

14               V1W           White Vinyl Roof

Line 3 and Box:

1   315F71005

                   315   3-Spoke Premium Steering Wheel

                   F7     Dark Green

                   1005 Non Tilt

2                 67F7

                   67     3-Spoke Premium Steering Wheel

                   F7     Dark Green

3                 66F7

                   66     3-Spoke Horn Ring, Woodgrain

                   F7     Dark Green

4                 62     Radiator for 383ci Manual Transmission

5                 14     1971 Radiator Inlet Hose 383ci

6                 72     1971 Radiator Outlet Hose 383ci

7                 24     7-Blade Fan

8                 10     1.6” Fan Spacer

9                 62     60 Amp Battery

11               7X    Black Accent Stripes

Line 4 and Box:

1               54       One Way Vacuum Fitting

2               418     383ci Engine and 4-Speed Transmission

3               48       Holley 4160 Carburetor

4               733     833 Manual Transmission

5               31       31 Tooth Green Pinion Gear

6               101     Propeller Shaft 50.68” Length & 3.25” Diameter

7               043     3.23:1 Axle

8-10          79TX82      H78 x14 WSW Tires

11             24       Trim Ring Wheel Cover

12             52       1971 B-Body V8 Frame

13             00       Last two Digits of the Front Sway Bar

14             58       Standard Front Shocks

15             61       Standard Rear Shocks

Line 5 and Box:

1               777 776       Left and Right Torsion Bars

2               155 155       4 1/2 Rear Leaf Springs

3               63       Standard Brake Pedal

4               21       Manual Clutch Pedal

5               72       383 4BBl with Manual Trans Emissions Decal

6               35       F78x14 Tire Pressure Decal

7               97 94 Dual Exhaust

8               93 92 Dual Tail Pipes

9               BM1  Low Car Height

10             45       10” HD Drum Brakes, Non Power

11             67       Left B-Body With Disc Brakes, Power Assist

12             66       Right B-Body With Disc Brakes, Power Assist

Line 6 and Box:

Option Code Box       

C16           Center Console

C23           Rear Arm Rest With Ash Trays

C5             Bucket Seats

C93           Carpet

B11           10” HD Drum Brakes

A01 Light Package:     Glove Box Lock, Map/Courtesy Lamp, Reading and Dome Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, As Receiver Lamp, Cargo Compartment Lamp, Trunk Compartment Lamp, Hood/Fender Turn Signal Lites, Rear Door Dome Lamp Switch, Ignition Switch Lamp w/Timer, Headlamp On Buzzer, Headlamp Switch Lamp w/Timer.

Line 7 and Box:

G11           Tinted Glass All

G1             Day/Night Rear View Mirror

F3             60 Amp Battery

F6             Oil Pressure Gauge

Line 8 and Box:

J11             Glove Box Lock

J5              Cigar Lighter

J31             Dual Horns

J41             Pedal Dress Up

L05           Map/Clock Lite

L11           Glove Box Lite

L15           Ash Tray Lite

L25           Cargo/Trunk Lite

Line 9 and Box

M21          Drip Rail Moldings

M25          Body Sill Moldings

M85          Front and Rear Bumper Guards

L65           Ignition Switch Time Delay

Line 10 and Box

E1             Dual Exhaust

E5             Tachometer

Line 11 and Box

R1               Rear Speaker

W23           Trim Rings

                                                                                                                   

I highly recommend that serious buyers come themselves or send an agent to see this car in person.

                                                                                                                  

I am an individual and do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after.

                                                                                                                  

WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.

                                                                                                                  

In fairness to all, I am not revealing the reserve price. If you are interested in owning this car, please place a bid TO OWN ONLY NOT TO PASS TIME. If it does not make reserve, I may contact the high bidder depending on what the highest amount was on the last bid.

                                                                                                         

Terms of Sale

This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. Winning bidder must contact seller within (48) hours of auction close to confirm purchase by e-mail. A 10% non refundable deposit is required within (3) business days of auction close. Remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashiers check, certified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no confirmation, seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced.

                                                                                                                  

Seller reserves the right to end the auction early without any liability to the seller.

                                                                                                                  

THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.