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1973 Dodge Challenger
1970 Dodge Challenger

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MushyHeirloom
08/03/09

In reply to 1973 Dodge Challenger
I love Alameda. I was impressed when I met the owner of the Model T I sent in last year; he had his other two cars on the street and came out while I was shooting 'em. I've got to sort through and send those in.

He's got a '55 (defunct manufacturer) that his grandfather bought new upon his retirement. Beautiful car.
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Plecostomus [Tyrrell]
08/02/09

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This is far cooler than the current one.

I'd take this any day (albeit with a slightly fixed up interior)
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Maymar
08/02/09

In reply to 1973 Dodge Challenger
I was never a fan of the restyled Challengers with the grille insert - it just seemed like uneccesary detail. But, a customer at work yesterday had a '73 with the insert painted black, it looks much better.
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Novaload
08/02/09

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BTW, Hamstahs iz broke.
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Novaload
08/02/09

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Interesting year, you can just see the transition starting, from frightening monster to tamer, malaiser, just-another-sedan mobile.

Don't get me wrong; I'd drive this proudly right now, as is. Rock on, Dave!
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that ain't the way to have fun, son
08/02/09

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Dave, thank you for keeping one of these alive, and not mangling it like Muscle Car is doing with their "UFC" Barracuda.

Old Mopars are tough to kill.

I think the radio is tuned to KOW and Super Soul is about to come on the air.
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Edited by that ain't the way to have fun, son at 08/02/09 10:17 AM

Maymar
08/02/09

@I gotta job, I'm gonna pay the rent: UFC Barracuda? I swear to Jeebus, someone needs to go knife one of those Tapout-wearing toolbags if they lay another finger on it.
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
08/02/09

In reply to 1973 Dodge Challenger
Great car. Nice story. But I'm pretty sure it was just driven nonstop from Denver.
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MushyHeirloom
11/13/08

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Icy cold hobo piss! I'm hoping it's got a 440.
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SeanKHotay
11/13/08

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Very sublime, Murilee...
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salguod
11/13/08

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Am I right in counting 10 engine choices, 9 of them V8's? Cool. Name a modern car that offers more than 3. Most have only 2.
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Murilee Martin
11/13/08

@salguod: Actually, you could get two different Slant Sixes. 10 engine choices... not counting dealer-installed performance options
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POLAЯ ON PЯOBATION
11/13/08

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Still my favorite Challenger...

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Serious Mopar Jones- Incurable
11/13/08

@POLAЯMISSESEVEЯYBODY: Agreed 110%. My comments have been swallowed twice, but I'll try to recap, assuming it works this time:

Meh.
"Mopar Camaro"
Too trendy
Dart Swinger 340 > E-body
Sublime= misnomer
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Deartháir II
11/13/08

@POLAЯMISSESEVEЯYBODY: EVERYTHING is better as a Shooting Brake.

Anyone who says differently is a commie and needs to be shot.
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Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
11/13/08

@Deartháir: I agree wholeheartedly. Ferrari 412, Maserati Khamsin, Bentley Continental - all better as Shooting Brakes.

How about a Shooting Brake versus -amino battle? Murilee, what's your flavor?
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Rust-MyEnemy
11/13/08

@POLAЯMISSESEVEЯYBODY: How else does one carry your flat-pack bookcase home from IKEA via the dragstrip?
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SundaySunday
11/13/08

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It's actually refreshing to see a classic Mopar rocking the orginal wheel and tire combo in this age of "20 DUBs" and blingy rims. Also, Sub Lime, Plum Crazy and just plain white are the colors of choice for these '70s pony cars, IMHO.
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tenbeers
11/13/08

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It's funny, I never really liked muscle era mopars all that much as I thought them to be quite big, ungainly looking, and unreasonably heavy, especially compared to the other first gen pony/muscle. Appreciated, but never particularly liked.

But nowadays with many "performance cars" tipping the scales at well over two tons, having proportions that make my pickups appear lean, and all looking pretty much the same, the big ol' mopars are finally starting to appeal to me. I think this example deserves a full restoration or a well designed pro touring overhaul.
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Tanshanomi
11/13/08

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"...we think a Slant Six Challenger sounds like a great idea..."

It's those kinds of opinions that keep me coming back to Jalopnik.
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Graverobber
11/13/08

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Appears to have a little more road rot than your average Alameda bear.

Also, BF Goodrich tires- apropos on the ponies, and no where else.
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