2 Owner # Matching Documented Rust Free CA/AZ 1971 340 Challenger Convertible

1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible Description

1971 Dodge Challenger 340 convertible. 1970 was the only year for the Challenger R/T convertible, so this car is as good as it gets for 1971.This is a very clean, rust free, documented, numbers matching, ~98,000 mile, 2 owner CA/AZ car.This car had one driver quality paint job since new. The door jambs, engine compartment and trunk still have the original paint. The original numbers matching 340 has about 5,000 miles on the rebuild. The transmission was replaced at some point and is not numbers matching. All other numbers on the car match. Everything on the car works and it runs and drives great ( no overheating and no leaks). The car is documented with the original fender tag and broadcast sheet. This is a very dependable car that is ready to be driven and enjoyed.

E-body convertibles in this condition are very hard to find and rarely come up for sale.

The car is being sold “as is” and is for sale locally. I reserve the right to end the auction early.

I have pointed out areas of the car I would want to be aware of if buying the car without seeing it in person. See the “Other” section of this ad.You can call me (Doug) @ seven zero three 405 6825 if you have questions or need additional pics.

Highlights

•2 owner rust free CA/AZ car

•All numbers match with the exception of the transmission

•Original fender tag and broadcast sheet

•All original body panels, frame rails and pans, including trunk pan

•Original paint in door jams, engine and trunk compartment

•Many original factory stampings still on car ( see pics)

•Original grill in excellent condition

•~98,000 original miles

•Original rebuilt 340 carburetor

•Everything works

•Runs and drives great

•No leaks

•Does not overheat

•Factory T/A quick ratio steering/suspension

•Front and rear sway bars

•Desirable B5/White color combination

•New Legendary seat covers, seat foam and carpet

•Original dash pad in excellent condition

•Sound deadener installed under new carpet and floor pan surface rust you see in the pics was treated to stop the rust

•New rear springs

•Upgraded to power top

•Upgraded to power disk brakes ( original drum brakes available)

•Upgraded to 15X7 Rally Wheels ( Original Magnum 500 wheels available)

•Upgraded to rare M28 periphery molding (Hood/Fender Molding - NOS Parts)

•Upgraded to dual chrome mirrors

•New fuel tank and sending unit

•Bumper chrome in very good condition

•Newer black convertible top - Originally white vs the current black top

• Surface rust shown on floor pans in pics has been treated before installing sounddeadener and new carpet

Other

• Front door panels are are not perfect, but very presentable
• Rear interior panels are original, but have speakers installed and are not perfect, but presentable
• Speakers installed in kick panels
• Radiator has been replaced, not original
• As with most e-bodies the lower quarter panels have some bubbles starting (see closeup pics). This is very minor, but I wanted to make sure the buyer is aware of this. I have owed several AZ cars and this even happens to the AZ cars due to dirt and moisture getting trapped in the lower quarters.
• Call me with any questions you have or if you need additional pics.
• Has newer black top, but originally had a white top
• Body side molding added when second owner had it repainted
• Updated modern radio - Original AM radio available

Fender Tag Decode

JH27:

Dodge Challenger

High

Convertible

H1B: 340 275HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL

1971

Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA

402155:Sequence number

E55: 340 cid 4 barrel V8 275hp

D32: Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission

GB5: Bright Blue Poly Exterior Color

H6XW:Trim - High, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black/White

000: Full Door Panels

524: Build Date: May 24

005029:Order number

V3W: White Convertible Top

U: USA Specifications

C16: Console w/Woodgrain Panel

C55: Bucket Seats

J54 Sport Hood

N41: Dual Exhaust

N42: Chrome Exhaust Tips

R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)

V78: Accent Stripes, Deleted

26: 26in Radiator

EN2: End of Sales Codes