Deep Purple '71 Dodge Charger is a Heartbreaker
Watch the strip scatter as you rumble forth in this purple people eater —complete with a variety of matching number components.
Grape Crush
When the Dodge Charger debuted in 1971 with six available models, if gave drivers more than enough chances to forget about it's similarly engineered (though not nearly as powerful) Dodge Coronet Super Bee. Good for reliability and economy in its day, the '71 Charger like this purple people pleaser is now revered for its offering of classically heavy doses of style and power.
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Terror Twilight
This specimen's smooth, symmetrical lines and sleek curvature are what helped make the 1971 Dodge Charger's body an all-timer, particularly with its original "Plum Crazy Purple" paint job that's been gorgeously restored to its original shine. Available in a base, hardtop, 500, SE, R/T, Super Bee, and Road Runner models, Charger's quintessential looks featured a variety of performance options, from the suburban road jogger in the base model to the dragway-ready power of this 440-Six Pack.
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Purple Panther
The car's classic power train is all here —fully restored. It includes the 440 Six-Pack engine mated to a 4-Speed Hurst pistol grip shifter, inclusive of numbers matching engine, transmission & drive train. The vehicle also comes with multiple Build Sheets as well as full documentation outlining its restored components. The 440 Six-Pack engine is factory rated at 390-horsepower and 490 lb-ft torque.
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Country Proper
Inside, the car's jet-black upholstery and carpeting are in like-new condition. Faux-wood paneling extends from the doors through the dash, housing the car's original gauges, and is even in place on the car's original three-point race-inspired steering wheel. The vehicle's trunk even features the original jack, complete with spare tire storage, and original trunk mat.
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Power Generation
Up on the lift, this ’71 Dodge Charger is pristine. The car’s frame-off restoration included the addition of new power brakes and brake lines and a new power steering system. Brand new replacement ball joints and bushings mean the car rides like-new. In addition, a new gas tank has been installed, complete with fully replaced gas lines.
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Old Gold
If the body of the 1971 Dodge Charger looks familiar to casual racing fans, it's because this particular model holds a special place in NASCAR lure. Racing legend Richard Petty won over two dozen races in cars with a similar body style between 1972 and 1977, cementing the car's legacy for performance power and bold style. It's just one of the many reasons why the '70s era Dodge muscle cars like this one remain superstars on the collector and car show circuit.
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