383-Powered 1973 Dodge Challenger 4-Speed

This 1973 Dodge Challenger has been modified with the installation of a 383ci Magnum V8, which is linked to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Bright Blue Metallic with black stripes over black vinyl upholstery, the car is equipped with an Edelbrock intake manifold, an Edelbrock carburetor, and Hooker headers as well as a sport hood, a rear wing, U.S. Mags 17″ and 18″ wheels, front disc brakes, power steering, a Hurst pistol-grip shifter, and a Sony stereo.

Black R/T stripes adorn the sides of the Dodge, and the sport hood also is accented in black. Other features include quad Hella headlamps, hood pins, dual chrome side mirrors, a flip-up fuel cap, a black rear wing, a black tail panel, quad exhaust outlets, and chrome bumpers.

Mags 17″ front and 18″ rear wheels are mounted with 215/55 front and 255/45 rear Velozza ZXV4 tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums; the system was serviced in 2020, and the wheel bearings were replaced. The power-steering pump, steering box, and coupler assembly were replaced in 2021. A drag link was repaired in 2022, and the upper ball joints were renewed in 2023.

The front bucket seats and the rear bench are trimmed in black vinyl. Interior appointments include woodgrain accents, a Hurst pistol-grip shifter, a Sony stereo, Hybrid Audio Technologies package-shelf speakers, and front and rear lap belts. The climate-control levers and buttons do not work, nor does the clock. The turn-signal switch was replaced in 2022.

The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 150-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and a combination gauge for fuel level, coolant temperature, alternator status, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 68k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.