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Real-deal R/T 440. 38,792 original miles. Newly built 500 horsepower 440 with original, numbers-matching engine included with the car. 100% original interior. Unmarked undercarriage. Documented with build sheet. One of the very best anywhere.

Judging from the low mileage and the overall condition, it’s obvious that this Charger was never intended as a daily driver and was always treated as something very special. It has been repainted at some point in the correct Charger Racing Green, a dark green with a hint of gold metallic underneath that’s understated and elegant, the perfect choice for the Charger’s sharp-edged look. Underneath that paint is unmarked original sheetmetal that’s in spectacular condition. Sight down the flanks and you won’t see even a parking lot ding and given the car’s history, it shouldn’t be a surprise to see that the quarters, fenders, doors, and rockers are original to the car and in excellent condition. Panel gaps are remarkably good for a Hamtramck-built Mopar and the doors close with a solid precision that’s all but forgotten but a delightful surprise when you approach the car. Our photo studio makes it look darker than it is, but rest assured it is the right factory look. In addition, the chrome and stainless trim is excellent the badges are all razor sharp and crisp, and the headlights work as they should. Even the flip-up gas cap shows zero pitting, and they were notorious for weathering when exposed to the elements.

As I said, the black bucket seat interior is 100% original and in remarkable condition. There are no split seams, no thin spots on the vinyl, and no notable fading anywhere inside, and details like the headliner and carpets are in very good condition. The woodgrained steering wheel hasn’t been rubbed smooth by thousands of miles of use and the gauges are bright and fully functional save for the clock, which is typical. The original AM/FM radio with rear speaker is still in the center of the dash and it works like it should, too. In back, the seat looks completely unused and even the seat belts are in great shape with no dryness or brittleness that would compromise safety. The trunk is spotless, outfitted with a reproduction mat, a full jack assembly, and what may very well be the original F70-14 redline spare that’s never been used.

The original 440 cubic inch V8 was no slouch in the performance department, but due to skyrocketing values, it was wisely removed and set aside because this is a car that you’re going to want to drive. In its place there’s a built 440 cubic inch mill built by Dave Koffel, whose reputation in Mopar performance circles is iron-clad and very impressive (look him up, it’s worth it). It features goodies like a set of aluminum Indy cylinder heads, an Edelbrock “Tarantula” intake manifold, and a 780 CFM Holley 4-barrel carburetor, as well as a big ¾-race camshaft inside. Dyno sheets show about 490 horsepower and a towering 532 pounds of torque from this very streetable combination, and you’d better believe it makes this Charger a threat. It’s been recently tuned by Frank Seme, who has been servicing this car for many years, so it starts and runs superbly. Even better, they detailed it to look very stock, even going so far as to paint the entire engine, aluminum heads included, in factory turquoise engine enamel and to top it with a proper wrinkle-finish air cleaner. Surrounding parts are OEM, including the hoses and clamps, the wiring, the cap on the Accel dual-point distributor, and all the other little stuff that makes the illusion so convincing. Sure, a sharp eye will spot the heads and intake, but for most folks, this is a very authentic-looking engine bay.

Backing the engine is a rebuilt and upgraded 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic with a shift kit and a 3500 RPM stall torque converter, all the better to launch the rev-happy big block. A stout driveshaft connects it to a rebuilt 8.75-inch rear end which has been stuffed full of 4.10 gears on a Sure Grip limited slip with Sommers Brothers axles, making this Charger feel very punchy around town. Hooker long-tube headers and a matching exhaust system with proper chrome tips give it a spectacular sound that’s just this side of the race track and the floors surrounding everything are beautifully preserved and completely rust-free. It’s worth noting that the original 440 cubic inch V8 and even the original exhaust system are included with the car, and that engine is complete from carburetor to oil pan, so if you really want to give up 150 horsepower and all that lovely torque, well, that’s an option available to you. It includes four brand-new 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels and staggered BFGoodrich T/A radials, which were installed in May 2015 and have less than 5 miles on them, as well as a set of old-school American Racing Torque Thrust wheels and some oversized Mickey Thompson street slicks for the rear.

This is an extremely impressive car, and while I know there will be some guys who will try to nit-pick it, there aren’t many nits to pick. It’s beautiful to look at, fully sorted, and a blast to drive, and with a bulletproof pedigree and numbers-matching parts on the side, it’s also a very smart investment. You could pay twice as much for a Hemi Charger, but I wonder if it would be this fast and you’d always be worried about putting an expensive hole in that Hemi block. With this Charger, you can have your cake and eat it too, guilt-free. Now that’s what I call smart!