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1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye Project Car for sale
For sale is my 1973 Challenger Rallye with matching numbers 340 engine with factory A/C and is a project car. This is a genuine Rallye A57 package car equipped from the factory with its original E55 340 4-barrel V8, D34 TorqueFlite automatic transmission, console shift, factory air conditioning, bucket seats, Rallye stripe package, black vinyl roof, and Light Gold (JY3) paint.
Documentation
After purchasing the car I serviced it extensively, replacing the original Carter carburetor with a rebuilt Holley 4 barrel, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, oil and oil filter, transmission filter, transmission fluid, transmission pan gasket, rear differential fluid and gasket, antifreeze, upper and lower radiator hoses, power steering fluid and a battery.
The engine started right up and with the true dual exhausts it had a deep performance sound and sounded like a NASCAR. I have not run the engine in approximately 10 years.
The air intake was replaced at some point with an Edelbrock intake and different air cleaner but the car came with the original intake, 340 orange air cleaner, jack and spare tire.
I began purchasing parts to restore the car. I painted the seat frames, recovered the passenger front seat, the rear seats and found the original Production Broadcast sheet under the rear seat springs.
I removed the old carpet, all seating except the driver’s seat, removed center console, rear seat panels and some exterior items such as the front parking lights. The dent in the driver’s front fender was caused by a farm tractor that backed into it, not an accident.
Please note in the pictures the car is sitting on four jack stands.
I have an inventory of all the new parts purchased with part numbers (see below). Most new parts were purchased from Year One. Included in the parts package are:
- Drivers floor patch panel
- Used driver side Challenger fender
- Passenger side fiberglass fender
- Two restored/ tested power seat mechanisms from a Chrysler New Yorker model that fit
- Original rare NOS black emissions canister
- New Mopar power trunk latch and switch
- Service and parts manuals and a service CD.
The total documented purchase cost of the parts is $7,916.
VIN, Fender Tag Decoded, and Engine Numbers
VIN JH23H3B172347
J = Dodge
H = Challenger
23 = 2 door hardtop
H = 340 CID V8
3 = 1973
B = Hamtramck, Michigan
172347 serial number matching fender tag
Fender Tag
TN2 = top or vinyl roof color code
FN2 = paint color code
B42 = Front Disc Brakes w/H.D. 11in RR Drum
N35 = Tuff Steering wheel (3- spoke smaller diameter sport steering wheel with simulated leather grip)
R11 = Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V6X = Black Transverse Stripe
26 = 26 inch wide radiator
G37 = Dual chrome Mirrors
J7 Protection package or jack/spare tire option
H51 = Air Conditioning (please note A/C components are missing in engine bay)
J54 = Performance Hood
M08 = Hood/Fender simulated scoops or louvers
M21 = Roof drip rail moldings
N41 = Dual Exhaust
V1X= Black Vinyl Roofl
V6X = Black Sport/Rallye Strip (strobe stripe)
U = USA Specifications
A57 = Rallye Package
B41 = Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
C16 = Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56 = Bucket Seats
JY3 = Top Color (Light Gold)
A6X9 = Vinyl Bucket Seats Black or A6 is interior color and X9 is exterior paint secondary/accent color
000 = no upper door frame paint
A10 = Built October 1972
126208 = vehicle order number or the Scheduled Production Number/ Serial Number
E55 = 340 cubic inch (5.6L) V8 240hp, 4 barrel carburetor
D34 =TorqueFlite automatic transmission
JH23 = J is Dodge Challenger, H is High Price Class, 23 is 2 door hardtop body style
H3B = H is 340 cubic inch V8 (240hp, 4 barrel carburetor)
3 = model year 1973
B is built at Hamtramck, Michigan
172347 = matches VIN Tag
Engine block amd Transmission numbers:
Engine
Serial number 172347 matching to VIN
Left front of engine = JM 340 R 40787186
Engine left mid block = A 20780930-340-8 4
Engine right side = 6*16*71
Behind distributors = R7
Transmission
Stamped number H2801542 and 3344959
This Challenger’s transmission is not original to the car. The transmission is from a 1967-1968 Dodge or Plymouth and is Mopar 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Please see reply on this string which shows a picture of a Chrysler Corp Identification Code chart showing 20801542 as from a 1967-1968 car.
Parts included with Challenger
From Year One:
Other parts included:
Wix Fuel Filter 33032
Sylvania 4 headlights
Carburetor Calibration kit
Wiper motor A1 Cardone
Wagner brake hardware kit T-98358L and T-98359
Auto Specialty Rear brake shoes 30-445-01
Ash tray socket and bulb
Floor socket and bulb
Heater control valve Chrysler H30-111
Flasher unit
Federal Mogul oil seal 5124
Chrysler Electric trunk latch with switch
Battery tie down kit Year One FD1112 29.93
Ball Joint 7181-FLH
Ball Joint 7181-FRH
Bag of new light bulbs
Wheel Cylinder (2) Year One BG500
Vapor canister NOS 35377595
Castle nut, nipple and seal(2)
Challenger fiberglass fender (passenger side)
Used Challenger fender (drivers side)
Driver floor patch panel
Challenger fender emblem new
Dodge Chassis and Body service manual CD
1973 Dodge Challenger Owners Manual new
1972 Dodge Body and Chassis Service Manual used
2-Powered Seats from a New Yorker (restored)
I am pricing this car fairly based on its condition as a restoration project and the rarity of its factory options and drivetrain.
This is a rare opportunity to restore a desirable E–body Mopar with its numbers–matching 340 engine, factory Rallye package and strong structural foundation. Of the 32,596 Dodge Challengers produced for 1973 only 8,412 were equipped with the 340 cubic inch V8 engine and only 6,653 were equipped with the TorqueFlite automatic transmission.
This Challenger is a factory JY3 Honey Gold (Light Gold) Rallye 340 car that was also originally equipped with a black vinyl top, black Rallye stripes, and factory air conditioning. The combination of Rallye package, numbers matching 340 engine, factory air conditioning, and original JY3 color makes this an uncommon and desirable restoration project.
This car retains its numbers-matching 340 engine and comes with a large collection of included parts. The frame rails, rocker panels and door bottoms appear solid, providing an excellent foundation for restoration.
I am selling this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye together with all included parts for $34,900. Reasonable offers will be considered.
This car is sold with a current Connecticut registration in my name. I also have a prior Connecticut title from a previous owner. Connecticut no longer issues titles for vehicles more than 20 years old.
This Challenger is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties expressed or implied. The vehicle is located in Lebanon, CT 06249. Please contact me by PM with any questions or if you would like specific photos of any area of the car including engine, drivetrain, body, underside, etc. Please view additional pictures in my reply to this listing.
Thank you,
Randy
For sale is my 1973 Challenger Rallye with matching numbers 340 engine with factory A/C and is a project car. This is a genuine Rallye A57 package car equipped from the factory with its original E55 340 4-barrel V8, D34 TorqueFlite automatic transmission, console shift, factory air conditioning, bucket seats, Rallye stripe package, black vinyl roof, and Light Gold (JY3) paint.
Documentation
- Original VIN tag
- Original fender tag
- Numbers-matching 340 engine
- Original Production Broadcast Sheet
- Built at Hamtramck, Michigan
- Scheduled production date October 10, 1972
After purchasing the car I serviced it extensively, replacing the original Carter carburetor with a rebuilt Holley 4 barrel, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, oil and oil filter, transmission filter, transmission fluid, transmission pan gasket, rear differential fluid and gasket, antifreeze, upper and lower radiator hoses, power steering fluid and a battery.
The engine started right up and with the true dual exhausts it had a deep performance sound and sounded like a NASCAR. I have not run the engine in approximately 10 years.
The air intake was replaced at some point with an Edelbrock intake and different air cleaner but the car came with the original intake, 340 orange air cleaner, jack and spare tire.
I began purchasing parts to restore the car. I painted the seat frames, recovered the passenger front seat, the rear seats and found the original Production Broadcast sheet under the rear seat springs.
I removed the old carpet, all seating except the driver’s seat, removed center console, rear seat panels and some exterior items such as the front parking lights. The dent in the driver’s front fender was caused by a farm tractor that backed into it, not an accident.
Please note in the pictures the car is sitting on four jack stands.
I have an inventory of all the new parts purchased with part numbers (see below). Most new parts were purchased from Year One. Included in the parts package are:
- Drivers floor patch panel
- Used driver side Challenger fender
- Passenger side fiberglass fender
- Two restored/ tested power seat mechanisms from a Chrysler New Yorker model that fit
- Original rare NOS black emissions canister
- New Mopar power trunk latch and switch
- Service and parts manuals and a service CD.
The total documented purchase cost of the parts is $7,916.
VIN, Fender Tag Decoded, and Engine Numbers
VIN JH23H3B172347
J = Dodge
H = Challenger
23 = 2 door hardtop
H = 340 CID V8
3 = 1973
B = Hamtramck, Michigan
172347 serial number matching fender tag
Fender Tag
TN2 = top or vinyl roof color code
FN2 = paint color code
B42 = Front Disc Brakes w/H.D. 11in RR Drum
N35 = Tuff Steering wheel (3- spoke smaller diameter sport steering wheel with simulated leather grip)
R11 = Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V6X = Black Transverse Stripe
26 = 26 inch wide radiator
G37 = Dual chrome Mirrors
J7 Protection package or jack/spare tire option
H51 = Air Conditioning (please note A/C components are missing in engine bay)
J54 = Performance Hood
M08 = Hood/Fender simulated scoops or louvers
M21 = Roof drip rail moldings
N41 = Dual Exhaust
V1X= Black Vinyl Roofl
V6X = Black Sport/Rallye Strip (strobe stripe)
U = USA Specifications
A57 = Rallye Package
B41 = Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
C16 = Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56 = Bucket Seats
JY3 = Top Color (Light Gold)
A6X9 = Vinyl Bucket Seats Black or A6 is interior color and X9 is exterior paint secondary/accent color
000 = no upper door frame paint
A10 = Built October 1972
126208 = vehicle order number or the Scheduled Production Number/ Serial Number
E55 = 340 cubic inch (5.6L) V8 240hp, 4 barrel carburetor
D34 =TorqueFlite automatic transmission
JH23 = J is Dodge Challenger, H is High Price Class, 23 is 2 door hardtop body style
H3B = H is 340 cubic inch V8 (240hp, 4 barrel carburetor)
3 = model year 1973
B is built at Hamtramck, Michigan
172347 = matches VIN Tag
Engine block amd Transmission numbers:
Engine
Serial number 172347 matching to VIN
Left front of engine = JM 340 R 40787186
Engine left mid block = A 20780930-340-8 4
Engine right side = 6*16*71
Behind distributors = R7
Transmission
Stamped number H2801542 and 3344959
This Challenger’s transmission is not original to the car. The transmission is from a 1967-1968 Dodge or Plymouth and is Mopar 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Please see reply on this string which shows a picture of a Chrysler Corp Identification Code chart showing 20801542 as from a 1967-1968 car.
Parts included with Challenger
From Year One:
Other parts included:
Wix Fuel Filter 33032
Sylvania 4 headlights
Carburetor Calibration kit
Wiper motor A1 Cardone
Wagner brake hardware kit T-98358L and T-98359
Auto Specialty Rear brake shoes 30-445-01
Ash tray socket and bulb
Floor socket and bulb
Heater control valve Chrysler H30-111
Flasher unit
Federal Mogul oil seal 5124
Chrysler Electric trunk latch with switch
Battery tie down kit Year One FD1112 29.93
Ball Joint 7181-FLH
Ball Joint 7181-FRH
Bag of new light bulbs
Wheel Cylinder (2) Year One BG500
Vapor canister NOS 35377595
Castle nut, nipple and seal(2)
Challenger fiberglass fender (passenger side)
Used Challenger fender (drivers side)
Driver floor patch panel
Challenger fender emblem new
Dodge Chassis and Body service manual CD
1973 Dodge Challenger Owners Manual new
1972 Dodge Body and Chassis Service Manual used
2-Powered Seats from a New Yorker (restored)
I am pricing this car fairly based on its condition as a restoration project and the rarity of its factory options and drivetrain.
This is a rare opportunity to restore a desirable E–body Mopar with its numbers–matching 340 engine, factory Rallye package and strong structural foundation. Of the 32,596 Dodge Challengers produced for 1973 only 8,412 were equipped with the 340 cubic inch V8 engine and only 6,653 were equipped with the TorqueFlite automatic transmission.
This Challenger is a factory JY3 Honey Gold (Light Gold) Rallye 340 car that was also originally equipped with a black vinyl top, black Rallye stripes, and factory air conditioning. The combination of Rallye package, numbers matching 340 engine, factory air conditioning, and original JY3 color makes this an uncommon and desirable restoration project.
This car retains its numbers-matching 340 engine and comes with a large collection of included parts. The frame rails, rocker panels and door bottoms appear solid, providing an excellent foundation for restoration.
I am selling this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye together with all included parts for $34,900. Reasonable offers will be considered.
This car is sold with a current Connecticut registration in my name. I also have a prior Connecticut title from a previous owner. Connecticut no longer issues titles for vehicles more than 20 years old.
This Challenger is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties expressed or implied. The vehicle is located in Lebanon, CT 06249. Please contact me by PM with any questions or if you would like specific photos of any area of the car including engine, drivetrain, body, underside, etc. Please view additional pictures in my reply to this listing.
Thank you,
Randy
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