Movie car

[DetMatt1]

I was told about this tv movie from '71 called "Congratulations it's a boy" and was told it had a Butterscotch Challenger convertible in it so of course I had to investigate. Bill Bixby stars and there are a couple of others you'll recognize but I'm sure we will find the car to be the star.
I find it interesting because it looks to be very much like mine probably looked when new except for the black trim. I'm only guessing that it might even be a big block and I sure wish I could see the emblems on the fenders better. Anybody have any guesses as to what they are?

 

[moparlee]

Can't get a good shot of those fender emblems. Top one probably is the Challenger emblem, but the bottom one is a question. Some good cruising near the end of the movie.

 

[DetMatt1]

I wonder if the N code non rallye hood cars had the engine call-out on the fender?

 

[340challconvert]

Great find. The movie is free for Amazon Prime Members.

 

[challenger6pak]

I wonder if the N code non rallye hood cars had the engine call-out on the fender?

I know the 70's had them and I have seen them on some 71's.

 

[jeff968]

Nice find! Yes, those emblems would say "383 four barrel".

 

[DetMatt1]

Can't say I've ever seen it firsthand.

 

[TC_Cuda]

I think that its two words, I saw the film and you never get a good look at it but, it looks like the top word is Challenger and I cant even guess at the other one
this is just my 2 cents

 

[RUNCHARGER]

Yep: It should read Challenger on top and 383 four barrel on the bottom.

Sheldon

 

[Hamtrak]

There is a low budget exploitation flick from 1973 called "Group Marriage" that features a '71 Challenger convertible with '72 grille and taillights. Car has a flat hood but rear valance has dual exhaust cutouts. Car has several minutes of screen time. You can watch it for free on YouTube.

 

[Hamtrak]

Film has some nice vintage 1970's LA footage.

 

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[DetMatt1]

Kool stuff man, thanks! Didn't a '71 get the '72 treatment for one of the Brady Bunch cars too? Or am I thinking of this car which is still around I believe.

 

[js29]

Brady bunch was A blue barracuda, Mod squad A challenger.

 

[DetMatt1]

Mod squad, that's what I was thinking and it was this gold car or one just like it.

 

[moparlee]

Mod squad, that's what I was thinking and it was this gold car or one just like it.

Googled the Mod Squad Challenger and found this. It says Chrysler took a 71 vert and put the 72 front and rear treatments on. Apparently Chrysler did this with two 71's. Interesting.

1971 DODGE CHALLENGER 340 CONVERTIBLE MOD SQUAD — Daniel Schmitt & Company

1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible from TV Series Mod Squad - blog cars on line

 

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