My dads Dodge Challenger story.
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Bobby—are you going to restore it to original? (Or as close as one can get?). GREAT story and pictures.
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I'm not sure if I'll restore it or not. It's had quite a bit done. Real just needs paint and some trim. I'm pretty much tapped out on cash now after buying it. But it runs great so time will tell. In the meanwhile I'll drive it. I'm sure he will be right there with me. I do want to get a rally hood for it and rally wheels since it is a factory rally car. Or rallye however it's spelled. I'm thinking of maybe having it wrapped in original color.
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transit
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Dude,
This may be the single coolest post I have ever read on the internet.
Bar none.
That car survived almost fifty years in an unforgiving world, through some unforgiving times.
It was never totaled out in some stupid meaningless traffic crash, or by a dopey wanna-be race driver kid.
It was never junked because it needed repairs that were more than the owner chose to pay.
It was never simply abandoned to rust away.
It never fell victim to a thousand things that could have been.
And you kept the faith and never gave up.
Absolutely awesome.
Thank you for this post!
This may be the single coolest post I have ever read on the internet.
Bar none.
That car survived almost fifty years in an unforgiving world, through some unforgiving times.
It was never totaled out in some stupid meaningless traffic crash, or by a dopey wanna-be race driver kid.
It was never junked because it needed repairs that were more than the owner chose to pay.
It was never simply abandoned to rust away.
It never fell victim to a thousand things that could have been.
And you kept the faith and never gave up.
Absolutely awesome.
Thank you for this post!
bigwheelzip
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Feels like your dad brought you to it. May it bring you a lifetime's joy and memories.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
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Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
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sureshotbob
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Bobby It's cool that you found your Dad's car.
Back in 73 I ordered my first new car a 73 Challenger Rally Sport
it was metalic blue with a black top and black interior it had a 318 c.i. and a 3 speed automatic with the slap /stick on the floor.
I see your Dad's also had the strobe stripe's.
I'll try to find a picture and add it to the post.
Back in 73 I ordered my first new car a 73 Challenger Rally Sport
it was metalic blue with a black top and black interior it had a 318 c.i. and a 3 speed automatic with the slap /stick on the floor.
I see your Dad's also had the strobe stripe's.
I'll try to find a picture and add it to the post.
Too cool! I wish I could find the '67 Malibu I bought right out of high school. I didn't graduate in '67 by the way. Like everyone else, I have a short list of ones that got away which I still wish I could get back but that one being your Dad's is amazing!
I did get get very fortunate and ended up with my grandfather's first and only tractor that he retired his mules for. It's not worth much to the rest of the world but priceless to me. Like your Dad's car, it needs a restoration which hopefully will happen one day.
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I did get get very fortunate and ended up with my grandfather's first and only tractor that he retired his mules for. It's not worth much to the rest of the world but priceless to me. Like your Dad's car, it needs a restoration which hopefully will happen one day.
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Ozark Marine
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It's great you found your dads 1973 Dodge Challenger.
I also came home in 1973, but bought a used 1970 Plymouth Road Runner.
At the time it was just a car to get to work and then blow the doors off 90% of the guys at stop lights every chance I got.
Have fun riding with your dad Bobbysixkiller.
I also came home in 1973, but bought a used 1970 Plymouth Road Runner.
At the time it was just a car to get to work and then blow the doors off 90% of the guys at stop lights every chance I got.
Have fun riding with your dad Bobbysixkiller.
For 1973 I think that Challenger looks better than the Mustangs and Camaros of the same year and that's a very cool story and a very cool car! A friend has a mint condition R/T that's purple with white interior and white convertible top with a 440 six pack and it's worth more than a small house.
I had a new 1974 Challenger. Red/ black v top, 360ci. I never was a motor head. The only time I bought Mopar.
What a great story! Unexpected blessings are the best! I'm sure you'll take good care of it. Enjoy!
How awesome is that? being a car guy, I'd go with paint,wheels and maybe top....Good for you, enjoy it!
Sad story with a happy ending! Wow. I cannot imagine the range of emotions you have felt since that first response regarding the VIN search. Make the most of it and enjoy the memory of your father. Congrats on the car.
Great story! Great thing to read as I start my day. Finding your Dad's car is akin to matching up a long lost revolver with it's original box - only on a grander and more meaningful scale. I bet that car will never be sold again!
lawandorder
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Bobby thank you for sharing this story about your Dad and his car.
It really hit home for me because I had a 1971 Dodge Challenger 340.
It was the greatest car I ever owned and have often wondered where it is today if it still exists.
You did a great job tracking your Dad's car and I hope you can get it back to original and pass it on to one of your young ones someday.
I know your Dad is smiling.
It really hit home for me because I had a 1971 Dodge Challenger 340.
It was the greatest car I ever owned and have often wondered where it is today if it still exists.
You did a great job tracking your Dad's car and I hope you can get it back to original and pass it on to one of your young ones someday.
I know your Dad is smiling.
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