Friday, August 21, 2026

Friday Rides

1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible RT

 472 Hemi - 4.11 Rear - TTI Headers - 3" Exhaust

(I would hate that white interior, but I'd drive it.)




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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 21, 2026 at 6:58 PM

    472 Hemi, eh? Get your AI some glasses. It can't read the '426' badge on the shaker.
    Only 472 I know of was a Cadillac engine.
    --Tennessee Budd

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    1. Karl SchmidtAugust 22, 2026 at 12:13 AM

      Go argue with Classic Cars. They are the ones that sold this car with the mystical engine.
      https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1298844/1971-dodge-challenger-for-sale-in-scottsdale-arizona-85260
      Ain't no AI here, smartass.

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  2. Dirty Dingus McGeeAugust 21, 2026 at 9:11 PM

    @Tennessee Budd

    A 472 Hemi is a bored and stroked 426. Several reputable engine builders have put them together. I have a Ray Barton Engines version.

    The bigger issue is the convertible was no longer available in R/T configuration for 1971. Biggest engine you could get in a convertible was the 383 Magnum. Hemi and 440 in R/T coupes only.

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    1. Karl SchmidtAugust 22, 2026 at 12:15 AM

      McGee, here is a link to the car:
      https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1298844/1971-dodge-challenger-for-sale-in-scottsdale-arizona-85260

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    2. Dirty Dingus McGeeAugust 22, 2026 at 11:14 AM

      There have been more than a few made, just pointing out this one wasn't made by Dodge. According to the VIN it started life with a 318.

      Is it a nice car? Hell yes. I would drive the wheels off it.

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    3. Karl SchmidtAugust 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM

      Yeah, I didn't dig that deep. I saw a car that I liked, dug up some better pictures and a little info and posted it.
      Thanks for the extra info and, yes sir, I would drive the wheels off it also.

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  3. CederqAugust 22, 2026 at 12:25 AM

    I just had a car-gasm...

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    1. Karl SchmidtAugust 22, 2026 at 4:15 AM

      I'm not a convertible guy but this is a sweet ride. I want mine in a hardtop.
      Ummm .... I could drive yours for you if you want ... seeing that the toes on your gas pedal foot might not reach any more .... js.

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  4. DanAugust 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM

    If you can afford the car you can probably afford to reupholster it....

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    1. Karl SchmidtAugust 22, 2026 at 3:59 PM

      I could do both, but I'm not prone to making frivolous choices like that in my life.

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