1973 Chrysler Charger VH R/T Tribute - Orange with Black R/T Stripe Package - 351 Hemi V8 (282.2 rwhp) - Automatic - R/T Tribute Presentation
1973 Chrysler Charger VH R/T | 2-Door Coupe | 351 V8 (5.2L listed / 5.8L fitted) | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 252,400km | 4 Seats | Orange
Description
Few Australian cars stir the blood like a Charger in full R/T war paint. This 1973 example wears the complete package: Vitamin C orange paint, the black R/T stripe with a number "4" Bathurst homage on the front guard, Hemi badges, rear louvres, and the distinctive engine-turned aluminium dashboard that was the hallmark of every R/T. Under the bonnet sits a Chrysler 351 Hemi V8 (engine number R351B00209) backed by a TorqueFlite automatic, and the vendor advises it makes 282.2 rwhp on the dyno. That is serious grunt from a properly set up big-block Charger.
The orange paint presents with excellent gloss and depth across all panels. Panel alignment is consistent from bonnet to boot, with even gaps throughout. The black R/T stripe package runs the full length of the car and is cleanly applied. Chrome bumpers, door handles, and window surrounds are all bright and in good condition. The car sits on polished aftermarket slotted alloy mag wheels (approximately 15-inch) with Kumho tyres showing good tread. The interior is trimmed in black vinyl with horizontal-pleat bucket seats front and rear, all in very good condition with only minor age-related wear on the driver's bolster. The engine-turned aluminium centre console and dashboard fascia are in excellent shape. An aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel has been fitted.
Buyers should note some important details. The chassis number (VJ7H29DE010387) carries a VJ prefix, and the engine code position in the VIN indicates a 318 V8 was the original factory fitment. The 351 Hemi currently fitted is not the original engine for this chassis. The "Hemi 6 Pack" decals on the rear quarters reference a triple-carburettor setup, but the engine runs a single four-barrel carburettor. This is best understood as a VJ Charger with comprehensive R/T tribute presentation and a 351 Hemi V8 upgrade, rather than a factory-original R/T. With that context, it is a seriously well-presented Charger with genuine big-block Hemi power, the right look, and the performance to back it up.
Well-executed Charger R/T tributes with 351 Hemi V8 power typically trade between A$60,000 and A$120,000 depending on build quality and presentation. This one presents at the higher end of that range in terms of cosmetic condition and mechanical specification.
Features
* Chrysler 351 Hemi V8 (5.8L) making 282.2 rwhp (vendor advised)
* Single four-barrel carburettor with round air cleaner
* TorqueFlite automatic transmission
* Rear wheel drive
* Full R/T exterior stripe package in black with "4" Bathurst tribute number
* Hemi badges on bonnet scoop
* "Charger R/T" badging on rear garnish panel
* Engine-turned aluminium dashboard fascia and centre console (R/T specification)
* Black vinyl bucket seats front and rear with horizontal pleats
* Aftermarket three-spoke sports steering wheel
* Aftermarket polished slotted alloy mag wheels (approx. 15-inch)
* Kumho tyres with red-line sidewall detailing
* Dual exhaust system
* Rear window louvres/venetian blinds
* Full-width chrome front and rear bumpers with overriders
* Quad rectangular headlights
* Chrome drip rail mouldings
Specifications
Year: 1973
Make/Model: Chrysler Charger VH R/T (Tribute)
Body: 2-Door Coupe
Engine: 351 V8 (5.8L Chrysler Hemi, non-original to chassis)
Transmission: Automatic (TorqueFlite)
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Power: 282.2 rwhp (vendor advised)
Odometer: 252,400 (indicated, unverified)
Colour: Orange (Vitamin C)
Interior: Black Vinyl
Seats: 4
Chassis No: VJ7H29DE010387 (note: VJ prefix, 318 engine code at factory)
Engine No: R351B00209
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Vorak directly on 0419 371 926
Sold unregistered
(Key #cc15 (vic))
Lloyds stock #993891+1
Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
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