WIW 1972 Charger SE

[Dude]

I want a se charger 1972 real bad. How much is it worth with a 400 in perfect shape?

[twilt]

$27,984.63

[TruckDriver]

$27,984.63

It is not, he's just 

Without good pics of the car, its hard to say. I guess it is worth what you are willing to pay. But realistically, I wouldn't pay over $10,000 if it was in mint condition (consitering it was highly optioned with a rare 4spd). But I have seen them go for more.

[twilt]

 10k for a mint 72 400 4 speed??  Let me know where i can find one.

Original MSRP: $2,759
   Low Retail   Average Retail   High Retail
Base Price         
   $5,400   $10,950   $18,700
Options         
4 Speed Transmission   10%   10%   10%
400/255 HP V8 Engine   20%   20%   20%
Factory Air Conditioning   10%   10%   10%
TOTAL PRICE   $7,560   $15,330   $26,180

[41husk]

Its worth what ever you are willing to give and the owner is willing to take, but that don't mean the price will be the same or higher when you sell it.  Many people think there crap is the good stuff and every one elses stuff is crap

[TruckDriver]

Its worth what ever you are willing to give and the owner is willing to take, but that don't mean the price will be the same or higher when you sell it.  Many people think there crap is the good stuff and every one elses stuff is crap

Well, that's kinda what I said

[41husk]

yep! I guess great minds think alike.

[Dude]

I dont have that kind of money, maybee I need save money for nice car

[41husk]

If you really are looking for a 3rd gen charger they are still reasonable.  I would suggest you get one as close to finished as you can afford.  many 3rd gen parts are not yet repopped, so many restoration parts for 3rd gens are just as hard if not harder than 2nd gen.  I am still looking for a 73 or 74 with a straight  rust free body for a parts car.  If that is your dream car don't give up on the dream just get one that is not perfect.  You should be able to get into a real nice 73-74 Charger for well under 10k and the 3rd gens are already starting to see some rise in value.  Good luck!

[andy74]

FYI, i turned down 15 grand for mine,non numbers 440,auto and interior isnt finished yet-its all what some one is willing to accept for a car,if i had millions i still wouldnt pay a million for a hemi cuda(or more)but i might spend 100 large on a 71 super bee in  the combo i wanted!


only 99%of a millionare to go before that happens!

[41husk]

Andy, I'm not saying yours is not worth more than 10k, infact many owners of third gens may not sell there car at any price.  All I was trying to say is this guy should not give up on his dream car.  I think you would agree third gens are the best value in the Charger at this time, and he can purchase a very solid example for under 10k.  Infact kingvern has a very nice 3rd gen for sale on this site for under 10k.

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

how come the 72 se's are quite popular with the 3rd gen crew round here?, personally(no offence 2 any 72 se owners) but i dont like how they changed the roof for the 72 se option-MATT( now the 71 se with the half vinyl top i do not mind at all)

[andy74]

how come the 72 se's are quite popular with the 3rd gen crew round here?, personally(no offence 2 any 72 se owners) but i dont like how they changed the roof for the 72 se option-MATT( now the 71 se with the half vinyl top i do not mind at all)

no offense taken punk, but wouldnt you have a little more valid argument if you had a car?


j/k, have a good one!

[THE CHARGER PUNK]

sad but true andy74 ,sad but true.....(as i said by the 1000th post i will have a mopar,probably wont be a charger but it will be a 60's mopar 4 sure even if its a slant/6 64 dodge 330  i have my eye on in my town)-MATT



and in the true words of Jimmy Hughes from ''yes,dear?'' HAVE A GOOD ONE!!!

[41husk]

well it looks like you got 7 more post until you get your car

[TruckDriver]

how come the 72 se's are quite popular with the 3rd gen crew round here?, personally(no offence 2 any 72 se owners) but i dont like how they changed the roof for the 72 se option-MATT( now the 71 se with the half vinyl top i do not mind at all)

Personally, I don't care for the smaller rear side window either. But for what I got the car for, and the fact that it is the only Charger I have right now. I will do what I can with it and make the best of it.

[twilt]

how come the 72 se's are quite popular with the 3rd gen crew round here?, personally(no offence 2 any 72 se owners) but i dont like how they changed the roof for the 72 se option-MATT( now the 71 se with the half vinyl top i do not mind at all)

Doesnt take a genius to figure that out.......The SE cars came with hideaway headlights, which most people do like. 

[ramit]

I absolutley hate the quarter windows on the 72 se's, but the car has alot of sentimental value to me so I am going to have to learn to like it.

[andy74]

I absolutley hate the quarter windows on the 72 se's, but the car has alot of sentimental value to me so I am going to have to learn to like it.

i dont sit in the back,so the small windows dont bother me!

[Paul G]

I turned down $20,000 for my 73 Rallye this summer. I am starting to think I should have taken it. If I had sold it what would I get in it's place? It seems like a lot of money but to find another one this sweet will cost me that or more. So I agree, 3rd gen prices are going up. 

[Lowprofile]

I turned down $20,000 for my 73 Rallye this summer. I am starting to think I should have taken it. If I had sold it what would I get in it's place? It seems like a lot of money but to find another one this sweet will cost me that or more. So I agree, 3rd gen prices are going up.

It would have probably have taken you a long time to replace your car w/ something as nice. Good choice on keeping it! 

[41husk]

I just bought a U code 73 Rallye but it don't look that good

[pettyfan43]

I like the 71-74s. I have a 73 S/E and really like the way they changed the quarter glass on the S/Es in 72-3-4. Gives ema  little character and they really look cool when you start giving them muscle car add ons, The bulge hood, spoilers and such. 

[pettyfan43]

This is my 73 S/E

[WM23N1]

I don't think people go looking for an SE specifically, I think its just what they happen to find cheap enough to buy. The HI-PO cars are out of most people budget unless they are needing a lot of work. Like the 2 I have, 71 383 super bee and a 74 360 4-speed rallye, need lots of work.They were the right deals at the right time.

[pettyfan43]

I don't think people go looking for an SE specifically, I think its just what they happen to find cheap enough to buy. The HI-PO cars are out of most people budget unless they are needing a lot of work. Like the 2 I have, 71 383 super bee and a 74 360 4-speed rallye, need lots of work.They were the right deals at the right time.

Actually the 73-74 S/Es are my favorite 3rd generation cars because of the side windows and the coupe look. I have had 3 3rd generation cars, ALL of em were these.

[41husk]

I like the opera windows on the SE and the buldge hood on the rallye.

[71bee]

You gotta be kiddin',

have the 3rd gen prices really gone up that much? I guess it's all about location. I only paid $8,500 for my '71 bee 383 4-spd. it had new paint and interior when I snagged it 6 yrs. ago. the only reason that I even really liked this car, is it came with the optional bucket seats and hide away headlights and who doesn't like that pistol grip?

I know of a pretty decent '73 black SE 318 car that I can pick up for around $1,000 right now. I also know of a very nice '70 Charger R/T 440 six pac that is going for $20,000. I tell you, it's all about location.

[Charger1973]

I have never liked the rear quarter window on 72 SEs but I dont own one, so it doesnt bother me.  Besides, if I did, I would just remove the plug and convert it back to regular 72 quarter windows, no big deal. 

[Nacho-RT74]

I preffer the quarter window shape of 72 SE than regulars. But STILL LIKES MORE 73/74s and that's one of the reasons why I likes more 73/74 than earliers: size and shape. I don't like 73/74 SEs louvers

[TruckDriver]

I preffer the quarter window shape of 72 SE than regulars. But STILL LIKES MORE 73/74s and that's one of the reasons why I likes more 73/74 than earliers: size and shape. I don't like 73/74 SEs louvers

Isn't that what most women say.... they prefer the size and shape

And I love the '73/'74 SE louvers.

[twilt]

I think opera windows are gay.    Muscle cars shouldn`t have them.  Just Kidding....sort of.  I`ve never liked them very much. 

[billfury]

I like the rear 1/4 windows on the 72 SE. 73 & 74's are cool,just don't like the way the bumpers extend out and the fillers.

[Nacho-RT74]

I preffer the quarter window shape of 72 SE than regulars. But STILL LIKES MORE 73/74s and that's one of the reasons why I likes more 73/74 than earliers: size and shape. I don't like 73/74 SEs louvers

Isn't that what most women say.... they prefer the size and shape

And I love the '73/'74 SE louvers.

I must guess that somebody would take this reply on the wrong side after I read LOL

[nick_iam]

i personally adore the 72 sloped 1/4 windows  but thats probably cause thats what i have.. so im biased. but one thing, i wish the strait bumper of the 70 was on my 72, ah well...

i found my charger in a junkyard, mostly still together. engine was done in held about 3 1/2 gallons of water in crankcase, but trans was rebuildable. suspension just needed a kit.. crazy thing is the body is 99% strait. small ding in front left fender, and drivers door kinda chewed..

best part is i had a 1990 olds 88 delta w/ blown trans and engine was on the way out. with much smoothe talking , and 4 visits in the span of a week, i got the owner of the yard to even-swap me the charger for the delta! oh i love the barter system!!

[41husk]

I keep looking in the yards around here, it is not easy finding sheet metal in good shape for the 73-74 Chargers.  You would think there are  more since more were made.