What is this Charger worth?

[moparnole]

I recently went to a salvage yard about 10 minutes from my house, and found this Charger (and many other Mopars). My question to you is this, what would you say a Charger in this condition is worth? and also what year(the grill is a 73-74, but there has been conflict between me and some buddies)

[moparnole]

charger butt

[moparnole]

Down the passenger side.

[moparnole]

The all important frame rails

[moparnole]

Dash is in good shape (ecept the shag)

[moparnole]

the inside where seats used to be

[moparnole]

the decent back seat (where if I get it I will spend the first night)

[69bronzeT5]

I'm not too sure on the value but somebody needs to rescue that thing!!! Could I please use the pictures for my website Forgotten Mopars? www.forgotten-mopars.piczo.com

[JeffYoung]

Looks like a 72 SE.  Worth...not much.  $500 maybe? $1,000?

[moparnole]

yea sure, you can use the pictures. I could take more later, there were several barracudas, darts, and satallites.

[69bronzeT5]

Thank you and yes please. Also, if there are any Dusters or Dart Sports there, could you please write down the vin numbers and get a couple of pictures for my registry? I also have a registry for Dusters & Dart Sports. I'd appreciate it!

[moparnole]

Sure, but it may be a few days,(after school its all about football practice) but when I get a chance Ill snap some.

[69bronzeT5]

No probs. I got school too anyways

[Rallye]

It's definitely a '71 SE.  $500-$1,000 is in the ballpark.  I can say I've seen a lot worse go around $1,000 though.  But it looks like it needs major help.  I'd recommend closer to $500.  The value would also depend on what engine it originally came with.  Like is it an original big block car?  Anyway... nice find.        

[moparnole]

It appears it was originally a steam engine....(but seriusly, I dont know..)

[69bronzeT5]

Next time you go back, check out the 5th digit of the vin number. Write it down and let us know and we'll tell you what it was engine wise

[BigBlackDodge]

Wow.....no rear end, motor, tranny, interior or front suspension..................100 bucks!


I hope that's carpet on the dash and not some sort of fungus!!!!


BBD

[Rallye]

It appears it was originally a steam engine....

[moparnole]

yea, the dash needs a haircut...

[Khyron]

my guess is a couple hundred bucks.

[WingCharger]

I hope that's carpet on the dash and not some sort of fungus!!!!

BBD

[moparnole]

If this car does not have a tach, does that make it likely that it just had a 318?

[captnsim]

If this car does not have a tach, does that make it likely that it just had a 318?

Nope could still be a big block...Looking at it I think you need to give it a go over with someone who knows Mopars or cars in general if your thinking of buying it. Inside has severe exposure damage and the crusty looking frame rails makes me think it may have issues further back...

[moparnole]

The guy that owns the salvage yard was actually a mopar mechanic back in the day, so i could probably get his take on it.

[skip68]

$250-$400.   Factory A/C car

[mikepmcs]

I'm with Chuck on this one.  That car looks whipped. 


And that steam engine comment was HILARIOUS.  I laughed out loud on that one.

[mikesbbody]

$500 or less  it has the "buddy" seat, colume change and the rear looks kinda beat up (valance and bumper) but still some good parts on it. Would you want to restore it? or use it as a parts car?

[captnsim]

The guy that owns the salvage yard was actually a mopar mechanic back in the day, so i could probably get his take on it.

Bring your own man...Not to say that the owner is dishonest but he is likely to have a favorable disposition towards the car...Also as said, get the vin and copy the fender tag if its still there and research the options the car came with. Post them here and someone will decipher them for you. This will help determine if the car is worth a restore...or a donor for parts. Providing it's not rusted to far to save. Sitting is bad...on the ground   I wish you luck and hope it works out.  

[Ghoste]

I agree, you need to bring an unbiased opinion with you.

[captnsim]

I see the rear seat is still there...I wonder if the build sheet is under the seat in the springs?    A common hiding place for that brittle and easy to crumble page of info. Maybe ask for a peek??

[69charger2002]

that's a $200-300 71 charger with some 73 charger attitude that got thrown in along the way

[Charger666]

Hmmm.. I wonder if you could still salvage that poor beast. 
Although I'm sure it's possible, it would take ALOT of time, money, and patience.
Definitely good for parts though.

And yeah, that dash.... hahaha 

[moparnole]

I copied down the fender tag(hard to read, so some may be a bit off)
n41  r35  70  26  31  l  v  m26 m31 m44
g11  g31  g33  h51  j25  j62
v4y  v  b44  b51  c21  c55
gy9  crx  tx9  319  15  0543
e65  d32  wp29  ni6  92625

[69bronzeT5]

It's a 383-4bbl car. I'm decoding the rest of the codes right now.


EDIT: HERE YOU GO. THERE'S A FEW UNKNOWN ONES YOU SHOULD DOUBLE CHECK ON THE CAR.

Code Description
E65 383-4 Barrel Roadrunner / Superbee
D32 H-D A-727 TorqueFlite Trans / Some Years A-998
WP29 W = Dodge Coronet / Charger
P = Premium
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
N1B N = 383 300HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
1 = 1971
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
92625 Sequence Number '92625' -- MISSING A NUMBER-- SEQ. NUMBER SHOULD BE 6 NUMBERS.
GY9 Paint Code: Dark Gold Metallic
CRX Trim Grade/Style/Color
C = Charger
R = Vinyl and Leather Bucket Seats
X = Black
TX9 Upper Door Frame: Black / Black Velvet
319 Date Built: 3 / 19 / 1971
150543 Order Number: 150543
VY4 Roof Type OR Color:  Unknown At This Time --- POSSIBLY A GOLD VINYL TOP
V Unknown At This Time -- PROBALLY SHOULD BE A 'U' FOR USA
B44 Unknown At This Time
B51 Power Assisted Brakes
C21 Center Seat Foldown Armrest
C55 Bucket Seats
G11 Tinted Glass All
G31 Right Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / Chrome
G33 Left Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / Chrome
H51 Single Air /w Heater
J25 3 Speed Variable Wipers
J62 Unknown At This Time
N41 Duel Exhaust w/o Tips
R35 AM / FM Multiplex Stereo
70 Unknown At This Time --- CHECK THIS ONE
26 26 in. Radiator
31 Unknown At This Time --- CHECK THIS ONE
L Unknown At This Time --- CHECK THIS ONE
V Unknown At This Time --CHECK THIS ONE
M26 Wheel Lip Molding
M31 Belt & Hood Molding
M44 Hood & Fender Molding

[moparnole]

Thanks, so is it worth rescuing?

[69bronzeT5]

If you got the time, will and some cash, then

[hemi-hampton]

It's a 71 Charger SE 383 big block car. One of only 3,752 with Automatic. To bad Motor missing. LEON.

P.S. Is this a 2 tag car?

[moparnole]

I think so, i couldnt find any other tags......(believe me, I looked)
How rare a car is this with all the options taken into effect?

[Charger666]

Thanks, so is it worth rescuing?

Definitely

[The70RT]

Thanks, so is it worth rescuing?

Maybe ......but you could probably find a better car for a little more money and be ahead in the game.

[69charger2002]

that's the thing. they're almost all "worth" rescuing based on what they are, however it's easy to tell someone to rescue it when we are not the ones that will be throwing $30k at a $20k car when finished. it has to be a labor of love and for a keeper. travis

[F6Bee]

Thanks, so is it worth rescuing?

Maybe ......but you could probably find a better car for a little more money and be ahead in the game.

I agree.  For 2-3k, you'd get a nice shell that would save you 5k or more in metal and repairs.  That thing is screaming rust.

Front frame rails I'd check sitting on the ground like that and with the leafs/needles on top sitting.

[Ghoste]

Travis is right although I would offer that if it's a labor of love then it almost becomes a keeper by default.

[PocketThunder]

Buy it for $200, drag it home, powerwash it down and put it on ebay.  Take that money and move up to a little nicer car. 

[moparnole]

Wha kind of money could I make off of it by cleaning and re sale ing it, or parting it out?