You Need This: Dodge Charger race car prepped by a Shelby engineer

Colin
By Colin Wood
Nov 22, 2024 | Dodge, SCCA, Dodge Charger, You Need This

Photography Courtesy gtrip80/Racing Junk

A vintage race car with an illustrious past doesn’t always require six figures. Take, for example, this 1981 Dodge Charger.

The Charger, according to the seller, was prepared by a Shelby American engineer specifically for SCCA’s Improved Touring B road racing class, racing for several years within the San Francisco region.

Powered by a 2.2-liter engine–billed as original–the Dodge racer is noted to have recently been fitted with a rebuilt Weber carb as well as a new radiator, rear wheel cylinders and transport tires.

Accompanying the car are “tons of extras” like a new 2.2-liter long block, complete rotating assembly, and several spare parts including wheels, fuel pumps, filters, bearings and camshafts.

Find this 81 Shelby Inspired Charger 2.2 SCCA ITB listed for sale on Racing Junk for $6500.

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Comments
Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
11/22/24 12:12 p.m.

In a sea of Porsches and Mustangs, I'd think this would stand out at a vintage race event.

(Well, it would stand out to me, at least.)

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/22/24 12:14 p.m.

FWIW, before we posted this, I sent the ad to JG with a “we need this” note. Totally serious.

pinchvalve (Forum Supporter)
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/22/24 2:18 p.m.

I'm sure that people would be mad if I dropped a 2.4L EDV in there...

JohnLenhardt
JohnLenhardt New Reader
11/22/24 4:10 p.m.

That's my old street car! The Shelby engineer is my brother-in-law.

 

chandler
chandler MegaDork
11/22/24 4:22 p.m.

I like that there are more in the background.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
11/22/24 5:12 p.m.

In reply to JohnLenhardt :

That’s awesome. Love the car. Would totally HSR it. 

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