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.)
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.
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.)
FWIW, before we posted this, I sent the ad to JG with a “we need this” note. Totally serious.
I'm sure that people would be mad if I dropped a 2.4L EDV in there...
That's my old street car! The Shelby engineer is my brother-in-law.
I like that there are more in the background.
In reply to JohnLenhardt :
That’s awesome. Love the car. Would totally HSR it.
Reading this later at night in The FatherLand
However, I recall 1983 as the first year for the Shebly Charger as 1983
The FWD Charger was new to production in 1982.
Or has jet lag permanently set in?
Neat Car Either way
JohnLenhardt said:That's my old street car! The Shelby engineer is my brother-in-law.
So it sounds like this a late-1981 chassis updated with 1983 bodywork?
Needs more box flares.
Always liked those cars. If I remember correctly they were successful showroom stock racers in their day. Silver with blue or blue with silver.
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