Sam's (Mockingbird812) 71 440 Charger

[mockingbird812]

No problem Bruce, however, she does like a mix of the octanes north of 100.

[Motion Camaro]

<font color="blue">Your car is beautiful!!!
I had that same car in whatever the goldish/orange color they had then.
What a great car, I really miss it. The 440 is my favorite Mopar engine &amp; boy was that car fast.

It was 1976 in Yonkers N.Y. &amp; it was my first car.
The ad read,"1971 Dodge, 440 engine with custom carburator, $1200.00 obo".
The car was clean &amp; stock; except for the "custom" carb
(which was a chrome air cleaner) . I gave the guy the $1100 I saved up all year,
(since dad would not buy me the '67 Camaro 327 tunnelram car I wanted, another story),
&amp; drove that car home.

I learned a lot of driving skills with that car,
it was the first time I went to the dragstrip &amp; the first time I went down the dragstrip.
(13.99 @ 97 in trophy stock). smokin the tires through 1st &amp; 2nd with my Formula One G60-15's.

Still have the trophy.

Unfortunatly it was stolen when I was in the Bronx some time later.

I will never forget my first hotrod. </font>

[mockingbird812]

Michael,

Cool story. Impressive 1st run in the quarter! The 440 motor is wicked and has gained my respect. When driving the '71 Charger it demands your complete attention. With a long snout like it has there is a lot of metal up front that tends to have a mind of its own on where it wants to go. There is actually enuff room behind the grill for 2 small suitcases - unbelievable !!!!

[blonzz]

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Hey Sam...I want a ride in your Charger...I'll front the money for gas...!

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I have ridden in the car and it was an experience. It has graced my drive a few times. Truly a beautiful car. The pictures do not do it justice.

John

[mockingbird812]

Hey John- didn't recognize your handle right away. Thanks for the comment. John is a dyed in the wool Oldsmobile aficionado (freak) with a healthy appreciation for the other brands. John has a gold '70 442 that has been in his family since day one. I helped him get it on the road last year after 19 yrs of storage. One of his other cars that is a favorite of mine is his '66 blown Nova. What a beast. Its at Lopers tuners being dialed in right now. Hopefully Belair62 has his ears on and will encourage John to highlight his 442 in "Members Rides" - neat story with vintage photos.

Welcome,
Sam

[Belair62]

Sam...put the arm on him for me. !!!!

[Xplantdad]

Yea Sam...I've heard you talking about this car...sounds fantastic. Hope to see you soon at Pavillions...though I'm out of town this weekend for work.

[PaulRuffo]

Sam,

Beautiful car! I live just outside of Albany, NY, so seeing your story was especially interesting to me.

Driving around I always wonder what classic cars are sitting in garages and barns...and have been untouched for years.

thanks for the story!

Paul

[bkhpah]

That is one sweet Mopar. I really like it..BKH

[Lynn]

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Michael,

Cool story. Impressive 1st run in the quarter! The 440 motor is wicked and has gained my respect. When driving the '71 Charger it demands your complete attention. With a long snout like it has there is a lot of metal up front that tends to have a mind of its own on where it wants to go. There is actually enuff room behind the grill for 2 small suitcases - unbelievable !!!!



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Actually, I was thinking there was enough room up there for two large intercoolers. Yeah, baby!!

Lynn