Classic Rides and Rods
220 Poplar Lane
Annandale, MN 55302
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Terry 952-451-2104 Engine: 340ci V8 Transmission: A833 4-Speed Manual Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive Body Style: 2-Door Hardtop Coupe (E-Body) Exterior Color: FC7 Sassy Grass Green (High Impact Color) Interior: Bucket Seat Interior Performance Package: R/T (Road/Track) Factory R/T Features * Performance suspension * Heavy-duty cooling system * Rallye instrument cluster * Dual exhaust system * Sport steering wheel * R/T badging * Hood scoops * Performance-oriented drivetrain Exterior * Sassy Grass Green paint * Black R/T hood treatment * Chrome front and rear bumpers * Dual racing mirrors * Challenger R/T identification emblems * One-year-only 1971 front grille and quad headlamp design Interior * Bucket seats * Center console * Floor-mounted 4-speed shifter * Rallye gauges * Tachometer * Woodgrain trim accents * Factory seat belts Documentation & History * Original owner car when first discovered * Approximately 21,000 original miles in 1979 * Approximately 89,000 miles when rediscovered in 1994 * Long-term documented ownership history * Sought after and tracked for more than 35 years before acquisition Highlights * Desirable 340 V8 / 4-speed combination * Rare High Impact Sassy Grass Green color * Factory R/T model * One of the final years of the original Challenger muscle car era * Highly collectible Mopar E-Body * Exceptional provenance and ownership story Few muscle cars come with a story as compelling as this 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T. Finished in its iconic Sassy Grass Green paint and equipped with the desirable 340ci V8 and 4-speed manual transmission, this Challenger represents both Mopar performance and a decades-long pursuit by a passionate enthusiast. The story began in 1979 at the World of Wheels show in Fargo, North Dakota. At just 16 years old, the current owner attempted to purchase this very car from its original owner. At the time, the Challenger was in exceptional condition with only 21,000 original miles. The asking price was $3,900, but despite having $3,600 cash in hand, a deal could not be reached. For years, the owner followed the car’s whereabouts before eventually losing track of it in 1987. After moving north, the search continued. In 1994, the Challenger was rediscovered in a garage in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Remarkably, it remained in outstanding condition and had accumulated only 89,000 miles. The owner once again attempted to purchase the car, but the opportunity would have to wait. The Challenger remained with its longtime caretaker until 2008. Following the owner’s passing, the car was eventually acquired by another enthusiast from the Twin Cities area. Then, in 2015, fate intervened. A phone call came asking if there was interest in purchasing a green 1971 Dodge Challenger. Within moments, it became clear this was the very same car first pursued more than three decades earlier. Matching memories, details, and history confirmed its identity, bringing an end to a 36-year search. Today, this 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T stands as more than just a highly desirable Mopar muscle car. It is a documented piece of automotive history with an incredible ownership story spanning generations. Finished in one of the most recognizable High Impact Mopar colors and backed by a remarkable tale of persistence, this Challenger represents the dream every collector hopes to find—a legendary muscle car that finally found its way home.
| Year: | 1971 |
| Make: | Dodge |
| Model: | Challenger |
| Mileage: | 89000 |
| Exterior Color: | Sassy Grass Green |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | R/T |
| Body: | Hatchback |
| Stock: | 109927157 |
| Engine Size: | Unspecified |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | JS23H1B341028 |
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Classic Rides & Rods of Annandale, Minnesota is a unique facility like no place else in the region! When you walk through our doors, you'll be taking a step back in time. Our inventory of vintage automobiles dates back to the 1920s and continues with modern-day classics. We're happy to store your valuable automobiles in our modern facility!
Classic Rides & Rods facility features a 20,000 square foot showroom complete with checkered black and white porcelain tile floor. Completely climate-controlled, our showroom is under 24-hour security surveillance. Our ceilings utilize 1,200 linear feet of flourescent lighting and we have monitored and we have monitored air exchange with carbon monoxide detectors. We also feature theft and fire security systems, and the local police and fire department are just blocks away. This is the cleanest, brightest, and safest showroom in the industry!
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