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1974 Dodge Charger SE — 440 Magnum V8, Black on Black, Factory AirWhy This Car Is SpecialThe 1974 Dodge Charger occupies a specific and interesting place in muscle car history. It was the last model year of the B-body Charger before Dodge completely reworked the platform for 1975, shrinking the car and repositioning it as a personal luxury coupe. That makes the 1974 Dodge Charger the final expression of the original concept — a large, body-on-frame American performance coupe with a real engine under the hood. After 1974, you could still buy a Charger, but it wasn't the same car.This particular 1974 Dodge Charger SE is equipped with the 440 Magnum V8, which by 1974 was one of the last truly large-displacement engines still available in a production Dodge. The 440 had been a staple of Mopar performance since the late 1960s, and while emissions regulations had begun to squeeze output across the industry by 1974, the 440 Magnum with its four-barrel carburetor still delivered substantial torque — the engine was always more about low-end pulling power than peak horsepower numbers, and that character remained intact. The VIN on this car confirms it was built at the Hamtramck, Michigan assembly plant, which produced a significant share of Dodge's higher-optioned B-body cars during this era.The SE designation on this Charger stands for Special Edition, which was Dodge's trim level positioned above the base Charger. SE models received upgraded interior appointments and a distinct exterior identity compared to standard Chargers, making this a car that was optioned for comfort and appearance in addition to performance. The combination of the 440 Magnum engine with the SE interior package is exactly what a buyer in 1974 would have specified if they wanted the complete experience — big engine, air conditioning, bucket seats, center console, and the Brougham interior trim that was part of the SE's character.The black exterior with black and red side stripe, black vinyl interior, and black vinyl roof gives this car a coherent visual presentation that works entirely in its favor. Nothing about the color scheme is an afterthought.Features List- 440 Magnum V8, 7.2 liter displacement- Four-Barrel Carburetor- TorqueFlite 727 Automatic Transmission- Power Steering- Power Brakes- Factory Air Conditioning- Dual Exhaust with Dual Rear Exhaust Tips- Rear Deck Spoiler- Black Vinyl Roof- Louvered Opera Windows- Black and Red Body Side Stripe with 440 Magnum Callout- Chrome Front and Rear Bumpers- Chrome Rocker Panel Moldings- BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires- Black Vinyl Bucket Seats, Front and Rear- Center Console with Woodgrain Trim and Floor Shifter- Woodgrain Interior Trim Throughout- Brougham Door Panels with Embossed Script Badging- Factory Drum Brakes, Four WheelMechanicalThe engine in this 1974 Dodge Charger SE is the 440 Magnum V8, displacing 7.2 liters and fed by a four-barrel carburetor. The 440 was Chrysler's premier large-block engine for street use throughout the late muscle car era. It was never a high-revving engine — that was the job of the 426 Hemi — but the 440 produced massive torque across a wide RPM range, which made it well-suited to a heavy car like the Charger. In 1974 the engine was net-rated at 275 horsepower, a figure that reflected the new SAE net measurement standard adopted industrywide in 1972 rather than the older gross rating method. The actual real-world performance was strong for the period.Backing the 440 is the TorqueFlite 727 automatic transmission, one of the most durable production automatics ever built. Chrysler used the 727 across a wide range of applications from the 1960s through the 1980s, and its reputation for reliability and strength behind high-torque engines is well established among Mopar enthusiasts. The floor-shifted console unit in this car adds a sporting element to what is otherwise a very comfortable grand touring package.The underside of this 1974
| Year: | 1974 |
| Make: | Dodge |
| Model: | Charger |
| Mileage: | 11141 |
| Exterior Color: | Black |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Stock: | SN3486 |
| Engine Size: | Unspecified |
| Transmission: | TorqueFlite 727 Automatic |
| Vin: | WP29U4A129239 |
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