1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340 from North America - Comments

I drive a 72 Challenger Rally in France. It's not a car that you can usually see in different meetings, but I love my car, it's good old American powerful car.

I disagree with the production numbers mentioned much earlier in this thread.

I have had my 1972 Challenger 340, 3 speed Standard floorshift, decoded and documented 3 times, most notably by Galen Govier.

In all documentation provided to me, all 3 the same, they list a total of 1267 340 powered Challengers in 1972.

910 were automatics, 357 being Manual Trans cars.

It is unknown how many of the 357 Manual Trans cars were 4-spds or 3-spds, but "best guess" verbally, from many, is far less than 100 3-spd Manuals as most cars were optioned to the 4-gear.

Interesting to note, is that in most databases current recording stats, 4-spd cars are recorded at a rate of approx 7:1 vrs the 3-spds.

I also owned a 72 ralleye 340,still have the last title (VIN JS23H2B301122) with A/C and front disc brakes. Wish to god I still had it! Red with black interior and black vinyl roof.

I got a ticket for maxing out the speedometer, 150 mph at 4500 rpm. There were not too may cars in my town that could compete with this stock vehicle, lots of Chevy and Ford owners started getting MOPAR's, after being beat by me. My buddy down the street lost in 1/4 and road race to me, he had a 74 vet. LOL.

I just got a 72 340 Rallye for my son. We are building a 416 with a Paxton supercharger. It's going to be fun to drive.

I'm the original owner of a 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye. I still have the original invoices. I'm getting set to restore the car (its been stored for 25 yrs) and I'd be interested in any tips on improving the engine, brakes etc. Or do I stay original for the value? Speaking of value, what is it worth today if sold?

23:26.

If you change parts from original, it's sure to drop in resale value.

The market is strange for cars like yours right now. I've seen a 1972 Cuda with a crate 360 that still needed work sell at auction for over $30,000, and then I've also seen an original Cuda with #s matching sell at auction for roughly the same price, the later being easily superior as far as condition and collectability.

If you are going to sell the car, make sure if you put it in an auction that the people bidding on the car are in the know. There is nothing worse than someone who is just looking for another collectable car to horde. Most auctions have true car enthusiasts, but there is always a group that is just looking for the best deal they can get, and then flip the car in a few years for maximum profit.

If you can, try to put it on a lot as a consignment deal at a classic mopar specific dealer. They charge a fee for selling it, but they usually get top dollar for it, so you will be ahead of the game in the end.