Description

The Dodge Charger (B-body) is a mid-size car produced by Dodge from 1966 to 1978 based on the Chrysler B platform.

For 1973 the Chargers received a new body (although at first glance only the "C-Pillars" rear roof was different), they were in fact longer, wider and slightly taller than those of 1971-1972. The vertical slatted taillights and grilles were also new. Hidden headlights were dropped, even as an option. The 318 was still standard, with the 340 (only available on the Rallye), 360 (2-barrel only), 400 (low-power 2-barrel / single-exhaust and high-performance 4-barrel / dual-exhaust) and 440 models remaining optional. The SE models had a new roof treatment featuring a "triple opera window" surrounded by a vinyl roof. All other models had a new window treatment, removing the AMC Gremlin style window in favor of a more conventional design. Total sales this year were around 108,000 units, which is the 1971-1974 generation record, although over 60% of cars are fitted with non-high performance engines. The 1973 Chargers and all Chrysler products were equipped with 8 km / h front and rear bumpers.

NASCAR

Cars based on the 1971-74 Charger campaigned in NASCAR, with Buddy Baker, Bobby Isaac, Dave Marcis and Richard Petty scoring several victories. Richard Petty won 35 races with this body style between 1972 and 1977 because NASCAR allowed the Chargers to run a few years longer than normal because Chrysler had nothing else to replace them. A 1974 bodied Charger driven by Neil Bonnett took Dodge's last NASCAR victory (until 2001) at the Los Angeles Times 500 in December 1977. Richard Petty has proclaimed this body style as his favorite car he has ever had. used during her career because she was balanced.

Oversized model, scale 1/16, with pre-colored bodywork in sky blue typical of vehicles driven by Petty.

Glue and paint required (not included).