One of the last 1st gen Challengers ?

[Tig]

Hi All. We have a '74 Challenger that has a build date of mid March 1974, I always remember the guy I bought from saying it's one of the last ones. It was built for the international market (I code). When was the last one actually built ?
TIA

 

[moparlee]

We gotta see your 74 Challenger.

 

[Xcudame]

Pictures are nice. It would definitely be one to the last 74 Challengers built as I believe production ended in late April of 1974.

 

[moparleo]

No one knows for sure what was the actual last car built. Build sheets and such give the scheduled dates, but they are not always the actual date of build.

 

[Xcudame]

Back then it isn't like it is now. We know the last Plymouth was a Neon ordered by a Chrysler engiineer and everyone knows the date of the last hemi built Charger, Challenger and 300c.

 

[Tig]

It's a really clean car, the rear fenders have had a decent repairs to the bottom of them in the past and there is small a 3" x 3" patch in the trunk but that is all I can find. We've owned it for 35 years next year. Mainly used for racing but we're relocating to somewhere a bit more rural so I'll likely use the car on sunnier days

 

[Juan Veldez]

Nice looking hot rod. Looks like it has a sun roof?

 

[Tig]

Nice looking hot rod. Looks like it has a sun roof?

Correct, it's an export model (I code) Fitted as standard along with front and rear A/R bars H/D brakes etc, We live in the UK.
Runs mid 9's with the 580 wedge, we are looking to fit a 655 wedge sometime next season it has 200hp more. If it was light it would be quick

 

[Cuda Hunter]

I code? Please fill us in.
Y82? Y39? What is the export code?

In order to even come close to understanding if it is the last challenger built we would need to know the vin number and the SPD number on the fender tag.
Then of course we would need to see the door sticker to compare the actual SPD date.
If there is a build sheet it may also shed some light on the situation.

Kinda hard to help with any information without knowing the vin number.

Awesome looking car by the way!!

 

[Challenger RTA]

I have to say. The paint scheme is absolutely fantastic. I like the way the colors all come together as one. If that was you or your painter. Great build! Thanks for the info on your challenger.

 

[Tig]

I code? Please fill us in.
Y82? Y39? What is the export code?

In order to even come close to understanding if it is the last challenger built we would need to know the vin number and the SPD number on the fender tag.
Then of course we would need to see the door sticker to compare the actual SPD date.
If there is a build sheet it may also shed some light on the situation.

Kinda hard to help with any information without knowing the vin number.

Awesome looking car by the way!!

It won't be the last one built, as far as I can tell 15th April '74 was the last day of Challenger production.
I is an options code (on the options plate / fender Tag ?) for International Export according to the decoders.
No door sticker and no build sheet, they're long gone prior to my ownership.
Thanks, it's getting there just need a ticket with 8.**

 

[Tig]

I have to say. The paint scheme is absolutely fantastic. I like the way the colors all come together as one. If that was you or your painter. Great build! Thanks for the info on your challenger.

Thanks ! Paint is one of the few things I get other folk to do. I did do the underneath, door shuts, trunk, engine bay etc and it came out good. The guy who did it is one of the top body guys here in the UK but has since (supposedly) retired. it's HOK Kandy Base coat Purple (KBC 10).
I also re-wired the car too, not much left of the original stuff on it tbh.

 

[budascuda]

It's a really clean car, the rear fenders have had a decent repairs to the bottom of them in the past and there is small a 3" x 3" patch in the trunk but that is all I can find. We've owned it for 35 years next year. Mainly used for racing but we're relocating to somewhere a bit more rural so I'll likely use the car on sunnier days

Sassy