Survivor 1973 Dodge Charger Spring Special With 59K Miles Gets a Price Cut

Finding a half-century-old muscle car that has been looked after this carefully is rare, and this 1973 Dodge Charger is a textbook example of a well-kept survivor. Ordered new with the Spring Special Package, it wears a combination that sets it apart from ordinary third-generation Chargers: Aztec Gold paint paired with white side stripes and a white vinyl roof. The finish still gleams, the body panels line up cleanly, and the chrome and glass look far better than the car’s age would suggest. An early owner had the car rustproofed by Ziebart back in the 1970s, which helps explain why it has stayed solid all these years.

The Spring Special treatment carries over to the cabin, where buyers got white vinyl upholstery with Aztec-pattern cloth inserts. This example’s interior has held up remarkably well, with no notable wear on the seats or carpeting and a dashboard and woodgrain trim that remain intact. Air conditioning, a pushbutton radio and a remote driver’s mirror round out the equipment list, making it an easy car to live with on weekend drives.

Under the hood sits the numbers-matching 318 cubic-inch V8, backed by a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic, an 8¾-inch rear axle with 2.71 gears, and power steering and brakes. Rated at 150 horsepower and 265 lb-ft under the net measurement system, the small block lost little compared to its pre-emission gross figures, even if the numbers on paper undersell it. The seller states the 59,650-mile odometer reading is documented, and the original broadcast sheets are included.

This Charger was listed earlier in the year at $23,950 and has since been reduced to$22,500, now riding on Rallye wheels with the factory 14-inch steel wheels, whitewalls and hubcaps included in the sale. It may not be the most powerful classic around, but a rust-free, documented and turnkey Mopar with this kind of history is a tempting prospect for anyone after a relaxed cruiser.