1972 Dodge Charger Hardtop

The 1972 Dodge Charger was virtually unchanged following its major restyling in 1971. It continued its sophisticated 'fuselage' styling that emphasized personal luxury over sheer high performance. Standard equipment included the 'Slant Six'; there was a range of optional engines that ranged from the 318 V8 through the 440-cubic inch 'Magnum' V8.

Following the trend throughout the market, the street performance declined, complying with new government regulations and safety concerns. This did not deter Dodge from utterly dominating NASCAR racing in 1972, aided by its wind-cheating body design. Richard Petty would earn his fourth NASCAR Championship in 1972, driving his Charger to eight victories, 25 top five finishes and 28 top 10 finishes.

This Charger is a highly original car. It has a green finish and is fitted with plaid cloth upholstery and equipped with air conditioning, power brakes, power steering and a Torque-Flite three-speed automatic transmission.

In 2010, this Charger Hardtop was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $10,000 - $15,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $14,300 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010