Fuel-Injected 1972 Dodge Charger

Description

“A Dodge Charger? A piece of sculpture?” That’s how Car and Driver described the bold new third-generation Charger, calling it “the best-styled new car for 1971.” Though it retained the trusted “B-Body” platform of its predecessors, design chief Bill Brownlie and his team gave the ’71 Charger a dramatic makeover. The result was a sleek, aerodynamic “fuselage” design that stood apart from earlier models while still honoring classic Charger styling cues. 

Dodge’s own 1972 brochure captured the spirit perfectly: “Looking for styling that’s got motion when standing still? … Look no further. Here comes Dodge Charger. And you’re going to love it.” But the Charger wasn’t just about looks. Its streamlined shape proved its worth on the track, powering Dodge to NASCAR Grand National championships in 1971, ’72, ’74, and ’75. 

Under the hood was Chrysler’s new-for-’72 400 cubic-inch big-block V8, the successor to the legendary 383, paired with the smooth-shifting TorqueFlite automatic transmission—and this Charger features modern conveniences added to its original style and mechanics. 

Highlights 

• Powered by Chrysler’s 400 cu-in V8 upgraded with Edelbrock Sniper electronic fuel-injection 

• TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission 

• Refinished in blue over a black vinyl top 

• Black vinyl bucket seat interior with console 

• Factory air conditioning 

• The chassis number (WH23M2A108088) decodes as: 

  • W – Car Line: Dodge Coronet/Charger 

  • H – Price Class: High 

  • 23 – Body Style: Two-door hardtop 

  • M – Engine: 400 cu-in V8, four-barrel carburetor 

  • 2 – Model Year: 1972 

  • A – Assembly Plant: Lynch Road, Detroit, Michigan 

  • 108088 – Sequential Production Number 

Features 

• Digital sound system 

• Digital instrument panel 

• Aftermarket aluminum wheels 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Small imperfections in the interior  

• Small imperfections in the paint 

• A/C does not blow cold and needs a recharge 

Included 

• Two sets of keys 

 Ownership History

The consignor, who has owned this 1972 Dodge Charger since 2013, states, “This car has almost perfect original seats and door panels. The dashboard, package tray, arm rests and carpet were replaced, and the gauge cluster was upgraded in alignment with a modern fuel injection system and digital sound system. Improved A/C, new fuel lines and gas tank, solid brakes, and an end-to-end undercoating complete the package. Every bit of rust and decay on this car has been addressed, and with new paint and some elbow grease, it’s almost as good as new. There are some really small imperfections in the interior and on the paint, but you have to look pretty closely to notice them.”