1971 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi Pilot Car Muscle Car of the Week Video Episode # 111

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1971 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi Pilot Car Muscle Car of the Week Video Episode # 111
There are many outstanding "Firsts" and "Lasts" in the Brothers Collection, but this car is a "First" twice, and a "Last" Once! This is the very first 1971 Dodge Charger Hemi, which is also the first year for the new body style, and the last year for the 426 Hemi engine! Being the pilot car, this one was not supposed to be sold to the public, as there are certain elements of the car that are not production ready. However, it made it our of the factory alive, and was even sold new a Mr. Norm's Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago. It's a very cool story, and an even cooler car.
#charger #musclecaroftheweek #hemi
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@wellbornmuseum 6 жыл бұрын

This one was hard to let go. Glad to know it is cared for in a great home!

@culcune 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping these beasts for posterity sake! It was mentioned above you guys have the last Hemi Charger. Did you obtain it from a person who had posted a few videos here on KZfaq a few years back? I believe he is in California. He claimed he had the last 1971 Hemi Charger.

@culcune 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrmCjNF5r8DMe58.html

@supersonicnomad8437 4 жыл бұрын

I owned a '71 R/T Mr. Norms Charger. B5, 440, Pistol Grip, Dana 3;54, front and rear spoilers, white top, black int, steel wheels and dog dish caps. Also owned a '72 Rallye Charger, 340 car, automatic, Rallye red, black int. Mopar or no car!

@SirScavenger 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a Chev guy but I've developed a real sweet spot for these 3rd gen Chargers.

@williamwingate7154 9 жыл бұрын

I love this generation of chargers. Very cool stuff.

@jrg7951 5 жыл бұрын

This host does a fantastic job on these cars and their history.

@ShaneisRight 2 жыл бұрын

The coolest profile of ANY of the 60's-70's muscle cars. Ever. Menacing.

@joeh.5372 3 жыл бұрын

I know change is inevitable in all aspects of life, but WHY something so beautiful and magnificent?!

@raynus1160 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool car.

@danielwebb9306 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing back the memories that charger is a awesome muscle car I would definitely want to have a car like that instead of the new ones of today

@AlejandroP1980s 3 жыл бұрын

Also underrated compare to 68-70 charger i see everywhere

@SolamenteVees 3 жыл бұрын

Love hearing that A-833 whine... what a special car.

@mynameis9057 5 жыл бұрын

what an absolutely insane world that cars like those were crushed all of the time! ridiculous if you ask me! glad someone had brains enough to save some of these pieces of history. thanks again guys! ☆☆☆

@ronnorman1367 Жыл бұрын

On my way to work everyday I was lucky enough to drive past Grand Spalding Dodge of mr. Norm

@orange70383 6 жыл бұрын

Car is beautiful, punch it and the ramcharger fresh air scoop opens and the production version had the best looking exhaust tips I've ever seen.

@raylindsey5546 Жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@thunderray1987 5 жыл бұрын

I have to say that the 1971-1974 Dodge Chargers are my #1 favorite Chargers of all time, especially the 1971 Dodge Charger R/T with a 425 HP 426 HEMI motor and/or the '71 Super Bee Charger with a 440 Six Pak motor. My grandfather had a 1973 Dodge Charger SE with a 318 2 barrel carb and a 3 speed automatic transmission. It was pretty slow but still a very cool car!

@JamesSmith-uc8tk 5 жыл бұрын

I had a baby blue 73 Charger in high school, base model with slant 6 and 3 on the tree. It was a hunk of junk, but I'd give certain body parts now to still have it.

@AlejandroP1980s 4 жыл бұрын

James Smith I dunno why but I like 1971 charger grill than 70 or 68 or even 68

@tacituskilgore1211 3 жыл бұрын

I'm soon to be a proud owner of one of these beauties. I can't wait to pull up to my school with that sexy car. Just needs a new carb and he'll be singing the whole way

@AlejandroP1980s 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you i can't afford it gas 6 dollars and ban gas and diesel cars and trucks

@SteveHolsten 9 жыл бұрын

I love seeing these special cars that the Brothers show us. Thanks again Greg

@kennethsouthard6042 5 жыл бұрын

These 71 - 74 Chargers from the nose to the radiator support carried about 18 inches that served no purpose other than style. I always joked with a friend of mine who owned a 73 that we could put a couple of cases of beer there as the cops never looked under the hood during a search.

@thebushwolf710 5 жыл бұрын

lol, seems legit

@jonathancohen479 7 жыл бұрын

I hate how the third gen Chargers never receive any love. Guys on forums and in the comments section of vids like this are always talking about how Chrysler "ruined" the body style in 1971. I have a '72 and I get compliments on it all the time. I've never been anywhere and had someone say, "Gee, your third gen looks like crap compared to a second gen." A Charger is a Charger is a Charger. Sure, the fourth gens WERE crap, but by then who cares. Anything in my mind made prior to '74 is still a cool machine! This car is a "classic" (cliche alert) example of just that! And, with all due respect you can own these cars for a fraction of the cost of the second gens.

@chargermaster586 6 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Cohen the 1971-1974 chargers were 3rd gens i still think they look better than what dodge did with the new dodge chargers today 4 doors yuck.

@orange70383 6 жыл бұрын

I had a 71 charger and it was about the most comfortable car I've driven.

@Scalihoo 5 жыл бұрын

They are a nice design & a great road car but too big, I had a 79 Ranchero once & it was nice but huge being the LTD station wagon platform, great highway cruisers though, very comfy

@culcune 3 жыл бұрын

The '71-'74 were hit or miss from a design standpoint. They looked fantastic as NASCAR racers due to their wide wheels and tires and lowered suspension. The streetcars, to me, needed to have the higher spec wheels, as found on the R/Ts, otherwise they looked a bit goofy. I wouldn't reject one if I could get a good deal on one, but the first restomod would be wide wheels and tires and slightly lowered suspension, ala NASCAR.

@christ510 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Kevin, keep up the hard work we all enjoy your show! oh yea thanks to the Production Crew, from me and my 6yr old Son Nick who loves the show.

@ericneal4988 3 жыл бұрын

That car is so beautiful give me this car over a anything

@christokinieriem8796 9 жыл бұрын

WOW! Very cool. Thank you.

@johnstafford2402 6 жыл бұрын

Car has an awesome stance, just looks GOOD. For whatever reason some other ones even after resto still don’t look like this one. Car is pretty badass.

@montinaladine3264 8 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best presentations I have seen, they go into a lot of detail and the presenter is experienced, smooth and most importantly, not irritating to listen to ! He seems to know his subject well in this presentation. Only critical thing I would add is that the music in the background is not necessary and rather detracts when trying to listen to the information given.

@oclint1968 5 жыл бұрын

What music?

@stephensmart7388 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Gorgeous looking car's love them THANK you for Your Video

@owatajrkiam 9 жыл бұрын

Great one Kevin. I know Tim Wellborn let a few of his rare Chargers go but i was surprised by this one. Too bad you couldn't go down and do some video's at the Wellborn Collection as he is having a Aero Warrior Reunion between Oct 22-25th. Daytona's,Superbirds,Taledega's,Cyclones,etc. etc. will be there with some of the rarest on the planet. Again,Kevin.....Thank you for doing what you do and it's nice to see these rare cars actually have the pedal down. BRAVO!!!!

@cdnpont 9 жыл бұрын

Somethings different about this episode, and I like it . Is it the music..videography.. timing??? The 71 Charger body in any form is one of my favorite Mopar's regardless, Thanks Kevin and team.

@BonheurEsperer 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous car and very rare

@brianjschumer 5 жыл бұрын

I know I'm crazy but I would rather have that than a Ferrari

@andrewashington6462 5 жыл бұрын

No you are not crazy..these machine are iconic!

@rocksteele6926 4 жыл бұрын

You could buy 4 Ferraris for what this car is worth.

@motormouth2472 4 жыл бұрын

I would take a Mopar over *ANY* modern supercar. Imo, modern supercars just look so weird.

@rocksteele6926 4 жыл бұрын

@@motormouth2472 This car would go for over $1,000,000 at Barrett Jackson.

@motormouth2472 4 жыл бұрын

@@rocksteele6926 I meant looks and engine components, not the price.

@Joyboy13257 9 жыл бұрын

I looked up some of the differences between this and an actual production one. It's missing the X-brace in the doors, the trunk lid does not have the cut outs for the spoiler mounts, and it has the infamous left/right thread lugs (left thread on left side, vice versa on the right) that did not go into 1971 production. It also had 1970 dated glass and rear springs. There's probably more that it has that I didn't look up. Would've been cool to hear the differences

@willthetrill4849 9 жыл бұрын

That's a really cool car! Glad it's one of the pilot car survivors. I wonder how much it would sell at a Barret Jackson or Mecum auction

@bryanyoung2963 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think the new Dodge chargers will ever look that good

@BlargeMan 8 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@moparkeith1 Жыл бұрын

Lived in iowa city iowa and riverside iowa for years. Thanks Doug !!

@nickk7769 7 жыл бұрын

1971 Dodge Cars Are Smooth On Road Ways And Very Fast On The Drag Strip! TALK ABOUT HORSEPOWER!

@Swoose17 9 жыл бұрын

It would have been interesting to hear about some of the things that "didn't work" on this pilot car....

@CarsandCats 6 жыл бұрын

Like the air conditioning?

@Dewitt-b8n 6 жыл бұрын

all the fords In the 70's were pilot cars. Nothing worked properly

@frankyds69charger65 6 жыл бұрын

Great car

@jrg7951 5 жыл бұрын

These 1971-71 Chargers with this Body style were extremely aerodynamic and won more NASCAR races than any body style in history. Richard Petty smoked the competition with this body style and would have used it up through the late 70s if he was allowed too.

@johnmccree8941 6 ай бұрын

71-74

@johnwilkerson2195 2 жыл бұрын

Love that 71' to 74' Charger bodystyle

@Qwijebo 4 жыл бұрын

I loved my 71 SE with the six pack, too bad the B bodies were unibody

@AlejandroP1980s 4 жыл бұрын

Not many people like this this are good style better than a overrated 68-70 charger

@quychang4471 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 1971 440 Dodge Charger R/T 4 speed pistol grip that I drive every week. It needs cosmetic work but runs strong. Would any one be interested in buying this car? It's in California.

@gumbyguy123 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. I would be interested.

@bluesharp59 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video and Thumbs Up like.

@CarsandCats 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the burnout in an irreplaceable car. Not many people would do that. It is really great to see it driven hard for the video.

@JamesCAsphalt8 6 жыл бұрын

LOL!! Yes let's take some chances with the first one made! LOL

@andrewipp426 9 жыл бұрын

Great excerpt on a rare car....had to be an expensive addition to the Brothers Collection

@ddoss383 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@joaosilva8406 3 жыл бұрын

amazing car!

@alexandercurtis4427 5 жыл бұрын

Only thing missing is dog dish hubcaps

@jswan9658 9 жыл бұрын

Interesting how do you register a car without a VIN ,plus Insure it? Crazy times in the 70's. I live in the Chicagoland area and remember going to see the cars that were modified at Grand Spaulding Dodge and Nickey Chevrolet. Norm's dealership was always crazy busy.

@davidgarris2513 2 жыл бұрын

Grew up in Roselle 🐶🐶🐶 64' - 92' . How about Arlington Park Dodge?

@Jgeneraledger23 8 жыл бұрын

Typically, I don't like the '71-'74 Charger bodies, but those wheels REALLY make it look great!

@ahmetalgn7511 5 жыл бұрын

yes ,pls tell us what didn't work on the car and restored as was.

@DeanoRevives 7 жыл бұрын

gotta have it!

@davidgarris2513 2 жыл бұрын

Grew up by Grand Spaulding Dodge. 🐶🐶🐶

@seektruth8662 Жыл бұрын

That 5,500 RPM red line on the tech was put there to placate the insurance industry, but if you revved it up another thousand RPMs, as it was designed and intended to be, you would find your 425 horsepower was actually about 460-475. And then the first thing most owners did was install headers and a free flow exhaust with a carburetor rejet for more torque and 500+hp.

@jesusdorado7571 10 ай бұрын

Muy bonito carro me encanta

@baltimoreravens1515 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@mikesbbody 8 жыл бұрын

Such a shame Wellborn decided to sell some of his 71 Hemi Chargers...Never again will there be a collection like that again!

@TheEldicar 8 жыл бұрын

+mike mikesbbody I saw this Charger at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum and took several pictures. It is absolutely beautiful and I would love to own a car like that.

@mikesbbody 8 жыл бұрын

+TheEldicar Hi, your lucky to have been to the Wellborn Musuem! I went to Carlisle in 06 Wellborn brought 10 of his 71 Hemi Charger's to the show it was awesome! when I asked how he got them there, he replied "with two 18 wheeler's"

@outtahere321 6 жыл бұрын

Can't believe that they would just crush such works of art and extreme testosterone.

@thewhiteknuckler 3 ай бұрын

Also had a 71 Charger with a 383 auto. 😊

@johngordon8784 3 жыл бұрын

A lot cooler than a camero ,but hard to get body parts

@rrmech11 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@thewhiteknuckler 3 ай бұрын

Also had a 73 Daytona edition 440 Dodge Charger

@jeffreyrubish347 5 жыл бұрын

I had never heard the term "pilot car." Thanks Kevin. How was it that this escaped the crusher and ended up being sold?

@culcune 3 жыл бұрын

Considering there were probably a small handful of '71 Hemi Chargers planned, they needed to recoup every last dollar they could.

@johnnystafford1826 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Norm had some good friends over at Chrysler.

@TheRacerbrown 4 жыл бұрын

Strange, no full wheel covers or hubcaps.

@davidgarris2513 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I thought that hubcaps were a standard item. Apparently not

@evolution4358 5 жыл бұрын

What is the song playing in the background starting at {2:36}?

@Formulabruce 6 жыл бұрын

Disc Brakes??

@willyhwang1059 2 жыл бұрын

what are the reasons some people don't like the 1971-1974 generation of Chargers? To me they look just as great as the generation prior?

@thewhiteknuckler 3 ай бұрын

I owned a 68 Don Robashard (Keith Black mech) RT Charger

@Disciple_of_God. 10 ай бұрын

Looks like a Pontiac gto and a Plymouth roadrunner gtx had a baby

@jhamtramck4569 5 жыл бұрын

No dog dish hub caps?

@davidgarris2513 2 жыл бұрын

My question as well

@Queenswara562 2 жыл бұрын

Which engine can be swapped with original engine kindly advise please?

@BoudreauGuitars 5 жыл бұрын

who are "the Brothers"?

@paulzammataro7185 9 ай бұрын

❤

@michaeladamo1188 5 жыл бұрын

Did anyone notice the tac was only 7000 ? That started after 1972

@ws678ta 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I thought that looked strange, not correct.

@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@JamesCAsphalt8 6 жыл бұрын

You tell us repeatedly about things on this car that do not work because of it being a "pilot car" but never tell us what they are! Thanks.

@rgb8289 5 жыл бұрын

Who are "The Brothers" lol

@yavin99 5 жыл бұрын

If I had a pilot car I would have had everything work while it was being restored

@jasonleedham5678 6 жыл бұрын

just don't get the styling of these later chargers, I mean the 68-70 is right up there,and I love the 66-67 too, but this looks odd!

@Dewitt-b8n 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same 20 years ago. My first charger was a 1974 SE 440. Modified of course, higher compression. I owned a 1970 roadrunner. I hated those post 1970 roadrunners and GTX"S. But today I think the 71-72 gtx and roadrunners are fucking awesome looking. I hated the front end fore the most part, But as I grew older, I am 43 I fucking would love to get my hands on a 71 black roadrunner.

@thebushwolf710 5 жыл бұрын

@@Dewitt-b8n I've noticed that Dodge and Plymouth Started using the same or similar body styles to sell 5 versions of the same car... I know Chevy did this, with their multitudes of muscle cars with several versions of the Chevelle, always seemed a bit odd to me...

@Dewitt-b8n 5 жыл бұрын

yep. They had the charger superbee, Some Aussie mopars were 2 cars morphed together. Check them out.@@thebushwolf710

@davidgarris2513 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dewitt-b8n That's because you're a little whiny bitch. My first car in highschool was a 1974 Plymouth Roadrunner with a 440. Silver with the red stripe. Blue vinyl split-bench seat, 3.23 limited - slip. Ex - Illinois undercover State Police car. Way back in 1980. The 1971 - 1974 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles were far superior to the prior generation. But you little butt scratching greasy haired snowflake kids are clueless. 🐶🐶🐶

@j.d.b.pennamesonofharraant3367 2 жыл бұрын

3.5 gear concept Drag pack limited first gear RT

@calvincooley1074 6 жыл бұрын

Too bad modern cars are fast but kind of boring as far as styling goes. This is cool.

@hmackprotection1 8 жыл бұрын

Damn I hate the body on the 71-74 charger's..how anyone can look at the 68-70 Charger's, & not think they were better is beyond me

@andreelaine9137 8 жыл бұрын

of course the a-body looks better but its also 3 to 5 times more expensive then the b-body...

@chargermaster586 6 жыл бұрын

Soon2Be Fulfilled still looks better than the new dodge chargers with 4 doors 2006-2017.

@forsuretina 7 жыл бұрын

Calls it an airgrabber hood, when it clearly says ramcharger...gotta get your dodge/plymouth language right!

@jaycharger72 5 жыл бұрын

True ,oddly the button to open it says airgrabber

@Polaris88Reid 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot indorse anything that’s electric fuel injection system it all Chinese computer system controlled .

@carkenny2 8 жыл бұрын

The 71 sebring/roadrunner looks much better. This Charger just looks weird.

@TheHelado36 8 жыл бұрын

Dos you heard the guy ?

@chargermaster586 6 жыл бұрын

Teresa67 Factoid still looks better than the 2006-2017 dodge chargers.

@Dewitt-b8n 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. But I bought a 74 charger se back in 1994 I think. I have to say after a paint job and a black 6 pack hood It was a sharp fucking car. I loved the slotted side windows and the front end was good looking. Onlt thing I hated were the tail lights.

@jerrywhite4764 5 жыл бұрын

I agree the 71 Road Runner looked good , the 71 charger , something just looks not quite right