Original owner? That's special _!_

The one owner story is always great always loved the super blue my dad bought a brand new charger se 440 with sunroof that color I used to steal it out of the garage when I was a kid and race the hell out of it returned it everytime without a scratch finally got caught and got my ass beat it was worth it.

Great story and car. you dont find original owners of old cars much anymore.

Sharp "Petty blue" paint, sporty wheels, and the faux vent treatment on fenders really stand out on this Challenger. I like it a lot. A 318ci will last forever and better yet, keep Mr. Ownsr out of trouble. Thanks guys.

Doug's car and story are exquisite! I seriously do not think I've ever seen a car in Petty Blue that looked better than this one does! Thank you Lou!

So Kool! I see it has the “Made in USA” export tag! Interesting thing I learned recently about “Petty Blue”. It first appeared on a small run of ‘68 Road Runners. It had a 999 paint code, and was called “Corporate Blue”. Plymouth was contemplating releasing a Richard Petty edition. It didn’t happen. 😀

Another great original owner and car! The color is amazing, as well. Kudos to Doug on his retirement and keeping his Challenger after all these years, too. Thanks, Lou!

The paint job is so beautiful it looks like high gloss plastic or an M&M🤗🤗

Whatta nice car, and great one owner story. An average Joe like me can relate to a car like this...

Great to see such a proud owner. Today $9 is just a cup of coffee but back then $9/month could be a deal breaker. Thanks, Lou

This video for me is a real through back to 1974 when at 20 years old I ordered a new Dodge Challenger 360 Rallye, I believe in late January of 74'. The dealer said it might not be built because the Challenger is being discontinued, but the order went through as a EW1 White Rallye, pistol grip 4 speed, manual steering, am/fm radio, with no A/C. I was ecstatic when the Challenger arrived the last week in April...it arrived minus the 360 engine logo on the power bulge hood, minus the rallye wheels and the 5 speaker stereo I ordered...but it did have a 2 speaker stereo. I complained to the dealer staff and there response was your lucky it was built at all...but the dealer did give me the Rallye Wheels from another new vehicle.. Kudo's to Doug for keeping his Challenger all these years in pristine shape.

Beautiful blue and the 318 is a dependable motor.

Not very many people still have a car they bought new . It's nice to see such a special car still in the original owners care. The color is beautiful and that 318 3spd was a great combo which probably kept the insurance lower.

A great example of how many of us can get excited over a car without needing to see huge horsepower under the hood. Wonderful how it's not dressed up with add ons that today would do nothing to add to its appeal. Just as it was, back when it was delivered. Nice owner too!

I really like it when you film cars still owned by the original owner and hearing there stories.

Original owner, always a plus. I like the 72 redesign, gives the challenger more character. Beautiful Dodge. Hat's off Lou

I love the color. A 318 V8 with a 3-speed stick is not very common. Thanks, Lou!

That's right on. It's a time capsule. When I was a kid I listened to my father, uncles, grandads talk about how they all wished to have never got rid of their 1st cars, so when I got my new 91 Z28 when I was 20, I kept it to this day. I don't regret it, I'm 50 now and I feel 20 everytime I drive it.

Hi, Lou! I must say this is quite an amazing car to be an original owner of for this long! That's no Petty feat, and I hope Mr. Petty sees this, because I can't think of a better way to pay tribute to one of America's greatest auto racing legends. Rally around the Challenger! Thank you very kindly, Lou and Doug!

Really nice looking Challenger, 3 speed on the floor you don't see that often, 318 sounded good once it was going, just guessing i would say carb needs a good teardown cleaning and O/H kit by the way he was pumping the gas pedal. Thanks Lou for showing this Petty Blue.

Cars like this and it competitors were the ones that made me admire the US auto industry.

Another great video Lou love watching your channel. Nice to see a Challenger rallye in the same color as my Duster. My favorite mopar color. You dont see many of those with the 3 speed manual transmission in them. My cousin has a white Rallye Challenger but it's a 340 4 speed car

Had a few cars I wish I’d never gotten rid of. Still kicking my butt.

I love every single car you show! Greetings from Spain

Original owner since 1973? You don't see that too often! Sweet car! GREAT VIDEO LOU.

very cool and great story ! love the simplicity of the 3 sp 318 and still 124 mph ! thanks for sharing

Legendary colour!

Another fine “Lou Blue” automobile

Beautiful challenger , rare 3 speed too. Needs dual exhaust for sure. Love the petty blue

A outstanding unit! Love those one owner cars and owners! That Petty blue is gorgeous. A very very low optioned car it is but that 318 engine is a great engine. Had loads of those engines. A very nice video lou,! Thanks for sharing love the owner too!

Wow! Love the color

Great story! I wonder if the dislikes will be from the former owners who regret selling their "first car". I don't regret getting rid mine.

What a great Challenger and Car Story! Thank you!

OMG, I can't remember my monthly payments on my first new car in '73!

Goodday Lou, What a great story you seem to find them. Original owners, there is a great idea for a new forum for a KZfaq Channel. Nice paint, nothing fancy but gorgeous great find. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

Great story. I’ve never seen a challenger rally before

Actually the B3 code is not Petty blue, its called Basin street blue. Its been called Petty blue for ever but it is not the same color on Petty’s cars! Richard Petty’s color is actually a secret custom mix.

So nice Lou! I wish I had my 1970 Plymouth Duster with the 340 and 3 speed on the floor again! I love the Petty blue and the body style of the challenger.

Beautiful car and fabulous story!

Wonderful Chally. Very elegant muscle car. Petty Blue is very rare and top paint. Nice video as always, Lou.

Stunning example of a very sweet 💓 Mopar Have a 2016 of this small block hemi only modes, cold intake updated progressive injectors, exhaust not even close to this example

incredible car! Thanks for sharing

That's an awesome 73 challenger Lou. Love the Petty blue. Did he say if this was a 4bbl 318? Understandable about the payments,, 9 $ a month was alot back then. But the 318 was a motor ya could massage into something a little bit meaner.

Wonderful,,looks new

Absolutely Blueteful!

What a beautiful car and such an awesome story.

Nice car and neat story.

That guy had one cool dad.

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great car, one of my favorite models.

I had a 1974 Challenger Rallye with a 318 automatic in a gold colour. My car's top speed was 112 mph. The car cost $4,680.00 CAD including taxes. My loan was for $3,000.00 after my trade-in, and my payment was $108.00 month for 3 years. I wanted a 360 cu. in., but my dad refused to co-sign for that car as he said I would kill myself in a 360!😕 I sold the car in 1976 for $4,000.00 CAD. I regret it now.

I Saw Basically R.T., Hood, Dash, Gas Cap, Auto On The Floor,With 318"s, All The Way Back To 1970, 1,2,3,4, Ready To Drop Whatever MONSTER You Wanted, 440 - 6 p.k., 440 Mag, 426 Hemi, 2..383"s & 340"s, Any Of High Compression, Course Tourqe Flight With Proper Rearend & .....OFF.......

Nice 😀

Had a '73 it was yellow with the black stripping. It had the 340 four barrel and being young and dumb I drove it straight to the ground. If I had only known then what I know now.

Hey wow.. this challenger has all its original stock parts too?

Is it possible for a 19 year old like me to ever get one of these bad boys. Eventually?

I "think" it's a 3 speed???......very important info.....nice color

Bealtifull machines

i never knew dodge offered the Rally package with a 318.

So what makes this car a "Rally"? Is it a trim level? Sorry if I missed that.

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Sound like a v6 I couldn't hear any V8 rumble

Flip 37 and you get 73