Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  440 Magnum V8
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Black
• VIN #
  WP29U4A129239
• Mileage
  11141
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Black
• Stock #
  SN3486
• Warranty
  

1974 Dodge Charger SE — 440 Magnum V8, Black on Black, Factory Air Why This Car Is Special The 1974 Dodge Charger occupies a specific and interesting place in muscle car history. It was the last model year of the B-body Charger before Dodge completely reworked the platform for 1975, shrinking the car and repositioning it as a personal luxury coupe. That makes the 1974 Dodge Charger the final expression of the original concept — a large, body-on-frame American performance coupe with a real engine under the hood. After 1974, you could still buy a Charger, but it wasn't the same car. This particular 1974 Dodge Charger SE is equipped with the 440 Magnum V8, which by 1974 was one of the last truly large-displacement engines still available in a production Dodge. The 440 had been a staple of Mopar performance since the late 1960s, and while emissions regulations had begun to squeeze output across the industry by 1974, the 440 Magnum with its four-barrel carburetor still delivered substantial torque — the engine was always more about low-end pulling power than peak horsepower numbers, and that character remained intact. The VIN on this car confirms it was built at the Hamtramck, Michigan assembly plant, which produced a significant share of Dodge's higher-optioned B-body cars during this era. The SE designation on this Charger stands for Special Edition, which was Dodge's trim level positioned above the base Charger. SE models received upgraded interior appointments and a distinct exterior identity compared to standard Chargers, making this a car that was optioned for comfort and appearance in addition to performance. The combination of the 440 Magnum engine with the SE interior package is exactly what a buyer in 1974 would have specified if they wanted the complete experience — big engine, air conditioning, bucket seats, center console, and the Brougham interior trim that was part of the SE's character. The black exterior with black and red side stripe, black...