Cool 72 Challenger at Mecum Indy

[JH27N0B]

80-100K estimated value though?
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1117712/1972-dodge-challenger-rallye/?aa_id=579040-0

[71vert340]

A nice looking car but that estimated value seems high. I would expect about $50k to $60k maybe. It has a few problems but presentable. It looks like the driver's seat bottom is starting to split. Maybe I'm way off in my thinking.
 Terry W.

[anlauto]

I see more then $50K, but agree, $100K is a stretch 

[7212Mopar]

I like the front bumperrettes. Trunk painted black. Trunk lid paint coming off and see rust at edges. Not sure how rusty the car was before they put on the blue paint. This is a big question mark. Missing wing nut at the spare tire. Missing hood latch. Assume body is good, this is a $40k max car for me. Not my kind of blue.

[Fern]

Post says odometer reads 21,032.
Could easily have spun over.
Price seems high

[dodj]

I see more then $50K, but agree, $100K is a stretch 

Well, it's a more rare car than the usual 70 and 71 models so it should be valued higher.

[C_B5]

Reference to the statement in post #3 "missing hood latch"

The 1972 Challengers that are optioned with the remote hood release (the pull handle release mounted inside the car) do NOT have the main hood release mounted on the grille header panel.

That hood latch release mechanism was deleted with the remote hood release. Since the upper grille header is a molded piece the mounting boss is present on all cars. With the remote hood release, that area on the grille header panel was left empty which actually looks as though something is missing.

[JH27N0B]

From the interior pictures you can see the handle for the hood release.
Someone did take it on themselves to spraybomb the trunk black at some point.  You wonder what they were thinking?
The listing claims original paint.  I am planning on attending the auction and will put eyes on the car and see if it looks repainted.  It is hard to believe the engine compartment hasn't been repainted, at a minimum, as its just too clean for a 50 year old car!
I don't know '72s too well, were those bumperettes not available that year?  That car has the same ones one of my '70 Challengers has.

[blown motor]

@JH27N0B I believe the ugly rubber bumperettes started in 73 rated for a 5 mph impact and then in 74 they were made bigger rated for a 10mph impact. I could be wrong but I seem to recall hearing that at one time.

[JH27N0B]

@JH27N0B I believe the ugly rubber bumperettes started in 73 rated for a 5 mph impact and then in 74 they were made bigger rated for a 10mph impact. I could be wrong but I seem to recall hearing that at one time.

I call those ones "battering rams" and I think you are correct they were on 73s and 74s.
This car has the optional bumper guards that are the same as were available in '70.  It's shown in this brochure too.
https://www.stockmopar.com/1972-dodge-challenger-brochure.html#google_vignette