Y93 Show Car Cuda

[oldskool]

Are there any records for E bodies that were designated for show duty? I just recently came across a Y93 ( Show Car Finish B/Less Gas) Cuda, and I am trying to learn more about it. Hoping somebody here may be able to shed some light on the subject.

[6bblgt]

no official data that I'm aware of - but there is known info collected by people that research numbers & "such" - is more info from your end available?  What year?  What combo?  Early VIN?  other?  etc.

[oldskool]

It is a 73 Cuda 340, SPD Aug 4, VIN under 500.

[cuda hunter]

@oldskool    Is there a broadcast sheet that you could post for us to read?
How about the fender tag readout? 
Any other information?  Window sticker? 

[6bblgt]

It is a 73 Cuda 340, SPD Aug 4, VIN under 500.

I don't have any specific info on the '73 "PROMO" 'cudas but it sounds like it would be one - US or CANADA spec?  there's a video on youtube where a paint strip place dips one of the '73 or '74 "PROMO" Challengers

Chrysler Corp. had "NEW CAR ANNOUNCEMENT" shows during the month of August where dealership owner & salesmen would get a preview of the cars that were about to show up at their dealerships - here's a '68 invitation & a schedule of the 1972 DODGE US show locations & dates       '71 VS '72 model year changeover was EARLY that's why most of the dates are July   

[oldskool]

It is a Canadian spec Cuda. The first Canadian International Autoshow was held in Toronto in 74, so it doesn't fit there.

[6bblgt]

Chrysler Corp. had their own private shows for dealer principals & salesmen - usually taking place in August

share some specifics of your car - this is most probably its "SHOW" usage

[oldskool]

You are likely correct on that assumption. I have hunted for the broadcast sheet every place I could think of, and it's just not there, so your explanation will be the best one for now. I will share more information soon.

[oldskool]

Here is the link to the Youtube video about this Cuda if anyone is interested.
https://youtu.be/hcS8YNqvZWU

[6bblgt]

@oldskool

cars are not built in VIN sequence order- does it have a door sticker still on it (got picture?) - it was probably built mid-to-late August 1972
car is well OPTIONED for a '73 'cuda, by 1973 the e-body option list was short compared to 1970
there was NO small tachometer for the clock position of the STANDARD dash - the car should have a "RALLYE CLUSTER"

it is a CANADA spec. "NEW CAR ANNOUNCEMENT" promo show car - there were likely 8 identical cars built for that purpose, one for each sales zone in CANADA

[oldskool]

Unfortunately, the door sticker is gone. Classic Industries along with many others offer the non rally tach, and I mistakenly assumed it was a replacement part. I found a thread where somebody else had the N85 tach but no A62 rally dash on their fender tag too. I stand corrected on that. Thank you for pointing that out.