1974 Challenger Rallye 360

[xx88man]

Hi guys. I'm looking for opinions on the value of this Challenger. 360 auto. Rallye package. KB5 blue. The body seems solid although the trunk drop offs look to have been patched. There appears to be one small rust hole in the trunk floor, someone painted the trunk area black.... Not sure if it's paint or some sort of rust inhibitor. In the engine bay the rad support and the front side of the firewall have been painted black (would this be original for a '74?). Interior has been changed from blue to black at some point. The owner says the car last ran in August but wouldn't start yesterday so let's assume it's running. Shock towers are black so I'm thinking they might have been replaced but not painted... inner fenders are blue. The dash pad is cracked and the car has the wrong stripes on it. It is a good looking car that needs some love. I appreciate opinions on value of this car because I have never owned a 72-74 before. Thanks

[xx88man]

I forgot to mention the fender tag is there. Engine bay needs a really good cleaning. And I'm in Canada

[MoparLeo]

The 73-74 would be the least valuable of the E-bodies. Many reasons for this.
The cars were completely painted at one time and it was all the ame colr. No black unless it was undercoating applied after paint or if ther car was a black car. That can be a red flag.
Rust is the number one problem with Mopars, especially the E-body cars. Trunk floors, rear window channel, behind front and rear fenders down low and more.
When a car is almost 50 years old there can be many hidden problems.
Rust, prior accident repairs, poor engine, transmission maintenance, worn suspension components, worn brake system. etc...
Electrical is a big one. Dirty grounds and contacts, wiring splices or modifications.
You should have a Mopar person, preferably an E-body owner inspect the car during the day on a lift. Never look/buy a car at night or when it is wet outside. Many things are hard to spot in those conditions.[
Without an inspection it could be a 15K car because of needed repairs or a 25-30k car if in excellent condition.
Black paint is used to hide many prolems so be careful and have a good inspection done.
There are people who do this professionaly.
You can spend some money on an inspection ,or a lot of money on unexpected things.
Good luck./font]

[Chryco Psycho]

The 74 Ralley were the lowest year for production so they are quite rare , they did have the 1 piece seatbelt that rarely works well .

[anlauto]

In Canada that car is $35K - $40K CDN Funds all day.....YES, it's unfortunate but sadly true. nothing is cheap anymore

[xx88man]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the input

[xx88man]

@anlauto the bumper fillers on this car are bad shape/missing. Is there a source to buy them? I know older style bumpers and brackets is the solution but don't want to spend the money right now

[anlauto]

You would have to source good used parts, nobody makes them new. Lucky thing is most [people are taking them off, so it shouldn't be too hard to find some