Did I get took??

[bjbstewart]

Well, hummm....earlier this year I purchase what I THOUGHT was a 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye. But, I came across some production numbers and it doesn't say anything about having a Rallye package. Is there a "tell" for the Rallye package? According to the picture, I have relatively rare (1:165) configuration, but is it a Rallye?

VIN: WH23U2A152xxx
W - Charger "B" body
H - "high" price class
23 - 2 door hardtop
U - 440 1-4BBL 8 Cylinder "RB" engine (High Performance)
2 - 1972
A - Lynch Road, Michigan Assembly Plant

Appreciate any info you might have...

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

Charger Rallye package = A57 option code on your fender tag.

From what I see in your picture, I'd say it probably IS a Rallye.

 

[GetX'd]

Sweet looking charger either way.

 

[bjbstewart]

I don't see any "A57" :-(

So not a Rallye?

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

Well..... the '72 Charger Rallye package should have
... a dark argent grille - can't tell from pic?
... a Power Bulge hood w/Black Performance treatment - check!
... Simulated Door Louvers - check!
... Louvered Taillights - can't tell from pic?
... Rallye Instrument Panel - can't tell from pic?
... Front & Rear Sway Bars - can't tell from pic?

So, how much of this stuff does your car have?

Seems I recall something about Lynch Road built cars not always having all the option codes on the tag in all cases? Maybe I'm hallucinating about this though?

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

Took or not, that is still a fine looking Charger

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

Here are some pics of a "real" one to compare too.

 

[bjbstewart]

ok, think we're close. I know it does have the sway bars. Is that the correct instrument panel and louvered tail lights?

 

[bjbstewart]

Here are some pics of a "real" one to compare too.

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Beautiful, thanks for posting these picts!

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

You've got the correct tail lamps it looks like. The instrument panel looks like a Rallye, but I'm no expert on these. Your front grille/headlamps are different, but there is a good explanation for that. L37 option on your fender tag is for "concealed headlamps", so "check" that is good.

Everything I see and you've told me about the car tells me this is a "legit" '72 Charger Rallye. I'm betting that A57 option code just doesn't get stamped on the fender tag at Lynch Road assembly.

I would be damned proud of that car if it were mine!

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

Also, G11 option is "tinted glass - all windows". Again, it looks like this checks out as well.


You didn't get "took", you "stole it".

 

[Dennis H]

Real or not, beautiful car!

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

V21 is the "black performance hood treatment".

V4X is the "black canopy vinyl roof".

Would you like to sell the car?

 

[bjbstewart]

Guys, especially M&M - really appreciate the info and the "peace of mind". My heart really skipped a few beats when I didn't see the option code on my fender tag.

I feel much better now!!

 

[plymouthman72]

I definitely don't think you got took. That is one fine a looking charger! Love the hideaway headlights. I had a chance to get one in 2012 bronze and tan but couldn't afford the 5000 at the time. Man I wanted that car so bad.

 

[polywideblock]

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Everything I see and you've told me about the car tells me this is a "legit" '72 Charger Rallye. I'm betting that A57 option code just doesn't get stamped on the fender tag at Lynch Road assembly."


spot on, lynch rd. don't put a lot of stuff on fender tag .only way to tell for sure is to find your build sheet try looking under rear seat

 

[YY1]

Member "69CoronetRT" is the resident Lynch Road tag expert.

Perhaps he will chime in.

I agree that Lynch Road cars don't always get all the options on the tag, and IIRC it's documented that some LY Rally cars don't have the code.

69CoronetRT posted a thread about how to tell the axle packages on LY cars a while ago.

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

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spot on, lynch rd. don't put a lot of stuff on fender tag

Thanks, I was pretty sure that was the case, but I don't want to mislead anyone with an errant statement.

 

[Car Nut]

Nice looking 72, congrats!

 

[monaco66coupe]

I believe the code just didn't get stamped. I have the same issue on my 69' 383 Cuda. No A57 code, but it has every option that came with the A57 PKG on the tag,and On the build sheet.