Picture this 71 Monaco as a new car...
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Actually A03 is deluxe light package for 1971. In ‘69 & ‘70 it was the option group for the wagons.
bluefury361
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Rivited tags.
Belvedere
MrMoparCHP
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I just can't get past this back window, I'd have to pass no matter how good the car or the deal was.
Alan
I agree Alan, the worse back window glass on a Mopar, or close to it
rapidtrans
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Y14 code is a “sold car” i believe. Somebody ordered that car.
I would have bet that was an executive’s company car.
I would have bet that was an executive’s company car.
So, why not the 440? The N is so uncommon in Vs it's curious.
Yes, Y14 is a sold car but, could that have gone to a dealer as show room fodder?
Yes, Y14 is a sold car but, could that have gone to a dealer as show room fodder?
1augapfel
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I wondered the same thing. If you're gonna load up a 71 Dodge C more or less to the hilt including a trailer tow package, why not get the 440? Strange. I guess it could've been an availability issue. I've read that, while the 440 was available in 1966 for Fury and Polara models very, very few were actually installed. Supposedly since the 440 was standard in the New Yorker that car got dibs on 440 production.
1augapfel
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What! Are ya kidding me? That is a GREAT looking back window. And seeing that pic from 69monaco surprises me. Another lime green 71 Monaco 4DHT does exist... <drool>
Carmine
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As has been in the news more frequently... the world is experiencing epidemic drug problems.
Duncan
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I've always liked that back window too. I must be high on the aspirin I took? I see things from time to time on here that i really don't like and pass on commenting, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
jollyjoker
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Back in the day, we had a GK6 (Dark Bronze) and black VT and interior. 4HT, and I loved that concave back window roof, as well (sorry, very polarizing topic!). Classy interior too, w/ those padded doors. Probably the best looking car we ever owned, but mechanically, every piece that could fall apart, DID. Learned to drive in it, still have a soft spot in my heart for it . . .
Just FYI . . . many of the 4HT 71 Monacos were some sort of a "fleet" purchase (although I don't have the build tag codes from our car). In our town (northern WV, near Pittsburgh), the C-P dealer got in a bunch of them in early 72, and sold them as "Factory Executive" cars. All equipped the same way w/ 383-2s, pick your favorite color. That's how we got ours, w/ about 14,000 miles on it. Did find out that it had spent some time in Florida - eventually found a map stuffed down between the trunk floor and the fender.
Just FYI . . . many of the 4HT 71 Monacos were some sort of a "fleet" purchase (although I don't have the build tag codes from our car). In our town (northern WV, near Pittsburgh), the C-P dealer got in a bunch of them in early 72, and sold them as "Factory Executive" cars. All equipped the same way w/ 383-2s, pick your favorite color. That's how we got ours, w/ about 14,000 miles on it. Did find out that it had spent some time in Florida - eventually found a map stuffed down between the trunk floor and the fender.
73Coupe
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So did you happen to take any other pictures of the car at the time? Would be interesting to see what it looked like!
1augapfel
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No I didn't. It wasn't worth taking any pictures because it was a mess. Wrecked, partially stripped, etc. I did notice the two fender tags though and, once I scanned them, knew it was once an awesome C body. For reference, here's a pic of a 65 300 coupe they had. A mess, right? Glad I wasn't the guy behind the wheel when the even that created that mess transpired.
A Carcass is worthy of photos too
Wow! A lot of Mopar's in that yard!
Agree on the back window!
As for the color, the photo is not GJ4 — the car pictured is GF3. The two colors look similar in bad weather but GJ4 pops in the sun. It is one of my favorite ‘71 colors. @71Polara383 recently parted a two-door GJ4 Monaco: here is a photo showing the color at its "patina best."
PS: This said, @69monaco's photo is close — It shows a 1971 DH43 Polara Brougham with green vinyl roof and the correct wheel caps.
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commando1
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Ooooooo.... No you've done it. You irritated Stubbs.
MoPar Maniac
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That's the car.
Belvidere is the city where the factory is.
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