[Dads1981ChallengerSearch]

We are three brothers based out of Phoenix, Arizona and have been growing closer together through our love and admiration of cars. Our father is always telling us about his 1981 5 Speed Dodge Challenger that was Candy Red with the Silver Lining on the bottom panels. It was his baby. So the 3 of us boys have come together and have agreed to search anywhere and everywhere we can to find THE 1981 Challenger my father used to one but we don't have much to go off of. We will settle for another one as long as it is a 5 speed car. Is there anyone who can help us to find one for sale. We have looked almost everywhere we can think of and there has been no luck for us. If there is anyone who knows of one for sale, please message us and let us know! Distance is not an issue!!

 

[Coyote]

Welcome to the Z from New Mexico! You have found the absolute best spot for a Challenger lover to be except for behind the wheel! I gotta' say this is the first mention of a second generation Challenger here. Good luck on your search, there may be some members who can direct you to want you are looking for.

 

[Dads1981ChallengerSearch]

Welcome to the Z from New Mexico! You have found the absolute best spot for a Challenger lover to be except for behind the wheel! I gotta' say this is the first mention of a second generation Challenger here. Good luck on your search, there may be some members who can direct you to want you are looking for.

Thanks, we are extremely excited to find a challenger for our father. We have also been looking into the option of buying an automatic and pulling the engine and tranny and installing a manual trans and a vin 7 motor to go with the trans. However, we are unsure that the automatic can be swapped to a manual without having to change/replace the center console? Any ideas or input?

 

[dodge boy]

Welcome from north N.J.

 

[VanishingPT2009]

Ayotte's Used Auto Parts
210 Tiger Hill Rd.
Oxford , Maine
207 539 4888 Ask for Vinny
Good luck with your search !!!

 

[paladin1001]

Welcome to the Z from AZ and good luck, I for one have not seen one of the 2nd gen Challengers for quite some time, but if I stumble upon one, you will be the first I notify!

 

[TJGS]

:Racing:Hello and Welcome from Michigan. Enjoy the forum !!!:Racing:

 

[KeysB5Blue]

Welcome to the Z from Key West! Enjoy!

 

[TikiMan]

Welcome to the Z from FL. Lots of great info here. Enjoy !

You should be able to find one. Just search the Internet. Then when you find one you can make it look like this .

 

[wheelerfolk]

here is a 1978 challenger in okc that runs.

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/4292049392.html

 

[Charlene]

Welcome to the Z from Saskatchewan, Canada! Glad you could join us! Good luck on your search...

 

[ninjadave]

Welcome to the Z from Mississippi! :wavey:

Good luck on your search. Once you find the car for your dad tell him to join up too and share some pics! :smileup:

 

[bad8nti]

Hello from Strasburg, VA

Hello and Welcome to the 'Z' from the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. :wavey: Enjoy your Ride and the Site! You'll find some knowledgeable and friendly people to answer your questions or just entertain you. Glad you could join us!

 

[HemiMetal]

You guys live in Phoenix. Have you tried Desert Valley Auto Parts (dvap.com)?

 

[Northernhawk]

good luck with your search and welcome to the Z

 

[Dodgeguy]

Welcome from Tucson.

 

[Sir Gilbert]

Welcome from Alberta, Canada.

 

[MoparOhio]

That is going to be a very tough find. I did some searches myself and cannot find anything in any condition at all.

The biggest problem is that so few were built and no one considered them collectible and just drove them a lot so most are probably gone by now.

Good luck with your search.

I know back in the day when I graduated college and was trying to replace my college beater car I almost bought an used 81 red one but didnt. They were a good small car... seats fabric was a little too busy though.... lol

Again, good luck and keep us posted if you find something.

 

[jklotz10]

Hello & welcome from WI! Good luch with your search!

 

[70barcuda]

Welcome from PA.