LeBaron For 1973, the LeBaron was in it’s last year of a generation, which was built in Chrysler’s ‘fuselage’ look since ’69. Its wheelbase was a lengthy 127 inches. The platform was an offshoot of the C-body, being called a Y-body for the LeBaron. Two body choices were made available which were a 2-door hardtop […]
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Chrysler New Yorker
Chrysler New Yorker The New Yorker had many generations, even during the time frame presented on this site. The ’73s were the last of the generation that was around since 1969. These had only the 440 V8. New Yorkers were redesigned for 1974, which might have made them look a little more like a big […]
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Plymouth Gran Fury
Gran Fury Unofficially, the Gran Fury was around in 1973, but was called ‘Fury Gran’, the top trim of the Fury line. It had a standard 318 CID 2bbl V8. Optional were a 360 CID 2bbl V8, 400 CID 4bbl V8, or 440 CID 4bbl V8. The car was redesigned for 1974.The 318 […]
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Plymouth Fury
Fury The Fury for 1973— The last of a run that kept the same basic design since 1969. Body styles were hardtop coupe, hardtop sedan, post sedan, and station wagon. The ’73 Fury could even tow up to 7000 lbs. when properly optioned. A 318 CID 2bbl V8 was standard in the coupes/sedan, while a […]
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Dodge Royal Monaco
Dodge Royal Monaco This model was new for 1975. The Dodge Royal Monaco was an attempt at a luxury level Dodge which, at most levels, they accomplished. Retractable headlamp doors, last seen on the ’73 Monaco, made a comeback on this one. Three versions were offered which were base, Brougham, and the police-package. Body styles […]
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Dodge Polara
Dodge Polara The Dodge Polara was a fullsize car sold through 1973. It was based on the C-body platform which was shared with the Dodge Monaco. For this last year of the Polara, the exterior was refreshed. It came in two trim packages— base and Polara Custom. In addition, Taxi and Police packages were both […]
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Dodge Monaco
Dodge Monaco Smog-Era Monacos are very recognizable to TV and movie fans. Featuring these were the movie The Blues Brothers and the TV shows CHIPs, Dukes of Hazzard, and Hill St. Blues. The Dodge Monaco for 1973 had hideaway headlamps, a feature that was in its last year. This feature would return later in the […]
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