BLOOD, SWEAT AND RED

As you can probably tell, we love red cars! We purchased this 1972 ‘Cuda for $800 over 22 years ago. It is a 340, 4-speed car with 68,000 original miles. We’ve been slowly restoring it over the years. The Dodge SRT4® has a stage 5 Hahn Turbo kit that I installed last summer and plan to test on the drag strip this spring since I have it all dialed in. It’s supposed to be an 11-second car with street tires and muffler. Guess we’ll see soon!
Shane and Anna Whitmore
Yuba City, Calif.

MOPAR FAMILY

Here’s a picture of my Mopar family. I’m the original owner of the 1973 Dodge Challenger Ralleye survivor car. It has 57,000 miles on it, a 340 4-bbl engine, automatic transmission and matching numbers. We also have a 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 4-speed, a 1970 ’Cuda 440-6 automatic, and a 1971 HEMI® ’Cuda Convertible 4-speed. We enjoy driving the cars and taking them to shows. Thank you for the Reader Rides section of your magazine. We enjoy Mopar Magazine.
Mike and Heather Sanchez
Via e-mail

DUST UP

Here are a couple of shots of my restored 1972 Plymouth Duster—I’m hoping to see it in the pages of Mopar Magazine. It has a 340 engine, Holley Street Dominator™ intake with 600 carb, JET-HOT coated headers, Mopar electronic ignition, M/T valve covers, Milodon low-profile oil pan, Centerforce dual friction clutch, pistol grip shifted A-833 4-speed, 8 ¾" posi rear with 3.55 gears, and Yukon axles with large-bolt pattern. I have also swapped over to large-bolt disc brakes in front. It has a full restored interior with racing bucket seats, new carpet and door panels. All the work was accomplished at home with help from Cody. I enjoy taking it to the weekly car show at the Treasure Coast Mall here in Florida.
Brett Parker
Port St. Lucie, Fla.

MEAN GREEN DEMON

Here’s a photo of my 1971 Dodge Demon 340. I bought the car when I was 13 and I’m currently a 19-year-old student at Virginia Tech. My dad and I completely restored it. It has a 402 cid Mopar Magnum® crate motor in it, 4-wheel disc brakes, Dana 60 rear, Gear Vendors overdrive unit, and custom painted demon decals on the fenders. I have always wanted to send Mopar Magazine a picture of it, but have never gotten around to it until now. If you have room in the Readers Rides section, that would be awesome.
JT Taylor
Via e-mail

PRIDE IN MY RIDE

It’s not a HEMI ’Cuda, not a 440 Road Runner, not a 340 Duster, or a Superbird. It’s my 1997 Plymouth Neon Highline 4-door sedan, which I purchased new and drive every day. Plymouth reliability is the stuff of legend, and mine carries that mantle very well. With 130,000+ miles on the clock, it’s the best car that I’ve ever owned and a joy to drive. With the Plymouth brand no longer in production, I figure that anyone driving one now is doing so because they love the car. I dare say that with the Neon having been a low-priced car, that many were bought, beat into the ground and then junked. First generation Neons are becoming rarer on the road, a fact that only increases my pride in my ride.
Kevin Knoop
Hobe Sound, Fla.