Grail of a different sort acquired

[megojim]

Well after a lot of saving and much debate with the wife (I wanted a 1971 model) I brought home this 2012 Challenger R/T. She packs a 5.7 liter 372 HP HEMI - Super Track pack with variable displacement, high performance steering and suspension. . . . lots of fun to drive. This will be a work in progress as I plan to add a hood stripe and other things to make it look at little more retro. Was considering a vinyl top but now that I have it think it would be too much.
anyway just had to share this news . . . .

jims_challenger.jpg

[toys2cool]

oh man that is sweet! I was so close to getting one 2 years ago!! almost had the wife convinced and then she saw the Honda CR-V

[luey]

Nice Jim I hope you have a blast in that bada$$ , I REALLY want a vintage muscle car, my Uncle is on the Hunt, he has been "picking" and restoring old cars for 50 years...

[MegoMark71]

That is one sweet ride.

[TMANSTOYS]

Awesome car !!!!

[Zemo]

Congrats! I would def do this down the line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMNFpalO8uQ

[HumanWolfman]

Hemi's Rule!!!
Congrats Jim. I call shotgun on the way to dinner at megomeet next year!

[Mikey]

SWEET !!!!!!!!!!

[Hector]

Would have preferred the 71 (I'm sure you did too)...but that's also a baddarse ride (more comfortable and practical anyway)...I love the old classic lines on the new Challenger...I'm glad you didn't get the Charger (which is now kinda too hip-hopish)...the Challenger screams rock n' roll, baby...

[megojim]

Awesome video Zemo, and yes I plan to make modifications just not sure when . . . I'll probably start with the cosmetic stuff until I have some money again!
Thanks for the nice comments . . . . Hector you were spot on with your "Practical" comment! too funny!

[megocrazy]

My favorite of the redone muscle cars. Looks so close to the original. Very sweet ride.

[Duncan]

Would have preferred the 71 (I'm sure you did too)...but that's also a baddarse ride (more comfortable and practical anyway)...I love the old classic lines on the new Challenger...I'm glad you didn't get the Charger (which is now kinda too hip-hopish)...the Challenger screams rock n' roll, baby...

Nice ride, and spot on comments by Hec. I strongly prefer the looks of the Challenger over the Charger. As far as practical: ABS, traction control, lots of airbags, etc, etc. I'd feel a lot safer in a 2012 over a '71.