When it comes to classic Mopar muscle, the 1971 Dodge Charger R/T is one of the most aggressive and underrated performance machines of its era. And at this year’s Mecum Indy auction on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, one especially rare example is gunning for the spotlight—fully loaded, correctly restored, and painted in a high-impact hue that screams 1970s swagger.
This particular Charger R/T is one of just 332 U-Code 4-speed models produced for the 1971 model year. Under the hood is Chrysler’s legendary 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) MAGNUM 4-BBL V8, factory-rated at 370 horsepower. It is paired to a factory 4-speed manual transmission and equipped with the coveted A33 Track Pack, which adds a stout 3.54 Dana 60 rear end and heavy-duty cooling. Shifting duties are handled by the iconic Hurst Pistol Grip shifter, one of the most unmistakable pieces of muscle car gear ever bolted into a center console.
Finished in its original factory-correct Citron Yella (GY3) paint, this Charger has all the right curb appeal with its black vinyl top, concealed hideaway headlights, front and rear spoilers, and a set of 15-inch Rallye wheels wrapped in Goodyear Polyglas tires. The chrome exhaust tips from under the rear bumper are the finishing touch on this bright and bold bruiser.
Inside, you’ll find a black bucket seat interior with a center console, Rallye dash, and full instrumentation including a tachometer and performance gauges. Power front disc brakes keep things in check, while all original details—including the fender tag and a decode package by Mopar expert David Wise—help confirm the car’s authenticity. It’s also proudly listed in the MMC Detroit Registry, further backing its rarity and provenance.
This U-Code ’71 Charger R/T is a true collector’s piece that captures the final year of the high-compression, high-horsepower muscle car era before government regulations began to tame Detroit’s wildest rides.
Expect this Citron Yella rocket to draw serious attention when it hits the Mecum Indy auction block. It’s one of the rare ones—and it knows it.
Citron Yella-Colored U-Code 1971 Dodge Charger R/T Image Gallery:
