The Dodge Challenger Message Board

Hi,

My first message... I have a 1971 Challenger convertible that was built September 1st 1970. The VIN is 1229** I have owned this car since spring of 1991. Does any one know of a car made earlier? It would be cool if this was the first convertible in 1971.

Thanks, Andy Florida.

P.S. I just registered this car on the Challenger registry today.

Hi and welcome to the message board.

I just need to make a point of order before you make any more posts.
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The general Chat area is for subjects that do not fit in any of the other areas.
Your question would be better placed in the "VIN/Option Codes/Production Numbers" section.

I will move it there in a day or so.
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I am not sure when the 1971 Convertible production started. The hardtop production would have started in July. Barry Washington will probably have VIN information on some early '71 convertibles and hopefully he will look in and offer some information.

I do not track the 1971 cars like I do the 1970 models, but the earliest 1971 Challenger I am aware of has an SPD of 802, almost a full month before yours.

Mine is 831