I always wondered this...

Were Hemi cars produced in "batches", like some other package cars(A12's)? I always thought that maybe because there were so few made(relative to other engine options), that there might have been orders taken, then a line was set up to produce a set amount of Hemi cars on dedicated days or production lines? If you think about it, it does make sense because there is so much about the cars mechanicals that aren't shared with any other powertrain, but??

This thought crossed my mind when I looked at the ad for the 71 Hemi Challenger that is on eBay. The VIN is very close to my 71 Hemi R/T and the SPD are the same. Also, I bought the car from the family of the original owner who had died in the 70's. The brother had a very vivid memory of the circumstances surrounding the purchase of the car. He(orig owner), placed the order and there were several delays from the dealer(factory). Was this because they had to take orders and build them in batches?

Anyone have any insight??

MB