Call 440-914-0000 or email
[email protected] 1970 Dodge
Challenger Insidious Dubbed Insidious by its creator Dave
Salvaggio, this rolling sculpture packs ten pounds of attitude into
a five pound box. Description Hundreds of subtle body modifications
Hilborn-injected 426 Hemi Five speed manual Two tone, show-winning
paint Incredible custom interior MASSIVE presence When does a car
become a rolling work of art? Somewhere near this cars build
target, wed say. Sure, its a fully functional and fast vehicle with
all of the amenities a modern pro-touring car has, but its the
details which sets this Challenger aside. When the new 2008 Dodge
Challenger SRT8 debuted at the SEMA show in Las Vegas on October
30, 2007, Dodge went looking for people with the talent to showcase
the best of the original. Original drag race cars were found,
restored originals wore assembly-line fresh restorations, and
Insidious went as the embodiment of creativity and customization.
Originally a C code slant six car, this cast-off Challenger was the
perfect base for a radical creation. Salvaggio Auto Design
(www.salvagioautodesign.com) drew up the car, performed numerous
modifications to the body, completely reworked the chassis,
installed a custom interior, and installed a 426 Hemi with Hillborn
EFI. That's the Cliffs Notes version--read on. Start with the body.
Of course, expected touches like shaved door handles and trim are
present. To spot what's different really requires another
Challenger parked alongside: Shaved roof rail moldings, recontoured
wheelwells, custom front fenders, flush-fit glass, a scratch-built
grille and taillight panel, as well as zero exposed hardware. The
hood skin was shaped from flat steel, the rear bumper was narrowed
and drawn in, and the front grille, surround, header panel and
front bumper are actually one piece. The fuel filter was relocated
to the Dutchman panel, and uses a custom motorcycle pop-up screw
cap. The paint merits its own discussion--it's black pearl on all
surfaces, but from the main contour on the sides down it's overlaid
with olive and sandstone pearls. When Mopar had it on display they
used high-powered flood lights just to pick up on the color change.
Inside, no surface or material was left untouched. Where original
Challengers were held to low quality materials for cost reasons,
Insidious had no such limitations. If it was originally vinyl, it's
now leather, and then some. Polyester loop carpeting made way for
genuine Wilton Wool, while the headliner is now Alcantara. The
seats, covered front and back in Spinneybeck leather, feature suede
leather inserts. The pistol grip shifter, again covered in leather,
activates the Tremec TKO 600 transmission below. The Tuff steering
wheel was redone in leather, and the spokes are painted the same
color as the door panel inserts. The gauges are one-off pieces by
Classic Instruments. Inspired by aircraft gauges they swing
backwards--check out the pictures. The custom leather dash holds
the power window, wiper and headlight switches, as well as access
to the triple Tilton master cylinders for the brakes and clutch. A
Pioneer DVD stereo with a flip-out screen takes care of the
entertainment. Dynamat sound and heat insulation is used throughout
the cabin. Vintage Air climate control keeps you cool in any
weather. Under the hood is a 426 Hemi crate engine from Mopar
Performance. As this was an earlier crate Hemi, it suffered from
valvetrain issues from the factory. Before this one was fired up,
it got all new pieces to prevent a possible disaster. The cam was
stepped up, too, and together with the Hillborn EFI system, custom
headers and exhaust system, it puts out north of 575 horsepower.
Our guys spent hours tuning the engine to start and run like a
modern car--no small feat. Be Cool's serpentine belt system is up
front, holding all polished or painted accessories. What wiring
wasn't hidden is on display for effect. The color on the motor
carries underneath, too--this is a thoroughly engineered project.
Flowmaster signed on to the project partway through, donating the
first set of Super 44 mufflers available to the car. Sure, it's
loud, but it sounds great. Both front and rear suspensions are
highly modified, and all four wheels are independently suspended.
Coilovers are at all four corners, there's rack-and-pinion steering
up front and a Ford 9 center section out back with inboard disc
brakes. Wilwood calipers are at all four corners for sure stops.
Symbolic TS15 20 wheels are at all four corners, mated to Pirelli
PZero tires--a big 245/35/20 in the front and 275/35/20 out back.
Debuted on the Hot Rod Power Tour in 2007, the car met with rave
reviews. Its subsequent ventures resulted in trophies: Awards
include the Flowmaster American Thunder Award at the Goodguys
Nationals in Columbus, OH, and the Goodguys Fab Five at the
Goodguys Chicagoland Nationals, Chicago, IL. This is a first class
showpiece for anyone looking for the ultimate custom Challenger or
for someone who appreciates fine craftsmanship. Challengers simply
don't come better dressed than this one. At the Motor Car Group,
we're enthusiasts first. We want you to enjoy your new car from the
minute it's delivered and the trailer door drops. Before a car
leaves our shop, it's gone through comprehensively, both visually
and mechanically. We do more than just kick the tires, though: We
fill your tires with nitrogen, road test (if the weather permits us
here in Cleveland!) and clean it inside and out. We buff the paint
using a three-step process immediately before it's taken away so
that it gleams when it arrives. Every car we sell, from Sunday
drivers through the rarest exotics, is meant to be driven--get out
there! If you have any questions before, during or after the sale,
do not hesitate to contact us. It's what we're here for! Call us at
(440) 914-0000, write us at
[email protected] or stop by and
see the new shop at 6441 Davis Industrial Parkway, Solon OH 44139.
We're 26 miles from Cleveland Hopkins Airport and we can pick you
up when you come to inspect or purchase your car. We welcome any
prospective buyers, their buyer's agents or inspectors from Monday
through Friday during business hours, as well as evenings and
weekends by appointment. We're car people who love what we do, and
you'll feel it from the first time you contact us. Give the R&H
crew the opportunity to serve you: Our passion and attention to
detail set us apart! Call 440-914-0000 or email
[email protected]