Vehicle Description
It's hard not to get excited about this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T.
After all, it has its original 440 V8 still under the hood, the
paint is its correct High Impact color, and even the interior is a
time capsule. So you have all this appeal even before you remember
how fewer cars Chrysler built than it's Big Three counterparts.
FC7 - just a small code, but it makes Mopar people quite happy.
Having it on the fender tag of this Challenger, means that it's
wearing its correct Plum Crazy color. But more than just a bold
representation of a sought-after color, you can tell there were all
the right investments when this coupe was restored. That's why the
panel gaps are uniform, the doors close with authority, and the
consignor says this is all original sheetmetal. Plus, it has all
the right aggressive touches for an R/T such as the dual scoop
hood, hood pins, extra wide Go-Wing rear spoiler, and the
full-length side stripes. But more than just sporty, this one has
premium flair, too. There are the mirror-like chromed bumpers, a
black vinyl roof, and bright Rallye wheels to round the full Mopar
icon package.
The black vinyl interior is the right choice to complement the
vinyl roof. The high-back bucket seats have a nice intricate
pattern that is in superior condition thanks to an investment
during restoration. And the moment you slip inside, you realize
just how much Dodge wanted to surround the driver. This is a center
console car with the gear selector perfectly molded into the
contoured setup. Plus, flanking the sporty three-spoke steering
wheel are your controls for heat/defrost and original-style AM
radio that's still on display. Everything in this one seems quite
correct, right down to the full Rallye gauge that includes a large
speedo and tach. So it all feels like a time capsule with the best
of 1970 on display.
As much as you love everything else on this Challenger, what you in
the engine bay will make you weak in the knees. The callouts on the
hood were not lying, this really is powered by the almighty Magnum
440 cubic-inch V8.... And it's the numbers-matching motor! This
presentation looks great and runs great, too, thanks to a rebuild
during restoration. More than just having the original famous
performance big block, this one is enhanced with an Edelbrock
four-barrel carburetor, and so you get the kind of wicked rumble
from the dual exhaust that lets everyone know you've got some
serious power in this Plum Crazy machine. More than just pure
muscle, one midnight cruise in this Challenger, and you'll be
thankful for features like the three-speed automatic transmission,
power brakes, and power steering.
Complete with owner's manual, this is an iconic muscle machine that
has been restored in all the right places, and kept original where
it matters the most. A desirable and correct classic like this is
rarely available. So don't miss out, call today!