Vehicle Description
You always want to buy someone else's labor of love. How else can
you explain a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T that has been restored to a
top-quality condition, and it even includes the best upgrades like
A/C, leather seating, and fire-breathing 426 Hemi V8.
The theme of this car should be a thoughtful muscle machine. The
red paint has that exceptional high gloss shine that says there was
not only an investment in a professional application, but also the
sheetmeal. These doors close with more authority than ones from the
factory ever could. Just as bold as the red as all the aggressive
dark touches such as the custom rear stripe and the dual scoops in
the hood that look like black holes of performance. But more than
just have the right look of power, this coupe holds up to scrutiny
better than just about any other one we've seen. All the chrome and
trim has been replaced, the glass is scratch-free, and the Rallye
wheels have never seen a curb. It all proves that this multi-year,
frame-off restoration was a true labor of love.
More of the high-quality restoration becomes apparent the moment
you sit down in the high back bucket seats. There's a supple
feeling that you don't get in other Mopars. That's because while
the pattern looks factory-correct, this was finished in modern
leather. Plus, the split-bench up front gives you bucket seat style
bolstering. So now you have added distinction and utility, and any
time you want, you can fold down the enter armrest for true
individual comfort. Because there's been an eye for authenticity,
the dash, headliner, carpeting, and door panels all are
high-quality and period-correct. You'll love grabbing the
dual-spoke steering wheel and looking out over the full round gauge
package. Even the factory AM radio is still working! But while
everything looks quite correct, there is one additional upgrade
that you can feel. That's because this red-hot Challenger has
ice-cold R134a air conditioning.
When you peek under the hood, you'll be happy to see that the
fender callouts were not lying. The engine bay is filled with Hemi
power. It looks fantastically correct with the big orange air
topper, matching block, and plenty of glossy dark components. But
this big block is hiding a little secret. It's actually a much
fresher 426 cubic-inch Hemi crate motor. And with only 900 miles on
this one since the whole build, the V8 is barely broken in. Not
only is it newer, but it's also more powerful because it inhales
deeply through dual Holley four-barrel carburetors. Making sure you
get the best out of this monster motor is a stout A727 Torqueflite
three-speed automatic transmission that was specifically built to
handle the extra power. Plus, it features a 3,400 stall to keep you
in the optimal powerband. This feeds a Sure Grip limited slip 3.91
rear end for the best in all-around performance. We know you'll
love the roar this dual exhaust makes as you power down the
highway, but don't forget to follow this rumble's journey in the
undercarriage photos. There you'll see the clean details that a
full restoration gives you. But as fresh as this one is, we know
you won't be able to resist adding miles to the odometer. After
all, with power steering and front disc brakes, this big V8 Mopar
is also quite nice on the road.
We've got all the right documentation, including owner's manual,
build receipts, restoration photos, and two feature stories on this
coupe. This Challenger has received the level of care and detail
that you would want for your cherished classic. So rather than
spend years trying to get to this level, you can skip ahead right
now to the fun part... but only if you call today!
