Vehicle Description
As we all probably know, there's a basic formula for creating a
show stopping pro-tourer. The root of the equation is usually a
popular classic from the muscle car era. Once you find that root,
you add a large amount of time, talent and vision. Then you reflect
the difference of those variables in the amount of capital leaving
your bank account. And eventually, you get a solution that, without
compromise, is much greater than the sum of its parts. This
stunning 1970 Dodge Charger is a textbook example of excellent
application of the pro-touring formula. Built by the craftsmen at
Best of Show Automotive, it's a magazine-featured, national award
winning super star that's just as capable at the autocross as it is
on the show field. And, thanks to Indy Cylinder Head power, five
Tremec gears and a fully modernized suspension, it offers one lucky
owner several new ways to enjoy every sunny weekend!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a 2,600-hour, $280K restoration, this broad
shouldered MoPar has been carefully crafted with an equal emphasis
on performance and aesthetics. Once stripped, the car's body was
fully E-coated and the newly christened fuselage was worked to
excellent fit and finish, branded with a new school Charger valance
script and fitted with a Lamborghini Millennium Silver grille. Once
detailed, that sleek profile was dressed in black PPG base, buried
in glossy clear and accented with Lamborghini Millennium Silver
stripes. And today, the car rolls as a collection of appropriately
planar lines that inspire an array of mirror-like reflections!
ENGINE
What do you do when you have a sweet Detroit icon that needs a
heart transplant? You call the fine folks at Indy Cylinder Head and
order something akin to this Charger's 451 cubic inch Street Wedge
V8! Thanks to its seasoned block, Eagle crank, Eagle rods and high
quality Wiseco pistons, this Dodge moves to the tune of 450
horsepower and 534 lb./ft. of pavement-scorching torque. At the top
of the proven powerplant, a custom-milled air cleaner forces wind
in to a proven Proform carburetor and dual-plane Indy intake. At
the sides of that intake, Indy 440-EZ-1 heads hang shaved valve
covers over coated, long-tube headers. At the front of those
headers, a color-keyed MSD Pro-Billet distributor sequences spark
through 8mm Taylor Spiro Pro plug wires. And in front of those
wires, a Billet Specialties Truetrac system spins modern power
steering and modern AC between a big aluminum radiator and polished
CSR water neck. Aesthetically, the Harley-Davidson Copper mill
provides an excellent contrast to the car's sleek Lamborghini
Millennium Silver engine bay. And details like polished fluid
reservoirs, an SSBC brake booster, braided Earl's fluid lines and
custom fastener bezels cement its status as a well-blended piece of
timeless mechanical art.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
As you can see in our photos, that "sleek" engine bay incorporates
trick Lexan fenders that provide a tantalizing peek at this Dodge's
heavily reengineered chassis. Throw the car on a lift to mirror
that peek and you'll find a custom, hand-fabricated front-clip that
wraps an aluminum crossmember in Shelby Series 1 spindles, Shelby
Series 1 control arms, a splined sway bar and dyno-tuned dynamic F1
shocks. Opposite that clip, a Strange Dana 60 axle spins sporty
3.54 gears behind a polished inspection cover. That pumpkin turns
thanks to a tough Tremec TKO600 5-speed. Stops are provided by a
quartet of power-assisted GM discs. Turns come courtesy of power
rack-and-pinion steering, which makes excellent use of quality heim
joints and sturdy subframe connectors. The aforementioned headers
push charred dinosaurs through big TTI pipes, which hang an
X-shaped crossover in front of throaty Flowmaster mufflers and
polished stainless tips. And power hits the pavement via
color-keyed Forgelines, which spin 235/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super
Sports in front of 295/35ZR19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
INTERIOR
Swivel this Charger's solid-closing doors and you'll find a
tastefully restored interior that's strategically backed by quality
Dynamat insulation. Front and center, leather Legendary buckets
complement a factory vinyl bench. In front of those seats, a clean
dash frames original telemetry and controls for Custom Auto air
conditioning in B/E&A bezels and a B/E&A pad. Below that
dash, a traditional console centers a TKO Pistol Grip Shifter
inside fresh wood applique. Below that console, clean carpet floats
Charger-themed floor mats. At the sides of that carpet, stylish
door panels are 100% factory. The driver spins a polished and
wood-trimmed steering wheel. There's a spacious trunk that hides an
Optima gel cell battery. And a hidden Kenwood CD player supplements
the beautiful soundtrack provided by the Indy Cylinder Head big
block.
AWARDS
First Place Custom B-Body at the 2009 Mopar Nationals
PROVENANCE
A vintage Operator's Manual
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
A copy of the car's feature in Mopar Enthusiast Magazine
The pro-touring movement was founded on trading unwanted
compromises for unbridled capability. With its fully upgraded
suspension, quick-shifting Tremec and stout big block, that's
exactly what this Charger excels at. The addition of conveniences
like power steering, disc brakes, air conditioning and a modern
stereo simply sweeten the deal. Looking for the perfect solution to
the pro-touring formula? A Mopar like this '70 Charger 500 is the
perfect answer!
SUMMARY
$280K, 2,600-hour restoration
Awarded Custom B-Body First Place at the Mopar Nationals
Featured in Mopar Enthusiast Magazine
451 cubic inch Indy Cylinder Head V8 / 450 horsepower
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission / Strange Dana 60 rear
axle / 3.54 gears
Legendary leather seats / Custom Auto air conditioning / Kenwood
audio
Heavily upgraded suspension / Power rack-and-pinion steering /
4-wheel power disc brakes
Sale includes: Restoration photos / Restoration receipts / Mopar
Enthusiast feature
PPG paint / Lamborghini Millennium Silver accents
18 and 19-inch Forgeline wheels