Now for sale in our Gateway Classic Cars of Houston showroom is
this beautiful 1970 Dodge Challenger! This beast is powered by a
340 CID V8 6-pack that was rebuilt 4800 miles ago. The 3-speed 904
TorqueFlight transmission was rebuilt even more recently than the
engine, covering only about 1000 miles since being done. The 8:34
rear end features 3:23 gears and has also been rebuilt about 1000
miles ago. The exterior is finished in a stunning blue code PB3
paint which brings out the amazing body lines of this classic Mopar
machine. The car has received an entirely new A/C and heating
system from vintage air. All new March Performance Serpentine drive
kit, new MSD ignition system, new radio, new Dakota digital dash,
new digital tail lights, new disc brakes in the front, new dash
pad. The car has been very well cared for and it's very obvious
when you look around the car. It was one of two Chrysler E-body
cars, the other being the slightly smaller Plymouth Barracuda.
"Both the Challenger and Barracuda were available in a staggering
number of trim and option levels" and were intended "to compete
against cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, and to do
it while offering virtually every engine in Chrysler's inventory.
The performance model was the R/T (Road/Track), with a 383 cu in
(6.28 L) "Magnum" V8, rated at 335 bhp; 300 bhp for 1971, due to a
drop-in compression. The standard transmission was a 3-speed
manual. Optional R/T engines were the 375 bhp 440 cu in (7.2 L)
Magnum, the 390 bhp 440 CID Six-Pack and the 425 bhp 426 cu in (7.0
L) Hemi. The R/T was available in either the hardtop or
convertible. The Challenger R/T came with a Rallye instrument
cluster that included a 150-mph speedometer, an 8,000 rpm
tachometer, 1972-1974 tachometer went to 7,000 rpm and an oil
pressure gauge. In 1972, the R/T badging was dropped and these
models were called "Rallye", although they were never badged as
such. The Rallye model featured a faux brake vent on the fenders.
The shaker hood scoop was not available after 1971. The same year
this car rolled off the assembly line the world's first jumbo-jet,
the Boeing 747, has its first commercial flight on January 22nd of
1970. For more information on this Challenger located in our
Houston showroom, come by and see us at 1910 Cypress Station Dr
Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. You can also contact the showroom at
(832)234-6220, or email the showroom at
[email protected].
