Vehicle Description
OVERVIEW
This 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 is owned by retired master restorer
and body man; a long time Mopar collector who saved the best to
sell out of his collection, for last. This small block Chally has
plenty of power and is perfect for hot summer driving, with FACTORY
AIR. A quick walk around the car and you can tell, the body is
clean and straight, door gaps are tight and even. Factory correct
rims are shod in modern radials and ready for the highway. Looking
to look and stay cool in a vintage summer driver, this is the one.
This car was inspected and photographed by an independent third
party, the description reflects his observations, not those of the
owner or SYA sales staff. All the body VIN stamps are present and
accounted for. The engine is the original, VIN stamped unit.
EXTERIOR
The paint and body are excellent on this car. The inspector noted
no significant paint blemishes or defects. There is no evidence of
rust or collision damage, or repair related to either condition.
The font grill and rear tail lights are original, unrestored and
the patina of the assembly is consistent with its originality. All
the exterior lights are in good working order. Doors, windows, hood
and truck all open and close, sealing tight and good gaps and
alignment, consistent with or superior to factory specifications.
The owner states that the body panels are, indeed, original.
INTERIOR
The interior is original, unrestored, and in good condition. There
are no significant tears, blems, or stains. It is clean, with an
even patina, consistent with an original vehicle that has been well
cared for. All interior accessories, including gauges, heat, A/C,
and radio are in working condition. The interior is well appointed,
with bucket seats and no console from the factory. While it may
seem unusual to us, in 1970 a console and floor shifter added
weight and expense that would likely be removed or replaced in
short order with superior performance parts.
ENGINE BAY
Engine bay is stock factory appearing, the only exception being an
aftermarket carburetor, chosen for reliability and ease of tuning.
The original, numbers matching engine will need to be serviced
prior returning the car to regular road use. Rubber fuel lines and
coolant hoses are near the end of their service life and will need
to be replaced. There is also oil seepage from the timing cover and
around the rear main, typical of a car that has been sitting in
long term storage. Nothing a weekend and some elbow grease cannot
remedy. All the fluids are clean, indicating proper maintenance of
the vehicle. The car otherwise runs and drives out strong.
CHASSIS
The undercarriage is in very good condition, showing wear normal
for a car that has been fully restored, then driven on a limited
basis in sunny weather. The car has not seen or driven in rain
since it was completed. Brake pedal is firm and linear, does pull
left under hard braking.
SUMMARY
This is a solid car, much better than a typical "driver" quality
car. This car is personally owned, long term, by a lifelong Mopar
enthusiast and restorer. The guy that you always say, "I like
buying cars from guys like that, they know what they are doing and
take care of their stuff." This well optioned 340/275hp Challenger
with AIR is one service trip away from being your 'go to' ride for
the rest of the summer!
