Vehicle Description
You don't see very many classic MoPar convertibles on the road and
certainly far fewer dressed like this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T.
When you factor in that it still features its original exterior and
interior colors it stands in even rarer company - add to that a
matching numbers 383 V8 and there's no doubt you're onto something
truly special right here.
Memorialized on the big screen and sought after by classic car
aficionados for decades, the first generation of Dodge Challengers
like this '70 just flat out epitomizes the muscle car genre. That
bright yellow shade it wears was fittingly named Top Banana when it
left the showroom floor and, ornamented with the signature Bumble
Bee stripes package, it's about as cool an example of the exterior
styling of its era as you're likely to find. The paint was
refreshed a while back and looks sharp - it's got a strong shine
that really comes alive in the sunlight and those contrasting black
decals running down the center of the hood and encircling the tail
still retain their sharp edges. This is a very well-preserved
classic in all respects - its front grille and headlight housings
look very solid, the glass surrounding the cabin is nice and clear
and, with just a bit of polishing, the remaining chrome will really
shine. A power black convertible top stands by underneath its
well-fitted tonneau cover and it rises into place without any
issues and even sports a clear glass rear window.
Climb inside and you'll be surrounded by a black vinyl interior
that still sports its original color and is as chock full of
vintage appeal as you could possibly want. Everything inside
retains its factory look but is in very clean condition, including
a very fresh dash pad up front and a pair of high backed bucket
seats whose covers show no tears at all as they straddle a center
console that offers some welcome lockable storage space and
features a nicely applied woodgrain accent. You'll find the
original AM radio still in place in the center of the dash, but
there's also a JVC AM/FM/CD stereo on board to properly cater to
your audio needs. This MoPar classic was already equipped with air
conditioning when it left the factory - rare for a convertible in
that era - and it remains properly plumbed and equipped with that
feature, but the blower motor is inoperable and will need replacing
to get back online. A look in the trunk reveals it is in very clean
and solid condition and has a mat for a nice added touch.
Everything's looking great under the hood, where the original 383
cubic inch Magnum engine sits in a very well-detailed engine
compartment with its properly badged air cleaner, surrounded by
components that look like they've recently been steam cleaned. The
engine left the factory good for at least 330 horsepower and now
with an added Edelbrock 4 barrel carb and, judging from the very
pleasing lope you'll hear at idle - a lope that smooths right out
upon acceleration - it's very likely that a performance cam has
also been installed, so it's safe to say there will be plenty of
power at your disposal. The Magnum powerplant teams with a 3-speed
automatic Torqueflite transmission to make for a vintage drivetrain
that's functioning in top form. Power steering and power brakes
that position discs up front make this classic muscle car easy to
navigate and stop as it cruises on a set of 15" stock Dodge wheels
outfitted with Mastercraft Avenger G/T tires. Below, the
undercarriage appears to be in very good condition.
Rare to behold and an absolute blast to drive, this 1970 Dodge
Challenger R/T is a definite "must see". Call today!