Vehicle Description
Whoever says you can't own a nice six-figure MoPar without a framed
broadcast sheet and a call to Galen Govier obviously hasn't been to
our 78,000 square foot showroom. That's because, as dedicated
gearheads who sweat 30 weight motor oil, we strive to deliver the
world's finest investment grade metal AND first class muscle cars
that literally define the term "pro-tourer". Take, for example,
this wicked 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. As the beneficiary of a
nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration that included a modern 6.1
liter Hemi, a complete XV suspension and an upgraded leather
interior, it's an exceptionally well done piece that'll more than
hold its own against any pampered show queen. And, although it
doesn't have coveted documentation or a stack of plastic trophies,
it does have a cover feature and an accompanying 6-page spread in
Mopar Action Magazine. If you're looking for some old school
Detroit metal that wraps some of the nastiest muscle your money can
buy in one of the best looking packages to ever prowl American
streets, this awesome Challenger is just your style!
VIPER VENOM
This cool E-Body's complete rotisserie restoration began when its
solid convertible body was meticulously stripped, carefully
massaged and thoroughly sanded into a smooth, consistent canvas.
Once that canvas was prepped, a bright coat of Viper Red base was
expertly sealed in a thick clearcoat shell. And when that clearcoat
cured, it was fitted with aggressive black accents and buffed to a
thoroughly substantial presence. Take one look down the body of
this old-school Dodge and you'll see tough, slab-sided panels that
have been straightened and finessed far past anything that rolled
out of the factory. Pull the car into the sunlight and its glossy
glow accurately reproduces Chrysler's planar, straight lines all
the while offering a level of protection that can only be achieved
with today's advanced paint technology. Get up close and personal
with its finish and all that staring and comparing adds up to one
super slick, all-American muscle car which wraps brutal performance
in killer good looks!
Wearing lines that originated on Chrysler designer Carl Cameron's
famous Charger turbine concept, this classic Challenger makes a
bold and distinctly MoPar styling statement from virtually every
angle. At the front of the car, a tough-looking grille hangs a red
"R/T" emblem between pristine headlights, fade-free parking lamps
and a mirrored bumper. At the top of the car, an R/T-specific hood
props two small scoops, two pristine "6.1 HEMI" emblems and two
trick tie downs in front of like-new glass that's framed by
straight stainless and trimmed in black vinyl. At the sides of the
car, prominent fender lines are complemented by flush door handles,
small sport mirrors, a power antenna and a quick-fill fuel cap. And
at the back of the car, a body-matched valence hangs "DODGE"
branded taillights above a second mirrored bumper and correct quad
exhaust tips.
3G HEMI
Raise the wide red hood and you'll find a killer 6.1 liter MoPar
crate engine that takes this Dodge from 'very appealing' to 'MUST
HAVE' almost as fast as it takes its driver from 'confident' to
'scared stiff'. Measuring in at roughly 370 cubic inches,
Chrysler's resurrected Hemi uses a revised block, a forged crank,
lighter pistons, strengthened connecting rods, new oil jets,
variable cam timing and increased flow heads to turn impressive
10.3 to 1 compression into 475 horsepower! At the top of that stout
block, a decaled Spectre air cleaner captures wind using two
gorgeous tubes that took 50 hours of modification by the pros at
JJV Customs in Wilmington, Delaware. That air flows through an XV
intake and mixes with fossils supplied by high performance AEM fuel
management. That air/fuel mixture explodes in a super clean block
that's adorned with traditional "6.1 HEMI" branded rail covers.
Remnants of that explosion are forced into XV-supplied long-tube
headers that are bolted to a three inch stainless exhaust system.
And cooling for that cycle is provided by a positively giant
aluminum radiator that's equipped with two electric puller fans and
a bright "Challenger R/T" script. Visually, the body-matched bay
comes together every bit as well as the outside of the car, with
its smoothed firewall and bright red fenders providing a perfect
frame for the modern Chrysler V8. Speaking of that V8, its
installation is exceptionally well done and certainly looks tidy
enough to pass as an OEM package. And, in addition to roughly 475
horsepower, the big mill features a host of first class ancillary
components including black cross bracing, braided hoses and a small
JJV Customs badge.
XV-CEPTIONALISM
Take one look under this beefed up E-Body and you'll see that it
definitely has the chops to back up its sinister good looks. The
smooth-revving engine is hooked to a slick-shifting Tremec TKO 600
5-speed, a custom driveshaft and a familiar Sure Grip rear end
that's equipped with 3.55 gears and stout Yukon axles. Not
surprisingly, the car's old-school front torsion bar and rear leaf
spring suspension has been completely replaced by a beefy XV Level
II set up. Naturally, that pavement-ripping suspension is augmented
by power rack-and-pinion steering and a first class XV power brake
system that pinches 14-inch slotted rotors via 6-piston calipers
and 13-inch slotted rotors via 4-piston calipers. An intimidating
engine note comes courtesy of a 3-inch stainless exhaust system
that sends spent gases through an H-pipe crossover to wicked
Magnaflow mufflers and polished stainless tips. And power flows to
the ground through a sweet set of custom Budnik wheels which spin
275/35ZR18 BF Goodrich G-Force T/As in front of 295/35ZR18 BF
Goodrich G-Force T/As. The car's fully restored floors, which have
been thoroughly undercoated, are sprayed in the same Viper Red
urethane as its glossy exterior panels and clean inner fenders. And
everything from this Challenger's fresh stainless fuel tank to its
heavy duty oil pan is fully sorted and ready to hit the curves.
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Open this Dodge's super straight doors and sit down inside a
cockpit where the timeless good looks of American muscle meld
seamlessly with tasteful upgrades and modern conveniences. The
XV-supplied seats, which were bolted in by Newcastle Auto
Upholstery of Newport, Delaware, are firm and feel much more
upscale than traditional MoPar hardware. Between those seats, a
custom console centers a TKO Pistol Grip Shifter behind subtle
power window switches and Bluetooth-capable Alpine audio. A
modified dash hangs a full assortment of XV gauges above controls
for a Vintage Air conditioning and tasteful billet accessory knobs.
And in front of the driver, an old school Tuff Wheel laps a modern,
tilting column.
With a tenacious V8, a modern 5-speed and slick red-on-black
aesthetics, this super cool MoPar pro-tourer combines explosive
horsepower with modern driving characteristics and classic appeal.
It's fast. It's tons of fun. And best of all, you're hard-earned
money is buying a car that can actually do more than sit in a field
and attract presumptuous experts. If you're in the market for some
stunning Detroit metal that has the bare-knuckle muscle to back up
its killer good looks, this Challenger is your next car!
HIGHLIGHTS
Hot Challenger pro-tourer that's the product of a professional
rotisserie restoration
Featured in Mopar Action Magazine / Feature included with sale
6.1 liter Hemi V8 crate engine / 475 horsepower
5-speed Tremec T...for more information please contact the seller.