Vehicle Description
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A For Sale - Only One Owner Until 2009,
Fully Documented LMC is very proud to offer for sale this prized
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A With the introduction of the new
Challenger in 1970, Dodge had finally entered the pony car market.
The new Challenger gave Dodge the opportunity to enter a new
platform in the SCCA Trans-Am series which was being dominated by
General Motors and Ford. The Trans-Am racing series focused on
factory pony cars racing on road courses which quickly gained steam
in 1967, when the Mustang and A-body Barracuda suddenly had
competition from GM with the Camaro and Firebird. Add to the fact
that some of the greatest drivers of the era like Gurney, Foyt,
Donohue, Savage, Follmer, Posey and Parnelli Jones, and you've got
a race series worth watching. The 1970 Dodge Challenger was unique
from its competitors in the marketplace. It was offered in every
class of trim, with every engine package Mopar offered from the
basic 6-cylinder coupe to the highly optioned R/T-SE Hemi. Out of
all the available packages, the limited-edition T/A was the one to
have if you preferred handling to just straight-line performance.
The T/A option package mandated some special pieces that would help
the Challenger compete in the Trans Am series. The T/A was powered
by a 340 cubic inch Six Pack which boasted 290 hp backed by 4 speed
transmission and Hurst Pistol Grip shifter. Under code A53, T/A
Challengers also received a scooped fiberglass hood, a decklid rear
spoiler, front chin spoilers, heavy handling-oriented suspension
changes similar to what Hemi models received and special graphics.
These cars also were exclusively optioned with 15-inch wheels with
two tire sizes (Goodyear Polyglas E60-15 front and G60-15 rear),
mandating the Hemi-type front fenders and a special rear-mounted
radio antenna. This particular 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A was
delivered to McEvoy Dodge on July 8th,1970 to its original owner
Leon D. Jantzi. He ordered his new T/A in EW1 White complemented by
the black graphics with a H6X9 Black interior which is a very
classic color combination. Mr. Jantzi loved his Challenger and
would keep the car in his possession all the way until 2009. Today
it is complete with a numbers matching 340/TA six-pack engine and
numbers matching 4 speed transmission. In the period, the original
owner added an 8-track and stereo system, he even kept all the
original installation instructions! He also kept extensive
paperwork that includes: ownership history, two Broadcast Sheets,
owner's manual, warranty pamphlet, dealership paperwork and much
more! Today, this Challenger T/A remains in very nice condition
having been cared for by its original owner for the majority of its
life. Still retaining its number's matching drivetrain and complete
with extensive documentation, this Challenger T/A is the perfect
car for the Mopar enthusiast who can appreciate the rarity and
collectability of such a car. Additional Details: 1970 DODGE
CHALLENGER TA -
