Vehicle Description
Development of the Dodge Challenger began in late 1966, with early
design work led by Bill Brownlie, who envisioned a clean, formal
coupe that was quite similar to the overall design of the Mercury
Cougar. While the design studies submitted by Brownlie's staff were
considered, Brownlie's original work was the design that made it to
production, as well as his choice of the "Challenger" name for the
new car. The Challenger's enduring appeal stems not only from its
very handsome styling, but also from its ability to accommodate the
entire Chrysler engine range. The rest is automotive history. The
Chrysler E-bodies (the Dodge Challenger and the Plymouth Barracuda)
might have been late to enter Detroit's pony car game. Though
critics argue that the best were saved for last with these cars,
making their introduction more than five years after the first
Mustang was released. Using a formula similar to Ford and
Chevrolet, the Challenger was based on a stretched, compact Dart
platform, making the car an immediate sales success. The White Hat
Boys at Dodge positioned the car as part of the "Scat Pack,"
emblazoning the cars with bumblebee stripes and offering them with
a full array of options and nearly any engine Chrysler built,
including the fearsome 426-cid, 425-hp Hemi, as found in this car.
After 1971, the coveted Hemi engine option would be gone for this
car. R/T models included high back bucket seats, heavy duty brakes,
an R/T handling package, raised white letter tires. With a base
price of $3,266, the Hemi option added a staggering $778.75 to the
bottom line, ultimately leading to low production numbers and
making them quite desirable to today's collectors. This outstanding
1970 Challenger Hemi has been fastidiously restored to a very high
standard, and is presented per the fender tag in its original
colors of EV2 Tor Red paint over black upholstery. Also, according
to the fender tag and serial number, E74 code Hemi/4-speed car,
equipped with the super-cool pistol-grip shifter. Additionally,
this captivating Challenger was ordered with the highly desirable
A33 Track Package, consisting of a 9 � Dana Sure Grip rear axle,
7-blade torque drive fan, and 26" radiator with shroud that was
only available in 440 and 426 Hemi cars equipped with 4-speed
transmissions. Among the additional equipment listed on the car's
body plate are D21 four-speed manual transmission with Hurst
pistol-grip, EV2 Tor Red paint, V68 longitudinal stripe delete, N85
tachometer and A62 Rallye Cluster. Other equipment includes AM/FM
radio, sport hood, hood pins, chrome exhaust tips and collapsible
spare tire, rallye road wheels fitted with correct Goodyear F60-15
Polyglas GT white lettered tires. There were only 287 1970 Dodge
Challenger R/T Hemi 426 Hardtops built for U.S. specifications -
137 with four-speed manual transmissions and 150 additional cars
with the automatic transmission. With aggressive styling, the right
options and a superb restoration, this Challenger is a must-have
for anyone seeking a superlative, restored example of one of
Chrysler Corporation's most iconic creations. Offers welcome and
trades considered For additional details please view this listing
directly on our website
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