Vehicle Description
• Numbers-matching as verified by its original broadcast sheet •
Triple verified as one-of-one example including Dave Wise Elite
Validation Report March 2025 • 1 of just 197 examples built with a
four-speed manual transmission • Original EK2 Go Mango exterior
over a white vinyl interior with white vinyl top • 340-cubic-inch
Six Pack V-8 engine backed by Hurst pistol grip shifter When Dodge
entered the Trans-Am racing scene with Sam Posey's #77 Challenger,
homologation rules required a street version of the car to be
produced. This led to the creation of the Challenger T/A, a model
designed to bridge the gap between road and track performance.
Unlike the more widely available Challenger R/T, which emphasized
raw straight-line speed, the T/A (Trans-Am) was built as a
limited-production street racer, offering aggressive styling,
race-inspired engineering, and a unique performance package that
set it apart from other muscle cars of its era. Additionally, the
T/A's Six-Pack 340 engine was lighter than the R/T's big-block
options, giving it a better power-to-weight ratio for nimble
performance. The Challenger T/A also stood out with its staggered
tire setup, one of the first American muscle cars to feature wider
rear tires than the front, E60-15s up front and G60-15s in the
rear, enhancing both grip and aggressive stance. Today, the T/A
stands as an icon of American muscle car history, combining
race-proven engineering with unmistakable Dodge styling. Finished
in its original, one of 37 high-impact EK2 Go Mango paint, this
Challenger T/A commands attention with its bold presence and
perfectly contrasted by a one-of-one white vinyl interior and
one-of-one vinyl top that enhances its vintage Mopar appeal. The
fiberglass scooped hood, blacked-out T/A graphics, side exhaust
pipes, and ducktail rear spoiler further distinguish it as one of
the most aggressive muscle cars of its era. At the heart of this
Challenger T/A is the factory 340-cubic-inch Six Pack V-8, an
engine specifically designed for high-revving performance.
Featuring a trio of Holley two-barrel carburetors, best known as a
Six Pack, this small-block powerhouse was officially rated at 290
horsepower, though real-world figures were believed to be
significantly higher. The combination of lightweight construction
and high RPM capability made it a force to be reckoned with on both
the street and track. Paired with a four-speed manual transmission
and the iconic Hurst pistol grip shifter that is placed in the
middle console, this Challenger T/A delivers an exhilarating
driving experience, allowing full engagement with the road and a
true connection to its racing roots. To handle the curves, the T/A
featured special suspension tuning, heavy-duty shocks, and a
quicker ratio steering box, all designed for improved cornering
stability. To further its drivability and handling, the original
owner checked the box for the optional S77 power steering and B51
power brakes. With only 2,399 total Challenger T/A models produced
in 1970, and just 989 equipped with a four-speed manual
transmission, this example stands as an incredibly rare and highly
desirable piece of muscle car history. Furthermore, according to
the accompanying December 2024 Mr. Mopar Registry Report, this
example is one-of-one due to its color and options combination.
Documented in March 2025 by Dave Wise this car is complete with its
numbers-matching drivetrain and original broadcast sheet. This
one-year-only, Go Mango Challenger T/A represents one of the finer
surviving examples of Dodge's short-lived but unforgettable
Trans-Am contender. Here is a chance to truly get one of the most
collectable and rarest Challengers made availible for purchase as
documented by three of the leading Mopar experts.
