Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is excited to present this one-of-a-kind 2017 Dodge
Challenger "The Innovator"-a rare piece of modern Mopar history
that blends drag-strip spirit with educational purpose. Built as
prototype #001 of a proposed 50-unit production run, this
Challenger is not just a muscle car-it's a mission statement.
Created through a partnership between Dodge, Don "Big Daddy"
Garlits, Joe Adams, and artist Kenny Youngblood, "The Innovator"
was designed to promote vocational trades and hands-on creativity
through the language of horsepower and heritage.
Based on a Challenger T/A and powered by a 392ci HEMI V8 mated to
an 8-speed automatic transmission, it delivers serious performance
straight out of the gate. What sets it apart isn't just what's
under the hood-it's the story behind the car. With
drag-racing-inspired graphics, custom touches, and a pedigree tied
to Mopar's 80th anniversary, this build was meant to inspire a new
generation of builders. While the Garlits Drag Pak was aimed at the
track, this sister car was aimed at the culture, serving as a
rolling symbol of American craftsmanship and innovation.
The white exterior is clean and muscular, contrasted by bespoke
graphics that echo back to the golden era of drag racing. Inside,
it remains focused and purposeful with black cloth seating and a
driver-centric layout. Everything about the car is factory-level
tight, but the vibe is unmistakably custom.
What makes "The Innovator" so significant is its status as a hero
car-used to ignite interest in skilled trades and DIY automotive
culture. It's not just collectible because of rarity (though it is
undeniably rare), but because of what it represents: a
future-forward tribute to the people who build, fix, fabricate, and
race.
Please call or email us today for more information.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and
all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee
on any credit card sales of over $2,500.
