Beautiful restoration with several smart upgrades. Strong-running
340 with automatic transmission. Correct Sublime with black trim.
17-inch Rallye wheels and modern bucket seats. A killer small block
Challenger that's ready to rock!Someone spent a great deal of time
and money on this 1970 Dodge Challenger and it shows. Aside from
the vivid Sublime paint, it has a high-quality shine to it that
suggests quality workmanship. The car was restored a few years ago,
but they stuck to the original recipe?aside from a few choice
upgrades (we'll talk about those in a moment) this car is pretty
much the way it was in 1970. Check out the fender tag decode:JH23:
Dodge Challenger 2 Door HardtopH0B: 340 cubic inch 275 horsepower
4-barrel V81970Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA367866: Sequence
numberE55: 340 cubic inch 4-barrel V8, 275hpD32: Heavy-duty
automatic transmissionFJ5: Sublime exterior colorH5X9: Trim - High,
cloth/vinyl bucket seats, black000: Full door panels608: Build
Date: June 08C59072: Order numberFJ5: Sublime top colorA62: Rallye
instrument cluster packageA66: 1970-only Challenger 340 Performance
PackageB51: Power brakesC16: Console w/woodgrain panelC55: Bucket
seatsC62: Left-hand 6 way adjustable bucket seatC34: Front seat
shieldJ54: Sport hoodM21: Roof drip rail moldingsN41: Dual
exhaustN42: Chrome exhaust tipsN85: TachometerV5X: Body side
stripes, blackY07: Build to Canada specs26: 26-inch radiatorEN1:
End of sales codesSomeone knew what they were doing when they
ordered this cool Challenger. Brilliant paint, a potent small
block, and a few creature comforts to make it civilized on the
street. It certainly has the right performance look with the
blacked-out hood treatment, hood pins, and Go-Wing on the back, and
obviously you're not going to be sneaking around with that
spectacular Sublime paint job. This car practically glows in the
dark! Fit and finish are excellent throughout and for an E-body,
the doors close with a solid THUNK rather than a hollow whap, and
that's pretty hard to do on one of these cars. Panel gaps are good
all around, there's a deep shine to the final finish, and, well, we
can't find many nits to pick. It was obviously an expensive
restoration that has received proper care since it was completed.
This is a really nice car!The black vinyl interior has been
augmented with a pair of highly bolstered buckets that are far more
supportive than the original chairs. They seem appropriate for the
Challenger's performance mission and you'll find they're
comfortable enough for long cruises and highway trips. Other
details include that gorgeous wood-rimmed wheel, custom Dakota
Digital gauges that take the place of the original Rallye setup,
and a set of floor mats with Sublime stitching that ties it all
together. The center console is one of the coolest units of the
era, and the 3-speed automatic shifter is easy to manage even in
the heat of battle. There's an original AM/FM radio in the center
of the dash, but we're guessing that the car will be entertainment
enough. The back seat is wearing what we believe to be original
seat covers, which suggests that this has always been a well-kept
car, and the headliner is in excellent condition. The trunk is
neatly fitted with a reproduction mat, and you can see from the
inside that this car wears its original quarters and trunk
extensions.The engine is a correct 340 cubic inch V8 topped by a
4-barrel carburetor. It may be the car's matching-numbers engine,
but we can neither confirm nor deny since we've been unable to find
any numbers in the usual locations. That doesn't mean they're not
there, but we're not really willing to scrape off a lot of paint to
find them. At any rate, it's rebuilt to stock specs and highly
detailed, including that big air cleaner assembly with reproduction
decals, proper Hemi Orange engine enamel, and correct accessories.
It starts easily and once it's off the choke, it's ferociously
fast, particularly for a small block. A big radiator lives up
front, so it always runs cool, and power steering and power disc
brakes make it easy to handle in today's traffic. The TorqueFlite
3-speed automatic snaps through the gears without any effort, and
with 3.23 gears in the 8.75-inch rear end, it's a comfortable
cruiser on the highway. The undercarriage is nicely detailed, and
we like the contrasting colors that make it look factory-correct.
The dual exhaust system features stainless mufflers that sound
spectacular, and it ends in correct polished quad tips under the
rear valence. There are a lot of new parts under here, including
lines and hoses, a new gas tank, and recent shocks, so the car is
ready to drive. 17-inch Rallye replicas look spectacular and carry
staggered 225/50/17 front and 235/60/17 rear for a performance
rake.Documentation includes a folder full of receipts and
manuals.Beautifully finished, fun to drive, and smartly upgraded,
this Challenger just plain works. There's a lot of money invested
here to make it into the car you see today. If you've been looking
for a clean E-body that gets everything right, this would be a
great choice. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
Vehicle Details
1970 Dodge Challenger
Listing ID:CC-2004926
Price:$59,900
Location:Cleveland, Ohio
Year:1970
Make:Dodge
Model:Challenger
Exterior Color:Sublime
Interior Color:Black vinyl
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:38052
Stock Number:122072
VIN:JH23H0B367866
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