Vehicle Description
Whoever says you can't own a nice six-figure MoPar without a framed
broadcast sheet and a call to Galen Govier obviously hasn't been to
our 78,000 square foot showroom. That's because, as dedicated
gearheads who sweat 30 weight motor oil, we strive to deliver the
world's finest investment grade metal AND first class muscle cars
that literally define the term "pro-tourer". Take, for example,
this wicked 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. As the beneficiary of a nut
and bolt rotisserie restoration that included a modern 6.1 liter
Hemi, a complete XV suspension and a modified leather interior,
it's an exceptionally well done piece that'll more than hold its
own against any pampered show queen. And, although it doesn't have
coveted documentation or a stack of plastic trophies, it does have
a cover feature and an accompanying 6-page spread in Mopar Action
magazine. If you're looking for some old school Detroit metal that
wraps some of the nastiest muscle your money can buy in one of the
best looking packages to ever prowl American streets, this awesome
Challenger is just your style!
BODYWORK/TRIM
This cool E-Body's complete rotisserie restoration began when its
solid convertible body was meticulously stripped, carefully
massaged and thoroughly sanded into a smooth, consistent canvas.
Once that canvas was prepped, a bright coat of Viper Red urethane
was expertly sealed in a thick clearcoat shell. And when that
clearcoat cured, it was decked in black war paint and buffed to a
thoroughly substantial presence. Take one look down the body of
this old-school Dodge and you'll see tough, slab-sided panels that
have been straightened and finessed far past anything that rolled
out of the factory. Pull the car into the sunlight and its glossy
glow accurately reproduces Chrysler's planar, straight lines all
the while offering a level of protection that can only be achieved
with today's advanced paint technology. Get up close and personal
with its finish and all that staring and comparing adds up to one
super slick, all-American muscle car which wraps brutal performance
in killer good looks!
Wearing lines that originated on Chrysler designer Carl Cameron's
famous Charger turbine concept, this classic Challenger makes a
bold and distinctly MoPar styling statement from virtually every
angle. At the front of the car, a tough looking body-width grille
hangs a red "R/T" emblem between four pristine headlights,
fade-free parking lamps and a mirror-like bumper. At the top of the
car, an R/T-specific hood props two small scoops, two pristine "6.1
HEMI" emblems and two trick tie downs in front of like-new glass
that's framed by straight stainless trim and a black vinyl top. At
the sides of the car, prominent fender lines are complemented by
flush-fitting door handles, body-matched sport mirrors,
chrome-trimmed marker lights and a quick-fill fuel cap. And at the
back of the car, a body-matched valence hangs wide "DODGE" branded
tail lights above a second pristine bumper and correct quad exhaust
tips.
ENGINE
Raise the wide red hood and you'll find a killer 6.1 liter MoPar
crate engine that takes this Dodge from 'very appealing' to 'MUST
HAVE' almost as fast as it takes its driver from 'confident' to
'scared stiff'. Measuring in at roughly 370 cubic inches,
Chrysler's resurrected Hemi uses a revised block, a forged crank,
lighter pistons, strengthened connecting rods, new oil jets,
variable cam timing and increased flow heads to turn impressive
10.3 to 1 compression into 425 horsepower! At the top of that stout
block, a decaled Spectre air cleaner captures wind using two
gorgeous tubes that took 50 hours of modification by the pros at
JJV Customs in Wilmington, Delaware. That air flows through an XV
intake and mixes with fossils supplied by high performance AEM fuel
management. That air/fuel mixture explodes in a super clean block
that's adorned with traditional "6.1 HEMI" branded rail covers.
Remnants of that explosion are forced into XV-supplied long-tube
headers that are bolted to a three inch stainless exhaust system.
And cooling for that cycle is provided by a positively giant
aluminum radiator that's equipped with two electric puller fans and
a bright "Challenger R/T" script. Visually, the body-matched bay
comes together every bit as well as the outside of the car, with
its smoothed firewall and bright red fenders providing a perfect
frame for the modern Chrysler V8. Speaking of that V8, its
installation is exceptionally well done and certainly looks tidy
enough to pass as an OEM package. And, in addition to roughly 475
horsepower, the big mill features a host of first class ancillary
components including black cross bracing, braided hoses and a small
JJV Customs badge.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Take one look under this beefed up E-Body and you'll see that it
definitely has the chops to back up its sinister good looks. The
smooth-revving engine is hooked to a slick-shifting Tremec TKO 600
5-speed, a custom driveshaft and a familiar Sure Grip rear end
that's equipped with 3.55 gears and stout Yukon axles. Not
surprisingly, the car's old-school front torsion bar and rear leaf
spring suspension has been completely replaced by a beefy XV Level
II set up. Naturally, that pavement-ripping suspension is augmented
by power rack-and-pinion steering and a first class XV power brake
system that pinches 14-inch slotted rotors via 6-piston calipers
and 13-inch slotted rotors via 4-piston calipers. An intimidating
engine note comes courtesy of a three inch stainless exhaust system
that sends spent gases through an H-pipe crossover to wicked
Magnaflow mufflers and pristine stainless tips. And power flows to
the ground through a sweet set of custom Budnik wheels which spin
275/35ZR18 BF Goodrich G-Force T/As in front of 295/35ZR18 BF
Goodrich G-Force T/As. The car's fully restored floors, which have
been thoroughly undercoated, are sprayed in the same Viper Red
urethane as its glossy exterior panels and clean inner fenders. And
everything from this Challenger's fresh stainless fuel tank to its
heavy duty oil pan is fully sorted and ready to hit the curves.
INTERIOR
Open this Dodge's super straight doors and sit down inside a
cockpit where the timeless good looks of American muscle meld
seamlessly with tasteful upgrades and modern conveniences. The
XV-supplied seats, which were bolted in by Newcastle Auto
Upholstery of Newport, Delaware, are firm and feel much more
upscale than traditional Mopar hardware. At the bottom of those
seats, fresh black carpet anchors a tilt-screen JVC stereo and a
TKO pistol grip shifter inside a custom console and color-keyed
Challenger floor mats. At the sides of that carpet, leather-wrapped
door panels hang familiar silver trim, traditional chrome hardware
and great sounding Kenwood speakers in front of modern power
windows. At the edges of those panels, a modified dash hangs a full
assortment of XV gauges above controls for a Vintage Air climate
system and small billet accessory knobs. In front of the driver, an
old school Tuff Wheel spins around a modern tilt steering column.
And behind the cockpit, a black convertible cowl snaps tight over a
custom upholstered trunk.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Three CDs of build photos
A copy of the car's 6-page spread in the August, 2012 edition of
Mopar Action Magazine.
With a tenacious V8, a modern 5-speed transmission and a slick red
on black color combination, this super cool MoPar pro-tourer
combines explosive horsepower with modern driving characteristics
and classic appeal. It's fas...for more information please contact
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