70/1970 426 HEMI CHALLENGER R/T OrigRedPaint/Red/LOADED/25302miles/RUNS/DRIVES

1970 Dodge Challenger Description:

The car is located in the St Louis MO metro area and it's been here since sold and delivered new.

ALL BUT THE PICTURE OF THE CLUSTERWERE TAKEN ON 4/26/19.

Car was appraised in 2013 for $199,875 and again just weeks ago for aGREATER amount. A premium was assessed due to; - 32 of 40 items classified as show quality - color combination - option level - documentation included - strong survivor qualities
The premium, while assessed conservatively by the professional appraiser, is considered by some to be low due to the overall survivor condition and inclusions the car possesses, especially the color combo and option level. It's a LOADED, RED ON RED, 25,000 MILE, 1970 426 HEMI CHALLENGER R/T SURVIVOR after all and, BTW, the original owner was ALIVE AND WELL when I last spoke to him a few days ago. HE custom ordered this Challenger. Thank ME for saving it but you can likely personally THANK HIM FOR ORDERING IT should you choose to do what some seem unwilling and/or unable to do and that is to just BUY IT!
This is believed to be one of four built as a solid red car with a red interior and a HEMI in the 1970 Challenger model year.
All four cars still exist to my knowledge. One has a 4 speed. The other three are Torqueflite equipped. Two have presentable original paint and this is one of them. Only one of the four has power windows (THIS ONE). This is the lowest mile car of the four as best I recall and it also carries the most options.
Car is a survivor but will benefit from more hands on attention to details as it did not escape the previous owner unmolested. The original owner installed headers on it and had the internals tweaked. It is running OEM standard pistons but I believe the aluminum rods installed in the early 70s are still reciprocating within.
Headers are gone now and a stock exhaust is in place. Stock manifolds with a working heat riser connected to both heat tubes and ECS reproduction H pipe and resonators followed by solid original front hangers with Mopar mufflers and tips beyond.
Cam seems stock. It does have a Milodon oiling system on it but I do have a stock pan to go with the car.
The hood is not on the car as it was sent out for a chemical dip/strip and came back with some issues so those issues need to be resolved unless you'd prefer to just plop a shaker on it which will happen soon if I don't sell it first. Aside from the hood issue, the exterior of the car is complete and stunning as the pics clearly show. Only a wet wipe bath was performed on it before these new pics were taken!
Car sat dormant and indoors for years and had not been run or driven since the early 90s until it's recent start up.
The car is now street driveable and WILL have a shaker soon (hood is at the body shop now) unless someone BUYS IT NOW!
Bugs are still present but they are being worked on one by one. Six weeks ago, it was first started. Hours ago, it was just driven. Progress has been constant and swift and will now be focused on random bugs and a shaker conversion. NO it is not coded N96 nor are the other three red/red ones. I do have a correct, dual scoophood which needs restoration since the chemical stripper was a bit unkind in handling it and it can go too if you want it. If not, it might be available once the car is gone so inquire. NO it doesn't have crush zones. YES it's an early hood. YES it's drilled for 440 SIX PACKand 426 HEMI plates and it is also factorydrilled for hood pins.
The car hasn't seen rain since the 70s, BTW,which is when I purchased it.
Most details are correct on the car as you might expect with 25,000 intact miles having been accumulated.
Most of the paint is original.
Refinished 15x7 Rally wheels are correctly coded for the car with correct rings, caps, lug nuts, and eventhe center cap retainer bolts.
New reproduction F60-15 NO SIZE RWL Goodyear Polyglas tires are in place.
A Glen Ray reproduction 956 radiator is in place.
New trans lines are in place as is the vintage original Mopar trans cooler.

Correct early production hood with no crush indents is included as mentioned above but it needs a restoration and installation.
438178 alternator core with compatible date code while included is incorrect (build sheet specifies a 3438176 alternator).
Mopar electronic ignition was fitted in the 70s and is still in place. The harness for it has just been replaced with a new retrofit harness allowing for electronic ignition.
Rebuilt 4024SA Carter fuel pump coded L-9 is in place. Yes the carbs are the correct originals, too.
Jack is complete, in place, and also coded 9L.
A space saver spare tire is included as is a fill bottle with a repro label and the ORIGINAL bottle hold down bracket.
The original trunk mat is included though it carries the patina of random stains, blemishes, and rips. (ECS has recently reproduced the trunk mats faithfully FYI.)
Upholstery is original as is the carpet. Only a split in the driver seat bottom mars the appearance of the seats. It's worth noting, however,that the carpet can benefit greatly from a thoughtful light cleaning effort.
Rear panels are reproduction red pieces. Front panels are also new repros, in hand, and will be installed soon. I also have the four originals. Three have fade issues though the right door piece is still exceptional in appearance
All glass is original and nice.
I HAVE THE THREE ORIGINAL BUILD SHEETS and color copies of thoseoriginals, too.
Copies of the original window sticker, sales order, and bill of sale are included as provided to me by the original owner. The originals, still in the hands of the original owner, MIGHT also be available if I can persuade him.
This car has the potential to yield the smart MOPAR muscle enthusiast/investor handsomely with the prestige of it's stewardship as well as with an impressive financial return. BELIEVE IT. If you have the vision and perspicacity and means necessary to move forward on it's purchase, I would highly encourage you to fly in for a personal inspection NOW (I wonder if Mavis would like this even a little though her husband would likely appreciate it more.).
I want it gone NOW and this is your opportunity to win handsomely and smartly or choke and lose out.
Worth noting is the fact that, historically, before the TV show Nash Bridges popularized the Cuda, Challengers generally fetched more in the marketplace. With the reissue of the NEW Challengers, is it a real surprise that the logical trend for vintage Challengers to regain their rightful place in the market would return? Their production numbers were below those of the lesser priced Barracuda after all and they still carry one of the most timeless and beautifully styled bodies of any car ever built anywhere. This isn't meant to denigrate any Cuda but merely to point out theSUBSTANTIALLY LOWERproduction numbers of the HEMI Challenger which makes them harder to buy and harder to quantify nearly 50 years after their introduction. Both are stunning styling examples from the golden age of the AMERICAN MUSCLECAR ERA and will always remain so! While the hardtops are not the HOLY GRAIL the convertibles are considered to be, they are more affordable and easier to liquidate...especially with obvious virginity, numerous options, and a stunning color combo like this car possesses as so VERY FEW others do. This is NOT a black interior car with questionable history/quality that's low on options. It is truly and arguably amongst the creme de la creme of not only the entire production run of all 1970 HEMI CHALLENGERS that were built but especially of what remains available right now.
The convertibles, while more fun with the top down are not MANY MANY times more fun than the hardtop E body HEMI is...plushow many E body HEMI convertibles are loaded and red/red...AND BASICALLY VIRGIN AS WELL?
Also worth noting is the inclusion of the 1970 Challenger R/T on several desirable lists of GR8 notoriety. One of them is a MOTOR TREND list of THE 60 COOLEST CARS THAT EVERYONE WANTS. It is also on several lists of the most beautiful cars ever built so this listing represents a true opportunity for the right steward. Who that steward shall be remains to be seen...