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*1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi Convertible Resto-Mod*This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi Convertible is the culmination of a 20 year project, to create what could be considered the Ultimate Mopar. As a former ASE Mechanic, Electrical Engineer and Pilot, simply good would not cut it on this build and after acquiring the base car in 2004, the build began in four stages. In 1970, Dodge produced 9 original Hemi Challenger Convertibles- 5 of which were fitted with a 4 speed manual and 4 automatics, as those have reached values unattainable for most enthusiasts, the initial idea was to replicate that-but over time it morphed into an even more impressive project.Starting with an original Challenger Convertible in the eye catching shade of Top Banana Yellow you see here, the project began by stripping the entire car down to bare metal. With over 1,000 hours spent in body and paint, there was an emphasis put on ensuring there were no imperfections in the body and that the panel gaps were all perfect. The entire unibody was put into a jig to make sure all elements were brought back to factory dimensions and a new fiberglass hood was added with the Shaker induction scoop. When it came time to paint, DuPont Chroma 2 was used, matching the original Top Banana Yellow color, and then adding 10 coats of DuPont Diamond Show clear coat on the upper section of the car. The lower section was finished in matching DuPont Chroma paint but in this case, single stage. All of the trim was either straightened and polished or replaced with the highest quality replacements available and shows flawlessly. Even the underside of the car was painted to match the stunning Top Banana yellow top, and the exhaust is finished in black high-temp paint. Although this car was originally fitted with a manual convertible top, it was converted to power using factory components but the pump was rebuilt along with the lines and ram cylinders. The top itself is a high quality Haartz canvas piece that was custom made to fit this car, and a replacement glass rear window was added.This Challenger is more than just some great bodywork on a sub-par chassis though. It was really when it got to the underpinnings where this turned from a straight ahead restoration, into something far more significant. The front suspension system was replaced with coilover independent suspension which offers tremendous adjustability and allows for the addition of a precise rack and pinion steering system. Additionally, the change in suspension alone removes over 110 lbs from the nose when compared to an original Hemi Challenger Convertible, meaning that not only does it handle better thanks to the new pieces but feels more nimble than the original car too. The suspension in the rear is based on the A33/34 TrackPak that was the original heavy duty suspension found in Hemi Challengers, retaining leaf springs for a standard look. That being said, the leaf springs under the car now are completely custom and built to ensure a perfect stance. Also sitting out back is a Strange-S60 rear end with heavy duty axles, 3.73 gears and a limited slip differential from Eaton. Wilwood disc brakes sit at all 4 corners and feature stainless hardlines, Hydroboost power brake system, front line-lock and an electronic parking brake.Under the hood sits a 517 cubic inch Hemi V8 that features a hefty list of newer performance parts that mean it is both far more potent than the original Hem Challenger, while also weighing less. The starting point was a stout 1990s Trenton Casting Plant Hemi service block, that was bored .40 over which was combined with a 4.5 forged stroker crankshaft, bringing the displacement from 426 ci to 517 ci. Additionally, compression was raised to 10.75:1 while Vendor Stage V aluminum heads with lightweight valves and high RPM springs were installed. For induction, a height matched aluminum dual 4bbl manifold was installed with dual 600cfm Edelbrock carburetors that breathe through the Shaker hood and are fed by a high flow electric fuel pump with custom heat shielding. Coil on plug ignition has also been fitted which does away with one of the Hemi's biggest issues- not producing enough spark- yet the system has been hidden to keep the vintage under hood loo Now estimated to produce in excess of 650 horsepower, one of the most remarkable things is the fact that when you open the hood, you could easily be convinced it was nearly all original. Backing up the engine is a Chrysler A-833 4-speed manual gearbox with an overdrive 4th gear and the quintessential Dodge pistol grip shifter. The level of craftsmanship and care and attention to detail are truly second to none with this build.Open the door to this Challenger and you will be greeted by an interior that although clearly updated with improved materials and a more built out center console, doesn't look all that different from an original Challenger. The seats are stock units reimagined utilizing modified frames and reshaped foam and covers- and soft Ultra-Leather covers both the seats and all of the interior panels, installed at a cost of more than $8,000. But under it all, may be the most interesting aspect of the entire build. As the owner was an electrical engineer by trade, he set to work completely redesigning the electrical system, running everything-save the convertible top- of a custom built CANbus system that houses the central module in a hidden compartment behind the glove box. This system allows for load monitoring, short circuit detection and simpler troubleshooting if anything does go wrong, while also allowing for modern features such as push button start, key fob access and a modern anti-theft system. The Rallye Instrument Cluster was part of the R/T package originally and this has original-look gauges that are from Dakota Digital and feature solid state reliability and an LCD screen that can show multiple engine parameters or GPS speed. The GPS speed that can be shown on the screen is also tied into the speedometer, meaning that a change in tire size or rear end ratio, doesn't necessitate a speedometer recalibration. A custom stereo is also installed- largely hidden, it relies on a Bluetooth receiver and features a Clarion controller and a combination of speakers from Boss, Pioneer and Sony.To say that no bolt went unturned in this build is an understatement. Although this description touches on most of the major upgrades, the list is significantly longer and this is a car that truly bears seeing in person. With just 540 miles driven since completion, this car is sure to be a show winner wherever you take it and stands as a testament to one man's vision, creating the ultimate tribute to his favorite car.*Key Features*  * 517 ci Hemi V8    * 650+ Horsepower  * 4-Speed Manual Transmission    * OD 4th Gear  * Independent Front Suspension Conversion    * Tubular K-Frame    * Tubular Upper/Lower Control Arms    * Coil Over Shocks (QA1)  * Rear TrackPak Suspension    * Custom Leaf Springs    * Inboard Spring Relocation Kit  * 4-Wheel Wilwood Disc Brakes    * Line Lock    * Custom Stainless Hard Lines  * Power Steering  * E-Body Hemi Complete 3 Exhaust System    * X-Pipe Crossover    * Electric Exhaust Cutouts  * 26 Remanufactured Hemi 4-Core Radiator    * Dual Electric Puller Fans*Additional Information*  * 2ea. Service / Shop Reference / Invoice Binders  * Detailed Restoration / Build Photos  * Detailed 11-Page Build / Component Summary (Contact Your Sales Rep)  * Best of Show WinnerFor more information on this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi Convertible Resto-Mod or any of our 100+ Luxury, High-Performance, Exotic, and Special Interest cars always in stock, contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants or always feel free to drop by our 40,000+ sq ft of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue, WA - Home of an Exciting Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, High Performance and Collectible Automobiles. Nobody Has What We Have!

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The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 6-Pack's enduring appeal stems not only from its handsome styling, but also its ability to accommodate the entire Chrysler engine range by virtue of the front sub-frame, which was borrowed from the B-bodied Charger/Coronet. In addition, the use of the Charger/Coronet rear suspension layout provided a wide rear track that could house larger wheels and tires. The result was the so-called E-body, which would underpin both the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda. Launched for the 1970 model year in coupe and convertible variants, the Challenger was a late arrival to the muscle-car scene. Despite being tardy, it did gain popularity with wild colors, vast options, and an impressive roster of powertrain combinations. One of the more appealing trim levels was the high-performance R/T or "Road and Track" option package. It included all the standard Challenger features and added an electric clock, Rallye gauge cluster, Rallye suspension with front and rear sway bars, heavy-duty front disc and rear drum brakes, fiberglass belted tires with raised white letters, and special striping. Code stampings on the fender tag indicate that this Challenger R/T was further equipped from the factory with power brakes, dual exhaust system with bright tips, hood tie-down pins, V9W code rear bumble bee stripe, bucket seats, center console with woodgrain trim, painted racing mirrors with driver's side remote adjustment, tachometer, Rallye gauge cluster and AM radio.  Restored to a high level of quality and authenticity  Number matching 440 6-pack engine Factory 4-speed  Factory pistol-grip shifter 4:10 limited-slip Dana 60 rear end Front disc brakes V9W Bubble Bee tail stripe Factory tachometer and Rally gauge cluster  This beautifully and authentically restored, number-matching example is believed to be just one of 2,035 R/T coupes produced for the 1970 model year. It left the factory finished in Rally Red over a white vinyl interior with a white vinyl top and was equipped with the optional 440 cu.-in. "Six-Pack" V-8 engine. Breathing through no less than three Holley two-barrel carburetors on a Edelbrock intake, this desirable, high-output engine was rated to produce an impressive 390 horsepower. In this example, it is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission with the iconic pistol grip shifter that sends power back to a 4:10 limited-slip Dana 60 rear end. The car rides on appropriately named Challenger Radial GT tires with raised white lettering mounted to Rallye wheels featuring polished trim rings. Presented with a remarkably clean undercarriage, this highly optioned Challenger R/T is said to benefit from 20 years of single ownership and is accompanied by a space-saver spare. This exceptional 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 6-Pack would be a stellar addition to and muscle car collection. Call today! 

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Presented is 1 of just 2,399 Challenger T/A 's Produced and finished in desirable EV2 Hemi Orange over Black Bucket Seats.  The numbers matching 340 is mated to a period correct 727 Automatic with a Sure Grip Rear End with 3.55 Gears.  An older restoration, the T/A shows very well and includes an Original Broadcast Sheet.  Strong Running and great looking, this T/A is unmistakably Pure Muscle!!  Great lease rates and Financing also available on any of our inventory! Buy Sell Trade Consignments Welcome! Please email  or call 1-*number in the description*  About the Challenger T/A  The Dodge Challenger is the name of three different generations of automobiles produced by Dodge. However, the first use of the Challenger name by Dodge was in 1959 for marketing a "value version" of the full-sized Coronet Silver Challenger.  From model years 1970 to 1974, the first generation Dodge Challenger pony car was built using the Chrysler E platform in hardtop and convertible body styles sharing major components with the Plymouth Barracuda.  Introduced in fall 1969 for the 1970 model year, the Challenger was one of two Chrysler E-body cars, the other being the slightly smaller Plymouth Barracuda. Positioned to compete against the Mercury Cougar and Pontiac Firebird in the upper end of the pony car market segment, it was "a rather late response" to the Ford Mustang, which debuted in April 1964. Even so, Chrysler intended the new Challenger as the most potent pony car ever, and like the less expensive Barracuda, it was available in a staggering number of trim and option levels, and with virtually every engine in Chrysler's inventory.  The Challenger's longer wheelbase, larger dimensions, and more luxurious interior were prompted by the launch of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, likewise a bigger, more luxurious and more expensive pony car aimed at affluent young American buyers. The 110" wheelbase was 2" longer than the Barracuda's, and the Dodge differed substantially in its Sheetmetal, much as the Cougar differed from the shorter-wheelbase Mustang. Air conditioning and a rear window defogger were optional.  Exterior design was penned by Carl Cameron, who was also responsible for the exterior designs of the 1966 Dodge Charger. Cameron based the 1970 Challenger grille on an older sketch of a stillborn 1966 Charger prototype that was to have a turbine engine.  A special model only available for the 1970 model year was the Challenger T/A (Trans Am) racing homologation car. In order to race in the Sports Car Club of America's Trans American Sedan Championship Trans Am, Dodge built a street version of its race car (just like Plymouth with its Plymouth 'Cuda AAR) which it called the Dodge Challenger T/A (Trans Am).  Although the race cars ran a destroked version of the 340, street versions took the 340 and added a trio of two-barrel carburetors atop an aluminum intake manifold, creating the 340 Six Pack. Dodge rated the 340 Six Pack at 290HP, only 15HP more than the original 340 engine. Air came in through a suitcase-sized air scoop molded into the pinned down, hinged matte-black fiberglass hood. A low-restriction dual-outlet exhaust ran to the stock muffler location, then reversed direction to exit in chrome tipped "megaphone" outlets in front of the rear wheels. Options included a TorqueFlite automatic or pistol-grip Hurst-shifted four-speed transmission, 3.55:1 or 3.90:1 gear ratios, as well as manual or power steering. Front disc brakes were standard.  The special Rallye suspension used heavy-duty parts and increased the rate of the rear springs. The T/A was one of the first U.S. muscle cars to fit different size tires at the front and rear: E60x15 Goodyear Polyglas in the front, and G60x15 on the rear axle. The modified chamber elevated the tail enough to clear the rear tires and its side exhaust outlets. Thick dual side stripes, bold ID graphics, a fiberglass ducktail rear spoiler, and a fiberglass front spoiler were also included. The interior was identical to other Challengers.  The Challenger T/A's scored a few top-three finishes, but lack of a development budget and the short-lived Keith Black built 303 cu in (5.0 L) engines led to Dodge leaving the series at season's end. The street version suffered from severe understeer in fast corners, largely due to the smaller front tires. Only 2,399 T/As were made. A 1971 model using the 340 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor was planned and appeared in advertising, but was not produced since Dodge had withdrawn from the race series. 

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3608-PHX 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T 440 TRIBUTE This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Tribute, draped in a vibrant Plum Crazy purple, recalls the audacity of its era. This iconic muscle car showcases 15-inch Mopar Rally wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich Radial T/A RWL tires, sizes 275/60R15 at the rear and 235/60R15 up front, ensuring a stance that's as aggressive as its performance. The sharp contrast of the glossy black vinyl top against the deep purple creates a striking visual allure, while the meticulously applied stripes along the body accentuate its sleek, fastback contours. Inside, the all-black vinyl interior maintains a classic, no-frills muscle car environment. Bucket seats paired with a center console and the iconic pistol grip shifter speak to the car's robust and straightforward character. Every element from the dash to the door panels echoes a theme of unpretentious performance. It's a straightforward affair: functionality meets style in a design that favors the driver's experience, keeping modern distractions to a minimum while maximizing engagement. Beneath the hood lies a 440 V8 engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission that delivers a driving experience as engaging as it is responsive. The powertrain is bolstered by a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and an Edelbrock intake manifold, enhancing the engine's breathability and performance. The suspension setup, with independent front and solid axle rear suspension equipped with leaf springs and shocks, ensures that each ride is as exhilarating as the last. Completing the mechanical ensemble are power disc brakes at the front ready to rein in the power on demand. HIGHLIGHTS: â¢ 440 V8 Engine â¢ 4 Speed Manual Transmission â¢ Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor â¢ Edelbrock Intake â¢ Power Front Disc Brakes  â¢ Independent Front Suspension â¢ Solid Axle Rear Suspension â¢ Plum Crazy Purple Paint â¢ 15" Mopar Rally Wheels â¢ BF Goodrich Radial T/A RWL Tires, 275/60R15 (Rear), 235/60R15 (Front) â¢ Vinyl Top â¢ Bold Stripes â¢ Black Vinyl Interior â¢ Bucket Seats â¢ Pistol Grip Shifter â¢ Center Console This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Tribute encapsulates the spirit of classic muscle with its powerful 440 V8 engine, distinctive Plum Crazy paint, and driver-focused black vinyl interior. Call today! 

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