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70 DODGE HEMI CHALLENGER R/T Red/Red/LOADED/Documents/Original Paint/25,301miles

Make: Dodge
Model: Challenger
Type: 2 DOOR HARDTOP
Year: 1970
Mileage: 25,301
Color: Red
Engine: 426 HEMI
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Red
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Illinois metro St Louis, United States
Extras
AM-FM STEREO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DISC BRAKES, POWER STEERING, REAR DEFOGGER, 15X7 RALLY WHEELS, 3.55 POSITRACTION with 8.75 RING GEAR

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Description of 1970 Dodge Challenger

My preference is for a nice easy sale to the right steward and the right steward will want to come and see it without a large entourage of "experts" to tell him that it's real. If you can't look at it and tell that it's real, you are likely NOT my buyer nor the right steward and you should probably look elsewhere for a package ideal to your desires.

The car hasn't seen rain since the 70s which is when I purchased it and it has largely sat dormant since then.

Car was last driven just after the first gulf war began in the early 90s and was last started within months of that move. It has the headers installed in the early 70s but they will be removed and replaced with the manifolds soon enough.

Focus is on clean up and reattaching the parts which had been removed and taking photos of that progress with the effort eventually focused on making it driveable again. The car is now running and the hood will soon be refinished and reattached unless I opt for a SHAKER. I assume the right guy will want it AS IS but that person has yet to find me so the resurrection effort will continue (and please don't be surprised when the price goes up after it is once again driveable).

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.
Car isSURVIVORISH, SAVVY? It does need hands on attention and refinement in some areas as it did not escape the last owner unmolested. Said refinement is progressing nicely.
Some will be floored with the condition but there are too many details to list.
Car was last appraised in 2013 and the appraiser was impressed with what he saw.
Well worth repeating is of my preference is for a nice easy sale to the RIGHT steward and the right steward will want to come and see it without a large entourage of "experts" to tell him that it's real. IF YOU CAN'T LOOK AT IT AND TELL IT'S REAL,YOU ARE LIKELY NOT MY BUYER NOR THE RIGHT STEWARD. Until then, I patiently await and continue the effort to refine.

By the way, the original owner was alive and well when I last spoke to him RECENTLY. He ordered the Challenger andsold hisred/red 68 Coronet R/T to buyit.

Much is included with the car. Following is likely just a partial list.

NIB repro door panels, rear panels, and seat back covers in red.NIB repro fuel lines from tank to carbs.NIB repro fuel tank and sender.NIB wheel cylinders for the rear drums and three new brake hoses, one for the rear and one for each front caliper.NIB front brake pads.NIB shocks.Most if not all of the steering wheel interlock pieces are included.Pair of stock exhaust manifolds.New repro ECS H pipe.NIB repro ECS resonators.Pair of OEM mufflers (used).Pair of OEM tips.New pair of repro trunk floor reinforcement plates with the original heat shields and one new and one original hanger in place.Misc hangers are also included.NIB NOS hood pin package.Rebuilt 4024SA Carter fuel pump coded L-9 (Jack is also coded 9L).Refinshed original AC top plate with ECS decal.Virgin original baseplate.Used, directly interchangeable three row radiator from a newer B Mopar with a correct 956 tank is included and the correctly coded straps are included too. I will be taking these to a local shop for assembly and installation soon.Trans cooler is included.Lower pulley which was recently powder coated is included.Water pump housing is included and will be in place soon.Original booster is included.Correct master cylinder is included and it appears to be a correct original.Original hood mounted "426 HEMI" plates are included.Original hinges are includedFront bumper is included and it will be installed soon.Rear is a high quality rechromed original. Front is an exceptional virgin piece.Grille is included and it will be installed soon.Front valance is included and it will be refinished (as has the rear) and installed soon.78 alternator with proper date codes is included but incorrect as the build sheet specifies a 76 alternator.Original distributor is gone. Mopar elec ignition was fitted in the 70s and is intact though I did change the control box and regulator recently.New repro engine wiring harness for elec ignition system compatibility is in place.Space saver tire and spare bottleis included.Trunk mat that was in the car when I bought it is included. It looks to be the original.
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.
I have a copy of the three build sheets. I also havethe three originals IN HAND.

BTW, trunk lid was once graced with a flimsy reproduction T/A spoiler in the late 70s courtesy of the previous mastermind (recently deceased) who owned the car. He drilled 5 holes, 4 of whichI plugged with plastic plugs. The fifth hides under the "R/T" plate. I removed the spoiler the day I bought the car...amongst other things. Deck lid has never been removed and wears its original paint like almost all of the car so I thought the plugs to be the best solution as well as a nice topic of conversation and speculation as to what sin it may have once suffered.
I recently read of a musclecar that was stored away in 1979 thatlong sat dormant until the heirs of theDECEASED owner recently pulled the car out of hibernation and offered it up for sale. I don't want to be that guy.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the RIGHT person. Is that person YOU? If so, please contact me to arrange a viewing. If it's not you and you are only in the mood to spew your swill and negativity...don't bother. Go amuse someone else. I am not here to please a fool. I am not here to justify my approach to a random loser and I fear my amusement with certain kinds of ignorance is not becoming. I AM here to find the ONE steward...the RIGHT steward.I am also willing to work with an overseas buyer. I might even prefer it. Please inquire.
To repeat, if you can't look at it and tell that it's real, you are likely NOT my buyer nor the right steward and you should probably shop elsewhere.