Photo: eBay seller coldwater42
Dodge Challenger is a nameplate that needs no introduction, and I feel like discussing its legacy in the automotive world is already a waste of time.
Everybody knows how important the Challenger ended up becoming for Dodge and the American car culture, with models like the R/T earning a well-deserved place in the hearts of many car aficionados interested in an appealing mix of classic and performance.
The Challenger was born in 1970 with an ambitious goal of targeting an audience as varied as possible. It's the reason it was available with both six-cylinder and V8 engines, so the base models rolled off the assembly lines with a rather lazy 225 straight-six.
However, it's no secret that Dodge offered way more powerful options. The 318 was the standard choice on more powerful Challengers, while the 340 and the 383 were common choices for people who wanted upgraded performance. The R/T was the icing on the cake, with optional engines that produced up to 425 horsepower (in the case of the 426 Hemi).
The Challenger you see in these photos is "a real 340 car," as seller coldwater42 explains on eBay. But as you'll discover in a second, it lacks the 340 part, so the Challenger looks ready for a hefty upgrade under the hood.
Many people might be tempted to walk away at this point, but the lack of an engine is often good news for diehard Challenger fans. It paves the way for more potent units, and I'm sure most drool over a Hemi or a 440 Magnum. These were the most powerful choices in 1970, with the 440 Six-Pack producing 390 horsepower.
The car looks really great despite a long tenure in storage. The owner says the Challenger was parked in the same spot you can see in the photos 39 years ago, so the nice body and the clean undercarriage are a nice surprise. The rust isn't a concern, and the floors and the trunk are solid. The new paint makes it look great, though you'll probably want to pull the car from storage before inspecting it from more angles.
The Challenger sells with some extra parts to help with the restoration, including a new windshield, sports mirrors, and a Shaker Hood. It's unclear if the removable top still works, but a 1970 Challenger convertible with working everything would be an intriguing purchase for anyone who wants a head-turning Sunday driver.
These cars are rare, and few come in such great shape, so nobody should expect them to sell cheaply. The bidding starts at $25K, and someone has already submitted an offer, though it couldn't unlock the reserve. Its value is unknown, but with the auction ending in five days, more people could join the fight and try to take the car home.
The Challenger was born in 1970 with an ambitious goal of targeting an audience as varied as possible. It's the reason it was available with both six-cylinder and V8 engines, so the base models rolled off the assembly lines with a rather lazy 225 straight-six.
However, it's no secret that Dodge offered way more powerful options. The 318 was the standard choice on more powerful Challengers, while the 340 and the 383 were common choices for people who wanted upgraded performance. The R/T was the icing on the cake, with optional engines that produced up to 425 horsepower (in the case of the 426 Hemi).
The Challenger you see in these photos is "a real 340 car," as seller coldwater42 explains on eBay. But as you'll discover in a second, it lacks the 340 part, so the Challenger looks ready for a hefty upgrade under the hood.
Many people might be tempted to walk away at this point, but the lack of an engine is often good news for diehard Challenger fans. It paves the way for more potent units, and I'm sure most drool over a Hemi or a 440 Magnum. These were the most powerful choices in 1970, with the 440 Six-Pack producing 390 horsepower.
The car looks really great despite a long tenure in storage. The owner says the Challenger was parked in the same spot you can see in the photos 39 years ago, so the nice body and the clean undercarriage are a nice surprise. The rust isn't a concern, and the floors and the trunk are solid. The new paint makes it look great, though you'll probably want to pull the car from storage before inspecting it from more angles.
The Challenger sells with some extra parts to help with the restoration, including a new windshield, sports mirrors, and a Shaker Hood. It's unclear if the removable top still works, but a 1970 Challenger convertible with working everything would be an intriguing purchase for anyone who wants a head-turning Sunday driver.
These cars are rare, and few come in such great shape, so nobody should expect them to sell cheaply. The bidding starts at $25K, and someone has already submitted an offer, though it couldn't unlock the reserve. Its value is unknown, but with the auction ending in five days, more people could join the fight and try to take the car home.
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