Photo: eBay seller tamiami2
There are plenty of project cars out there that are worth a look, especially if you’re interested in a solid vehicle that’s worth your time, effort, and money for a thorough restoration.
But on the other hand, there’s just one that went to a restoration shop for a top-notch treatment and ended up going back to the owner in pieces. It’s this 1970 Dodge Challenger 383, a matching numbers model that still comes with the original engine, but which was converted to look like a 440 Magnum.
According to the owner of the car, which is now trying to sell it on eBay, the 383ci (6.3-liter) engine was working properly before they decided to start a full restoration with the help of a local shop.
And this is where the interesting part begins.
“It was driven onto a trailer to the restoration shop, where it was dismantled down to a rolling shell, completely sandblasted, and ONLY body work started (all black panels in pictures are new). Unfortunately, the shop closed, and we got the car back in pieces. Most of the bodywork appears to be completed, but attention will be needed for the front fenders, doors, and I believe the transmission shifting cover,” the owner explains.
So theoretically, this Challenger went to a shop for a full restoration, the shop closed, and the car never came back together. This means that you’re now buying a project car that comes in pieces, and the owner says some parts are missing, such as one door glass, the windshield, the radio, the jack and spare tire, and some SE exterior trim.
According to the listing, the odometer currently indicates 62,000 miles (99,779 km).
At the end of the day, this is a rare Challenger that was this close to getting back on the road in tip-top shape. Until this happens, you can be the one giving it a second chance by paying $20,000 for the car.
According to the owner of the car, which is now trying to sell it on eBay, the 383ci (6.3-liter) engine was working properly before they decided to start a full restoration with the help of a local shop.
And this is where the interesting part begins.
“It was driven onto a trailer to the restoration shop, where it was dismantled down to a rolling shell, completely sandblasted, and ONLY body work started (all black panels in pictures are new). Unfortunately, the shop closed, and we got the car back in pieces. Most of the bodywork appears to be completed, but attention will be needed for the front fenders, doors, and I believe the transmission shifting cover,” the owner explains.
So theoretically, this Challenger went to a shop for a full restoration, the shop closed, and the car never came back together. This means that you’re now buying a project car that comes in pieces, and the owner says some parts are missing, such as one door glass, the windshield, the radio, the jack and spare tire, and some SE exterior trim.
According to the listing, the odometer currently indicates 62,000 miles (99,779 km).
At the end of the day, this is a rare Challenger that was this close to getting back on the road in tip-top shape. Until this happens, you can be the one giving it a second chance by paying $20,000 for the car.
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