1970 Dodge Challenger

1970 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T

THIS IS AN ORIGINAL R/T CHALLENGER 2 DOOR HARDTOP.

This Challenger left the factory with the 383 Magnum engine (gone). but now has a professionally (race) built 440 Six Pack with 727 automatic transmission. See more

about the engine and transmission further down please.

I would classify this car as being in a strong #2 condition. It has not had a rotisserie restoration. but even better. it retains most of its original features. and body panels. Partial restoration includes repaint and new "Year One" interior. Those parts that remain original are in excellent condition.   This Challenger is also well documented. See more about original features and non-stock equipment below please.

Fender Tag: (reproduction by Galen Govier)

26 EN2

+ N85 R22 V21 V6X Y05 +

G32 G34 H51 M21 N41 N42

V1X A36 A62 B51 C16 C55

FJ5 H6X9 000 902 000494

E63 D32 JS23 NOB 1XXXXX

DECODED BY GALEN GOVIER AS FOLLOWS:

E63 Engine: 383 1-4bbl 335hp V8 383 FOUR BARREL (now 440 Six Pack)

D32 Transmission: A727 Torqueflite Automatic (not numbers matching)

JS Car Line: DODGE Challenger R/T

23 Body Type: 2 Door Hardtop

N Engine: 383 1-4bbl 335hp V8 383 FOUR BARREL (now 440 Six Pack)

O Model Year: 1970 F-SERIES

B Assembly Plant: Hamtramck. MI

1XXXXX Assembly Plant Sequential Number

FJ5 Body Paint: Sublime HI-IMPACT

H Trim Grade: High

6 Front Seat: Vinyl Buckets

X9 Interior: Black

000 Upper Door Frame Color: None

902 Scheduled Production Date: Tuesday September 02. 1969

000494 Vehicle Order Number

V1X Style Roof/Color: Vinyl Top/Black

A36 Performance Axle Package

A62 Rallye Instrument Cluster

B51 Power Brakes

C16 Woodgrain Console

C55 Front Bucket Seats

G32 Mirror: Outside RH Manual Painted

G34 Mirror: Outside LH Remote Painted

H51 Heater: With Air Conditioning (compressor is missing)

M21 Drip Rail Moldings

N41 Dual Exhaust System

N42 Chrome Exhaust Tips

N85 Tachometer

R22 Radio: AM w/Stereo 8 Track Player (it works. but has some issues)

V21 Performance Hood Tape Treatment

V6X Stripes: Black Longitudinal Sport TAPE

Y05 Build to Spec's for: U. S. A. Order

26 Radiator Diameter - 26" width (now Griffin performance aluminum radiator)

EN2 End of Fender Tag Codes DESIGNATED LINE 2 BUILD

BROADCAST SHEET - DECODED AS FOLLOWS:

(I have the original broadcast sheet that came with the car. however. not all of these

items are still with the car. as I have tried to note. )

Y05 Built to U. S. Specs

Y14 Sold Car

Y17 Chrysler Corporate Lease Car

TX9 Black Upper Door Frame Color

V01 Monotone Paint Scheme

2. . Steering column is for E-Body with Automatic Floor shift

X9 Column color is black

7000 Power Steering

20TX Woodgrain Butyrate 3-Spoke Wheel 21x9 Rim Blow Pad Assembly – Black

TX9 Black Spare Wheel

63 14" class II Styled Wheel (now original vintage restored not repop- 15x7 rally wheels)

81 Collapsible Spare (missing)

skipped row 5 and row 6

F11 50 Amp Alternator (std. w/AC) (not original - replaced with engine)

F23 59 Amp Battery (now updated Mopar battery)

F96 Oil Pressure Gauge (A62)

G32 Right Outside Mirror

G34 Left Outside Mirror

G41 Inside Day/Night Mirror

J11 Glove Box Lock

J15 Cigar Lighter (missing)

J25 3-Speed Wipers

J31 Dual Horns

J64 I/P Woodgrain (part of A62)

L76 Heater control Lamp

M21 Drip Trough Molding

M26 Wheel Lip Molding

S83 Rear Bumper Guards

N41/N42 Dual Exhaust w/Bright Tips

N51 Max Cooling Radiator (now Griffin performance aluminum radiator)

N85 Tachometer (part of A62)

S15 Extra HD Suspension

S25 Firm Ride Shocks (not original)

S31 Front Sway Bar

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION:

This engine was built by professional Bill Woods. known very well by high-end hot rod and custom car builders. Among other very numerous projects. Bill has built the engine in the 2006Detroit Autorama RIDLER AWARD winner. before his death in late 2006. I cannot substantiate this engine information. except all claims seem plausible and probable from driving the car and what can be visually verified.

440 HP Block (ground and line bored with studs)

505 cubic inch stoker (APPROXIMATELY 550 HORSEPOWER no documentation to substantiate. but seems reasonable after pressing the accelerator).

Eagle billet crank and H beam rods

JE flyweight pistons and pins with 11. 5 to 1 compression (gotta use about 5 gallons of 110 octane race fuel with each tank for best performance)

Edlebrock Performer aluminum RPM heads

The camshaft is custom ground by Bill Woods. with all specs unknown. gone with Bill Competition Cams solid lifter camshaft valves. set at . 022 intake and . 022 exhaust

Comp Cams Max Race roller rockers. with Comp Cams rocker shafts and Lunati pushrods

All new Six Pack set up with NOS Six Pack air cleaner

Chrysler performance electronic distributor

Aluminum water pump and housing

Griffin fully polished aluminum radiator

March pulleys

Carter race fuel pump

Coated Hooker Competition headers

Wix Racing oil filter

Original (non-numbers matching) A727B Torqueflite 3-speed SlapStick automatic transmission with a 3000 (Boss Hog) stall converter and aftermarket Mopar Pistol Grip style shifter handle. Original equipment 3. 55 posi in its original 8-3/4� rearend.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW:

The motor in this car creates the most beautiful exhaust note and epitomizes the muscle car

   sound and performance!!

The AM 8-track Stereo is original to the car. serviced years ago and works. but has issues.

The car features the cool "Rim Blow" three spoke steering wheel. an original option on the car!

Tires are very new BF Goodrich brand tires.

The car is tight and handles very good (for a 47 year old car)!

While the heater works. the heater/AC fan does not work. Also. the heater cable is broken

  (fairly easy replacement).

This is an AC car. however. the compressor is missing.

The emergency brake cable is broken and needs replacement.

All the original speakers (3 in-dash and 2 on rear package tray) appear to be original and work.

The dash pad is the more rare THREE SPEAKER DASH!  Original to the car. no cracks and in

  excellent condition!

The console is original. It has some minor blemishes and a small crack by the shifter.

The cigar lighter is missing.

All gauge lights and interior lights work.

The spare tire is missing. however. the jack is still with the car.

No rust on the car. Body work was beautifully done before the repaint and new vinyl roof.

Trunk floor was replaced and the entire trunk compartment is in excellent. like-new condition.

The front right fender has a very small scratch about 1" long on top. and the corner next to the

   window cowl is bent upwards very slightly; otherwise The body and paint are EXCELLENT!

All trim on the car is in very good original condition. but may have an occasional nick or ding.

The "go-wing" is not original to the car. however. the trunk lid is an original 1970 wing decklid

 with correct 36" bracket spacing.

The flip-top gas cap was not original to the car. but is an original piece. and not a reproduction.

Listed in the Chrysler Registry (but I do not have this documentation)

Front shocks are "standard". rear has air shocks (not original).

Shifter handle is an aftermarket with cool Mopar 4-speed pistol grip styling.

SOME INTERESTING FACTS

The lowest verifiable production option on this car is the drivetrain combination of 383 4V/A-727/3. 55 Axle (due to the rarity of the A36 axle package). making it 2. 7% of total JS23 production. or about 1 of 369 R/T hardtops.

Factor in the FJ5 Sublime HI IMPACT paint (which was about 6. 7% of total JS23 production. or about 1 of 916 R/T hardtops). with that drivetrain combination production option percentage drops even lower.

Other unusual features of this Challenger are it's early production date of September 1969. and the Y17 Chrysler Executive Lease Program code are uncommon.

This car was photographed for an ad campaign for Purolator Oil Filters (see photo included). however. the ad never appeared in any publications.

CONDITIONS:

�THIS CAR IS USED AND IS SOLD AS-IS WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

�EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE ON MY PART TO DESCRIBE AND REPRESENT THIS CHALLENGER

TRUTHFULLY AND ACCURATELY. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF MY

ABILITY. BASED ON THE PREVIOUS DOCUMENTATION AND PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE OR HAVE RECEIVED WITH THE CAR. I CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES IN THIS INFORMATION.

�THIS CAR IS AVAILABLE FOR PHYSICAL INSPECTION BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS.

�I AM AVAILABLE AND CAN BE REACHED FOR QUESTIONS AT 414-530-9137 OR EMAIL

SHIPPING:

I will "assist" in shipping arrangements to domestic locations only. but buyer must make all arrangements.

All related costs of shipping and insurance is 100% the responsibility of the buyer!

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