1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Another stunning and unique Mopar has landed at Best of Show! How about a 1 of 1 Mopar Nationals winning 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T-SE that packs a potent 440 big block, 4-speed pistol grip, and a luxury interior with an overhead console? This car wasnt quite sure what it wanted to be, so it brilliantly crosses the line between hardcore muscle and high-end luxury. And check out the true four color car: EK2 Vitamin C orange body with black vinyl top, K4 Burnt Orange interior with a V9Y Yellow Bumblebee Stripe! Only Ma Mopar couId have built this car and since it was 1970, we would submit that the original owner was dabbling in the psychedelic recreational drugs of the day! Love it or hate it, this incredibly rare Challenger cant be ignored! Heres the fender tag decode, since I know thats where you Mopar fans like to start: E86440-4 Barrel High PreformanceD21Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission JS29J = Dodge ChallengerS = Special29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop U0EU = 440 375HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL0 = 1970E = Los Angeles, CA, USA 115270Sequence Number '115270' EK2 Paint Code: Go-Mango / Vitamin C Orange N5K4Trim Grade/Style/ColorN = N Class5 = Cloth and Vinyl Bucket SeatsK4 = Burnt Orange 000Upper Door Frame: Full Door PanelA24Date Built: 10 / 24 / 1969036649Order Number: 036649V1XRoof Type OR Color: Full Vinyl Top BlackA333.54:1 Dana 60 Track PackageA62Rallye Instrument ClusterB51Power Assisted BrakesC16Console w/ BucketsC26Overhead Roof ConsoletteC55Bucket SeatsJ253-Speed Variable WipersJ45Hood Tie Down PinsM21Roof Drip Rail MoldingsM31Belt Molding N41Dual Exhaust w/o TipsN42Chrome Dual Exhaust TipsN85TachometerR11Music Master Radio AMV1XFull Vinyl Top BlackV21Performance Hood TreatmentV9YYellow/Gold Bumblebee Stripe2626 in. RadiatorENDEnd of Codes The R/T models were, of course, the performance-oriented cars with big power and all the muscles needed for performance on the road and on the track (hence the R/T moniker). The SE (which stands for Special Edition) models, in contrast, were more luxury-oriented with a padded roof, a more formal and smaller rear window, and an upscale interior, as well as a bunch of minor detail changes like a revised rear taillight valence panel. This car also features an overhead console and power brakes to go with the performance hood treatment and extremely rare yellow bumblebee stripe, which actually looks fantastic on this car. Speaking of this car and fantastic, it is a former national Mopar Original/Stock class senior winner and was fully restored to #1 condition a few years ago. Today, the body is outstanding and theres no question that this was an award-winnerin fact, it might still be competitive at a national level should you want to take it in that direction. Panel gaps are better than new, and every surface was block sanded before painting, and color sanded and buffed afterwards. And yes, it is 2-stage paint which looks slick and glossy, much more so than the original, and the yellow bumblebee stripe was embedded under the clear for durability. Body panels are all original, too, although there were some patches here and there during the restorationthe trunk shows some pitting, but no rust-through, and Im awfully glad the restorers chose not to just cut it up and weld in reproduction stuff. All the trim is done to a better-than-new standard as well, from the bumpers to the chrome around the SE-specific rear window. Dual chrome exhaust tips poke out from an original valence, while new badges all around are exact duplicates of the factory stuff. The vinyl top is excellent without any wrinkles or blemishes, and ties in nicely with the black performance hood treatment. All the glass is in very nice condition, with date-code correct pieces all around. If the exterior kind of suggests luxury with the padded top and formal window treatment, the underhood area screams performance, no two ways about it. Theres a date-code correct 440 big block fully dressed for concours showing from the Corbin clamps on the hoses to the oil pan underneath. The Hemi Orange paint on the block and heads is glossy and unblemished, while the exhaust manifolds seem to have some kind of protective coating on them, since they look like new. The correct ballast is on the firewall, theres a reproduction Group 27 red cap battery, and if youre looking at the photos, youve already noticed that the paint under the hood is every bit as nice as the paint on the body. Backing up the potent 440 is a correct 4-speed manual with a pistol-grip shifter, unusual, but definitely 100% cool in a luxury-oriented car. The rest of the chassis is highly detailed for show, from new lines and hoses, to a reproduction dual exhaust system with the correct mufflers and resonators for that mellow sound. Inspection marks have been faithfully duplicated. Out back theres an indestructible Dana 60 housing a 3.54 gear on a Sure Grip limited slip, part of the Track Pack setup that makes this cars dual nature so exciting. Climb into that luxury-themed interior and the only performance pieces you will find are the Rallye gauges and that aforementioned pistol-grip shifter. Otherwise, its all about the comfort and luxury, from the deep two-tone bucket seats to the woodgrain appliqus on the doors and dashboard. The unique cloth and vinyl upholstery gives the Challenger an upscale look and feel befitting the SEs mission. Overhead theres a cool consolette with warning lights for Seat Belts, Door Ajar, and Low Fuel, while the Rallye gauges, including the 8000 RPM tachometer, keep a close eye on the engines vitals at all times. The carpets are new, the headliner is new, and the AM radio is functional. Under the deck lid, youll find a new and correct trunk mat, space saver tire, a restored jack, and a new fill can. Peel back the mat and check out the original floors, too! The RT/SE was for the guy who either couldnt decide if he wanted performance or luxury, so he got both! Its wicked fast and looks predatory with the blacked out hood treatment, but inside its comfortable and luxurious. The 1 of 1 color combination is a show-stopper at any local cruise or national event--just point to the original fender tag and the Mopar Nationals OE Certification when the skeptics start raising their eyebrows. Investment-grade throughout, and with an interesting selection of options, youll never see yourself coming or going at a show, and its more fun than a barrel of monkeys. If you want one of the coolest Mopars ever built, call today!