The holy grail of Chrysler cars built in the 1960s and 1970s were those equipped with either the 426 Hemi V8 or the 440 cubic-inch with a 6-Pack/triple carburetor set up. This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T appears to be one of those cars and – the way it’s equipped – might be the only one so built. The seller goes into detail about the ins and outs of this automobile and documentation is there to back it all up. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this excellent Mopar is available here on craigslist for $152,900, or about 30% less than Hagerty estimates its value to be. Another eye-opening tip from Barn Finder Pat L!
Consumer response to the first Dodge Chargers in 1966-67 was lukewarm. Sales didn’t take off until the second generation of 1968-70 models came around when all of Chrysler’s B-body intermediates got redesigned. Charger production in 1967 was under 18,000 units but quadrupled just two years later. The R/T was the performance side of the line-up and – in 1970 – 10,337 Charger R/Ts were assembled. This one is thought to have had just three owners since new, has traveled under 45,000 miles and was gloriously restored (although we don’t know when).
This Dodge left the assembly line finished in EV2 Hemi Orange paint, one of the new “High-Impact” colors of 1970-71. Likewise, it had a V1X black vinyl top, V8W white bumblebee stripes, and a black vinyl interior. The car was ordered “console-delete” according to the Govier Report that the seller says makes this out to be a 1 of 1 car.
As you drill down from 10,337 R/Ts, you quickly get to 684 which was the number built with the 6-Pack 440. We’re told the engine is correct, but “numbers matching” is not mentioned which suggests it could be a replacement engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission (that brings the number down to 347 built). The car’s J81 rear spoiler makes the car 1 of 197. Beyond that, we don’t know how Govier gets to 1 of 1.
While the body and paint were restored, the interior is said to be original and well maintained. The Dodge comes with its broadcast sheet, fender tag, and other forms of documentation to support the authenticity of the automobile. It’s listed on the Chrysler Registry and will come with a binder of photos that detail the restoration process. A walkaround video of the car is available upon request. Who wants to add this Charger to their arsenal?
1960s Holy Grail? Nope. Try the Plymouth XNR. This Charger is a bargain pricewise, though. Might be okay, but if I had the cash (and the freedom), the XNR would be mine to love and cherish.
Well, except the XNR was a concept car only.
The XNR had a 6 cyl in it, i believe.
How bout this
https://www.carstyling.ru/ru/car/1969_plymouth_duster_i/
Or even this
https://www.carstyling.ru/ru/car/1965_plymouth_vip/
How about a comment from the seller to say yes or no about “matching numbers?”
nom
The Craigslist ad says “Correct engine, but NOM” That’s “Not Original Motor.” So the answer is no, the block does not exactly match the car. That’s probably why the seller isn’t asking top dollar for it. Not that $150K is cheap . . . . . .
Never seen a 2nd gen Charger with a rear wing/spoiler and if It wasn’t factory I would leave it off, I think it hurts the styling, just my opinion.
I quit smoking but after looking at that car I think I need a cigarette.
Just an FYI to the author: EV2 Hemi Orange/Tor Red was actually a 1969 color, having been one of the handful of high impact colors that was released in the spring of that year. It was retained as a part of the expanded high impact palette introduced for 1970.