After spending its life with two families, this claimed 86,700 mile classic seeks a new caretaker. The 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Sebastopol, California wears aftermarket wheels in the style of original Magnum 500 wheels, eight inches in width up front and fat ten inchers out back. Credit the seller for decoding the fender tag and other options in the listing here on eBay. Despite some mechanical upgrades, the final year second-generation Charger flirts with survivor status thanks to its original equipment and finishes. If you can’t stomach the $57,500 Buy It Now price, tempt the seller with Make Offer.
Documentation like engine and body stampings would help with the “all original” claim, an overused phrase that runs counter to the seller’s description of Wilwood front brakes and other changes. If everything checks out, this should be the original N-code 383 cid (6.3L) V8 making 335 HP. A three-speed automatic handles the gear changes, spinning a 3.23 cogged rear end for good balance of acceleration and highway cruising.
A so-called “all-original, unmolested survivor” wears (by definition) its original paint and vinyl top, though that’s not specifically mentioned in the listing. Both look good, though the seller graciously describes some rust under the top. The second-gen Charger ranks among the all-time most beautiful classic muscle cars,
The seller brings news that the carpet and interior “need to be replaced.” Check out the C21 Center Front Seat Cushion, often called the “Buddy Seat,” making this Charger a genuine six-seater, even if the “buddy” probably doesn’t want to ride cross-country on the drivetrain hump.
Unlike the flush rear glass on the slick NASCAR-oriented ’69 500, the 1970 500 became more of a trim package with conventional front and rear treatment including the C-pillar sail panels with more upright rear glass, granting the illusion of an extreme fastback without the sun-baking flat glass and encroachment into the trunk deck. Would you pay full price for this mostly-original 383 Charger?
383, strong 💪 Torq-flite, 3.23 gear.
Thanks Fitch.
Rear glass you can actually see out of. Try backing out, lane changing with flat rear glass. Especially challenging if you do not have passenger mirror. If you have not driven in a bunker you may not realize how careful you have to be .
With Torinos this would be the “formal roof” vs fastback with flat glass. I like my fastback but prefer the better glass here on the Charger.
Nice Charger but be clear on the rust. Ask seller to pull up carpet driver/pass side and show you the floorplans – ask the hard questions or risk the unknown.
Take the brake upgrade and be happy!
Nice looking original Charger, the last year that I really liked. Great power train! And it has nice mags too! However the price is breath-taking, since its interior is tired and the tin worm has taken hold. The roof especially will need to be addressed, and likely the floor boards too.
More pics on the Ebay listing. Sure looks like rust through the paint on the lower rear fender (the pic where the paint has been knocked off and it looks like filler??). The additional roof pics show a real problem, and I suspect taking that vinyl top off is going to reveal a bigger job. I love these cars, but this seems way overpriced given the rust, interior, etc. However, full respect for the seller – he may not have priced it right, but it sure doesn’t look like he’s trying to hide anything.
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Nice Charger but I would want the drivers window, new carpet and the drivers seat fixed for that price. Still a nice Charger.
Asking $57 large and can’t be bothered to vacuum the carpets? Says all you need to know about how this was likely maintained. Pass.
I only read this ad to see how overpriced this thing was, and it did not disappoint. The price point of these early Mopars is ridiculous.
Ever heard of the Dukes of Hazzard ?
And your point is?
I would Hazzard a guess as to whether or not this car is worth it at $57k.