It takes a dedicated individual to grab a desirable classic that has seen better days and return that car to its former glory. If the object of their attention has accumulated significant rust problems, that dedication reaches new heights. That is the character trait that the next owner of this 1970 Dodge Charger will need to possess because reviving it will be a labor of love that will require that dedication mixed with determination and a healthy bank balance. Located in Moyock, North Carolina, the seller has listed the Charger for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $10,100, although it has yet to hit the reserve.
The indications are that the current shade of Blue gracing this Charger’s panels isn’t original because there is evidence to suggest that it rolled off the line wearing Light Blue Metallic. However, a color change is the least of this classic’s problems. The “Mount Everest” that the next owner will face in this project is rust. There isn’t a little; there’s a lot. I look at cars like this and breathe a sigh of relief that glass can’t rust because it is one of the few unblemished surfaces! The seller is candid, stating that while the fenders are salvageable and the roof feels solid, virtually every other panel will require repair or replacement. The rust problems extend to the floors, trunk pan, and frame rails. I think I can spot some developing in the cowl, along with areas in the front inner fenders. The buyer will face hundreds of hours of cutting and welding if the Charger is to be made structurally sound and safe to return to active duty. The harsh reality is that unless the buyer is highly-skilled in these areas, some of the repairs will be best left to a professional. The tinted glass generally looks good, and some of the trim and chrome could be saved.
The VIN indicates that the original owner ordered this Charger equipped with a 383ci V8 producing 330hp. The rest of the drivetrain includes a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission and power steering. In its prime, this would have been a potent beast capable of blitzing the ¼ mile in 15 seconds. Those days are well behind it, and it isn’t clear when this V8 last fired a shot in anger. I suspect that many years have passed since that happened, and the lack of a carburetor and other ancillary items means that it will take some work before it roars back into life. Of course, that is if the engine is in good health. The seller is unsure on this point, so the buyer will need to inspect things thoroughly before considering hitting the key for the first time.
Potential buyers shouldn’t be surprised to learn that this Charger’s interior also needs plenty of TLC. It looks like one of the seat frames is present, but it carries a heavy coating of corrosion. The upholstered surfaces are toast, while the dash and pad have seen better days. The starting point will probably involve an upholstery kit, although the new owner will need to brace to spend money on other hard-trim items like handles and a steering wheel. However, if someone eventually tackles this build, the finished product could prove pretty stunning.
We will undoubtedly have readers who will look at this 1970 Dodge Charger and believe that its glory days are behind it. They will see it as little more than a donor car for another deserving project, feeling that stripping away any worthwhile parts and sending the remains to the crusher is the most viable course of action. However, I would be willing to bet that a few will gaze longingly at this classic, wishing they could sink their teeth into its restoration. Which camp do you fall into? If it is the latter, would you consider pursuing this Charger further?
A joke, right?
Bidding 10.5 k there some really rich dumba*## out there…
Someone give this poor car a proper burial .
Some cars are to far gone
This good example. 10500 for this is way to.much due to condition. Cost.100 thousand to bring back.
P.T. Barnum’s purported wisdom still rings true today. One could fault the seller for setting a ridiculous reserve, but hey, look where it has climbed. Maybe a better assessment would be “a fool and his money are soon parted.” Good grief, look what the collector hobby has come to.
seller is crazy as well as anyone who would even think about buying this for 10000 dollars. maybe 500 for anything that might be salvageable.
Nobody appreciates patina anymore 8^(
Is is way past just patina LOL.
10K ?
RIP.
All i can see is a pile of rust!! after dismantling this you would be left with one shiny door handle. Sad. Just sell for scrap keep the motor…
Not even if it was the last 70 Charger on earth.
It’s amazing how these late 60’s – 70’s MOPARs rusted. It’s like they were painted with a salt based enamel or something
No different from any other car , at least here in New England. They all rusted out, American or foreign , base model or top of the line, it didn’t make a difference . The reason this one looks so bad is that while most 1970 cars that
were junked were crushed out years ago, this one has been sitting out in the elements for 40 years . It makes a big difference.
Come on guys, it is a Dodge—pricless. Tetnus any one
Mopar or no car? In this case, I’ll stay with no car.
Step 1: Buy this Charger.
Step 2: Toss this Charger.
Step 3: Buy a better one.
I do not posses the funds nor skill to take this on, but it seems to me that if it were a Hemi R/T it would still be a challenge to accept the task mentally.
Is it just the name sake? It’s a charger ooooh! Either that a lot of weed wow!
No different from any other car , at least here in New England. They all rusted out, American or foreign , base model or top of the line, it didn’t make a difference . The reason this one looks so bad is that while most 1970 cars that
were junked were crushed out years ago, this one has been sitting out in the elements for 40 years . It makes a big difference.
There’s a reserve on this?! Wow, the big brass ones on this seller.
I love the Big Brass one . maybe Full Bird Lol
“Rust in the usual places” +++ everywhere else. Just imagine trying to add metal back to the horizontal surfaces by the quarter windows. Gutters are probably shot too.
I know a few guys who have the ability and the means to resurrect this car and all three of them looked at the ad and said Pass very clearly and plainly. because you are not restoring this car you are Rebuilding it so you are buying the VIN # and will find you actually need to replace EVERYTHING thus re-bodying the car and transferring the VIN ~ something that the Mopar groups I am part of believe is 100% unethical and illegal ~ even if someone make a repop body it is still way to expensive to build and you would NEVER recoup your money or time to build it ~ Sadly this car is too far gone ~ however someone who has money and just has to have a 70 Charger will buy it to build just to have it and NEVER care because they have their precious!
Another day, another rusted and unloved B body that even the most dedicated Mopar enthusiast could never justify saving. Sad. Maybe if it were a NOM six pack or Hemi with a 4-speed. But not this car.
It pains me to say this as a Mopar guy myself, but this one should be allowed to pushed back out to the field it was in and left there to return to the elements from whence it came.
I got a real chuckle out of the sellers comments:
I dont need to sell so don’t message complaining about the price expecting I will lower it. This is to give someone who wants the car more than me an opportunity. No Trades!!!!!!
Wow
Oh and I would not haul it or even pay for transport if it was free
junk
Take it out behind the barn, say a few words, then aim the shotgun.