In the owner’s own words, this 1970 Dodge Challenger is in a million pieces. It is going to represent a real, er, challenge for the next owner, but it does come with enough parts to make it a really tempting proposition. With what the owner is including in this sale, there is the potential for the next owner to create a rust-free and potent classic that should get the pulse racing whenever the right foot is buried. The Challenger is located in Denver, Pennsylvania, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set a BIN of $10,500 for the mighty Dodge, although there is also the option available to make an offer.

Okay, so what we are looking at here is an automotive jigsaw puzzle, but this is one that could be immensely satisfying once it has been pieced back together. It appears that this is a project that someone has commenced, but they have managed to run out of steam for one reason or another. As is the case with so many Challengers, the enemy here has been rust. However, the owner states that the floors are surprisingly good, and there is enough new steel included with the car to consign any other rust problems to the history books. The original roof obviously had some issues, so this has been cut away. There is a fresh roof from AMD sitting in place, but this has yet to be welded. Also included are a pair of new rear quarter panels, a pair of new front fenders, a new hood, and a new deck spacer panel. There are signs that the Challenger may have worn several different paint colors throughout its life, and the beauty of a project like this is that the next owner isn’t in a position where they are pegged to a specific color during the refurbishment work. Want the car finished in Hemi Orange or Plum Crazy? Go for it! Looking through the supplied photos, it isn’t clear how much glass or exterior chrome and trim is actually included in the sale. I can spot some items, but the next owner might need to be prepared to dig into their wallet to purchase a part or two…or three…at least!

The owner obviously had the idea that this Challenger should be as much about “go” as it is about “show.” It isn’t clear exactly what used to occupy the engine bay, but what you see securely wrapped in all of this plastic is what he had intended to slot into the vacant space. This is a 440ci V8, and not only is it included in the sale, but there is also a 3-speed TorqueFlite ready to be bolted to the back of it. The owner says that the engine did run when it was removed from the donor car, but it has now been sitting for a few years. I have to say that I quite like the fact that he has taken the time and effort to wrap it in plastic. This should minimize the chances of it ingesting something nasty. It isn’t clear what specifications the engine is, but with the 440 fitted to the R/T from that model year pumping out a minimum of 375hp, it could be quite an entertaining car once it has been reassembled.

Believe it or not, the interior of the Dodge appears to be largely complete. I mean, the components aren’t necessarily occupying their designated locations, but it appears that all of the major parts are there. It will need a full restoration, and just how this is tackled will depend on the next owner’s vision for the Challenger. If they intend to follow the stock look, then they will be spoiled for choice when it comes to interior trim kits that are available in the market at present. Of course, they might have another vision entirely, and this is just one of the aspects of this car that makes it such a great project car.

As I inspected this 1970 Challenger and started writing this article, I was pretty sure of one thing. I know that there will be some readers who will look at the vehicle, and as a project, they will consign it to the “too hard” basket. I fully understand that thinking, because taking on a project car that has been dismantled to this sort of level is bound to throw-up irritations as the reassembly process commences. That is the time when the next owner will find that there will be little screws, springs, and brackets that have been lost along the way, and replacements will need to be sourced. To those people, I will always fully understand and respect that feeling. I am equally certain that we will have readers that will look at the car and would love nothing more than to park it in their garage or workshop. This is because these are people who are driven by the desire to tackle a blank canvas that will provide them with the rare opportunity of placing their own mark upon an iconic car. I hope that someone from the latter category is motivated enough to buy this great classic, and if that person does happen to be one of our faithful Barn Finds readers, I hope that they are willing to keep us updated on the car’s progress. Personally, I would love to see what it looks like once it has been returned to the road.