Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as a sporty luxury/performance car built on the mid-size B-body platform. It was a moderate sales success for the first two years and then took off when a total redesign came for 1968-70. The R/T was the muscle edition, and it was popularized in the 1968 Steve McQueen movie Bullitt in what may be the granddaddy of all car chase scenes. This ’70 R/T was recently revived after being in dry storage for more than four decades. It looks and runs great, though not perfect.
All Charger R/Ts came with a 440 cubic inch, 375-hp V8 as standard equipment. This example is almost a survivor – while the engine and transmission are original, the paint is not (redone in the 1970s by the dealer that first sold it). Thanks in part to McQueen and later The Dukes of Hazzard, the vintage Dodge Charger has become quite popular (and expensive). Out of nearly 50,000 Chargers built in 1970, more than 10,000 carried R/T (Road/Track) badging.
According to the seller, this Dodge has less than 58,000 miles which can be attested to (but not documented?). After it was resuscitated from its lengthy slumber, we’re told it runs and drives well. It sports some attractive aftermarket wheels, but the seller has the original wheels and covers that will also come with the sale. The only thing not working is the fuel gauge and the seller will try to correct that.
Most of the photos don’t do the car justice as there are shadows in many of them. But the seller doesn’t try to make it seem perfect – there are cracks in the dash and some of the old original upholstery. The seller is not a collector and has no personal connection to this Dodge. That may be reflected in the starting bid of $80,500 here on eBay where no opening bid has been submitted. The car can be found and seen in Orange Junction, Colorado. At this price point, I wouldn’t try to replicate any of the General Lee’s stunts.
Want a beauty! I’m biased in part because my ‘72 was painted almost identically-but there the similarities end other than an auto trans.
A lot of money but a very nicely done MoPar.
GLWTA
*WHAT*, but yes want applies too..
Nice car. Expensive, for a reason.
Steve R
^ weird.
I would like to ask the Mopar experts a question on the lack of wheel opening moldings. The way I understand it, wheel opening mouldings were standard on the 500 and higher trims including R/T. But, most of the Charger R/T I have seen with the standard Longitudinal stripe – today and the ’70 press photos, brochures, etc. – they are not there. If you checked the no cost Bumble Bee stripe, then your Charger R/T received the moldings? (This car has code V68, the delete for both stripe choices) and no wheel moldings. I think they would look good on this dark colored Charger. Anyone know? Thanks.
I have noticed a lot of the crappy stuff in life is also expensive.
That is probably Grand Junction. Not many Oranges going in Colorado.
You’d think any seller motivated enough to fix the gas gauge would also tackle upholstery that looks like a dog attacked it. At least with that starting bid.
These 2nd generation Chargers are a timeless design. Unmistakable in appearance and undying in appeal. Great colors outside and in. It’s no wonder Dodge went to great lengths to make the new Daytona look like this car. When you see it you’ll know.
Classic Mopar Muscle beauty here. 😍
My uncle (10 yrs my senior) bought one almost identical to this brand new. Almost – his had a black “buddy seat” interior & the White stripe & white pin stripes, it was also an SE. It did have the fender moldings. It was used sparingly to begin with & then a decade or so later relegated to daily use for a while. Parked in the 80’s, some parts were sourced – but the project was never started. He very reluctantly sold it (with the stash of parts) in the late 90’s or early ’00’s. I do know that just a few years ago, he & my Aunt were running around to the big auctions looking to buy one… he wants it back!!
In the meantime, he still has his ’70 LT1 vette that he bought in ’73 or 4. Along with (last I saw) 3 later model (C6 or C7) Vette’s (sorry, not my thing – I would take the ’70 all day any day though)(My taste in Vette’s is restricted to mid-year & early (real bumper) Stingrays).