Challenger

Plum Crazy Column Shift: 1970 Dodge Challenger 340

1970 was the start of it all for the Dodge Challenger, and many enthusiasts would say it was the best year for the first-generation E-Body.  Dodge had over 20 colors to choose from for its ’70 Challenger, some of… more»

Plum Crazy Drop-Top: 1971 Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger would enjoy a five-year run in the 1970s but came along as the pony car market was reaching saturation. In 1971, a Challenger convertible with a V8 engine and painted FC7, or Plum Crazy, would have… more»

Two-Owner Mopar: 1972 Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Boys wouldn’t field a “pony car” until 1970, which made them the last major manufacturer to do so. The new Challenger shared its new E-body platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, which had finally shed its lineage with… more»

Parts And Pieces: 1970 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last major U.S. automaker to get into the pony car space, but that was more than five years after the rush had started. It would do well in its first year, selling nearly 77,000 units, but… more»

Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger 340

The owner of this 1970 Dodge Challenger purchased the vehicle in 1982 as a restoration project. As often happens, this is a project that stalled before it could start. However, the owner has accumulated a significant stash of parts,… more»

27k Mile Survivor: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible

We see quite a few E-Bodies here on Barn Finds, everything from over-restored better than new ‘Cudas that you’d be afraid of driving to Challengers that make you feel like you need a tetanus shot after looking at them. … more»

340 Four-Speed! 1970 Dodge Challenger

Looking mean, green, and ready for a fight, this 1970 Dodge Challenger in Warners, New York runs and drives “real good” according to the seller. As eagle-eyed readers might surmise from the “V8” badge, this Dodge left the factory… more»

Daily Driver: 1973 Dodge Challenger 340

Between 1968-73, Chrysler built nearly 217,000 cars with the venerable 340 small-block V8. And this 1973 Dodge Challenger is one and the car is numbers matching. The 340 would be replaced by a 360 the following model year. The… more»

One-Year Option! 1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE

The one-year-only 1970 Challenger RT/SE may not be everyone’s idea of the ultimate E-body, but it certainly ranks high on the list. While other years offered many options that could be piled on the R/T, only 1970 offered both… more»

Rare 318: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

This 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible might look pretty tired, but closer investigation reveals that it is a structurally sound classic that is begging for a new owner to return it to its former glory. This process will involve a… more»

Rare Factory Four-Speed: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Project

Available only in 1970, the “SE” Special Edition package was an option group offered by Dodge equipping the powerful and sporty Challenger with luxury accouterments such as a special interior trim, an overhead console, a unique rear window, and… more»

Slant Six Power! 1971 Dodge Challenger

This ’71 Challenger wears an older restoration that should still attract a lot of attention. It’s finished in Renault Green with lots of clear-coat which is a slight departure from stock. When you popped open the hood, you’d expect… more»

Solid Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger

Decisions, decisions. This 1972 Dodge Challenger has spent the best part of the last two decades hidden away in a garage under a cover. It is a restoration project that stalled early, and the current owner rescued it from… more»

Plum Crazy Roller: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

Dodge cooked up the Challenger in 1970 to compete in the “pony car” market segment, although they were the last to get in on the act. To allow them to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans-Am… more»

27k Mile Survivor! 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible

Sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to establish just how desirable a particular classic car is. Take this 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible as an example. This vehicle is a stunning survivor, and it has already… more»

Back Lot Find: 1970 Dodge Challenger

The Challenger was an all-new car in 1970, bringing Dodge into the pony car scene, although later than all the other players. It would share its platform with the Plymouth Barracuda for five model years but none of the… more»

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