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»
Challenger
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
Jun 22, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Jun 12, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
440 Equipped: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
In the world of Dodge Challengers, more often than not it seems like the majority are either in over-restored or basket case condition. It’s so refreshing to run across an example that is billed as a very nice driver,… more»
Jun 10, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
44k-Mile Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
The original Dodge Challengers from 1970-74 remain popular some 50 years later. They were never built in the same numbers as the Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro but helped keep Chrysler relevant throughout the decade. This 1972 Challenger is… more»
Jun 9, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack Project
Here’s an oft-told tale: high-end muscle car, driven/raced on the street, converted to drag racing, blown up, sits for a bit, and now it’s time to return to its original form (especially since the value has escalated significantly). Name… more»
May 25, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Last Model Year: 1974 Dodge Challenger
The 1974 model year would be the last for the Dodge Challenger, introduced just five years earlier at the height of the pony car movement. Sales started strong at 77,000 units but would dwindle to just over 11,000 copies… more»
May 19, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1 of 83: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
The Challenger was in its second year in 1971. Dodge had finally joined the pony car fracas the year before, giving it a new body only shared with the Plymouth Barracuda (although all the sheet metal was separate). Production… more»
May 17, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Solid Starting Point: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
This 1970 Challenger has the Hi-Po version of the 383 big-block V8, which gave it an extra five horsepower. The car has also had a color change at some point from “burnt orange” (Hemi Orange?) to a bumble-bee sort… more»
May 11, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Slant Six Survivor: 1970 Dodge Challenger
The cliche title, “Only the Strong Survive,” has been used in approximately fifty trillion articles about muscle cars written by reporters that know nothing about muscle cars. Enthusiasts know better. Muscle cars live hard lives and do not have… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stored 26 Years: 1970 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last major player to field a “pony car” – more than five years after Ford got the ball rolling with the Mustang. The Challenger rolled out for 1970 using the new E-body platform that the revised… more»
Apr 29, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Genuine 340 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
While it might currently wear one of the most desirable colors ever to grace the panels of any Mopar offering, the buyer of this rare 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A will have some decisions to make. The rest of the… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Top Banana? 1970 Dodge Challenger Project
The Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda were released in 1970 as a late response to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, which dominated the pony car market in the late Sixties. One characteristic that distinguished these new Mopar E-Body… more»
Apr 8, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Small Back Glass: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE
Dodge came late to the pony car party – some first years after the Ford Mustang first stirred the pot. The E-body Challenger was their entry, sharing a new body with the revamped Plymouth Barracuda (although no sheet metal… more»
Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One Prior Owner: 1972 Dodge Challenger
1972 would be the mid-way point in the brief life of the original Dodge Challenger. It debuted late in the “pony car” war that the Ford Mustang started. Sales were brisk at first but tapered off as a waning… more»
Mar 8, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mopar Graveyard: Eight Mopar Project Cars
Gunter Kramer sent us a tip about a seller who has listed eight Mopars for sale on Craigslist in Denver Colorado. The cars consist of a Dodge Challenger, six Dodge Darts and a Chrysler New Yorker. The production years… more»
