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»
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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»
Mar 4, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original 340: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
While it was largely unloved when it was new, the 1973 Dodge Challenger has been like many classics from that era in developing a strong following among enthusiasts as time has passed. A high percentage have undergone significant modifications… more»
Mar 2, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Sublime Survivor: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 4-Speed
The classic car scene will always throw up some questions that may never be answered. For instance, why would someone park a desirable car like this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T back in 1982 and then leave it to sit… more»
Feb 11, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Black-On-Black: 1973 Dodge Challenger
Dodge would be the last of the major automakers to get into the pony car game. The Challenger debuted in 1970, more than five years after the Mustang began to set the market on fire. The Challenger itself would… more»
Jan 21, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1-Of-107 1971 Dodge Challenger
This is a low production 1971 Dodge Challenger. Out of 27,377 of the cars built in its second year, just 107 of them were shipped with a 300 hp, 383 V8 with 4-speed manual transmission. That’s the good news…. more»
Jan 21, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Western Sport Special: 1970 Dodge Challenger
In the ‘60s and ‘70s, Chrysler was famous for offering special option packages on some of its most popular cars. One of the lesser known of these is the Western Sport Special that was largely sold in California. These… more»
Jan 15, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Backyard Find: 1973 Dodge Challenger
Dodge’s Challenger was a formidable pony car during its first iteration from 1970-74. By 1973, there were only two engines you could order in the Challenger: the 318 and the 340, both V8s. The seller doesn’t know which engine… more»
Dec 17, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original 383: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
The late 1960s and early 1970s marked one of the most adventurous in American motoring history when it came to the question of paint colors. Subtlety took second place to in-your-face shades like the yellow worn by this 1971… more»
Dec 17, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Big Block Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger
Considering the emphasis that Dodge placed on performance in the 1960s, it’s surprising they were the last major manufacturer to join the pony car race. Even AMC got there ahead of Dodge. However, the wait was worth it because… more»
Dec 12, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Top Banana Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
The original Dodge Challenger was only around for five model years but left quite an impression – even 50 years later. The pony car market was already wearing thin when the Challenger came out in 1970 and growing safety… more»
Dec 8, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1 of 50: 1971 Dodge Challenger Indy 500
Since 1911, every Indianapolis 500 has used one or more pace cars for the event. In 1971, the new Dodge Challenger was chosen for that honor. 50 “festival” replicas were made for use in and around the event, but… more»
