This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Was Last Driven 40 Years Ago, Original Muscle Under the Hood
While the debut of the Challenger in 1970 more or less stole Charger's karma, Dodge remained committed to this nameplate, trying to improve it in all the key areas.
The company produced close to 50,000 units, and most of them rolled off the assembly lines with a V8 engine under the hood. It's estimated that only 300 units left the factory with a six-cylinder unit in charge of putting the wheels in motion.
The Charger and the Charger 500 could be had with a 225ci six-cylinder engine as the base configuration, while the base V8 was a 381 rated at 230 horsepower.
Dodge offered several more powerful engines, but the top choices were the 426 Hemi with 425 horsepower and the 440 installed on the R/T, producing 375 horsepower. The Hemi became a rare sight, as only 112 customers agreed to spend a small fortune to get this massive power increase.
The Charger in these photos was born with a 440 under the hood, and the same engine is still in the car. eBay seller scotto58 explains that the Charger is mostly original, though it has already received a repaint in the '70s and is now riding on aftermarket wheels (the original ones are still available, though).
The best part about this Charger is that it retained its original shape without spending much time on the road. The owner explains that the car was last driven in the '70s and eventually garaged in the dry Wyoming climate. It wasn't driven for the last 40 years, so the 57K miles on the clock make sense.
In case you're wondering if the engine starts and runs, the answer is yet. The owner says they took the car to a local shop and had it inspected and refreshed, so it's now in working shape. They claim they drove it for a few hundred miles, so the Charger should technically be ready for the road. I still advise you to inspect the car thoroughly before committing to a purchase, and putting the car on a lift to inspect the undersides, check the engine, and how original everything remains is essential.
Otherwise, everything on this Charger suggests that this car's place is in a heated garage. It does need occasional TLC, but it's otherwise a fantastic survivor of the 1970 model year. The R/T tags make it even more desirable, so it'll be interesting to see if buyers agree with the price tag.
The owner hopes to get at least $80,500 for this Charger R/T. The auction comes without a reserve, so once a single offer is received, the car should be ready to leave for a new home. Meanwhile, it's parked in Grand Junction, Colorado, and waiting for inspections.
The company produced close to 50,000 units, and most of them rolled off the assembly lines with a V8 engine under the hood. It's estimated that only 300 units left the factory with a six-cylinder unit in charge of putting the wheels in motion.
The Charger and the Charger 500 could be had with a 225ci six-cylinder engine as the base configuration, while the base V8 was a 381 rated at 230 horsepower.
Dodge offered several more powerful engines, but the top choices were the 426 Hemi with 425 horsepower and the 440 installed on the R/T, producing 375 horsepower. The Hemi became a rare sight, as only 112 customers agreed to spend a small fortune to get this massive power increase.
The Charger in these photos was born with a 440 under the hood, and the same engine is still in the car. eBay seller scotto58 explains that the Charger is mostly original, though it has already received a repaint in the '70s and is now riding on aftermarket wheels (the original ones are still available, though).
The best part about this Charger is that it retained its original shape without spending much time on the road. The owner explains that the car was last driven in the '70s and eventually garaged in the dry Wyoming climate. It wasn't driven for the last 40 years, so the 57K miles on the clock make sense.
In case you're wondering if the engine starts and runs, the answer is yet. The owner says they took the car to a local shop and had it inspected and refreshed, so it's now in working shape. They claim they drove it for a few hundred miles, so the Charger should technically be ready for the road. I still advise you to inspect the car thoroughly before committing to a purchase, and putting the car on a lift to inspect the undersides, check the engine, and how original everything remains is essential.
Otherwise, everything on this Charger suggests that this car's place is in a heated garage. It does need occasional TLC, but it's otherwise a fantastic survivor of the 1970 model year. The R/T tags make it even more desirable, so it'll be interesting to see if buyers agree with the price tag.
The owner hopes to get at least $80,500 for this Charger R/T. The auction comes without a reserve, so once a single offer is received, the car should be ready to leave for a new home. Meanwhile, it's parked in Grand Junction, Colorado, and waiting for inspections.