£258.7k
A coveted factory-built Hemi Challenger 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hardtop
Bonhams • US • 16 Aug 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£258,658
A coveted factory-built Hemi Challenger 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hardtop
US • 16 Aug 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare and highly collectible 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hardtop, one of only 287 Hemi Challengers built and one of an estimated 12 with a 4-speed manual and Shaker Hood. Finished in Hemi Orange with a black vinyl roof and black R/T stripes, it features a 426ci 'Street Hemi' V8 engine producing 425bhp and 490ft-lbs of torque, making it a true icon of the Muscle Car Era.
Condition
8
The car is described as being the subject of an older, yet detailed and faithful restoration and is presented in excellent condition, showing signs of moderate use while remaining exceptionally tidy and authentic. This suggests that the car is very well-maintained, but not without minor imperfections.
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Manual
LHD
United States
JS23R08349300
1970
Auction
£258.7k
A coveted factory-built Hemi Challenger 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hardtop
Bonhams • US • 16 Aug 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
426ci OHV 'Street Hemi' V8
Engine 2 Carter AFB 4-Barrel Carburetors 425bhp, 490ft-lbs Torque 4-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle Power Assisted Front Disc, Rear Drum Brakes *An exceedingly rare, highly collectible Mopar *Broadcast sheet and decoded fender tag included *Just 237 Hemi Challengers from 1970 *One of an estimated 12 with a 4-speed and Shaker Hood *Factory rear spoiler and rear window louvers *Super Track Pak with 4.10 Rear axle *Original Hemi Orange over Black vinyl buckets *Highly optioned and well detailed throughout THE CAR OFFERED The zenith of the Muscle Car Era brought us many mythical beasts from deep within the Big Three's respective Skunkworks.
A cold war was raging in Detroit, as Ford, GM and Chrysler sought supremacy on the drag strip and in the battle for ultimate 'street cred.' Incredible engines emerged like GM's L88, Ford's Boss 429 and 427 'Cammer,' and one of the most famous of all, Mopar's illustrious 426 Hemi, and th...
Price Analysis vs Other Hemi Challenger R/Ts
£36,667
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£130,772
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£859,972
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