Vehicle Description
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T – Plum Crazy 440 Six-Barrel
This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is a first-year example that is finished in Plum Crazy over black vinyl. The car was disassembled for a planned restoration which was completed in January 2019. The numbers-matching 440ci V8 is equipped with three dual-barrel carburetors and is backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Other features include a Dana Sure-Grip rear axle, powered front disc brakes, bucket seats, a pistol-grip shifter, and a Rallye instrument panel.
Engine & Performance
- Numbers-matching 440ci V8 engine
- Three dual-barrel carburetors (Six-Barrel setup)
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Dana Sure-Grip rear axle
- Shaker hood scoop (added during restoration)
- Pistol-grip shifter
Exterior & Body
- Plum Crazy (Purple) finish
- New black vinyl roof covering
- Refinished or replaced trim throughout
- Optional 15″ wheels
- BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
- Shaker hood assembly
Interior & Comfort
- Black vinyl interior
- Bucket seats
- Rallye instrument panel
- Pistol-grip shifter
- Complete restoration completed January 2019
Brakes & Suspension
- Powered front disc brakes (vented)
- Rear drum brakes
- Power braking system
- Performance-oriented suspension
Instrumentation & Gauges
- Rallye instrument cluster
- 150-mph speedometer
- 8,000-rpm tachometer
- Oil pressure gauge
- Complete gauge package
Restoration & Features
- Complete restoration completed January 2019
- Car was fully disassembled for restoration
- New black vinyl roof applied
- All trim refinished or replaced
- Shaker hood added during restoration
- First-year 1970 R/T model
This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T represents the pinnacle of American muscle car engineering in its first year of production. The comprehensive restoration completed in January 2019 has brought this Plum Crazy beauty back to its original glory, with the added enhancement of a shaker hood for aggressive style. With its numbers-matching 440 Six-Barrel V8, four-speed manual transmission, and Dana rear axle, this Challenger delivers authentic Mopar performance. The Rallye instrument cluster, pistol-grip shifter, and black vinyl interior complete the classic muscle car experience. This is a rare opportunity to own a fully restored, first-year Challenger R/T with the desirable Six-Barrel setup and four-speed manual transmission.
440 Six-Barrel | 4-Speed Manual | Dana Rear | Restored 2019