Tuesday, December 27, 2022

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible - $242k

1 of 61 Factory V-Code Challenger R/T Convertibles produced with 4-speed manual transmission. 1 of only 25 known to exist that retain their original matching numbers drivetrain. Original broadcast sheet. Restored. Matching numbers E87 440 Six Pack V-8 engine. Matching numbers 4-speed transmission. A34 Super Track Pak. FE5 Bright Red with Black convertible top and interior. Bucket seats. Pistol Grip shifter. Rallye instrument cluster.
The 440 six pack produced 390 hp (36 less than the Hemi) and 490 lb.-ft. of torque (same as the Hemi) but cost a lot less.
2,921 convertibles were built in 1970 with only 99 of them being 440 Six Pack V8-powered cars. 38 were automatics.
This example appears at Mecum with an estimate of $350k - $400k.