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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible

JS27U0B179406roadUnited States
Engine
7.2L (440 cu in) V8, 375 bhp, paired with three-speed automatic
Colour
'Plum Crazy' (purple)

A 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible finished in factory 'Plum Crazy' High Impact paint, one of approximately 1,070 R/T convertibles produced for the model year. Equipped with a numbers-matching 440 cubic inch V-8 rated at 375 horsepower mated to a Torqueflite automatic transmission, the car retains its original trim-tag-documented options including air conditioning, Rallye instrumentation, hood pins, sport hood, and ten-hole Rallye wheels. The car has undergone a prior restoration consistent with its factory specification.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Restoration

    Comprehensive restoration returning the car to factory-correct appearance and specification, with all original trim-tag options retained to support accuracy.

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