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Rare 1970 Dodge Challenger Rt/se 440 Magnum Matching #s on 2040-cars

US $47,500.00
Year:1970 Mileage:92764
Location:

Tracy, California, United States

Tracy, California, United States
Advertising:

1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE  numbers matching 440ci engine and 727 Torque Flite transmission, 1 of 733 built (have build sheet).  Date built 7/23/1970.

8 3/4 sure grip rear end with .323 gears. California car, all original sheet metal. Factory a/c and cruise control.

92,000 original miles. I bought the car in 2001 with 79,000 miles. All miles since then have been to car shows and a few drives with friends.

The restoration of the car was done in the early 90's. Since then, the car has been freshened up.

New cam, roller rockers, lifters,  push rods, intake, carb, fuel pump, water pump, 2 1/2" exhaust, all hoses and belts, brakes and shocks, vinyl top, transmission was rebuilt and much more.

The car has headers on right now, the original stock exhaust manifolds come with car.

This is a two fender tag car, the second tag was lost during the restoration but I have the codes for that tag. I know that because I met the gentleman at a car show who completed the restoration and has history of the car dating back to the 80's.

The original  paint for the car was burnt orange, car was repainted to Sublime during the restoration.

NOTE, Paint has a few minor chips but you have to look hard to see them. The tack works but is not accurate.  A/C works but needs to be charged with R134.  Overhead consolette low fuel and seatbelt light do not come on.  Driver seat cover shows wear.

This car has won " Best Restored Mopar " back to back years at the Good-Guys car show in Pleasanton Ca.

I do have more pictures if you need to see more. 

Car sold as is. I have the car for sale locally so I reserve the right to stop the auction.

Please email me with any question.


Decoding of first Fender Tag

Code Description
E86 440-4 Barrel High Performance
D32 H-D A-727 TorqueFlite Trans / Some Years A-998
JS29
J = Dodge Challenger
S = Special
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
U0B
U = 440 375HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
0 = 1970
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
440289 Sequence Number '440289'
FK5
Paint Code: Dark Burnt Orange Metallic / Deep Burnt Orange Iri
HRK4
Trim Grade/Style/Color
H = High
R = Vinyl and Leather Bucket Seats
K4 = Burnt Orange
000 Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
723 Date Built: 7 / 23 / 1970
184372 Order Number: 184372
VIX Roof Type OR Color:  Unknown At This Time
A01 Light Package
A62 Rallye Instrument Cluster
B51 Power Assisted Brakes
C16 Console w/ Buckets
C26 Over Head Roof Consolette
J55 Undercoat w/ Hood Pad
G33 Left Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / Chrome
H51 Single Air /w Heater
J41 Pedal Dress Up
J45 Hood Tie Down Pins
J54 Sport Hood 70-1
L25 Trunk Compartment Light
M21 Roof Drip Rail Moldings
M31 Belt Molding 69-70
N41 Duel Exhaust w/o Tips
N42 Chrome Duel Exhaust Tips
N85 Tachometer
N88 Auto Speed Control
N95 Nox Exhaust Emission Control
R31 Duel Rear Speaker w/ R85
R35 AM / FM Multiplex Stereo
CTD Continued on 2nd Tag


Decoding of second Fender Tag

Code Description
JS29
J = Dodge Challenger
S = Special
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
U0B
U = 440 375HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
0 = 1970
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
440289 Sequence Number '440289'
V68 Delete Stripes
Y05 Built to U.S. Specifications
26 26 in. Radiator
EN1 End of Codes Assembly Line 1






On Jun-28-14 at 22:07:03 PDT, seller added the following information:

Here is a youtube video of the car. Check it out.


http://youtu.be/4jEHvNof3cQ

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