Dodge had significantly bigger expectations for the 1970 Challenger, and instead of selling over 200,000 units, the company barely shipped 83,000 cars.
The cheapest model was the based hardtop, which carried a $2,851 price tag. The hardtop was obviously the best-selling model, accounting for over 53,000 cars of the entire production in 1970.
The Special Edition was more expensive at $3,083 for the hardtop and $3,120 for the convertible, while the R/T was the model that everybody wanted but few afforded. The R/T hardtop started at $3,266, while the convertible could be had for at least $3,535. Eventually, Dodge also sold a SE R/T hardtop that started at $3,498.
The R/T production for this model year included 14,889 hardtops and 1,070 convertibles. The parent company sold only 3,979 Challengers with the SE R/T packages.
This Challenger that landed on Craigslist not long ago is an R/T that spent its entire life in a barn. The owner says they parked the car in a barn since it was new, and they meticulously cared for the car. However, everybody must know from the beginning that the vehicle has already been restored, so while the only family that owned this Challenger (that’s right, this is a family-owned car) took proper care of it, the R/T still got a full overhaul.
The Plum Crazy paint seems to be fabulous, but unfortunately, the quality of the photos leaves a lot to be desired and doesn’t allow us to admire the car in all its glory. That’s a shame, as the owner took screenshots of the photos stored on their phone instead of sharing the full images directly—I did my best to enlarge them and retain decent quality, as I think this Challenger deserves better pictures.
The car still has the original panels and other factory parts, and the engine under the hood is a 440 Magnum. The owner doesn’t share any engine specifics, but it’s safe to assume it’s the original unit. It probably starts and runs properly, considering the Challenger has already been restored, but make sure you ask more questions if you’re interested in the car.
The selling price makes sense for a 1970 Challenger fitted with the 440 Magnum and in good shape, but it also suggests that you should inspect everything in person. An all-original, complete, and properly restored 1970 Challenger with a spotless Plum Crazy finish should sell for more than $23,500, so your best option is to see the car in person or order a third-party inspection before committing to a purchase.
The car is parked close to Kansas City, and depending on what you find under the hood, you should be able to drive it on its wheels.