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1970 Dodge Challenger

$68,997

1970 Dodge Challenger

Vehicle Details

Make

Dodge

Model

Challenger

Year

1970

Mileage

65,687 miles

VIN

JH23N0B132038

Body Type

Coupe

Transmission

Manual

Engine

383 V8

Description

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Tribute Why This Car Is Special The restored 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T tribute 383 we have at Skyway Classics is one of those rare muscle cars that came with a 383 cubic inch big block, verified by the N in the VIN number and has a 4-speed transmission with the Pistol Grip Shifter, has the rare red paint and red interior combo, and wears the black vinyl top. With only 4,892 units built the 1970 R/T is a relatively rare classic. Features 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Tribute 383 cubic inch 4-barrel engine verified by the VIN N-code Engine block, heads, and intake painted orange 4-barrel carb Black factory correct air cleaner with the Magnum decal Orange painted valve covers Very detailed, painted, and correct looking engine compartment Dual Exhaust 26 inch Radiator 4-speed transmission 3.55 rear axle from the factory Black twin bucket seat interior Matching rear seat Rallye Instrument Cluster Package including the Tachometer Red carpeting Factory Pistol Grip Shifter Wood steering wheel Matching door panels Re-painted in Bright Red Crazy paint Sport Hood Roof drip rail moldings Black vinyl top Factory R/T stripes on the rear Rear wing Rallye wheels Black sidewall performance tires Below is the Trim Tag Info Verification of it decoded for you.

Code Description E65 383-4 Barrel N-Code 383 cubic inch 4-barrel A36 Performance Axle Package w/3.55 Ratio A01 Light Package C16 Console C55 Bucket Seats M21 Roof drip rail moldings N41 Dual Exhaust R11 Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts) V7W Accent Stripes D21 4-speed shifter N41 Dual Exhaust 26 26 inch Radiator Mechanical The engine compartment holds a potent 383 cubic inch engine with the engine block, heads, and intake painted orange, 4-barrel carb, black factory correct air cleaner with the decal on it, orange painted valve covers, and sits in a very detailed, painted, and correct looking engine compartment. It is backed up by a D21 Code 4-speed transmission and shifted with factory Pistol Grip Shifter and the power going to a HD 355 Sure Grip factory rear end. It also has the factory cast iron exhaust manifolds, Dual Exhaust, and a 26" inch Radiator.

Interior The interior has the rare red twin bucket seat interior with the matching red rear seat, factory dash and Rallye Instrument Cluster Package including the Tachometer, stereo system, red carpeting, factory Pistol Grip Shifter, wood steering wheel, and matching door panels. It is immaculate and looks very original just like it did when it was new in 1970. Exterior When the Challenger was restored the exterior was completed with brilliant red paint with black R/T stripes on the rear, black striped Sport Hood and hood pins, Roof drip rail moldings, Challenger and RT emblems, chrome mirrors, rear black wing, front and rear chrome bumpers, and the black vinyl top.

It runs and drives perfect as the Challenger is turn key with it riding on the aftermarket Rallye wheels and black sidewall performance tires. Conclusion You must come to Skyway Classics and see this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Tribute to see the quality and money that has been spent to restore this car. It is a very rare MOPAR and is increasing in value every day.

We have the Build Sheet and Order Form with this R/T too! If you want a blast from the past muscle car, this one is yours! So give us a call at 941-254-6608. Disclaimer Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information.

Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made. Trim: RT
Options: Factory Premium Sound System

Classic Dodge Challenger Buyer's Guide

Full guide
M
Mike Sullivan
Muscle Cars
1970–1974
~4 min read
Updated Apr 2026
Definitive buyer's guide for classic Dodge Challenger 1970-1974. E-body authentication, fender tag verification, Hemi and 440 Six Pack identification, current pricing.
This guide covers
✓ 10-point inspection checklist
✓ Common issues & what to avoid
✓ In-person inspection guide
✓ Market pricing by year & condition
✓ 5 FAQs answered
✓ History & fun facts

Dodge Challenger Market Overview

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31
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$68,957
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1970–1982
Year Range
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This car: $68,997
Low: $5,995 High: $284,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 65%
Manual 32% ◄
Condition Distribution
Excellent 10%
Good 16%
Fair 6%
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Classic Dodge Challenger Buyer's Guide

The Dodge Challenger launched for the 1970 model year as Chrysler's second E-body offering, sharing platform with the already-released Plymouth Barracuda but with Dodge-specific styling and trim. Across just five model years of classic-era production (1970-1974), the Challenger established itself as one of the most desirable American muscle cars ever produced — particularly the rare Hemi R/T variants and the 1970-only T/A homologation specials. The 1970-1971 cars are the high-water mark of E-body Challenger performance with engine options spanning from the slant-six up to the legendary 426 Hemi. The 1972-1974 cars represent the smart-money entry into E-body Challenger ownership at a fraction of equivalent early-E-body pricing. This guide covers what every buyer should verify before paying premium money for any Challenger variant.

What to Check Before Buying

Inspect fender tag rivets and stamping style — Original 1970-1974 tags use dome-headed rivets. Re-stamps and replacements are common fraud vectors.
Locate and verify broadcast sheet — Check under rear seat, inside front seat bottom springs, behind rear seat back panel, in heater box.
Verify VIN engine code matches block partial VIN — 5th digit of VIN identifies engine. Block partial VIN stamped on front pad. Both must agree.
Get Galen Govier inspection for $150K+ cars — Recognized Mopar authentication expert. $200-$500 inspection mandatory for premium-engine claims.
For T/A Challenger claims, demand specialist authentication — 1970-only homologation special, only 2,400 built. Specific equipment required: 340 Six Pack, side-exit exhaust, fiberglass scoop.
Inspect rear frame rails for rust and impact — Two longitudinal members from rear wheel wells to rear bumper. Common rust point and impact damage location.
Push down on each corner and watch doors — E-body unibody is light and flexes. Door movement relative to body = chassis flex damage.
Magnet test rear quarters and trunk drop-offs — Body filler is non-magnetic. Driver-quality cars universally have filler.
Check rear window channel rust — On hardtop coupes, water gets trapped under rear glass. Invisible rust until glass is removed.
Compression test all eight cylinders — Should read 145-185 PSI uniformly. Hemi cars run higher — 165-195 PSI on properly built engines.

Common Issues

Mopar E-body rust on Challenger follows the same patterns as the Plymouth 'Cuda. The lower fenders behind the front wheels, the rear quarter panels (lower and upper at the rear glass), the trunk pan, the trunk drop-offs, the rear frame rails, and the floor pans are all standard rust zones. The rear window channel on coupes traps water and rots from inside out. Mechanically, the Mopar B and RB big-block V8s (383, 440) are bulletproof when maintained. The 426 Hemi requires specialist setup — cross-ram intake, dual four-barrel carburetors, and solid-lifter valvetrain need attention from someone who knows the engine. The A833 four-speed manual and Torqueflite 727 automatic are both robust. The 8.75-inch and Dana 60 rear ends are strong; broken stub axles are uncommon except on extremely abused cars. Body alignment is a particular concern for E-body Challengers. The unibody is structurally lighter than Mustang and Camaro of the same era and is prone to flex damage on hard-driven cars. Push down on each corner and watch the doors. They should not move relative to the body. Inspect the rear frame rails for rust and impact damage. Electrical issues vary. Original wiring harnesses are 50+ years old and prone to chafing. Voltage regulators on 1970-1972 cars commonly fail. Ammeter wiring on dashboards has caused fires in some cars — always check the back of the gauge cluster for heat damage and consider a voltmeter conversion. Vacuum-actuated systems (heater controls, Tic-Toc-Tach optional) commonly fail and require careful repair.

What to Look For

Fender tag and broadcast sheet are the gold-standard authentication for any Mopar E-body. The fender tag (riveted to the driver-side inner fender) is a coded plate listing all factory-installed options. The broadcast sheet (the build sheet that traveled with the car through the assembly line) is often hidden under the rear seat, in the springs of the front seat bottom, behind the back panel of the rear seat, or stuffed into the heater box. For any Challenger R/T claim, verify the fender tag R/T option codes. The 5th digit of the VIN identifies the engine code: G=318, H=340, J=340 Six Pack (T/A only), L=383 4V, U=440 4V, V=440 Six Pack, R=426 Hemi 8V. Cross-reference all three (VIN, fender tag, engine block partial VIN) and demand a Galen Govier inspection for any car priced over $150,000. For T/A Challenger claims (1970 only), verify the unique equipment package: 340 Six Pack engine (three two-barrel carburetors), side-exit exhaust system, fiberglass hood scoop, strobe-stripe graphics, and special suspension. Only 2,400 T/A Challengers were built — Galen Govier inspection is mandatory for authentication. Body alignment is the second non-negotiable for E-body cars. The unibody is structurally weak compared to other muscle cars of the era — heavily flexed cars show up as misaligned doors, cracked windshields, or trunk lids that don't close right. Push down on each corner of the car and watch the doors. They should not move relative to the body. For Hemi Challenger claims, demand specialist authentication. Forgeries with re-stamped fender tags and Hemi engines from non-Challenger donor cars are well-documented in the market. The Hemi engine has unique casting numbers, special engine mounts, and specific stamping codes that verify originality. Document the car. Photograph every panel, every fender tag, every chassis number stamping, every engine bay component, and every identifying tag. Build a comprehensive case file before purchase.

Price Guide

1970-1971 Challenger pricing varies dramatically by engine. Base 318 hardtops: driver-quality $32,000-$55,000. 340 R/T cars: $50,000-$85,000. 383 R/T cars: $55,000-$95,000. 1970 T/A Challenger (only 2,400 built): driver-quality $90,000-$160,000. Documented numbers-matching cars: $130,000-$220,000+. Convertibles in T/A spec do not exist (T/A was hardtop-only). 1970-1971 440 R/T cars: driver-quality $80,000-$140,000. 440 Six Pack R/T cars: $120,000-$220,000+ documented. 1970-1971 Hemi R/T cars: driver-quality $250,000-$450,000. Documented numbers-matching Hemi R/T hardtops: $400,000-$800,000+. Hemi R/T convertibles (only 9 built across two model years) approach $1.5M-$2.5M+ at top auctions. 1972-1974 Challengers: driver-quality 340/360 cars run $30,000-$55,000. Documented original cars in good condition: $42,000-$70,000. The 1973-1974 Challenger Rallye package (the closest thing to R/T trim post-1971) commands $35,000-$60,000. Convertible Challengers (1970-1971 only): add 30-50% premium over equivalent hardtop pricing. Driver-quality 1970-1971 base convertible cars run $55,000-$95,000. Project Challengers start around $20,000-$40,000 for non-numbers-matching base cars. Stripped E-body roller candidates without engine or transmission can still bring $15,000-$28,000 because the demand for proper Challenger restoration projects exceeds supply.

Did You Know?

The Dodge Challenger was Chrysler's response to internal demand from Dodge Division for an E-body offering after Plymouth had already secured the Barracuda. Initially, Chrysler's product planners had not approved a Dodge variant of the E-body platform — Plymouth was supposed to be the sole E-body brand. Dodge Division executives lobbied successfully through 1968-1969 for a Dodge variant, and the 1970 Challenger launched with a slightly longer wheelbase (110 inches versus Barracuda's 108 inches) to differentiate it from the Plymouth car. The 1970 Challenger T/A was developed specifically for SCCA Trans-Am racing homologation. Dodge needed to produce a minimum number of street-legal cars to qualify the Challenger for the racing series. The 340 Six Pack engine (three two-barrel carburetors) was unique to the T/A package and not offered on any other E-body. Only 2,400 T/A Challengers were produced for the 1970 model year — the 1971 Trans-Am season saw rule changes that made continued homologation production unnecessary. The Hemi 426 in the Challenger R/T was significantly under-rated by Dodge. The factory rating of 425 horsepower (gross) was deliberately conservative to manage insurance company concerns about high-output muscle cars — actual dyno output on a properly tuned Hemi 426 was approximately 500 horsepower. Documented Hemi Challengers are now blue-chip collector cars with consistent appreciation, particularly for the rare convertible variants.

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