A classic muscle car such as the Dodge Challenger R/T is definitely a good find. But of course, among muscle cars, rare examples are bound to be revealed for sale. This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T can be considered rare, as it features a matching numbers V-Code 440 Six Pack V-8 engine under its hood and an M51 Code factory power sunroof on top. Let’s take a quick look.
1 Of 3 V-Code Sunroof Challenger R/Ts
Known to many, 1970 is the first production year of the Dodge Challenger R/T, and the brand started off by offering quite a number of optional features for the muscle car. Among these options is a power sunroof (Code M51), which was made possible by having a third-party-company chopping the roof off in partially completed cars.
This is an ultra-rare 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. For that model year, only around 82 units of the Dodge Challenger R/T hardtops were fitted with power sunroofs. Of the 82 sun-roofed muscle cars, only three were known to be powered by the optional V-Code 440-ci (7.2 liters) Six-Pack V-8 engine with three 2-barrel carburetors. This V-8 mill provides 390 hp of max output to the wheels through a A727 heavy-duty TorqueFlite automatic transmission.
Elegant In Blue And White
As for its exterior looks, this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is wrapped in a B5 Bright Blue Metallic finish, as complemented by white longitudinal striping. Because it comes with an M51 Code sunroof option, this muscle car features a matching vinyl top.
In addition, the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T comes with a sport hood with twin scoop inserts, body-color sport mirrors and chrome exhaust tips. Riding on a set of Rallye rims shod with F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GT rubbers, this muscle car also features 440 Six Pack engine tags as well as R/T identification.
Moving inside, this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T comes loaded with a white vinyl cabin with bucket seats, a center console with Slap Stik shifter as well as Rallye instrument cluster with tachometer and 150-mph speedometer. Moreover, it features power windows and AM/FM Multi-Plex radio.
Up For Sale in July
Boasting power steering and power brakes with front discs, this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is part of the Steve Cage Collection. It will go on sale at Mecum Auction’s Indy 2020 event that will occur on July 10 to 18, 2020. If you’re interested, you can proceed to the auction firm’s website and register to bid.
Source: Mecum Auctions