35-Years-Owned 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 Hemi Four-Speed

Description

Chrysler’s contenders in the booming pony car class finally arrived in the fall of 1969, simultaneously launching the redesigned Plymouth Barracuda and the all-new, slightly larger Dodge Challenger. The latter was aimed directly at the up-market Mercury Cougar and Pontiac Firebird, intending the new Challenger as “the most potent pony car ever.” At launch, the Challenger was available in two series, the Challenger and Challenger R/T (Road and Track), and in three body styles, Two-Door Hardtop, Convertible, and Two-Door Hardtop S.E. The range was powered by virtually every engine in Chrysler’s inventory, offering eight options ranging from a slant six to the thundering 425-horsepower 426 cu-in Hemi V8 in the R/T. R/T buyers were also treated to numerous performance goodies including a Rallye instrument cluster, Rallye suspension with sway bar, and heavy-duty drum brakes. Hemi production came to an end in 1971, followed by the discontinuation of the Challenger in 1974, making Hemi-powered first-generation examples extremely collectible today.   

Highlights

• Powered by a replacement 426 cu-in Hemi V8 topped with twin four-barrel carburetors, rated at 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque (reportedly installed in 1974)

• Desirable four-speed manual transmission shifted via a console-mounted Hurst Sure-Grip shifter

• Finished in Hemi Orange (EV2) over Black (X9) vinyl upholstery

• Dana 60 rear axle

• Standard Challenger R/T equipment:

  • Wide Side Stripes

  • Black Grille

  • Quad Exhaust Tips

  • Performance Hood

  • Rallye Instrument Cluster

  • Heavy-Duty Suspension

  • Heavy-Duty Brakes

  • F70 x 14” Tires

• The fender tag decodes from left to right as follows:

  • 26 - 26" Radiator

  • EN2 - End of Sales Codes on Fender Tag (Vehicle Assembled on production line #2)

  • N42 - Bright Exhaust Tips

  • N85 - Tachometer

  • V21 - Hood Performace Treatment

  • V9X - Black Transverse Sport Stripes (Paint) "Bumblebee"

  • Y05 - Build for USA Order

  • G32 - Painted Passenger Side Racing Mirror (Right) Manual Adjusting

  • G34 - Painted Driver Side Racing Mirror (Left) Remote Adjusting

  • J45 - Hood Tie Down Pins

  • J54 - Sports Hood

  • M21 - Drip Rail Moldings

  • N41 - Dual Exhaust

  • EV2 - Painted Top (no Vinyl Roof) "Hemi Orange" in Dodge / "Tor Red" in Plymouth (HIGH IMPACT COLOR)

  • A01 - Light Package = Ashtray Light, Glove Box Light, Trunk Light, Ignition Light w/ Time Delay, Map & Courtesy Light, Instrument Panel Flood Lamp w/ Time Delay, Headlight- On Warning Buzzer, Fender Mounted Turn Signal Indicators (Fender Turn Signals not included w/ RT or 340 Challengers)

  • A33 - Track Pak Package = 3.54 Ratio in a 9 3/4 Dana Axle w/ Sure Grip, 7 Blade Torque Drive Fan, 26" Radiator w/ Shroud and Hemi Suspenson Handling Package. Only Available in 440 & 426 Hemi w/ 4 Speeds

  • A62 - Rallye Instrument Cluster = Trip odometer, 150 MPH Speedo, Instrument Panel Woodgrain, Heater Control Flood Light, Tachometer, Clock, Fuel, Oil, Temperature Gauges, Ammeter and 3 Speed / Variable Wipers w/ Electric Washers

  • C16 - Console w/ Woodgrain (and Seat Belt holder in the back of the console) 

  • C55 - Bucket Seats

  • EV2 - "Hemi Orange" in Dodge / "Tor Red" in Plymouth (HIGH IMPACT COLOR)

  • H - High Trim Grade 6 - Vinyl Bucket Seats X9 - Black (if H5/P5, cloth insert is Black & White)

  • 000 - Full Door Panel

  • C11 - Scheduled to be built December 1969 on the 11 day 

  • 014558 - Vehicle Order Number (VON)

  • E74 - 426 V8 "Hemi" Dual 4 Barrel Carburetors HP (8 Cylinder) 425 Horse Power

  • D21 - 4 Speed Manual Transmission Floor Shift (A833)

  • J - Dodge Challenger, S - Special Price Class, 23 - 2 Door Hardtop

  • R - 426 V8 "Hemi" Dual 4 Barrel Carburetors High Performance (8 Cylinder), 0 - 1970 Model Year (F-Series), B - Hamtramck, MI 

  • 218087 - Sequential Number EV2 - "Hemi Orange" in Dod

• This Challenger R/T 426 Hemi is offered with the five-digit odometer currently displaying just under 52,500 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear

• Locking glove box

• Manually operated windows

• Lap seatbelts

• Padded sun visors

• Dual horns

• Locking fuel cap

• Backup lights

Known Imperfections

• The vehicle is difficult to shift into reverse

Included

• Collapsable spare tire with air can

Ownership History

The consignor acquired this Challenger R/T 426 Hemi in Connecticut in 1988, showing approximately 67,000 miles at the time. The previous owner is said to have acquired the car in 1981 showing approximately 58,000 miles.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,000. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.