Mopar Muscle Association UK

Selling My Chally to fund new Bike / Car

1970 Challenger 440 Rt Manual - not numbers matching- originally a 383 RT

As seen on Top Gear- Great all round condition - Brooklands and Nats winner


Huge files regarding restoration which was done before I owned her
some of which I have shamlessly copied below

"440 Ci engine bored 0.30 (now 445.62 CI) with 1970 440 CI Cylinder heads (78.5cc heads cleaned up and re surfaced) with SB 1875 - 19PM Hardened Valve Seats.

00548 Intake valves , 01156 Exhaust Valves. Camshaft spec 462 lift and 270 duration

Edelbrock 440 Performer 440 Ally intake manifold
Edelbrock 70 CFM carb
Tube Technologies TTI headers for E body


Hemi 4 speed Heavy Duty Transmssion (18 spline)

Dana 60 Rear end with sure grip diff and 3.54 gears

Power dic brakes front
oversize drums rear

The invoice for the dana reads

DTS D60 Custom Dana - $2085

Custom Dana 60 for E body 35 spline axels w/-4 1/2 BC 1/2 x 20 x 2" screw in wheel studs 3.54 gears w / power lock posi 7290 yoke ll new bearings & seals "


£25k

BLOODY NICE CAR


I'd LOVE that.

hey mark, is this a U 440 code or N 383 code car ????

Hi Dunc
Was an N 383 car

Current motor is a 1968 440 RBB

I remember this car...

Beautiful!

I very nearly bought this once, had a good nose around it but was too slow.

newport100 wrote:Hi Dunc
Was an N 383 car

Current motor is a 1968 440 RBB

i thought it was mark, its a lovely car and worth every penny, and a bonus it has the 440/dana i think, best off luck with the sale matey,

we imported it from the usa after the resto , ran it for a year then sold it on , spent many hours working on it and had some fun driving it . all the best . what r u buying next ?

Hi Dave!

Think we may have spoke on the phone when IO lost the keys last year

Ill see what change i have left after selling it and finding a bike- probably a B body this time


Cheers

Mark

Blimey- Cant believe the interest already!- I though there was a credit crunch

anyway thanks to those that have contacted me for more info- here is some further info as requested

The VIN No is JS23N0B105685

Vin Plate is present but Fender Tag IS NOT

Some body markings can be found on the car to confirm the cars status

Originally a 383 RT Challenger

Here is some more detail about the car and the restoration- I must stress this is gleaned from the two huge files of paperwork that came with the car so it will need to be taken at face value - all work was done in the US around 2002 / 2004 - before the car became mine- I have no reason to doubt the validity of any of the following but would recommend any interested party to fully inspect the car to their own satisfaction



" The body was both acid dipped and sand blasted - . All fenders , quarter panels , doors , roof , hood and trunk lid were completely straight and never hit. The uni body was also very straight. The uni body was mounted on automotive "Spikettes" and a total rotisserie style restoration was completed. The floorbards were replaced as was the trunk floor and new heavy gauge steel lower rear quarter panels were welded into place.

The Challenger has the following upgraded equipment:
Power Windows (all four) with stock window switches, power steering , front power disc brakes , complete factory aircon system , ralley instrument panel with 8 grand tach , rear window defogger , deluxe seatbelts throughout , interior front hood release , interior rear trunk release , correct "one year only" 1970 locking centre console with key , pistol grip 4 speed shifter , heavy duty "Hemi 4 speed transmission with 18 spline shaft (not typical 22 splines) , heavy duty sure grip Dana rear end with 3:54 gear ratio, Goodyear rubber, 15 x 8 Chrysler rally wheels , dual chrome tipped RT exhaust , R upgraded flip top gas cap , correct space saver spare tyre with inflator air canistor , correct bumper jack , with correct hook , upgraded bumper guards for rear bumber.

Everything else on the entire car was either replaced with new or like new condition items.

The engine is 440 cubic inches bored 30 thou over. Aluminium Edelbrock intake manifold and matching edelbrock carb with auto choke. The engine has the correct 1970 cylinder heads with hardened valve guides. (unleaded)

The cam shaft is mild and very streetable - The engine compartment has an oversize radiator , correct oversize oil pan , large capacity multi bladed , clutch fan with surrounding fan shroud, expensive TTI sterling silver finish headers , large capacity battery , Mopar performance valve covers and air cleaner, all wiring was replaced with new , The Hemi transmission was completely overhauled

The complete front end was completely replaced with all new bushings , rubber , idler arms etc - and the complete Dana rear end is new.

As far as original specs regarding the Challenger - It is an original RT VIN JS23N0B105685. The original engine was a 383 which has been upgraded to the current 440 CI. The block is a 1968 RBB. The Hemi 4 speed transmission and the dana rear end are both correct for the 440 engine. The original exterior colour was the Go Mango Orange color with the orange brick interior. Following the acid dipping and sand blasting the Challenger was repainted in the highly desirable 1969 Rally Red.

The interior was completely changed to black using. The headliner was replaced as were all the interior trim pieces including the seat backs carpeting and rt mats.

The Challenger comes with two huge files which include every single receipt from the initial purchase of the Challenger to the final detail parts. These bills total in excess of $40 ,000

The car is today having its annual MOT test and will attempt to take some more pics later and post them

Cheers

Mark

Saw Marks car at the Nat`s last year and its a real Beauty, Good luck with the sale mate, hope you get the money for it because its worth it

have you got something in mind to get next car/bike wise??????

Blimey Mark, I thought from the title you were selling a book
Good luck with the sale, hope it stays in this area. Fantastic car.

See what you mean Dave- could have worded it better huh?

Ray- thanks- not sure yet- quite like the new Harley Rocker or an older model with some similar styling (fat rear tyre etc)

possible a B body? Have to see whats about if/when the Chally goes

Superb Example Mark, Best of Luck With The Sale.

newport100 wrote:"

Edelbrock 70 CFM carb

Do you find it runs a bit lean on that carb

Good luck with the sale buddy great looking car.

Maybe so Guy but it's the only 440 Chally that does 30 to the gallon!