This 1970 Dodge Challenger convertible was acquired by the current owner approximately 25 years ago and was subsequently imported to Alberta, Canada in 2001, refurbished, and re-imported to the United States in 2018. Work consisted of stripping and refinishing the body and the chassis; installing a 426ci stroker small-block V8, a five-speed manual transmission, a Dana 60 rear axle, and a limited-slip differential; retrimming the interior; and updating the suspension and brakes. The car is finished in green over white vinyl upholstery and features a power-operated white convertible top, a Shaker-style hood scoop, white side stripes, a tubular front K-member, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, tubular control arms, adjustable front coilovers, front disc brakes, rear traction bars, Rallye-style 17″ wheels, a push-button AM/FM radio, a Hurst pistol-grip shifter, and a dual exhaust system with Dynomax mufflers. This modified Challenger is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with build invoices, importation documents, and a clean Arizona title.
The car was repainted in green at Joey’s Place in Edmonton, Alberta, as part of a refurbishment that was completed under current ownership. Details include a power-operated white soft top and matching parade boot, a Shaker hood scoop, a luggage rack, R/T badging, white R/T side graphics, chrome bumpers, color-keyed dual sideview mirrors, and quad exhaust outlets.
Rallye-style 17″ wheels are mounted with 245/45 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR tires that were installed around 2013. The car has been fitted with a tubular front K-member subframe and upper and lower control arms, adjustable front coilovers, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, and Calvert Racing CalTracs rear traction bars. Braking is handled by unassisted front discs and rear drums.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in white vinyl upholstery complemented by color-coordinated door panels. Equipment includes faux woodgrain trim, Special Edition door panels, a center console, a Hurst pistol-grip shifter, a push-button AM/FM radio, a cabin heater, lap belts, and Challenger R/T–branded rubber floor mats.
The woodgrain-rimmed steering wheel frames a 150-mph speedometer, a tachometer, a multifunction gauge, and an electric clock. A Mopar-branded AutoMeter tachometer has been fitted to the steering column. The five-digit odometer shows 11k miles, and total mileage is unknown.
The 340ci R3 V8 was reportedly bored and stroked to displace 426ci prior to installation under current ownership. Features include a Milodon oil pan, Mopar-branded finned valve covers, billet serpentine pulleys, MSD ignition components, Mopar Performance W9 cylinder heads, and ceramic-coated exhaust headers. An aluminum radiator with electric cooling fans also has been installed. The chassis number indicates that the car left the factory with a 318ci V8 under the hood.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a Dana 60 rear axle with a limited-slip differential. A dual exhaust system with Dynomax mufflers is fitted.
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