The 1970 Challenger model from Dodge is one car lover’s collector item, both in looks and performance. The car is up for sale and has been designed by Dave Salvaggio as well as built by him in 2007. The work on this car when started had been a simple slant six but later on with a lot of rework done on its interior as well as engine and external body the car took the exquisite shape that it is now.
For the external looks the cars door handles, roof rail moldings and other trim pieces have been shaved off. Wheel arches of the car have been re-contoured and the flap fittings have been replaced with new and flush fitting ones. Completely reworked hood, bumper and from fenders have been placed on the car. Relocation of the fuel filter cap has been carried out and to top it the car was finished with in black pearl overlaid with olive and sandstone pearl.
For engine the car has a 426 Hemi crate engine from Mopar Performance with custom headers, custom exhaust and a Hillborn EFI unit. Transmission is through a Tremec TKO 600 gear box system and it is said to be good for over 575 hp (429 kW).
Rework of the chassis has been carried out to reign in all the power that is generated by the engine. The suspension is a four-wheel independent system and the car incorporates coilover springs. For wheels the car is fitted with Symbolic TS15 20-inch wheels clad in Pirelli P-Zero tires, 245/35/20 at the front and 275/35/20 at the back.
For interior decoration and modification Wilton Wool has been used to replace the original polyester carpeting. Seats have been covered in Spinneybeck leather with suede inserts and Alcantara headliners have been used. Leather cover has been provided for the piston grip shifter, Tuff steering wheel and dashboard.
Gold inserts on the doors and steering wheel, aircraft-style gauges by Classic Instrumentation and a Pioneer DVD sound system sums up the rest of the interior works carried out on the original car to give it its present looks. The car is on sale at Ohio for a sum of US$159,000 and available at R & H Collectibles.
Source: carscoop
