Driven into a garage and parked eight years ago, this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T in Mobridge, South Dakota shows evident bodywork and retains its factory 440 and four-speed manual transmission.
Judging from the often-trashed battery tray, rust may be mostly cosmetic, though listing pictures show some rust in the trunk floor. Original-looking equipment fills the engine bay, excepting the Accel SuperCoil.
The fender tag decoder at RealDash describes a true XS29 Charger R/T (Road/Track) with a four-speed manual gearbox and the A33 Track Pak with 3.54 gears out back. While not visible today, this gorgeous R/T left the factory with V6X Longitudinal Stripes in Black. The full-width light and reflector panel on this Star Trek-era Dodge emulates spaceship design, and the high-performance 440 should provide ample thrust.
The C5XA interior calls out Charcoal/BlackCloth/Vinyl bucket seats, and the C21 Center Front Seat Cushion or “Buddy Seat” helps the R/T seat six in a pinch. Buddy Seat passengers should mind their kneecaps on that 1-2 shift. Original or not, this purported Chrysler Executive-ordered Charger has a red headliner! In a day of 2 Watt stereos, this red rocker came with an ear-splitting 10 Watt R22 AM Radio with an 8-Track tape player. We’d love to hear an update and see some pictures of this car after it gets the overhaul it deserves. Dodge changed the front and/or rear of the second-generation Charger each year: 1968, ’69, and ’70. Which is your favorite?
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