Highlights

Stand-out red with some great period features
Comprehensively restored by the previous owner
Upgraded with a MOPAR 7.2L 440ci V8 engine
Fitted with Edelbrock carburettor and MSG electronic ignition
500 decals and Torq Thrust wheels and push bar

The Appeal

If you’re getting images of canyons being leapt and Cadillacs with cow horns, then so are we. We love the original Charger, but not just because of those pesky Dukes, because it is arguably the icon of muscle car icons.

This 1970 Charger left the factory as a 500 model equipped with the 'G' 318CI 6.3L V8, but has been considerably upgraded since. It now runs a 440CI 7.2L MOPAR motor with Edelbrock carburettor and MSG ignition. Other treats include those 500 decals, American Racing Torq Thrust wheels and a push bar in homage to those ne’er-do-well Georgia brothers.

We are told that these additions, plus a general restoration, were carried out by the previous keeper. The current one acquired it in 2023. Prior to that, this evocative Charger was in the USA, before arriving in the UK in 2004.

The joy of this Charger is that it neatly blends key elements of the car’s evolution and movie history. With that rumbly V8 under the bonnet and a big comfy two-tone interior to settle into, it looks hugely tempting.

History and Paperwork

Originally manufactured in 1970 at Dodge's St. Louis, Missouri factory
Factory-equipped with 230bhp 318ci V8 engine
Vendor states XP29 Fender tag confirms this as a factory 500
Last American owner was in Yuba City, California in 2003
Imported into Britain during 2004 and first registered here in September of that year
Four UK-registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2023
Substantial refurbishment by the previous keeper, we are told
Tax and MOT exempt due to age
Current V5C registration document
Original California title included in the paperwork
Factory Operator's Manual present
Various MOT certificates spanning 2004 to 2016
Comprehensive invoice history documenting continuous maintenance

Notable maintenance includes:

Chassis painting (2008)
New ball joints (2014)
New fuel tank (2015)
head gasket replacement (2018)
New throttle cable (2019)
Thermostat replacement (2021)

The Condition

Finished in a two-tone red and white paint scheme following restoration by the previous keeper
Previously red with black panels circa 2007, later refurbished with white panels
Interior trimmed to match the exterior colour scheme in two-tone red and white
Fitted with high-back bucket seats
Equipped with aftermarket chrome American Racing Torq Thrust wheels
BF Goodrich tyres fitted all round
Features a General Lee-style push bar
Electric clock present as part of the original 500 specification
Wheel arch trims fitted as per factory 500 model specification
"500" badges present on the exterior
Presents as a mildly customised example rather than factory original

We are told that this car was extensively restored by the previous keeper. The result is a stand-out car that blends some desirable features from various eras and iterations of the Charger. The red paintwork is accented with ‘500’ decals, front Pull Bar - like the General lee - and American Racing Torq Thrust wheels.

Inside there is a lovely two-tone white and red interior. The seats are well kept while the dashboard shows a mere hint of age, as can be checked in photos.

The Mechanics

440ci (7.2-litre) V8 engine
3spd automatic transmission
Upgraded from original 318ci base engine and later 383ci V8
The 440ci V8 was the top engine option for the 1970 Charger
Factory 440ci engines produced between 350-390bhp depending on specification
Fitted with an Edelbrock carburettor for improved performance
MSG electronic ignition system installed for better reliability
List of recent work and improvements detailed above
Kept in regular use throughout its time in the UK

This car began life as a 318CI 6.3L V8 but has been extensively upgraded to a full-fat 440CI MOPAR machine. The engine is mated to an Edelbrock carburettor and MSG electronic ignition for improved reliability.

We understand that the car runs and drives well.

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