53-Years-Owned 1970 Dodge Charger 500

Description

The Dodge Charger was built on Chrysler’s B-body platform, a midsize rear-wheel-drive architecture that underpinned many of the company’s most famous muscle cars. Known for its distinct blend of dramatic styling and high-performance V8 power, the 1970 Charger marked the final year of the acclaimed second-generation Charger--a design widely considered one of the greatest muscle-car shapes ever produced, and one that helped establish the Charger as a symbol of the peak muscle-car era.

For 1970, Dodge revised the front and rear styling, most notably adding the distinctive wraparound “loop” front bumper, eliminating the 1969 model’s divided grille, introducing electric headlight doors, updating interior features, and offering new high-impact paint colors that became legendary among Mopar enthusiasts.

Finished in Hemi Orange with a black vinyl top, this Charger sports a black vinyl top, Rallye wheels, and dual exhaust. Under the hood is a 318ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Inside, it features bucket seats, an AM radio, an aftermarket cassette deck, and a center console.

This 1970 Dodge Charger was reportedly purchased by the seller in 1973, and more recent maintenance is reported to include replacement of the engine long block, interior components, and vinyl top. The seller reports that the odometer has rolled over, and subsequently the current mileage is said to be just over 162,700.

This 1970 Dodge Charger is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 318ci V8

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• Long-term ownership

• Power front disc brakes

• Dual exhaust

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (XP29G0G239991) decodes as:

  • X - Charger

  • P - Premium price class

  • 29 - 2-door Sports Hardtop

  • G - 318 V8

  • 0 - 1970 model year

  • G - St. Louis assembly plant

  • 239991 - Sequential production number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • G33 - Left-hand remote control racing mirror

  • J25 - 3-speed variable windshield wipers

  • M21 - Roof drip rail moldings

  • M31 - Belt moldings

  • N95 - Emissions control system

  • R11 - Music Master AM radio

  • V1X - Full black vinyl roof

  • A04 - Basic package group

  • B51 - Power brakes

  • C21 - Front center seat armrest

  • C55 - Bucket seats

  • G31 - Right-hand outside mirror

  • EK2 - Hemi Orange exterior paint

  • C6XA:

    • C - Charger

    • 6 - Vinyl bucket seats

    • X - Black interior

    • A - Bucket-seat interior configuration

  • TX9 - Black upper door frame paint

  • 610 - Interior trim scheduling code

  • 140979 - Vehicle order number

  • E44 - 318 cubic-inch V8, 230 horsepower, 2-barrel carburetor

  • D31 - A904 TorqueFlite automatic transmission

Modifications

• Aftermarket cassette deck

• Dual exhaust

Known Imperfections

• Dashboard cut for cassette deck installation

• Holes in muffler

• Images detailing the condition of this Charger are presented in the gallery

Servicing

The seller reports "Engine was replaced with a long block at 160,391 miles."

Ownership History

The seller reportedly acquired this Charger 500 in 1973.

Included Items

• Manufacturer's literature

Additional Information

The seller states, "Upgraded to dual exhaust. New interior, carpet, headliner, vinyl top."