Looking to buy a Challenger... so many choices...

[Grec]

Hi all.

Well, I've decided to finally buy a Challenger. OK, now what?

I've looked around and there are a staggering number of choices.

At this point, what I really want is a 70 or 71 RT as close to original and in as good of shape as $30k will get me. (I'm also looking at non-RT cars with 440/6 pack setups, etc)

The choices seem to be few with those criteria.

I did find one, though.

It's a 70 RT hardtop with a non-matching 383 and 727 tranny. (this is the correct setup for the car, though)

It's plum crazy with a white top. The fender tag calls for a black interior, but it's currently white. It also has the stripe delete code, although it's currently running a stripe. I'd kill it, I think.

AC car. Remote driver mirror. Center counsel.

I think that's about it as far as the notable options go.

It looks to be in decent, unrestored condition. I don't think there are any rust issues.

The price is right at $30k.

Without knowing the exact condition, does this sound like a decent price for this car?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

[JS27N0B]

 

[Carlwalski]

By the way, welcome! 

[Rev-It-Up]

Welcome to the board Grec!  Without seeing any pictures, it sounds like it could be an ok price.  Are you sure it's a real RT?  Is it done or is it going to require some work? 

[Grec]

Sorry. Here's a pic.

[Grec]

And, yeah. It's a real RT.

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[Rev-It-Up]

Wow!  She looks real nice!  I'd say yeah, it's probably worth it!  Is that a Carlisle sticker on the windshield?  Man...she looks really, really nice.

[Carlwalski]

  I concur. It looks very solid, though, photos always hide something.

Have you seen the car in person? I'd offer $27,000. 

[JS27N0B]

If the car is in decent shape mechanically and body wise, that looks like it may not be a bad deal providing the fender tag is there and it matches the body codes.

[4Cruizn]

Looks like a nice car to me!!             

[BIGSHCLUNK]

I've been watching these for awhile myself in the $$ range you speak of. Lots of variables to consider. Also MECUM this year lots of cars that didn't make reserve, I kinda hoping the tide starts to turn. Best of luck!  

[Grec]

Unfortunately, no. I haven't seen it in person.

I'm in Cali and she's on the other side of the country.

The seller is supposed to be getting me some more pics as well as a more detailed description as far as undercarriage condition, trunk/floor pans etc.

From the sound of it, it doesn't seem like $30k is exactly a great deal on an RT like this...

Here's some more pics...

[Carlwalski]

Unfortunately, no. I haven't seen it in person.

I'm in Cali and she's on the other side of the country.

I wouldn't buy it sight unseen, a big no, no. 
The engine bay looks a little tired but from the looks of it only minor cosmetic items.

Definitely offer a lower price, if it fails and you end up paying $30K what did you lose? Nothing. 

[Rev-It-Up]

I sure would love to see the undercarriage.  It looks like a nice resto, but you can tell a lot by what's happened underneath.  Where's the car located...maybe someone on the board is close and can take a look for you. (I know you're new to the site and might think that someone might "steal the deal" from ya...but that doesn't happen here). 

[Grec]

No way. I'd definitely fly out there to see it before hand.

Agreed on the engine bay. From the looks of it, she will need some work.

Well, here's another question:

What would a car like that be worth in restored condition? Not #1, but a solid 2?

I still want to drive whatever I get. :-)