70 Challenger RT 440 6 Pack-- I need help on value.

[famousguy]

Ok, my Father In Law wants me to help him sell his Challenger, and I really have no idea what it is worth or how to go about helping him. He thinks it is worth 28-30k. It very well maybe, but I really don't know.

Here is what I know about it.

1970 Challenger RT 440 6 Pack

It is a real RT, but was a 383 originally. It has been restored, and is very nice. Plum Crazy Purple, but was burnt orange originally.

Any help here would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Randy

[73Chally]

How old is the restoration?  Do you know the date code from the engine block?  Your father's price estimate could actually be on the low end if the restoration was real ggod and has held up well.  The fact that it is an original RT definitely helps?  Is the fender tag still on it?  As you can see there are a lot of details that can add or detract from the value, but a good solid original 70 RT could easily hit the $40K+ range if all the details are there.

[famousguy]

It was finished about 10 years ago, and looks great to me, but I am no expert.

I am going to find out some more of those details you asked about, and post them.

Thanks for your help.

If anyone else has any ideas, please let me know.

Also, where is the best place to try and sell this?

Thanks
Randy

[sleepychallenger]

i think that his estimate is probably close. looks like a nice car, but it has some downsides (small guages under the dash, seats look like they were recovered with velvet like material (may just be my eyes), and to some the changing of the color and engine.) I personnaly like the Burnt orange (go figure) but a lot of folks do like the plum crazy. only other thing i see that may hurt is being an auto. but who knows. i havent seen prices in a while but always hear about the market being down right now. beautiful car though. if i was in the market i would definately be there looking 

[MEK-Dangerfield]

It doesn't look bad at all from here. I think the 28-30K range is a good starting point. It could well be worth more though.


  Mike

[famousguy]

Engine code   F4407027


Fender tag is still on it:
V68 Y05 26 EN1
015 M21 M91 N41 N42 N85
EK2 A01 A31 A62 C55 G33
EK2 NCT5 000 009 C61756
E63 D21 JS23 N0B 216860
He said he also has the build sheet for this car

Where is the best place to tr and sell this car?

Ebay?

[Alaskan_TA]

The fender tags can be hard to read at time if rusty or if they have a lot of paint on them.

That said, can you double check it please? Or add a photo of it maybe?

There are a few things that do not add up as it is typed. 

[famousguy]

I put paper over it and rubbed with a pencil to get an impression of it, but the impression is kind of hard to read.

What part does not make sense? I will have to call my FIL tomorrow and ask him to clarify it.

[back n black]

I would say your father in law is right in range.  I recently sold a 440 six pack clone that started life as a 318 and moved it in similar territory.  It appears your car may be finished a bit nicer, but I would have to see more pictures to know for sure. 

Mine was a 4 speed, but not a true RT.

[famousguy]

The fender tags can be hard to read at time if rusty or if they have a lot of paint on them.

That said, can you double check it please? Or add a photo of it maybe?

There are a few things that do not add up as it is typed. 

OK, I must have just messed up when typing those.

I just called my Father In Law and here is the correct fender tag numbers.

V68 Y05 26 EN1
J45 M21 M91 N41 N42 N85
EK2 A01 A31 A62 C55 G33
EK2 HCT5 000 C09 061756
E63 D21 JS23 N0B 216860
He said he also has the build sheet for this car

Is the best place to try and sell this on Ebay??