Which one would you buy?

[dodj]

For me it would be the T/A. IMO, the best Challenger made.

[anlauto]

Thought they built 2500 T/As?

Yes but most were autos...I was quoting 4 spds

[Katfish]

Is that a fair comparison, can't believe they built 800 4spd V's?

[anlauto]

Is that a fair comparison, can't believe they built 800 4spd V's?

Yes the total for 1970 V codes is 1640 with more 4 spds than autos....That's why they seem to pop-up everywhere for sale, and are valued much less then 71 V codes.

[Katfish]

Very interesting, thx for the info.

[Cuda Cody]

T/A for me ALL THE WAY!  Best looking Challenger IMO and way fewer real 340+6 cars than 440+6 cars.  The side exhaust, spoiler, fiberglass hood scoop, and T/A stripe (all factory) really make the car look special too.

FYI:

1970 T/A's 1,411 Auto / 989 4 Speeds = 2,400
1970 AAR's  1,604 Auto / 1,120 4 Speed = 2,724

1970 V codes (hardtops only)
Challengers = 1,936 (R/T & R/T -SE)
Cuda = 1,755

Unlike T/A's and AAR's, the 440+6 was put in B-Bodies so there's another 4,491 1970 B-Body 440 Six packs.  Bringing the total of 1970 440+6 to around 8,182 (plus few hundred convertibles).  AND they made 440 six packs in 1969 and 1971 too.  The 340+6 T/A and AAR is one year only 1970 and there are about half has many of them as there are 440+6.

Thought they built 2500 T/As?

[Cuda Cody]

Add another 296 for the RT / SE Challenger 440+6 in 1970.  Even though there are WAY more 1970 Challenger V codes than 1971 v codes, I get the feeling most people like the grille of the 1970 better.  Both are SUPER cool cars that I would love to own someday.  For me, the 1970 Challenger is the 2nd best looking muscle car very closely behind the 71 Cuda.

Yes the total for 1970 V codes is 1640 with more 4 spds than autos....That's why they seem to pop-up everywhere for sale, and are valued much less then 71 V codes.

[MizzouRT]

Perhaps the tail lights that make the 70 Challenger more popular than the 71?  Could just be me, but I love the full-length 70 Challenger tail lights.  That and 69-70 Charger are my two all-time favorite tail lights with a big gap down from there to 3rd place.

To the OP, for $18K less coin and 1 condition over 2 condition AND no build sheet for the 440+6, seems like the T/A is the way to go from an investment perspective.  However, if you plan to keep and drive the car and really want the extra power of the 440+6 then I can see buying the 440 instead. 

[ragtopdodge]

No question, other than pink or black, B5 is my favorite color for a T/A:

[anlauto]

It's funny...It's like asking a person what their favorite colour is, then telling them they're wrong...


Cody brought up some very interesting facts and figures about V code production vs J code....Makes the T/A even more of a "no-brainer" in my opinion.

For me...I've always been a Plymouth guy...If you asked my Top 5 favorite Mopars...Not a Dodge in the bunch.....

But when it comes to Challengers, hands down, it's 1971 all the way....I don't like the 70 grill or the tail lights, I much prefer the 71's as well as the side scoops and stripes....If I'm wrong....sue me and I'm not just saying that because I own one either....I've owned a 70 before as well.

I agree with Cody...BY FAR....the 1971 Cuda is the best looking E Body.....

[citadel]

Yep Alan I decided on the TA already.... but if I can scratch a couple more coins together the V code would be nice too 

[anlauto]

You should have worked a package with LMC for the purple/white 70 if you truly want a correctly restored car...I know auto is a killer on that car....but it's rolling around with a $135K restoration that even Mauro can't find anything wrong with...

[citadel]

I hear ya but I have an auto #1 RR vert already .. gotta go stick and hardtop only from here

[anlauto]

And you're sure you don't want a purple/white 71 Challenger ....

Actually the 71 shaker convertible Challenger at LMC belongs to the same owner as the blue T/A...Package maybe ?

[7212Mopar]

Get it while you can if seller did not agree to deal with you exclusively. I am certain that there are a few others that are actively looking for restored TAs. The price might get bid up and you will not be looking at $18k difference and will make your choice more difficult.