Few muscle cars turn heads quite like a genuine Hemi Challenger, and this stunning 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE is one of the finest examples we’ve seen come up for auction this year. Finished in its factory Plum Crazy Purple over a Salt and Pepper houndstooth interior, this Mopar icon has just rolled onto the docket for the GAA Classic Car Auction, taking place July 23-25 at The Palace.
Chronicled by its original VIN, body numbers, and fender tag, this Challenger is the real deal: a factory R-code Hemi car that has been treated to a meticulous frame-off restoration. Highlights include its correct date-coded Hemi engine, a functional shaker hood, a stout 410 Dana rear end, and the period-perfect AM 8-track radio. Wrapped in its striking Plum Crazy Purple paint with a crisp white vinyl top, it’s the kind of Hemi Challenger that collectors dream about finding.
See the full listing for this Hemi Challenger here, and visit GAA Classic Cars to register to bid, consign your own vehicle, or browse the complete lineup of consignments for the July 23-25 sale at The Palace.
Beyond its numbers-matching pedigree, this Challenger wears its Plum Crazy Purple like a badge of honor, one of the rarest and most recognizable High Impact colors Chrysler ever offered, and a favorite among Mopar collectors for its jaw-dropping presence in person. Interior appointments carry the same attention to detail as the exterior, from the salt and pepper houndstooth bucket seats to the factory-correct dash, console, and gauges. Every angle of this Challenger tells the story of a truly correct, no-compromise restoration carried out by people who understand what matters most to serious Mopar buyers.
The R/T SE designation adds a further layer of exclusivity, combining the R/T’s performance credentials with the SE package’s upgraded comfort and trim. Backed by its original VIN, body numbers, and fender tag, and verified by its date-coded Hemi block and drivetrain components, this is not a clone or tribute build, it’s a genuine factory-built Hemi car, among the most valuable and closely watched examples in today’s muscle car market. The shaker hood, 410 Dana rear end, and AM 8-track radio round out a car that reads as remarkably complete and original in character.
For collectors, this Challenger represents a rare convergence of documented authenticity, correct restoration, and one of the most desirable color combinations of the era. Bidders attending the GAA Classic Car Auction at The Palace this July will have the opportunity to add a genuine, blue-chip Mopar icon to their collection, backed by GAA’s reputation for bringing some of the finest collector cars in the country to market.
This classic is selling at the GAA Classic Car Auction on July 23-25. Join us at The Palace and bid on over 400 classic and collector vehicles. Visit our website to register to bid, consign your vehicle and to see all consignments.
John Lloyd