Unrestored 1970 Dodge Challenger Parked for 30 Years Is a Rare R/T SE Six-Pack Gem

Spotted at Noel Automotive, this Mopar looks like a fine restoration at first glance. The B5 Blue paint and chrome trim still shine, and the white decals on the sides show next to no wear. The white top is also in tip-top shape, which is impressive for a vinyl roof. Well, believe it or not, everything you see on this car was applied in 1969 at the factory. That's about 55 years ago!

How did it soldier on in such great shape? It's one of those vehicles that has been pampered since day one and spent more time in storage than on the road. And it's not just the exterior that stands out. The interior is also, for the most part, in fantastic condition.

Sure, there's some wear on the center console and dashboard, and the headliner was replaced, but the leather and cloth on the seats are perfect, save for some mild discoloration. By the way, the leather/cloth setup was optional, and it's quite rare. Most cars were ordered with the leather/vinyl combo.

The car's survivor status becomes obvious when the hood comes up. There's notable weathering in the bay and especially on the block. The V8 mill was recently revived after spending some 30 years in the trunk. A broken piston caused serious damage sometime in the 1990s, and it took the owner about three decades to get it fixed.

And while most people would have opted for a complete overhaul, he opted to keep it as original as possible and requested the shop to protect the original orange paint. I think they did a great job.

And you know what else is great about this powerplant? It's a 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) Six-Pack. It's not as rare as the Hemi, which found its way into only 356 Challengers in 1970, but you won't see it in too many cars. Specifically, only 2,035 R/T left the factory with a Six-Pack under the hood. That's only 11% of R/T production and only 2.6% of the total 1970 Challenger output.

Of these, only 296 were fitted in Challenger R/Ts that also had the SE package. How many got the four-speed manual? Only 135. And I'm talking production numbers here. Few are still around and I wouldn't be surprised for this car to be the only blue-on-blue example made.

In addition to the new headliner, the car also got new fuel lines and braking system, so it's pretty much ready to hit the road. Will it join the US classic car show tour? I certainly hope so because this R/T SE is a sight to behold.

Meanwhile, you can check it out in the video below, which also includes a few other interesting Mopars. There's a black-over-white 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda and a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A in the super-rare Panther Pink color.