Used 1970 Dodge Challenger for Sale near Tyler, TX
13 results
About 1970 Dodge Challenger
Overview
A man speeds through the western highways of the U.S., pursued by angry cops, hitchhikers, and naked women on motorbikes. It's the "Fast and the Furious" of its generation, a B-movie ode to fast muscle cars and the men who love them. The film is 1971's "Vanishing Point." The car is the 1970 Dodge Challenger.
The 2-door 1970 Dodge Challenger came in both hard-top and convertible models. It was built on a Plymouth Barracuda platform, but had a two-inch longer wheelbase. Two trims were available, base and R/T (Road/Track), both of which could be paired with an SE package, which included leather seats and a smaller rear window.
Depending on your need for speed, a slew of engine choices ranged from the 225 Slant-6, 145 bhp to the 440 V8 and racecar-like 426 Hemi, rated at 425 bhp. The optional 440 engine had a 4-barrel Magnum with 375 bhp or a tri-carb Six-Pack with 390 bhp. The most desirable versions of the 1970 Challenger, both the 440s and Hemis came with either a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic or an optional 4-speed manual with pistol-grip shifter. The standard model R/T featured a 383 engine and had two hood scoops, which could be substituted with a "shaker" scoop, so called because of its vibrating motion when the car was moving.
In 1970 only, Dodge released a street version of its race car. Called the T/A (TransAm), it featured a Six-Pack version of the 340 5.6-liter engine with a humongous hood scoop, dual exhausts in front of the rear tires, sway bars, heavy-duty suspension, and the innovative different-sized wheels in front and back. A rear ducktail spoiler and three striping options (rear, side or none at all) enhanced the race car image. It got about 350 bhp and made a quarter-mile in 14 seconds.
Relevant articles
The Best American Muscle Cars: New and Classic in 2026
Let's talk about good ol’ American muscle cars. While some consider them machines, others may think of them as cherished family members. However, everyone can appreciate the high-horsepower thrills they deliver.
The Best Concept Cars That Made It to Production
Throughout history, magazines, television shows and websites have focused on the wildest concept cars at auto shows in some of the world’s finest cities, which showed outrageous, forward-looking automobiles that we expected to buy in the future.
The Best Muscle Cars You Can Get for Cheap in 2026
Cheap 1960s American muscle cars used to be everywhere, and they were cheap, too. Alas, those days are over, but there are lots of muscle cars from the past three decades that will light up your tires for less than $20,000, and here, we've assembled some of the best.
4.8 Overall rating
Filter by rating
Andrew H
Reviewed a 1970 Dodge Challenger on Oct 7, 2009
this has been my project for the last 10 years. I swapped in a mildly built 360, a 727 trans and an 8 3/4 rear with 3.91 gears. Goes fairly decent but would like to get it in the high 12s. Has severe electrical problems and that is the next thing on my agenda to fix!
Frank P
Reviewed a 1970 Dodge Challenger on Aug 15, 2010
My first car when I turned 16. Bought it in April of 1997 and still have it. Original numbers matching car with 35,000 miles. (32k when bought in 97') Only driven for fun a leisure, multiple national show winner and featured in several magazine articles over the years. Very rare, very flashy and very fast muscle car.
Scott A
Reviewed a 1970 Dodge Challenger on Nov 28, 2007
360 cubic inch interceptor engine, (modified), 727 transmission, interchangeable differential, (2.73 and 3.89).
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1970 Dodge Challenger on May 29, 2008
One of the most beautiful cars ever built, but unless you had a big block engine or a Hemi, it wasn't a really fast car. Suspension was stiff and the mileage was terrible. But this is a beautiful body, who wouldn't want it.
1970 Dodge Challenger Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Special Edition | -- |
| R/T Convertible | -- |
| 2-Door Hardtop | -- |
| 2 Door Convertible RWD | -- |
| R/T Hardtop Coupe | -- |
| T/A Hardtop Coupe | -- |
1970 Dodge Challenger Price Trends
CarGurus tracks the prices of millions of used car listings every year. See how the average price of 1970 Dodge Challenger prices has changed over time.
See more price trends
