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If you were to look up bad to the bone in the dictionary you'll see a picture of a black 1970 Dodge Charger with a 440 six-pack rumbling beneath the hood. There's a reason you see the hero or cool guy in the movies and on t-v driving one of these. They're the epitome of cool.
(Tommy)>> With its aggressive stance and slick design, some people consider the '70 Charger R/T unrivaled and undisputed king of the road when you're talking Detroit Muscle.
(Joel)>> This particular pavement pounder went on quite a journey to become the metal masterpiece you see here. The frame off restoration took close to five years to complete. She was tripped down to the bone and rebuilt from the ground up with all new sheet metal. They also transplanted a 440 six-pack from a junkyard SuperBee under the hood.
(Tommy)>> '70 was the first time the six-pack was offered. You could only order it on the R/T, and just 684 got them. The three deuces helped churn out 390 horse, and it made more low end torque than a Hemi.
(Joel)>> The Hurst pistol grip shifter made you feel one with the engine as you put the pedal to the metal powering through the gears. R/T's were made for the road or track. So you got extra heavy duty suspension rolling on F-70 by 14 wide tread tires. And who could forget that iconic race style gas cap?
(Tommy)>> Built as a fastback on the Coronet platform, it was part street machine and part soccer mom. It really didn't move the needle until '68 when the second gen was unveiled. Sleeker body lines and a more aggressive front end define its signature look.
(Joel)>> The '70 Charger was the last of the second gens, and only underwent a few minor changes. Dodge kept the legendary hidden headlights and included a new wrap around chrome bumper. They also added simulated side scoops, and the rear taillights stretched the full width of the panel. This Charger was ordered by a soldier stationed overseas. So it has an export label on the door jam and under the hood even though it never left the states.
(Joel)>> The soldier who ordered this ride was only interested in one thing, speed. So the only options he got were the six-pack, a set of race gauges, and an 8-track. He did make one unique request by asking for that rare burnt orange interior.
(Tommy)>> So to pay homage to that road warrior the owner has restored it to the soldier's original specifications. It's the pinnacle of American automotive excellence.
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If you were to look up bad to the bone in the dictionary you'll see a picture of a black 1970 Dodge Charger with a 440 six-pack rumbling beneath the hood. There's a reason you see the hero or cool guy in the movies and on t-v driving one of these. They're the epitome of cool.
(Tommy)>> With its aggressive stance and slick design, some people consider the '70 Charger R/T unrivaled and undisputed king of the road when you're talking Detroit Muscle.
(Joel)>> This particular pavement pounder went on quite a journey to become the metal masterpiece you see here. The frame off restoration took close to five years to complete. She was tripped down to the bone and rebuilt from the ground up with all new sheet metal. They also transplanted a 440 six-pack from a junkyard SuperBee under the hood.
(Tommy)>> '70 was the first time the six-pack was offered. You could only order it on the R/T, and just 684 got them. The three deuces helped churn out 390 horse, and it made more low end torque than a Hemi.
(Joel)>> The Hurst pistol grip shifter made you feel one with the engine as you put the pedal to the metal powering through the gears. R/T's were made for the road or track. So you got extra heavy duty suspension rolling on F-70 by 14 wide tread tires. And who could forget that iconic race style gas cap?
(Tommy)>> Built as a fastback on the Coronet platform, it was part street machine and part soccer mom. It really didn't move the needle until '68 when the second gen was unveiled. Sleeker body lines and a more aggressive front end define its signature look.
(Joel)>> The '70 Charger was the last of the second gens, and only underwent a few minor changes. Dodge kept the legendary hidden headlights and included a new wrap around chrome bumper. They also added simulated side scoops, and the rear taillights stretched the full width of the panel. This Charger was ordered by a soldier stationed overseas. So it has an export label on the door jam and under the hood even though it never left the states.
(Joel)>> The soldier who ordered this ride was only interested in one thing, speed. So the only options he got were the six-pack, a set of race gauges, and an 8-track. He did make one unique request by asking for that rare burnt orange interior.
(Tommy)>> So to pay homage to that road warrior the owner has restored it to the soldier's original specifications. It's the pinnacle of American automotive excellence.
