If I'm not mistaken the N96 Shaker hood was standard on all HemiCudas in '70 but it was an option on Hemi Challengers so since Plymouth had first dibs Dodge ran out of Shakers right off hence you will see more twin scoop hood Hemi Challengers than Power Bulge twin scoop Hemi 'Cudas. 👀
I know new hot rods are faster - but they simply do not have the "cool" factor of the '60's muscle car. I mean, "pistol grip" shifter - that is like right out of the book of Steve McQueen! Great car and video!
LOL McQueen drove that 390 Mustang GT 4 spd. in Bullitt - no pistol grip of course and the irony was the bad guys Charger a 440 with a PRNDL on the column had to constantly lift off it was so much faster than the Mustang. You can tell good ol boy here misses the 440 more than this finicky Hemi. 👀
This '70 Challenger has it all! What a great restoration. Mr. Schranz is correct; this car is definitely red, and it looks fantastic inside and out, too. Thanks, Lou!
Nice Chally. The race to more efficient 4 cylinders was real in the early 70s. I could see why he got it for 1500.00 . A dumpy leftover turns into a crown jewel. Thanks Lou, Randy and Patty, It was cool seeing styling ques from the '70 in my 2017 SRT392 Hemi. My sis had a green 74 Chally back in the 80s. It was the first car we ever went over 100 mph.
As a Vanishing Point movie fan, the Challenger is the symbol of my era of Pony Cars. And nothing says Pony Car to me more than a Challenger or CUDA. The 426 hemi is special, but l always loved the CUDA AAR 340 with it's lighter 340 CID that had tons of pop and good handling. But l would never turn my back on this beauty.
These cars are so cool. 1970 was the pinnacle of horsepower for all US car makers. Very sweet with the Hemi and pistol grip 4 speed. You get all the best cars on your channel. Thanks Lou!
Rubbish..all cars made before 1972 had horsepower over rated by 20% using the fake gross system. After 1971 all cars had to be rated with the true horsepower or NET. 426 is only 350 net hp.
Lou, I was not expecting “I raced it up Pikes Peak “!! That is awesome! $1500 for a Hemi Challenger is the only positive thing to come out of the gas crisis. If we only knew then….Love the video Lou!!
Nice video as always Lou👌mopars have a special place in my heart ❤i was going ask a question I know you don't actually do trucks but if you ever do how about a 1965 Mercury half ton,I had one back in the day,I bought because it was the year I was born 👍
Hi Jack, Happy to read mopars have a special place in your heart. The Channel is "My Car Story"...however on a rare occasion a pickup has slipped in from time to time, so stay tuned, as we'll see if that happens, Lou
Glad to know that this magnificent 1970 Dodge Challenger is still running and in mint condition. Congratulations to the owners of this bright red muscle car. Thanks for the video and fast ride.
Hi Juan, As others have shared, the car is a 1970, and he's had this car since 1974, but much more importantly I'm glad you appreciate this "magnificent" car :-) You're welcome, Lou
One of my favorite muscle cars ever since seeing the movie Vanishing Point. The other being a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4 speed. My Uncle's 70 Challenger R/T convertible is Red but with black stripes and black interior and black top. But I I do like the red interior on this one.
That's the car you want, that's the girl you want ! :)) (with respect to the lady and the gentelman) Beautiful Hemi, love the sound and the look is just perfect.
That really is a great piece of Mopar history, nice drive on Main st in Mesa. Maybe I will luck out and see it driving around after summer, its getting to hot now in the valley for a NO AC car to be enjoyed driving around ! Your trips out to AZ and red cars are always a treat !
Lou, thank you for highlighting all these awesome cars over the past 10 years! I'm a Chevy guy. But, I like all cars and especially this Hemi Challenger. Can't wait for your next video.
G’day Lou, What a special Challenger they don’t make interiors like that any more everything red including the sun visor . How good are the colour coded rims with the dog dish hub cap just sets the car up nicely & that loud pedal is loud. Great video Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia 👍 🇺🇸 🇦🇺
Beautiful old car remember these well thought about buying one wound up buying a new duster in a beautiful blue with floor shift. But that was 1974 not 1970 thanks for the video Lou God Bless.
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It's a lovely Dodge Challenger especially with the big block Hemi engine. I too like the classic muscle 💪 cars from the 70s. One of my favourites would be a Plymouth Cuda with this radial tyres and the shakers up on the bonnet and 426ci (7.0 litre V8), which I read were unrated at 425bhp. Really were in the region of 450bhp, and could hit 60 mph under 6.0 seconds and under 13 sec quarter mile which is really quick for the late 60s, early 70s. Cars from this era also sound more authentic than their modern day equivalents. I'd buy one if I had the money too. Lovely restoration job.🎉😊❤
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7th place at Pikes Peak in a stock car when the upper section of the race was still dirt and gravel. Friday bight before the race is the best party in Colorado Springs. Hey mister if your bring that Challenger to the pre race event I will buy you the best dinner in town.
Hi Lou, what a great looking challenger, they are a big favourite of mine, they have good looking lines, and i would have one in my car port if i had the opportunity to acquire one, a great video.
My grandfather that recently passed, had 5 classics, was the well know pin striper for that town, everyone with a CAR knew him... his motto was [FIBER-GLASS MY ASS...STEEL IS REAL]
Oh boy! The first thing that comes to mind, the people in the trailer park must not care too much for that car. The 2nd thing that comes to mind, no a/c and it's Arizona?????? Makes it a winter driver and before the monsoon season starts, I'll bet it gets put away for the rest of the year. Nice car!
Hi Automated Electronics, well they're just traveling through AZ so they bring the car to car shows across the USA, so I was lucky to catch this one at the right time. Share that if you checked the box that you want a 426 Hemi, then air conditioning was not an option. Lou
@@loucostabile Oh well. Guess A/C would have to be added later. lol And in the day when Mopar offered a 5/50 warranty, Hemi cars got a 12/12. That is s-o-o-o-o cool that you caught it when you did! Thank you!
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I know where there’s a 70 R/T sitting in a field in Davenport Iowa. It’s been there for at least 15-20 years. No motor or trans and no front clip. Guy won’t sell it
@@loucostabile You got him all star-struck Lou. So funny the way he just rattled it off. Breathin' all them HEE-MEE fumes over the years will do that to your noodle. 👍🏻
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
If I'm not mistaken the N96 Shaker hood was standard on all HemiCudas in '70 but it was an option on Hemi Challengers so since Plymouth had first dibs Dodge ran out of Shakers right off hence you will see more twin scoop hood Hemi Challengers than Power Bulge twin scoop Hemi 'Cudas. 👀
Thanks you for sharing your knowledge.
The smile on her face say it all
:-)
Nice Mopar find. Can't beat the mighty Hemi.
....if it has a 426 Hemi, it's a candidate for a video :-)
I know new hot rods are faster - but they simply do not have the "cool" factor of the '60's muscle car. I mean, "pistol grip" shifter - that is like right out of the book of Steve McQueen! Great car and video!
Hi RCFred_68, Happy to share this "cool" car with you :-) Lou
LOL McQueen drove that 390 Mustang GT 4 spd. in Bullitt - no pistol grip of course and the irony was the bad guys Charger a 440 with a PRNDL on the column had to constantly lift off it was so much faster than the Mustang. You can tell good ol boy here misses the 440 more than this finicky Hemi. 👀
@@cuda426hemi Best car chase scene in cinema history!!
The "Pistol Grip" in the interior is key!!!
It's nice to have :-)
This '70 Challenger has it all! What a great restoration. Mr. Schranz is correct; this car is definitely red, and it looks fantastic inside and out, too. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunFighter45acp, "This '70 Challenger has it all!" I agree. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
Randy is very fortunate, great car but an even greater gal to enjoy life & the Challenger with, thank you Lou.
Great Car & Great Gal = Win / Win You're welcome RaiderX.
Nice to have a car like that for 50 years!
I agree.
Nice Chally. The race to more efficient 4 cylinders was real in the early 70s. I could see why he got it for 1500.00 . A dumpy leftover turns into a crown jewel. Thanks Lou, Randy and Patty, It was cool seeing styling ques from the '70 in my 2017 SRT392 Hemi. My sis had a green 74 Chally back in the 80s. It was the first car we ever went over 100 mph.
Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Sisters 100 MPHer :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Love the click clack of the solid lifters
Happy to read the sounds you enjoy :-)
A Hemi for Saturday morning breakfast! The”Breakfast of Champions”!!!!!! What’s not to love!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
NICE!
As a Vanishing Point movie fan, the Challenger is the symbol of my era of Pony Cars. And nothing says Pony Car to me more than a Challenger or CUDA. The 426 hemi is special, but l always loved the CUDA AAR 340 with it's lighter 340 CID that had tons of pop and good handling.
But l would never turn my back on this beauty.
HI Island Don, Happy to read you enjoy the Challenger and Cuda :-) Fine looking cars, Lou
Ukraine sucks
These cars are so cool. 1970 was the pinnacle of horsepower for all US car makers. Very sweet with the Hemi and pistol grip 4 speed. You get all the best cars on your channel. Thanks Lou!
Happy to read "These cars are so cool." :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome John!
Rubbish..all cars made before 1972 had horsepower over rated by 20% using the fake gross system. After 1971 all cars had to be rated with the true horsepower or NET. 426 is only 350 net hp.
What an awesome HEMI Challenger, all the better with the 4-speed. I would make room for this iconic car in my garage!
Hi Claiborne, High praise :-) Lou
Lou, I was not expecting “I raced it up Pikes Peak “!! That is awesome! $1500 for a Hemi Challenger is the only positive thing to come out of the gas crisis. If we only knew then….Love the video Lou!!
Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to read "That is awesome!" :-) I agree. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
No taming the beast Lou!
.....but we're going to enjoy trying Audie!
Stunning Challenger - very cool!
Great way to start the day. Great Car Story.
Thanks Randy and Lou for letting us see this classic.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "Stunning Challenger" :-) Nothing like a "Happy Hemi Day" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful! Thank you Lou and Randy!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome Mikey B!
Great car! It's hard to believe the value of these cars tanked , but it was because of the single digit MPG and the oil embargo.
Hi Mark G, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car!" :-) Lou
Dana "60" Glass. Got to take a ride in a '70 RT/SE automatic in the early 90's. Never will forget.
Sounds like FUN!
Great car and 5 star video
High praise.
"It's Mopar or no car." Beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nice!!!!!
Happy to read "Nice!!!!!" :-)
Nice video as always Lou👌mopars have a special place in my heart ❤i was going ask a question I know you don't actually do trucks but if you ever do how about a 1965 Mercury half ton,I had one back in the day,I bought because it was the year I was born 👍
Hi Jack, Happy to read mopars have a special place in your heart. The Channel is "My Car Story"...however on a rare occasion a pickup has slipped in from time to time, so stay tuned, as we'll see if that happens, Lou
Glad to know that this magnificent 1970 Dodge Challenger is still running and in mint condition. Congratulations to the owners of this bright red muscle car. Thanks for the video and fast ride.
Its a 70.
1970
Hi Juan, As others have shared, the car is a 1970, and he's had this car since 1974, but much more importantly I'm glad you appreciate this "magnificent" car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Fantástico coche enhorabuena 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
High praise.
It's a beauty Lou !!
Hi Usercantwelve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
What a super original car thanks to Mr Randy for showing and thanks again for another super video!!
Hi gunsmokefan, Happy to share this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
One of my favorite muscle cars ever since seeing the movie Vanishing Point. The other being a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4 speed. My Uncle's 70 Challenger R/T convertible is Red but with black stripes and black interior and black top. But I I do like the red interior on this one.
Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read this is a "favorite muscle car" of yours :-) Glad to read your Uncle has a cool car too, Lou
That's the car you want, that's the girl you want ! :))
(with respect to the lady and the gentelman)
Beautiful Hemi, love the sound and the look is just perfect.
High praise.
@@loucostabile Yep, deserving.
Have a great day Lou.
Wow! Love that color combination and fantastic coke bottle styling♥ Mean Mopar machine!
Happy to share this "Mean Mopar machine!" with you :-)
@8:25. Amen, Lou! Amen.
Patty, You are wonderful! Happy Mothers Day! (Randy, Smart choice. And, the car is nice, too. ❤️)
Hi StuckInMyGarage, High praise :-) Lou
Randy and Patty Have a true Beast...Thanks Lou.
Happy to share this "true Beast" with you :-) You're welcome CJ Design.
What a unique, special car- especially with the RED interior. (I always thought 1970-71 426 Hemis had hydraulic lifters...)
Happy to share this "special car" with you. Thank you for viewing and sharing.
I think you are correct regarding hydraulic lifters.
That really is a great piece of Mopar history, nice drive on Main st in Mesa. Maybe I will luck out and see it driving around after summer, its getting to hot now in the valley for a NO AC car to be enjoyed driving around ! Your trips out to AZ and red cars are always a treat !
Hi Pavel 517, Happy to read you appreciate this "great piece of Mopar history" :-) My pleasure sharing the cars in AZ with you, Lou
Lou, thank you for highlighting all these awesome cars over the past 10 years! I'm a Chevy guy. But, I like all cars and especially this Hemi Challenger. Can't wait for your next video.
Dan, You're welcome. Happy to share the cars with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Чудова реставрація! "Веселе" авто! Дякую!
Hi Сергій, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration :-) Glad you enjoy this "Great car". You're welcome, Lou
Love the car. Great video Lou.
Happy to read "Love the car" :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video Wade.
🙋♂️ THANKS LOU,PATTY, AND RANDY ,…WE ARE JUST FINE WITH THAT 😬💚💚💚
You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long.
G’day Lou,
What a special Challenger they don’t make interiors like that any more everything red including the sun visor .
How good are the colour coded rims with the dog dish hub cap just sets the car up nicely & that loud pedal is loud.
Great video
Cheers
Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia 👍 🇺🇸 🇦🇺
Goodday Louis, This car is just right :-) Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia. Cheers, Lou
@@loucostabile 👍👍
Great Challenger with a Great Story ! Thanks for posting Lou !
Happy to read you enjoy this car and the story too :-) You're welcome Rudy !
Damn nice car!
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
Beautiful old car remember these well thought about buying one wound up buying a new duster in a beautiful blue with floor shift. But that was 1974 not 1970 thanks for the video Lou God Bless.
Hi Leroy, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) Blessings receive. God bless you, Lou
That's a great looking car especially what the Hemi in it and you got a heck of a deal when he bought it😊😊
Hi Pete, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Nice car and thanks Lou .
Hi Psittacine, Happy to read you appreciate this nice car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Tonight I am red! 😍😍😍
:-)
Lovett
:-)
Nice 😊
Hi Michale, Happy to read "Nice" :-) Lou
Best Fire Chief vehicle ever 🤪
NICE!
Another one owner car what a treat it sure can get up and go nice resterstion on it
Happy to share this "one owner' car with you :-)
I love the color combination, I always like a white top.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
It's a lovely Dodge Challenger especially with the big block Hemi engine. I too like the classic muscle 💪 cars from the 70s. One of my favourites would be a Plymouth Cuda with this radial tyres and the shakers up on the bonnet and 426ci (7.0 litre V8), which I read were unrated at 425bhp. Really were in the region of 450bhp, and could hit 60 mph under 6.0 seconds and under 13 sec quarter mile which is really quick for the late 60s, early 70s. Cars from this era also sound more authentic than their modern day equivalents. I'd buy one if I had the money too. Lovely restoration job.🎉😊❤
No Hemi hit the 1/4 mile under 13 seconds......13.6 was the top
Hi BirdieVeganMan, Happy to read you appreciate this lovely car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
00:35 Thats not a 74'. The 74's had an updated grill and tail lamps and no hemi option.
Hi Nicky, The car is a 1970, purchased in 1974. Lou
7th place at Pikes Peak in a stock car when the upper section of the race was still dirt and gravel. Friday bight before the race is the best party in Colorado Springs. Hey mister if your bring that Challenger to the pre race event I will buy you the best dinner in town.
Hi Matthew, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Lou, what a great looking challenger, they are a big favourite of mine, they have good looking lines, and i would have one in my car port if i had the opportunity to acquire one, a great video.
Hi Philip, Happy to read this one is a "big favourite" of yours :-) Lou
Thanks for making this video = another great and rare car!!!
You're welcome. My pleasure sharing this car with you.
I'll take 2❤
Twice as nice!
My grandfather that recently passed, had 5 classics, was the well know pin striper for that town, everyone with a CAR knew him... his motto was [FIBER-GLASS MY ASS...STEEL IS REAL]
Big bucks there.
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
❤❤❤
:-)
👍💯😝💯👍
:-)
Oh boy! The first thing that comes to mind, the people in the trailer park must not care too much for that car. The 2nd thing that comes to mind, no a/c and it's Arizona?????? Makes it a winter driver and before the monsoon season starts, I'll bet it gets put away for the rest of the year.
Nice car!
Hi Automated Electronics, well they're just traveling through AZ so they bring the car to car shows across the USA, so I was lucky to catch this one at the right time. Share that if you checked the box that you want a 426 Hemi, then air conditioning was not an option. Lou
@@loucostabile Oh well. Guess A/C would have to be added later. lol
And in the day when Mopar offered a 5/50 warranty, Hemi cars got a 12/12.
That is s-o-o-o-o cool that you caught it when you did! Thank you!
❤️👍👍
:-)
It's a 70, not a 74.
🙋♂️HE SAID IT WAS A 70, AND THEY BOUGHT IT IN 74…just fyi 👍
@@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 The owner did say by mistake it was a 74.
@@markg7030MARK , TRUE , but he’s old👨🏻🦳 can we forgive him? 🤷♂️
@@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Perhaps☺
@@markg7030THANK YOU 👍🤗
Sounds like muffler baffles are starting to let go or mufflers are reversed an those solid lifers are singing. Car is sweet tho
Hi Old School, Thank you for sharing a tip, Lou
A 1970 hemi should have hydraulic lifters.
My GPA: " Fiber-Glass My Ass, Steel Is real "
Hi DewB12, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I'm confused. Is it a '70 or '74?
1970
Hi Ed, The car is a 1970, purchased in 1974. Lou
I know where there’s a 70 R/T sitting in a field in Davenport Iowa. It’s been there for at least 15-20 years. No motor or trans and no front clip. Guy won’t sell it
Hi Iowa Budget RC Bashers, Hmmm, too bad it's just sitting there. Lou
Don't tell me. He's going to restore it someday.
Did he say 1974?
The car is a 1970, and he purchased in in 1974.
Been since you’re sitting in his wife’s seat I think you should let her drive your Dodge viper
...my wife doesn't know how to drive a manual.
Ho my god!
:-)
00:34 Waa???? LOL 👀
Yeah it's clearly a 1970, he has since 1974.
@@loucostabile You got him all star-struck Lou. So funny the way he just rattled it off. Breathin' all them HEE-MEE fumes over the years will do that to your noodle. 👍🏻
The gas cap is misaligned.
Thanks for sharing what you notice.
The owner is speaking wrong. He says twice it’s a 1974. I believe he is wrong.
....clearly he means he's had this 1970 car since 1974.