Highway 61 - Dodge Challenger Hard Top (1970, 1:18, Orange) 60146

60146OR HIGHWAY 61 - 1970 Dodge Challenger Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Dodge Challenger is a 10.5"Lx 4"Wx 2.75"H die cast metal car with openable doors, hood & trunk, fully plumbed engine, working steering and suspension, detailed interior and soft rubber tires. This Dodge Challenger is manufactured by Highway 61. 60146 in ORANGE color with Black hood. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13.75"Lx 6.5"Wx 5.75"H.

 

Dodge's Challenger was a late entry to the pony car bonanza in 1970, being very similar to the Plymouth Cuda E-body but featuring a slightly longer wheelbase and different body contours. Challengers were available as hardtop coupes of convertibles and offered a performance-oriented R/T with options like a manual transmission, steeper rear axle ratios, "shaker" hood scoop, and a limited-slip differential, which could be "plushed up" with the SE luxury package that added leather seats and a vinly roof. The 1970-only T/A gave a nod to racing with features like a specially-tuned Six-Pack 340ci powerplant crowned by a giant hood scoop on a fiberglass racing hood, exhaust outlets mounted in front of the rear wheels, and front a nd rear sway bars to enhance handling. A ducktail rear spoiler and front ground effect spoiler were also standard T/A equipment. The '70 and '71 models were virtually identical except for the addition of the "split" grille and tail loght configuration.

 

The Challenger could be outfitted with on of six different engines in '70 and '71, from the 225ci to the hulking 440ci. The 440ci was available with either Magnum four-barrel carburetion delivering 375hp, or with the Six-Pack triple two-barrel carburetors at 390hp. The 426ci could be rigged for 425hp for an extra $1,228, but very few were sold. 1970 and 1971 were the Challenger's high-water mark, as Dodge sold some 80, 000 units in 1970 alone but performance dropped off considerably after '71. Although the line was produced until 1974, the '70 and '71 Challengers are most valued among collectors today for their rarity, distinctive styling, and muscular performance.

 

Case pack: 6 pcs.

Price quoted is for 1 pcs.