1970 Dodge Challenger 340 CI Engine in Dark Burnt Orange on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@loucostabile]

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

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Beautiful Challenger!!!!

[@loucostabile]

I agree :-)

[@rogerchevelle8543]

Wow, what a time capsule. Mitch did some very nice work on it. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@hiitsstillme]

Such an iconic body style, truly timeless. It stands beautiful on it's own, without all the spoilers and gimcrackery that people usually add on. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi 1969, Happy to read you enjoy the body style design of this car :-)

[@Clarkecars]

The 340 was my favorite MOPAR mill of the day. It was not nose heavy like the mighty big blocks, easy to service and hooked up quicker in street light racing.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read the 340 was your favorite Mopar :-)

[@garylewis3641]

Probably the cleanest most immaculate car I've seen in some time. Good find Lou and thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, You're right. This one looks showroom new :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@martinedwards4522]

a real beauty!... 😂 i get a chuckle out of seeing the clock working, growing up in those days?... clocks NEVER worked😂.. even brand new cars 😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Happy to read you enjoy this "real beauty!" :-) You're right, the clocks usually are not working, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

You're right, this '70 does look showroom ready and the color really looks great! Nice catch on the hood decals, too. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this showroom new car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@georgewilkinson1068]

Impressive looking.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car George :-)

[@davidthompson62]

I’d bet there are not 5 70 Challengers equipped with the same options. An incredibly rare Challenger. I wish I could find a Dolores that beautiful. Thx again Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you like "Dolores" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@keithshevlin5427]

Top notch Lou. Mitch did an awesome job on this one. Clean and that throaty motor wow!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to read this one is "Top notch" :-) I think so too, Lou

[@markg7030]

Excellent car! This car is very unusual because in 1970 Dodge sold the Challenger or Challenger R/T. The Challenger had the 6 cyl, 318 or 340 engine and the R/T had the 383, 440, or HEMI. Over at Plymouth they had the Barracuda or Cuda. The Barracuda had the 6 cyl or 318 while the performace Cuda had 340,383,440 or HEMI. Dodge offered the performance options for the 340 car but it never stepped up to the R/T status.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark G, High praise :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

What a nice Challenger - iconic body style. And Mitch did a great job with it. Thanks Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "iconic body style" with you :-) I agree, Mitch did a great job. You're welcome, Lou

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

💕👍 great style 🙋‍♀️

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the style of this car :-)

[@RickMcCargar]

Wow...Doris screams almost instantly when he hit the throttle...nice! Thanks for sharing this beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@davestelling]

I'm remembering seeing these, and other classics brand new in the showrooms. Boy, those were some days! Thanks, Lou...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars you remember in the showrooms :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@jeffpriem4888]

Thank you all for sharing this with the world. Hello from Wisconsin See you on the streets

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share this one :-) Looking forward to seeing you again too, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Beautiful 340 Challenger in a Great color ! Thanks to you both for posting !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@СергійШамін]

Чудове авто! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій Шамін, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@c.l.freeman7654]

Wisconsin, hey? Would love to see it

[@loucostabile]

Hope you see this one soon.

[@BrianChappie]

What an amazing restoration! I’ve never seen a Challenger in that color, the dark burnt orange looks really nice. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read "What an amazing restoration!" :-) Glad you enjoy the color of this car. You're welcome, Lou

[@michaelpacini1332]

That 70 Challenger is a time capsule . It's as if you went back in time to Dodge dealer and said " I'll take that one ". Delores is perfect .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to share this "time capsule" with you :-) Lou

[@Goldencountry63]

Growing up in Chicago a friend was T-Boned by a CTA bus driving his beauty 75 Delta 88 convertible.I was shocked how quickly he received compensation and he immediately bought a 70 AAR CUDA. It's my understanding the 340 tri-power was and is the most powerful production engine in it's day per cubic inch. The points not given on this wonderful Challenger I'm guessing is the slight squeak on the driver door hinge that's all I can muster up as a witty comment to a gorgeous beast! Thumbs up as always Lou and sharing your channel whenever I can.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Maris Alchimovics, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing the Channel with others, Lou

[@johnmilner7603]

I love the exhaust tone on the Challenger.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@brianaustin208]

Damn Lou how on earth did this Challenger only score 996 out of 1000 she's perfect, what happened a hose clamp facing in the wrong direction, I do believe the judges need to pay the eye doctor a visit!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, You're right. this one is perfect. Lou

[@bradschroeder809]

71 up master cylinder, not a correct 70, looks like a Ford rim on the space saver spare, missing the driver's side exhaust manifold heat shield, oil dipstick handle should be black not orange, tag on battery shouldn't be there. Those are a few things I see incorrect. Don't flame me, you asked lol! My 340 T/A got 986/1000 if I recall at mcacn, some things I lost points for were repro polyglas tires instead of original 50 year old tires, and a missing date code on my passenger side window. MCACN judging is serious stuff, you lose points for any repro part for example, only a couple cars there have ever got 1000 points, getting oe gold like this challenger is quite an honor!👍

[@LITTLE1994]

Nice paint

[@loucostabile]

Hi LITTLE, Happy to read you enjoy the paint on this car :-) Lou

[@noelanthony1204]

wow .. a beauty frame and color .. I love restored cars -- I would drive this car and show people the beauty of '70's technology ... i wouldn't hide it but enjoy it - a masterpiece !! thanks Lou .. great work ----

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noel, High praise :-) Lou

[@bdpopeye]

Very nice restoration. Beautiful. I don't recall ever seeing a Challenger or Barracuda in this color. Thanks for posting Lou! Be blessed ..always!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Happy to share this car in this color to you :-) You're welcome. Blessing received. God bless you too, Lou

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

Lou you certianly know which cars to pick for your videos! Awesome Challenger, you'll go a long time before you see another A66. Big blocks reigned in 1970, and I guess Dodge didn't want R/T and 'small block' used in the same sentence. The A66 option allowed the 340 to look like an R/T without actually being one. It's funny that in '71 the tide had turned and they finally let the 340 into the R/T family as a 'no cost' option, no more A66 for '71. This was a great video Lou, keep going!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Classic Muscle Car Exhaust, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@allenconway1362]

One of my favorite Mopars of all I remember going to drive in movies to see the 1971 vanishing point what great car for that love it thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allen, Happy to read "One of my favorite Mopars of all" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@architypeone8646]

Well done restoration! Very nice! Love the 340 engine. Deloris is delightful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi architype one, Happy to read you enjoy the work done to this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️ THANKS LOU,MITCH…ONE OF MY FAVORITE’s back in the day 🤩🤩 Actually I have a story too…in the mid seventies,our next door neighbor ,@ 30 lived with her mom …had a green one,which was her baby …she let me give it a tuneup…and take it for a test drive 😎 story for me 💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this was a FAVORITE of yours :-)

[@MAGronemeyer]

Beautiful Mopar! Love the color of it! Healthy sounding 340 CI engine too. What a nice set of wheels!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, High praise :-) Lou

[@Slowgroovin]

Never underestimate the 340s. They run hard.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cousin Strawberry, Happy to read your thoughts on the 340 :-) Lou

[@Slowgroovin]

​@@loucostabileI owned a Duster 340 as a teen back in the 80's. First car I ever bought.

[@jefffixesit60]

My favorite Mopar, in my favorite color, with my favorite motor, from my favorite year, that's beautiful. Excellent restoration, thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff Fixes It, Happy to read this is a favorite Mopar for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@HOOKSTA61]

Thank you Lou ,so refreshing to see a non R/T car and rare color such a beautiful car, going out the shed to play with mine, Cheers 💪👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi HOOKSTA'S GARAGE, Happy to share this one with you :-) Glad to read you have one in the shed to play with. Cheers, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

What a over the top restoration kept it original extra points for that as well

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, The restoration is amazing :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@keithneal3253]

Outstanding. What a gem. Love to know where they lost the four points (996/1000)?

[@loucostabile]

Hi KEITH, High praise :-) No idea why this one would have any points off, Lou

[@jasonkrause6778]

Great Episode Lou That has to be the best looking 70' Challenger I've ever seen Looks Stunning Sounds Stunning you almost are afraid to drive it it's so Perfect !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, High praise :-) Lou

[@fortyshooter1]

Very nice. Gotta love the sound of a factory exhaust 340-383-440-426 Hemi 70's Challenger/Cuda!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-)

[@motorTranz]

Absolutely gorgeous car! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise motorTranz :-) You're welcome.

[@CommercialVehicle]

what a beauty

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

That is one of the best colors, that doesn't scream pull me over.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this color.

[@matthew-emerson-cadmer-7409]

1970 Dodge Challenger 340. The Dodge Challenger would be introduced in 1969 for the 1970 model year as a Mid-Size Muscle Car at around 205-210 inches in length. It featured quad headlights at the front, a "D O D G E" emblem above the car's front fascia, circular amber turn signals and rectangular turn signals on the right/left side of the car's front fascia, and a rectangular grille that had the "Challenger" badging on the right side of the car. The rear end of the challenger featured two rectangular taillights with the "D O D G E" badging in the middle of the car's rear fascia. The car's most powerful engines were the same in the Dodge Charger, only appliable if you equipped the "R/T" or "Road/Track" package on the car in the late 60s/early 70s, which were the 426 Chrysler Hemi V8 and the 440 Chrysler RB V8. The 426 Hemi made 425 Horsepower and 490 Pound Feet of Torque (350 Net Horsepower in 1972), while the more reliable, fuel-efficient, and cheaper 440 Chrysler RB V8 made 390 Horsepower and the same 490 Pound Feet of Torque (315 Net Horsepower in 1972). The R/T badge featured an "R/T" badge below the "Challenger" emblem in the grille and featured them at the back. It also featured upgraded suspension, brakes, and a redesigned interior. The Dodge Challenger also came with other trims, including the "T/A" package. The car shared commonality with the 1970-1974 Plymouth Barracuda. The 1970-1974 Plymouth Barracuda featured a split grille, one headlight on each side at the front, rectangular amber turn signals at the left and right front sides, high-beam headlights located below the car, and three rectangular taillights located on each side of the car's rear fascia. One of the three taillights had a white reverse light as well. It had the same engines as the main Challenger (426 Hemi and 440 RB) and the same platform as it. The Barracuda's high-end variant was just simply called the "'Plymouth 'Cuda". The Barracuda before it had similarities to the 1964-1968 Ford Mustang and was introduced 16 days before the Ford Mustang, but only sold a fraction and was criticized poorly.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matthew, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@philipdrake6]

What a grat lookingcar that Challenger is, i would not mind that set of weels. 👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

¡Este Dodge Challenger 1970, con ese naranja quemado obscuro, reluce tanto que no dejará indiferente a nadie! Yo diría, incluso, que está excesivamente perfecto y brillante... Al menos para ciertos gustos, jaja. Su interior, igualmente, muy cuidado y hermoso, con muchas partes en madera (como los instrumentos y el volante) y ni que decir del compartimento del motor. ¡En definitiva, este es un Challenger que se robará muchas miradas! ¡Saludos, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, "excessively perfect and brilliant" High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice, Lou

[@randylear8264]

Nice car. I have a White 70 340 Challenger. I have owned since 1979. Mine started life as a Gold with black vinyl top. 318 with a 904 automatic. 7 1/4 rear end. Today the 340 is built and a 727 torqueflite. 8 3/4 4:10 gears. Nice to see what it would of been called if it was a factory build. This is one of the nicest 70 Challengers I have seen. Thanks for the video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy, Happy to read "This is one of the nicest 70 Challengers I have seen" :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too. You're welcome for the video, Lou

[@barrycuda3769]

Perfectly beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

High praise Barrycuda :-)

[@DOCTRJ]

Another beauty thanks gentleman 🤠👍

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome DOCTRJ91 Live Live :-)

[@LeSiZmOr]

Yes! The 1970 model year brought us some cool a$$ MOPAR muscle! This or the 70 Dart Swinger 340 bb stripe sweetness… From 50’s sleeper DeSoto’s to the 70’s muscle Mopars! Meooowwww.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MooDog's Frugal Adventures!, Happy to read you enjoy this MOPAR :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@georgewetzel4380]

One of my favorites!

[@loucostabile]

NICE!

[@glenkepic3208]

I can dig this.... Early '00s, a guy is red lining a 318 one in black locally. He bought it,,,,,comes storming into another shop. Even they could getcha ya ;)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read "I can dig this..." :-) Me too, Lou

[@ollienilson1644]

Nice car Lou, love it. A Mopar fan.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "Nice car" with you Ollie :-)

[@roberthuffmann8204]

One of the best colors you could get

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-)

[@sabba_dabba8649]

I love the color

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool 🥰

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Cool" car :-) Lou

[@amc8394]

Maravilloso coche

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@Clarkecars]

Also, show that Cordoba or Charger in white across from it.

[@loucostabile]

....that one I didn't get to. Good news! Here is one you might enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHW5hGWDjq9-pZo

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

OH BOY, big bro Lou. You just keep yanking my super floppy sneakers offa my tubesocked stocking feet and running off with 'em like footballs, big bro😂. Definitely a big brother guy thing and I love it 🤣😂lol! Deloris is truly a red headed beauty and I just wanna pick my jaw up off the floor as I text this. Love the spelling of her name, BTW-therefore I see her clearly as a gorgeous Latina chick a la Sophia Vergara😜😍. The work Mitch has done is incredible, just like from the showroom in 1970! "Subtle" Dodge Challengers like this are really special, man. Elegant along with being badass, with a killer rear end treatment/taillights. Hey! As a life long Robin Yount fan (he's my hero and I kinda look like a pint sized, balding Yount myself lol) I have always wanted to go to Millwaukee and there you are, big brother! WOW. Thanks for the inspiration, Lou. :) JV Johnny ⚾

[@loucostabile]

Hi JV Johnny, He's got the super floppy sneaker.....he's on the run.... he could go all the way......TOUCHDOWN! Happy to share this Milwaukee favorite with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@mikecrawford5331]

I’m building a 70 Challenger burnt orange looking at this I’m consider making it a hardtop and deleting the vinyl top

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you have a cool car. Hope it comes out the way you like it!

[@413x398]

Someone please tell me why power steering is part of the radio package? Gorgeous car.

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, I'm not sure.

[@413x398]

@@loucostabile After Googling and checking For E Bodies Only, I come up with nuttin'. I can only surmise, considering the era this car was made, that whoever printed out this window sticker was on acid. Probably Owsley Purple, by the looks of it. Maybe call owner?

[@jimgroff6880]

MoPar👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@carllavell8673]

👍🔥😝🔥👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@berdboy]

obv built after late november 69 no v-8 badge on fender

[@loucostabile]

Hi berdboy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@SolamenteVees]

Perhaps the name is an homage to Seinfeld…

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, maybe?

[@Jaggerbush]

"what's it's name?" "her name- Deloris" Don't misgender the mans car!

[@loucostabile]

Yes He/Him Sir!

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

The Challenger is a girl ??

[@loucostabile]

This one is :-)