1970 Dodge Charger 500 Walkaround with Steve Magnante

[@84GordonShumway]

What an amazing Time Machine!

[@lloydmckissick2986]

Fun to see that car again. I got to drive it many years ago now, in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania. The luggage rack and the 383 2 barrel are the big clues for me.

[@highoctaneclassics3969]

That car had 23k orig miles

[@Ronnie631000]

Those style gas caps sure looked nice but would leak out gas on a hard right turn. I got to go with my dad in the late summer of 1970 (I just turned 10) when he purchased a new/used Charger 500. It only had a couple thousand miles on it. The owner traded it in for a new RT/SE. I tried to talk my dad into getting one with the 440 but he liked the 500 with the 318. It was green with a white vinal-top. Had hubcaps and drom brakes that worked really good. My dad got a new truck in 75` and gave the Charger to my Mom. She had be driving our 65` Country Squier since the Charger purchase. Sadly, she totalled it out (no injuies) in the summer of 81` when I was in Boot camp at MCRD. I had planned on purchasing it from my dad until then. O`well!

[@thomasc1421]

Great channel Steve takes me back to the days when I used to see all these muscle cars on the road I worked at a gas station and I seen my share come in,,

[@kevinrice4909]

they were easy to steal

[@johnlorusso1835]

Wow!!! That car is a stunner! Thanks Steve great episode!!!!!

[@noneed4me2n7]

Man that is a clean example. Last of the great second gen muscle, so nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@steveburlingame1935]

Awesome car thank you

[@capricetony]

Love 318 and 383 2bbl cars, reliable, bulletproof engines 👍👍

[@danoneill2846]

thanks

[@steves9905]

I luuuv this car…everything about it. Colors. Options. Even the b block 2barrel. Commanding a high price…at the clean R/T level…but it is so clean and unusual it is prolly worth it

[@denmann364]

Thank you for showing us this beautiful stunning car.

[@highoctaneclassics3969]

Our pleasure!

[@hilyardholler7326]

Your knowledge is large and wide and deep … Thanks for letting us in for a few minutes …

[@my1vice]

What a great job Steve does with these videos.....

[@stevevice9863]

Do an overview of the Road Runner behind it!

[@wileecoyote5749]

Yes...please do

[@MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

Go Back about 2 months, He has already done it.

[@jackstraw8786]

Those blinker markers remind me of my 74 Caddy Senan Deville which had corner markers that gave you an idea where your bumper is in relation and also had little dots that the turn signals(owners manual said lane changing feature) and a dot that let you know your headlights on. Also little dots above the rear window so you know your brake lights work.

[@Victoria3232-j7o]

That is a Gorgeous 1970 Dodge Charger.

[@kevinmason9783]

WOW, I bought my 500 L code 383 2bl. Same color with white vinyl top and interior. About week after my 18th birthday way back in aug.77. I put stock 4 bl intake with 700 double pumper holley and Hedman headers. It was fast, had it up close to 150 few times. Wish I still had it today.

[@Oldcarnut63]

Love that charger 👍👍

[@LITTLE1994]

Beautiful Charger!

[@gregkistner1955]

Nice ride!

[@scottsmith1386]

Wow. I have that same car in my backyard, '70 Charger 500 S/E with the hood mounted turn sig indicators, only it's a 318 automatic.

[@davidkastin4240]

Great looking Charger! 😈

[@kevinkeith3088]

Like the way Steve previews their vehicles. Never do seem to mention the pricing !!

[@Cstoreri]

What you think x2 or 3 😀

[@anderleof]

Probably a very good reason they don't.

[@anderleof]

$75k

[@danhutchinson8649]

@@anderleof North of $100k

[@BROCKWOOD64]

Forgot to point out the unique to SE door panels. I'll never say never with MoPar, but the L31 option was not supposed to be a stand alone option (even at $10). The A01 Light Package included for $34.70 these options as seen on the Broadcast Sheet L05, L11, L15, L25, L65, L72, L31. It was Standard with A47 SE Package, which included for $161.65 A01, CR__, J41, J64, S81, W13. The CR__ indicated Leather Bucket Seats with the blanks being filled in to indicate color. Those were CRB5 for Blue, CRF8 for Green, CRT6 for Tan & CRXA for Charcoal. There were 5 additional luxury items that were separate from the SE Package. H51 A/C, H31 Rear Defogger, C62 6 way adjustable drivers seat, M51 Sunroof & P31 Power Windows. The B41 Power Disc or B51 Power Drum Brake options are also extra cost - but more performance related. Great Car. I enjoy your coverage. I'll defer to you for knowledge of any & all other cars. Hope to see your coverage of the 71 RR behind the Charger!

[@dirtlump]

Good job Steve.....and a really great Car ! I believe that in 1970 the L31 Hood Mounted Turn Signals were included as part of the "SE" Pkg Similar 'original' reference condition to my '69 Charger R/T SE, nice to know they are still 'out there' well maintained

[@googleusergp]

With the VIN, you win: X for Charger, P for Premium price class, 29 for two door sports hardtop, L for 383 V8 with two barrel, 0 for 1970 model year, G for St. Louis, MO assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The St. Louis, MO plant complex operated from 1959 to 2009. No tag, can't brag, but this should be code Y4 Light Gold exterior paint.

[@Scalihoo]

What a time capsule, High Octane Classic's may have to change it's name now because that'll run fine on regular gas ☺️

[@lilred-emax2027]

Thanks for bringing this to us Steve. Question can the 70 electric headlight door mechanicals be retro fitted for the 69?

[@highoctaneclassics3969]

Yes they can with a little fab

[@SonnyGTA]

Great car Steve! But I’d be too nervous driving it on the street!

[@novawagon1965]

I had this car back in the early 70s unfortunately I sold it mine had a 383 Magnum with a pistol grip 4 speed and the lock for the gas filler which was nice to keep people from putting crap in your tank.

[@vassa1972]

Nice car wish that I could drive again

[@anderleof]

"Never been repainted.....except for once"

[@danhutchinson8649]

all original, except the paint.....well, he is a salesman.........LOL!

[@DanielYahuahYahushaTorah]

Which makes you wonder if the new paint is hiding any sins.

[@raynus1160]

Nice car.

[@Wixom2200]

I had one of these. 1980. Bought it from a plumber. Sweet! I had the bigger engine. I forgot which one. Loved those hide away headlights. Bought it for nothing 750 dollars . Sold it 5 years later 4 grand or so. Crazy. Got paid. I had to store it at my buddy's house because our garage was full. Tooo many people messing with it. Got it off Trading Times. LOL. By the way. The only people who can afford these cars are lottery winners, older retirees or someone who inherited some big money. Working people with families cannot afford to buy something that sits 9 months out of the year in cold weather states ( over half the country). They cost too much. Just try to find one to fix up; if you can.

[@nickwillobey2205]

An option for $10? I can't imagine that!

[@richardbrowne1217]

I have never seen a 1970 Dodger 500 SE that decked out! I didn't even know they made 500's in 1970.

[@kevinrice4909]

nice hot rod looks like the one that used in bullet except it was black appreciate the video kid

[@vassa1972]

I'll be 50 years old in July and now a stroke and cardiac arrest and cancer survivor not allowed to drive again if I could I would get one

[@splender88]

I love this car especially the interior. No reason there shouldn't be comfort in a Charger. I always thought the 500's had the fastback slanted rear window apparently not.

[@scottsmith1386]

The 500 with the flush rear window was a special limited production for 1969 only. For 1970 it was just a trim package with a regular rear window.

[@Slimjim260]

Start it up!!!

[@danhutchinson8649]

Love your KZbin videos Steve......Just went to the " High Octane Classics" website....gotta say I won't be back....It stated that 58 current vehicles were in current Inventory, ..only 8 of which were displayed....the rest? Who knows????? Wasted of time....Hope this helps anyone like me avoid the disappointment I felt....Could not find this car, wish i could have....

[@danhutchinson8649]

@@markg7030 Seriously? 50 of 58 with deposits? That are listed as current inventory......

[@markg7030]

@@danhutchinson8649 Sorry I can't help you. Call them. I never trust computers or websites.

[@bondhughbond]

Was this originally non-vinyl top or was it converted during that respray? Being an SE/500 it would be unusual to not have vinyl. I see so many of these that have had the vinyl removed in the name of practicality and they wind up looking naked.

[@highoctaneclassics3969]

Non top

[@michaelkipfer1158]

Absolute stunning condition.Definitely a luxury Charger. Adding a 4barrel carb,you'll still fall short of 330HP sayin...

[@lukepokrajac1057]

Dished pistons unfortunately...may do a bit better with some closed chamber heads.

[@rickdaniel8478]

Is the rear window placement location originally modified on a Charger 500 ? Zoom zoom 😀

[@stephenholland5930]

On the '69.

[@zcam1969]

The Charger was the top of line muscle car of Mopar . they cost nearly $2000 more than a Chevy Camaro when new.

[@samuelsanchez9793]

So how much money out the door??

[@highoctaneclassics3969]

Just sold

[@andrewvoyles7862]

$75k for a 383 2bbl?! Yikes! GLWYS

[@highoctaneclassics3969]

Mopars are gone crazy. It’s on its way to her new home b

[@johnnyval9925]

every time I see the 70, I like it more and more. Better than the 69. not the68

[@bluesbubba7429]

With a 290 HP 383, I bet all you had to do is to slap a new intake and a Carter 4-barrel carb, and possibly another exhaust manifold, the upswept ones, and you would have your 335 HP. I had a 68 Dodge Super Bee in high school, many, many moons ago, with the 383 HP. It hauled ass stock. I slap myself in the face because I had to sell it for tuition for college. Boy, was I an idiot.

[@josephbliskowski2759]

Great fuel economy and reliability 🤣😂🤣

[@hansgruber650]

I would return it to WW tires and caps.

[@TonyandSusie-MillersontheMove]

So Very HOT🔥 My Brother has the same year and model very similar!❤️😳

[@dmansf49ers71]

Why the fuck would you pull a boat with this??!;😳😳😳

[@patmayer7222]

,,,,,this is REALLY the one to own......!.....😯😯😐😐.....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,not sorry....................tnx,,,mr. STEVE.!land o' lakes,wi.

[@miketresham4783]

Fake luggage rack is so cheezy looking. It adds nothing to the looks of this great car.

[@77thesnake]

My thoughts exactly.

[@steves9905]

I love the rack. Nice bit of detail that can’t get anymore. I have one on my stingray and it really brightens things up…have actually used it on long trips

[@Wixom2200]

@@steves9905 Sure you do. LOL

[@milaanddavetheyers5251]

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[@c.wdervin5987]

I gotta say those colors r hideous. And it’s not even a 440. I’d rather go with an rt.