1970 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode

1970 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode #108
The Dodge Charger is one of the most menacing looking Muscle Cars, and this 1970 backs up the look with power from a 426 cube Hemi V8. It is one of just 56 made with an automatic transmission behind the Hemi, out of a total of 112 Hemi cars built in 1970. One of the other unique features is the color, known as EB3 Light Blue Metallic, which contrasts nicely with the black vinyl top and code V8W, the white transverse rear stripe option. It's an awesome ride from the Brothers Collection!
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[@texanfournow]

The first car that I bought at age 18 upon high school graduation was a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T in Plum Crazy (purple) with white top & interior, and the 440 Magnum engine. So fast. Could spin the tires for blocks (not that I ever did that...). Cost in 1976? $500. Beside awful gas mileage, the only other down side (for me) was that guys were always trying to steal it. One morning my father came out the front door of the house and found a guy sitting in the driver's seat. He was able to break into the car, but he didn't know how to start it!

[@MuscleCarOfTheWeek]

Wow, can't imagine the panic we'd feel if we found some dude in the car!

[@Sigmaster40]

My Parents had a 1970 Charger SE, 383 Magnum, bought new, same color combination which is my favorite of course. Unfortunately they sold it due to the fake oil crisis in the 70"s. Love this Hemi version which is the ultimate car in my opinion! Any 1970 Charger is a Gem and no other car created, in existence gets my blood pumping like the Charger does!

[@philc4520]

Kevin’s the man. Best and coolest presenter ever with the most badass classic cars on the planet😜👍!!

[@MisterMikeTexas]

He's a nice guy, and as this video shows, a nut! 😄😄😄😄😄

[@jameshardin1100]

The painted engine bays on the Mopars looked real classy compared to other makes!

[@wesfrazier5739]

Late 70s early 80s these cars were a blast to drive and dirt cheap

[@RALPHD57]

Yes 100% correct!!, EB3 was a great color..I had a 1970 Challenger R/T 383 Magnum with a black vinyl top and loved it for 4 years when i was just 19 years old...

[@theclever3963]

For all the commentors below who aren't old enough to have actually experienced the muscle car era, let me just say that the 426 HEMI was overhyped on the street but not on the dragstrip. I owned a 1969 Hemi Roadrunner, 4spd car and a 440 six pack super bee and a 71 440-6 cuda. The Hemi's were a pain in the ass to say the least to keep running tight on the street from the factory whereas the 440 six packs were tight and were turn key performers right off the showroom.

[@jeffleblanc8850]

You would think the opposite because of the carbarators to keep them tuned I know a few guys that have hemis and they don’t have a problem I have a friend and he drives his all over the place no problems other than tHe new fuel ?

[@Dino-god69]

literally drooling over here xD. Best engine ever made in one of the coolest cars ever made. i love these, the Barracudas, and the Roadrunners with the 426

[@level621]

My MAN with the Plymouths

[@dougeroo1]

I’ve been watching your videos for some time, and I’ve got to say that I wouldn’t change a thing. Stunningly beautiful and bone stock vehicles, great photography and a thoughtful commentary. This Charger, in particular, is to die for.

[@MuscleCarOfTheWeek]

Thank you dougeroo!

[@howabouthetruth2157]

These videos, the cars, and the information are 2nd to none. And PLEASE.........leave a few of those bloopers in too, they really add to the fun. THANK YOU!!!

[@rcfred_689]

A friend of mine had a 1970 Charger R/T 440 six pack in the 80's - it was an authentic car and was jet black lacquer. I was a 4 speed pistol grip and was just a sinister bad ass car. I wish I had it today.

[@williamwingate7154]

I love this style of chargers, but love the style of a 1971 Hemi Charger. Keep them coming!

[@gregorytimmons4777]

I like the first gen Charger based on the Coronet. My reasoning is that fantastic interior with front and rear buckets and a console that runs the full length of the interior. Also has early adoption of LED. lighting in the guage cluster.

[@gregfair1749]

This 70’ Hemi Charger is a real jaw dropping neck breaker of a beautiful car!!!!!! Really love this color!!!!!!

[@steveflor9942]

Funny, the 1970 and 2020 Charger both weigh more than 4,000lbs. But, at least 1970 version is really nice looking.

[@stevemanieri5409]

Beautiful Charger, the best muscle car made.

[@JCImageInc.]

Man, I love that color!! She wears it well.

[@crazysnarfy861]

The 68-70 Chargers look great no matter what color they are painted!

[@azindependentsrt5721]

She is much more than just muscle car of the week because there are no cars like MoPaR's, the #1 original all American badass

[@chargermaster586]

AZ Independent SRT That 1970 Charger and the new Charger Hellcat are what dreams are made of.

[@bobsilver3983]

I'm a GM guy, but man does that Charger look nice!!!

[@6709ify]

I'm a major Chevrolet fan myself, but if I had to get a classic Mopar, definitely this bad boy. Either this or the 1969 model.

[@ilanoliveira4237]

I live in Brazil and those american Dodge Chargers are rare as a unicorn. Here in Brazil I'm a big fan of Chevrolet. But for foreign cars, my heart pumps in high revs to Ford models (Mustang by the way). But I love those 1968-1970 Mopars.

[@williswhatchutalkinbout4367]

I’m a MoPar guy, but damn does that Charger look badass! 😀

[@got2getit204]

Trader

[@steviedee71]

I don’t understand how somebody could say I’m a GM guy or a Ford guy or a Mopar guy I’m a big 3 guy because I love them all 🥰

[@MrJett1971]

I’m a FoMoCo guy who also loves AMC, but this generation of Charger is truly one of the most beautiful automotive designs ever committed to paper.

[@BubbaSmurft]

Y'all just keep gettin' better and better. Thanks.

[@FerdeMena507]

My favorite muscle car,ever!!

[@luckyb0y15]

now that's a beautifully designed machine, from front to back, inside etc. #winner!

[@ajp368]

I love the dog dish/ poverty caps!!!

[@guilemaigre14]

Thank you, you just solved my biggest question about this car! The back window !

[@johntechwriter]

0:50 - Note the fuselage design, where the bottom portion of the doors and rocker panels form a smooth, continuous curve under the body body that envelops the car, reducing its perceived mass and giving it an organic appearance, like a jet fighter. The origin of “fuselage design” was, unsurprisingly, aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer, who got his start designing aircraft. At Jaguar in the 1950s, he applied wind tunnel testing and mathematical calculations to designing the LeMans-winning D-Type and the legendary E-Type, considered a nearly ideal combination of aesthetics and functionality. His masterpiece was the 12-cylinder mid-engined Jaguar XJ13, a sports racing car that intended for competition at Le Mans, but disqualified by a rule change, so it never entered production.

[@aleoimpala]

Beautiful... beast!

[@danielbrealey2924]

What a great vid, beautiful car... Good on you for showing the out takes- very funny stuff, shows some humility. I swear, you have the best job in the world getting to drive these cars the way you do. It's making me very envious

[@thgtchr6815]

What a great job this man has. Wow.

[@zooba1974]

These videos are absolute treasures.

[@ScottsSpeedShop]

Holy crap, I have the slightly older sister to this 70 Charger, my 70 Charger was built October 6th 1969 in St. Louis and lived most of it's life near Lubbock Texas as far as I know. Only difference is my Charger is an A73 special value package, XH code base model Charger, triple Eb5, and was a 318 2 barrel, column shifted, bench seat Charger. It is kind of neat to think that your Hemi Charger was probably just down the assembly line from mine, and they were on opposite ends of the performance spectrum.

[@monterrey1952MEDICINA]

Great channel you have, I remember all this cars feature here from 1962 -1974, see all in Laredo Texas dealers, Fords, Chevrolets, Mopars brand news and in the streets in my Hometown Monterrey Mexico, I am a Mopar and Jaguar guy, best regards from Mexico, and keep the good work.

[@whiteoak60]

Stunning....................................

[@mynameis9057]

Just absolutely beautiful! Ralph Nader was such a weenie! Talk about a kill joy. Lovely. Thanks again guys! ▪☆☆☆▪

[@toddhornquist492]

GREAT looking car❤😊

[@Falcon-jv4he]

Overall love the car hate the color. Also once they built the 1969 Dodge Charger ultimately was the best-looking Charger of all. My opinion only I just happen to love the rounded tail lights. Otherwise this model of Dodge Charger was the best looking car of all time ever created by man. There hasn't been anything like it since. Love the show keep up the great work.

[@SovereignKnight74]

That car is GORGEOUS! I love it!

[@modeljetjuggernaut4864]

Killer burnout on 06:22.

[@haromaster6086]

Great video. Love the outtakes. One hell of a car.

[@user-eu9ub8kj9j]

426 hemi has 490 torque not 425

[@F6HemiCharger]

cade rondon I was just going to say that myself.

[@brettjones6657]

+cade rondon thanks for clearing that up mate

[@GlassTopRX7]

Dyno's don't agree with that, they agree that in stock form they made ~450hp about the same as the performance versions of the 427 from Ford and Chevy @@chargermaster586

[@mattmork2970]

@@GlassTopRX7 it's 450 straight from the factory. Minor work on the engine can get it up to 470

[@GlassTopRX7]

Yeah a good tune and headers. @@mattmork2970

[@gabrielsandoval4994]

My favorite muscle car!

[@quickoctane2612]

This is such an amazing car I'm trying my best to work for one now.

[@70rtcharger440]

Beautiful color. I have a b5 blue 70 charger rt 440

[@rosebiceps]

Priceless!!

[@stevespanos75]

Real good looking hemi Charger. A Supercar.

[@thewiseowl3672]

Outside of the excellent presentation, this video is hilarious..which includes the outtakes.

[@highwaystar1009]

Awesome car, just never was a fan of the vinyl top though. I'm also digging these blooper reels. Keep up the great work guys :)

[@hemiheritage]

Hate them tops too Depressing and looks like it belongs in a funeral procession with that shit top. Hard top all the way

[@mkowboy13]

6:22 mark!! If that tire spin doesn’t bring a grin to your face idk what will

[@ronstewart3431]

Nice car 🚗

[@mynameis9057]

Definitely a gorgeous paint and color scheme with the door sheet metal swooping down to accent and meet the scoop. The engine, fahgeddaboudit,as they said in Donnie Brasco period New York-ese. Really sweet ride, no doubt! Thanks again guys. ▪☆☆☆▪

[@shawnhuff6024]

I have those wheels and tires on my 65 dodge d200

[@ratj4715]

It just crazy how many of these old cars are automatic what a bummer who would order an automatic with a Hemi in it.

[@theradchase3094]

cause the auto are fast id rather have the 727 torque flight auto I have 1970 challenger rt 440 4 speed

[@Mrk8ss]

This colors tho

[@MoneyShifted]

i freaking love this car

[@BorisW150]

Oh Kevin, you're a great host. Love all the outtakes. You should have many more subscribers. Maybe you should resort to Millennial silliness or product advertising. On second thought, naw.

[@christiansanden8005]

The Charger is my dreamcar ever, thats it!

[@SolamenteVees]

I know it’s blue, but that Charger is sublime.

[@bobsilver3983]

That car is so cool, even cool calls it cool!

[@rondleswango5479]

Cool asf top of my wish list

[@clasvirhodes4969]

These new "Hellcats" must be some fun to drive. 700 hp.

[@mostafatahouri6858]

I really enjoyed it especially back scenes :D

[@jamiegarrett3869]

Wow they look different without the orange paint and flying thru the air.....

[@MASViper]

That white stripes add another 100 bhp and more down force without bigger spoilers.

[@montinaladine3264]

This guy has a really nice and relaxed speaking style and I love how they get into the details of the cars and give appropriate comments of small details rather than glossing over them It's the small details that really make these cars more desirable. That car by the way had the Tic-Tac-Tock which was shown but the special significance over the standard one not mentioned here - I think they were optional? Or maybe standard on the R/T. I just find it annoying how they keep that undercurrent of porno music going in the background while the guy is speaking. At the start and end of the video is acceptable but not sure why they continue the music in competition with the narrative. It's just so unnecessary. It's like a couple of blowflies continually flying around you while you are trying to have a picnic. It's not cool like they are trying to make it seem.

[@Joyboy13257]

I saw an unrestored, one owner 1970 Hemi Charger R/T in Carlisle a few weeks ago. The guy bought the car and drove it until he found out the Hemi was gone after 1971. He was parked next to an unrestored, one owner 1970 Plymouth Cuda AAR

[@Salpeteroxid]

That comment makes no sense.

[@2010deanML]

I've seen that car at Mopars at the Battleship. It's a beauty.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Another great video!

[@MuscleCarOfTheWeek]

Thanks!

[@a.k.a.A.E.]

was build a charger with the flower power mod top vinyl top ?

[@Ironwind1972]

A top speed of only 130 with a 3.55 gear?

[@johnmanley3849]

Nice car but where are all the hemi. 4 spd cars gone ?

[@EricTheOld]

FKN gorgeous car. I had a 70 charger and a 72 but nothing like that beauty

[@billkerstein1637]

Really nice Charger but I thought they were all Orange and R/T was for rolled and totalled as in Dukes style! Never saw one this year and color but maybe some Belvederes. R/T is not rapid transit? Glad this one got saved from the Dukes!

[@paulmoore4651]

Had one, V code, 18 years old, lost my license, go figure

[@racetherapy]

490 ft-lbs of torque at 4000 rpm

[@albrownmd]

I kind of hate to say it, but this charger with its 426 hemi wouldn’t have a chance against the 392 hemi in the charger now, let alone the hellcat charger. Top speed or acceleration is nowhere close, but the 69 chargers were beautiful .

[@solidbreed9767]

Resto mod

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Not many that are built like this the color the black vinyl roof I had a 70 eb3 blue 383 I had a white interior and a white vinyl roof most chargers are B5 blue that’s the first hemi charger I’ve seen that color it looks awesome It was my first car I took my drivers licence test in it and failed it was a hot day and I was at a stop sign and I hit the gas a little to much a lot to much did a little candy cane with the sure grip a little candy cane is to black marks the shape of a candy cane I failed he made me drive back to the licence office he was about 90 years old oh well I rebooked a week later and passed no problem I took a 68 dodge Monaco beautiful hemi charger

[@clasvirhodes4969]

LMAO great story. Only wish I could have seen it in person.

[@moparpreacher]

The top speed was rated more than 130. I had a 70 Charger R/T 440 Magnum and I got it up to 130-135 and that was with stock factory exhaust.

[@charlesvan13]

+moparpreacher They probably didn't rate the top speed. But it would depend on the axle ratio.

[@231mac]

They ran out of gear, not power. That was the limiting factor in top speed.

[@theadmiralyi8760]

@@231mac 426 hemi was rated 300 rwhp and its 4 speed and what about 3 speed ??200rwhp?? lmao its gonna be embarrassing.. 70's technological failure..

[@231mac]

@@theadmiralyi8760 Lol, how was that a failure? It's what they had at the time. Look at European horsepower numbers from the 'heavy hitters' such as Ferrari, Jag and Lambo. The technology simply wasn't there at the time. Truthfully, the only failure that we're seeing is how the concept of technological progression eludes you. And where are you getting that asinine 200 hp figure from? The 727 didn't have near that much parasitic drag. Just sounds like you're trying to hate in the most ignorant and biased way possible, lol.

[@theadmiralyi8760]

@@231mac then enlighten me ya sucka, 426 with 3 speed was not even touch 300 at the wheels especially with 1700kg car like that, convince me with ur slopar knowledge that 426 hemi with 3 speed was still 300 rwhp.. send me link or that 7.Liter is really bs for 70's tech.

[@weshoyt2322]

Outstsanding!!!!!

[@user-br1gm3et5w]

Good

[@staceyschwartz7795]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@svt7777]

Dream machine

[@bradleysmith3121]

The only way it would be better is if it had a pistol grip 833 4 speed and a Dana 60 with 3.54 gears, or 2.76 if you are running cross-country. ;-)

[@markwegner6100]

I'll take it!

[@kidrauhlfan4evs]

Wait a minute! Did I see a 8 3/4 in the back. Don't all hemi cars have danas?

[@IGrocker]

Nope, Dana 60 was an option on Hemi's. For whatever reason though, it was required on any 440+6 car

[@nicholasmaher9175]

Actually wether you got a Dana 60 standard or optional depended on which transmission you got behind your 440+6 or HEMI. The “Super Performance axle package” was optional on automatic 440+6 and HEMI cars and swapped out the Mopar 8¾ rear for a Dana 60. On HEMI cars with a 4-speed the “Track Pack” was a mandatory option and actually optional on 440 cars with a 4-speed. The “Super Track Pack” got you 4:10 gearing instead of the standard Dana 60 3:54 gearing.

[@shiddy.]

very good

[@lindas1st]

Minor details? That chrome bumper surround absolutely ruined the second generation Charger. To me '68 was great and '69 was almost perfect, then they had to mess around with the front clip.

[@donaldleavy4379]

Hay GGagaga goofy nice outtakes

[@logicn.reasoning9744]

Were the guages supposed to be yellow, or are they just aged?

[@TheOne-ex8cs]

It's no telling what that old school hemi engine will do with today's turbos 😧😯🤥🙃😊😁

[@mcarrier77]

490 ftlb torque, not 425.

[@MuscleCarOfTheWeek]

Correct, we erred on that one. Thanks!

[@daverayasr.6287]

I want one!

[@martinlawn]

I often wonder, "Who are the Brothers ?" Besides two very lucky men, are they lawyers, some hi powered business owners...just curious who are the Brothers?

[@peterhogan9537]

of all the 68 69 70 models the 70 is the best looking.

[@Trendsetta68]

Maybe one day... 😇👍🏼

[@LFDRCHUCKIE]

Tyler TX 🌹

[@bhaggen1184]

The hemispherical combustion cambers are a prerequisite for true cross-flow heads, AKA Alfa Romeo. But they're dirty so the modern "Hemi" is that in name only; they aren't cross-flows, so no hemispherical combustion cambers

[@HITEKSTRANGER]

Honkin beautiful car.

[@johnbeer5242]

i thought it was for Real Turd R/T 😨👏👏👏👏tlkn bout the new ones I seen

[@matrox]

Those cars will run 11s with slicks and tweaked timing and carb.

[@matrox]

6:42 It was called a Tic TockTach.

[@manofweed1]

Thought it was a tick tock tach ?

[@jasonkrause6778]

Thats 490 ft lbs of Torque not 425

[@MuscleCarOfTheWeek]

Correct, we erred on that one. Thanks!

[@blah9664]

very nice charger. mopar or no car.