Driving the Black Ghost - 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE 426 Hemi Driving Experience

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This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE optioned with the 426 Hemi V8 was known as "The Black Ghost" when it dominated street races in the alleys of Detroit back in the 1970s. Watch as the owner, Gregory Qualls, explains what it's like to get behind the wheel of this legendary muscle car and hear the Hemi V8 roar!
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[@twisterzman]

Seeing you smile, enjoying your dads legacy... man, nothing better.

[@steveorules3972]

I agree, it's sickening to see so many negative comments about him and the car. I don't understand why people have to be so miserable and rude.

[@RCChoppercx2]

@@steveorules3972 people just aren't happy. I get negative comments all the time on my builds or paint work I show on other social media networks...

[@steveorules3972]

@@RCChoppercx2 It's a real shame why people feel it necessary to trash others, maybe it brings satisfaction to their unhappy lives. I was told awhile back that very few people are actually happy when your happy and that's true.

[@RCChoppercx2]

@@steveorules3972 makes sense what you just said.

[@RCChoppercx2]

@@steveorules3972 I'm so glad this guy is enjoying his dads car with his family. I also have my dads old car as well an that car is next after the gto is done. Hopefully this guy will tune out the negative comments. That Cuda truly is a survivor car.

[@ws678ta]

That is quite the history, Your Dad and his service to our country and his bonding experience with one of the most famous muscle cars ever built !

[@bullitt7544]

One of the Greatest Stories Ever. So inspiring for the little guy. Long live G.Q. and the Black Ghost...

[@shannakellett5313]

@@bullitt7544 ABSOLUTELY 😝😊😍

[@firstnamelastname7688]

I love this car. The story about the shaker hood is a big major piece of mopar history. I was amazed when I heard about that. This is truly a legendary machine.

[@LEFTY2GUNZ401twoGUNZ]

Facts

[@andya857]

The Significance of the Shaker Story is a testament to a Real man taking on Goliath, and slaying him with integrity, fortitude , intelligence and Class..My Hero..

[@thabet3403]

So because of him the shaker became available on the Challenger ?

[@firstnamelastname7688]

Well kinda, there's a documentary on KZbin about this car. Watch that and you'll learn everything about it. It tells the entire history from the day it was ordered in 1970. It's a very cool story.

[@andya857]

@@thabet3403 Yup...

[@Wickhaven1]

I love the puffing smoke. This ain’t no trailer queen. A time machine that many can relate to. Excellent idea to keep it as a survivor car. It’s just so bad ass...

[@my95buick]

I was going to comment that things seen some hard times🤣. But ring seal in 1970 isn't what it is today.

[@billcat1840]

Thats blowby and it'll cause detonation in that hi compression Hemi.. Detonation breaks shit.

[@Wickhaven1]

My car smokes like that. I think it’s from several trips to 7000 rpm 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@Toxic2T]

@@Wickhaven1 true, mines sighly knocking but no smoke yet

[@Wickhaven1]

@@Toxic2T Mines knocking also, just slightly. Pontiac motor, but been here before.

[@digidrum2003]

Of course it's smoking....everybody smoked in the 70's !!!!!!

[@joenewman6494]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kingpolt98]

🤣 not that much! That's 2 packs a hour not a day.

[@dexm8846]

I hear the Black Ghost is a registered historic piece, it's mostly unmolested and original. I agree with the owner you don't want to take that car apiece and fix the rings and stop the smoking since it is officially registered. I like your post it's an original comeback.

[@davegerrard6857]

Yes you do!

[@DavidSmith-tu1nd]

Are them 70's style clear plastic seat covers.

[@brianleiser7414]

Everybody fussing over the oil smoke. My 383 smokes after being seized for 40 years. New valve guide seals didn’t fix mine. So what... oils cheap so dump it in once in awhile. Besides... the guys in the know will tell you to leave this one alone too. It’s never been opened and it should stay that way for value. Dump a quart in and enjoy. His Dad ran that one good and for that I salute him. Thank you for your service.

[@streetrider1001]

it is also good to know that the engine was never torn apart and rebuilt, it has all the original gaskets and all that

[@mickangio16]

Also, the smoking MAY go away after the car is driven some. I've had that happen after installing used motors that have sat for some time. As long as she's firing on all eight leave her alone.

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

I agree 👍

[@silverstar4289]

Our term with our Mopar was I oiled them. It isn’t running at its peak unless there is a little oil smoke.

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

@@silverstar4289 my dad had a new 68 charger that he street raced. Cam, headers etc. 440 mag 4 speed. When people asked what's under the hood, he'd say, just a greasy 440. 🤣

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

Dodge should step up to the plate and offer to rebuild this motor to factory specs

[@SwastikaHinduSansrkit]

They are too busy toying around making SUV's fast now.

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

Unfortunately they won't do anything for anyone because they don't care about history. They only care about selling crap to people now.

[@03bigdave]

I doubt they have anyone to rebuild it in house. They would probably bastardized that car buy putting a Demon crate motor in it.

[@leapyear9460]

Probably the last people you want touching it right now is dodge.

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

It's worth so much more as it is now, never restored, not perfect but all #'s matching, the options & history. I know he won't sell the car but if he wanted to retire young, take it to Mecums auction and see it go for Millions.....His father is a true American Hero. Army SFC, Purple Heart, police officer and a great family man! TRUE HERO!!!

[@robertobrien2903]

That car going around that track was like having a shark swimming in a goldfish bowl....

[@genosinnett8792]

A HUGE THANK YOU to your father for his service! I seen your story about a week ago and didn't have a dry eye when you said he had passed. Thank you for continuing to share your story and this amazing car. I remember them very well growing up. May you and your family have safe travel as you journey thru life. Cheers.

[@GQ234]

Thank you Geno 🙂

[@ROTTBOXX]

Dont be worried about the smoke... that car is muscle car royalty and worth a fortune. And the motor has never been opened up.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Smoke? Oil is cheap.

[@campbellpaul]

Detroit Legend...

[@Potzii85]

after seeing the Story behind the Black Ghost this morning, I had huge expectations for this one. Sad to see the car was driven only in a circle... I would love to see that car go through some canyon roads or a drag strip. Keep up the good content, I suscribed :-)

[@justsorandom764]

If you saw the story you should know why it isn't at a dragstrip. That car is basically a one off with historical value(The shaker hood suit) and it is 100% original. The second you break something... like say a motor that appears to be burning oil, the value on it plummets. Now imagine you throw a rod through the block and trash the vin matching block. Not only has he broken his dad's relic, but he can no longer restore it with matching vin numbers. What is more than plummet, because that is what will happen to the value of that car if it ever gets restored without matching the vin to the engine block vin. Not every car is a race car. Some, like this, are museum pieces.

[@steveorules3972]

Beautiful numbers matching car with an amazing history. For me the bed step would be to do a oem rebuild on the motor. Its starting to smoke and it's best to address it while it's a basic and relatively affordable rebuild before something major might happen especially if he intends to give it to his son for a 3rd generation. Awesome story👍

[@Nickword1]

No canyons.. just in circles on track is fine! The thing belongs in a museum honestly!!

[@ervinthompson6598]

@@steveorules3972 yep - all that blue smoke means one thing - PARK IT.

[@steveorules3972]

@@ervinthompson6598 Agreed my friend👍

[@EIC2299]

Just watched the backstory yesterday

[@natemartinez2745]

It was worth every second

[@Patrick_Hession98]

One of the best car stories hands down.

[@bullitt7544]

Thanks lil G.Q. for the ride along. Having just watched the history of your Dad and the Car it was an early Christmas present. Thank You

[@adamwilson7590]

[@jimhansen5395]

Someone needs to make a movie about the story of this car...

[@georgemoore6862]

This made my Christmas Merry 😊! Love the video sharing the whole story, AMAZING......

[@miragedelta]

Godfrey must be smiling

[@liahfox5840]

So happy you're driving it, and not letting it rot away somewhere

[@tonysansom]

Watched the documentary about your Dad and this car a few days ago. Love that he was such a hard working, hard serving soldier and police officer but also a street racer!

[@GQ234]

Thank you Tony 🙂

[@llwizzoll]

Time for a rebuild bro. She smoking pretty good. Love the car and the story behind it. It’s worth it to restore fully.

[@angusandleigh]

...they should send that Hemi up to Nick's Garage in Montreal QC Canada....Nick is a Hemi master, and he'd do right by that car... He has done a lot of those, including bone stock factory rebuilds...his 426 Keeper was featured in a Penzoil commercial...he did that engine up exactly as it left the factory and he dyno'ed it (he has his own in house dyno) at almost 500/500 in factory trimp (cast intake and exhaust, 4 barrel etc...etc...). It would look good beside his '70 440 Kowalski Challenger (complete strip and rebuild true to the factory)... Nick's Garage on YT, check him out.

[@ole-mariusbergesen7818]

Im considering sending my matching 440 over to nicks for a stock apearence rebuld with light ported heads and a cam to match the new airflow.

[@angusandleigh]

@@ole-mariusbergesen7818 ...don't think that you'll be disappointed...

[@ole-mariusbergesen7818]

@@angusandleigh trouble is time cost and shipping. But if i ever do a full rebuild i would send IT to Nick.

[@angusandleigh]

@@ole-mariusbergesen7818 ...I will keep an eye out, hope to see it back to its factory glory someday and roaring through a few pulls on the dyno.

[@vintage_hart6392]

Imagine just crusing around in Detroit in the 70s and the black ghost just emerges from a dark ally. You can't see the driver cuz its a really dark road but you just see the black ghost hearing its power and smelling the smoke coming out of it. It Roars really load and then it takes off and dissapears like a ghost. This story is legendary!!!

[@alwysnxtgen8405]

I watched the documentary about this car and your father while I was driving to my lake house. That car is an amazing piece of family and Detroit history and it reminds me of my junk boss 351 mustang.

[@vladimpaler9274]

The Black Ghost is the coolest car on the planet 👍🤘✌️

[@andya857]

Probably in our Galaxy...

[@user-iu8ho4gf4m]

Lol

[@ArcGlowingVision]

Your pops would be overjoyed to see this outing.

[@GQ234]

Thanks 😊

[@donyboy73]

man I love this car!

[@jean-pierrecayol4897]

Wonderful! That complements the story so well. I still have tears in my eyes from the wonderful story of a man, his son, and now the grand son! Thank you 🙏

[@Illusive1313]

They sold the car and the story was most likely made up just to bump the price.

[@mrsmakecents]

I have never heard about the black ghost but I loved the story!

[@philc4520]

Very cool and loved the Black Ghost doco!

[@clubcar2001]

So happy for you brother! Your Dad is a True American! Keep his dream alive!

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@71three5ohscrambler8]

Best videos ive seen in awhile. I had a 71 Challenger rag top back in the day.

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@TheCousinEddie]

It's great to see Greg take up the mantle for his father. The Black Ghost rides again!

[@williemoon7522]

several cars back in my day of the mid 70`s had nicknames and were street legends ,, one was the Grey Ghost .. A very built silver GT500 Shelby ..another was the " Country Gentleman " a 70 Camaro with a 427 .. . Honkin Hemi was car i heard about but never saw .. an early 60`s mopar .. sure wish some of them were still around like this car ..

[@rtragtop3395]

Was Honking Hemi a 67 Barracuda wheelstander?

[@williemoon7522]

@@rtragtop3395 i understood it to be a 64 or so dodge Polara with a Hemi in it .. it was in huntsville bama in the 70`s but i never saw it ,, raced on martin rd all the time .. a sort of private rd that led to redstone arsenal .

[@maindrianpace6898]

That motor may need a refresh that was quite a bit of smoke, The car deserves it great story btw love it.

[@EulogizingSleep]

he probably knows that

[@awjelfs5034]

Holding the gearstick knowing your fathers drove this beast with such enjoyment is a wonderful thing, the memories of those nights in the seventies wow.

[@GQ234]

Thanks 😊

[@andya857]

Best Hemi Challenger doc ever, Crank your stereo and go back in time , great thing is that old feeling is alive and well today .Pedal to the Metal ,Safety...

[@GQ234]

Thanks Andy 🙂

[@minnesotaprimal9721]

Just read the article from my Hagerty magazine! Such a cool story! Take care and be safe!

[@Nickword1]

LOL i showed my uncle this car and he started crying. LOl

[@michaelmortag3536]

Anybody remember the days when they were almost lined up down both sides of the street. GTO'S, camaros, Chevelle's, Chargers,they were everywhere. Now they're almost all gone.

[@Xeyedjohn]

What a wonderful video, thank you

[@olikat8]

You know what makes the car "That much more?" The history, legacy and family connection to it.

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@fitness_with_boobie5240]

Soul mobile with the flag representing Rip to your pops big dawg keep her alive

[@rickintexas1584]

I love everything about this car. I love the story behind it even more.

[@neilwhitmore]

It's so awesome to see that he isn't afraid to drive it like it was meant to be driven!!

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

The full feature on this car is definitely one of the best videos I've seen all year! Nice work!!

[@bruceplumisto]

Great job young man! I love seeing videos of you in your car!

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@dane-xxx-8713]

The whole story behind it makes every one incl car so special, The black Ghost, beeting you, droves off and no one saw it again:D...and than some time later popped up again, raced, and took off again :D....in the 70s....love it!

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome《☆》Thanks for taking Your Dads HEMI CHALLENGER around the course for us👍🏾RIP G.Q.🙏🏻😎☯️🇺🇸

[@rmrpony798]

Love all the history and videos on this car. God bless in keeping your fathers memory alive.

[@johnstitz8172]

Three generations enjoying this Legend..thanks for sharing😁😄

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@johnnym1218]

Such a pefection.... And the history of this machine is giving even more spice to it. Simply amazing!

[@SwastikaHinduSansrkit]

The man that bought this beauty might be gone, but the Black Ghost still lives on.

[@racingroy3303]

Christine...

[@southpineshooligan]

he still lives on in his son, you can see it in his eyes, and so will his grandson

[@SwastikaHinduSansrkit]

@@southpineshooligan yes absolutely. That's what makes stories like this so beautiful the legend carries on.

[@beensteppin5762]

@@SwastikaHinduSansrkit Man I wanna take my new challenger to Detroit and show my baby we’re it came from

[@SwastikaHinduSansrkit]

@@beensteppin5762 oh that sounds so cool. You should do it !!!

[@caliberprecision]

relax about the smoke... it cleared up by the end of the video. Likely valve guides/seals, wouldnt touch it especially if it hadnt run for a bit before the video.

[@bartanderson9399]

That thing and your dad are AWESOME!!!!

[@TweedSuit]

This is the ultimate survivor Hemi car or muscle car period. Was special ordered, driven hard and is still completely in tact 50 years later.

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@rokmulec498]

I really liked your Black Ghost documentary and this is awesome, too. Such cool sound.

[@MalcolmDesigns]

Great to see you having fun in your dads car, such a great story and car.

[@RA-lk1vz]

Brother - your awesome because you are keep “THE GREATEST CAR STORY ALVIE!!!!!!!” GQ is smiling down!!! I am active duty from NY. A African American served his country!!! Then a Police Officer racing at night WHERE IT WAS SAFE!!!

[@susanwagner900]

The story is awesome! This car is sick!! I had a 71 Comet with a straight 6 that I was in love with when I was young!!

[@RCChoppercx2]

So glad you're enjoying it. Building a 67 gto now an Hopefully my kids will carry it on after I'm gone.

[@GQ234]

Thanks 😊

[@darllafranchillo1281]

The father and son are the best of the best..........what great people and the car too!

[@GQ234]

Thanks 😊

[@goldenhide]

What an amazing car with an amazing story with amazing people.

[@roybaynes6546]

Yeah you could tell how much he loves his dad, and to see him enjoying the car with his family is priceless

[@PlanetX87]

He loves it so much he sold it. Lmao.

[@Kev27RS]

@@PlanetX87Sold it? He still owns the car!

[@tumblegaming3552]

He sold it at Barrett Jackson​@@Kev27RS

[@dadbod6039]

Sold for $990k

[@platec4798]

It is awesome that you didn't let the car go to scrap but got it back on the road and carried the torch for another generation. These great cars are live American History. To ride in one of these will leave you with a different set of emotions. My Challenger is squirreled away for safe keeping and seldom comes out at night if ever. I want it to live on well past me. Plate [C] ©

[@ronjcharity]

these cars have a lot of family history. memories of the back seat as a kid then later in life the drivers :)

[@kurtpoblenz2741]

Your dad is looking down from heaven & smiling. Great story, great car 👍🏻

[@GQ234]

Thanks you 🙂

[@joebuzz2758]

Saw the back story. Love the car. No harm in rebuilding engine stock to get rid of that smokey exhaust. It did sit for many years.

[@tractorhead971]

Nick’s Garage in Montreal should rebuild the engine. Deserves the best. Somebody organise a GoFundMe for it...

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

@@tractorhead971 That’s a great idea

[@malibuconv1968]

@@tractorhead971 It's obvious you don't know who Frank Badalson is. He is the only one that should touch the car. The ONLY one.

[@timallred6789]

@Garrison Nichols thats not how that works and the color of the smoke is blue i.e oil a cat is not gonna be able to help that even in a new car

[@EasyRider941]

@Garrison Nichols After so many years all rubber seals in the motor are shot.Smoke is from burning oil.I think the bottom end is good new gaskets and it will be fine.

[@petercermak4095]

I loved watching the Black Ghost story. Would have loved putting my 73 Galaxy up against it. It had a 1970 425 Cleveland 4bbl heads, 297 comp cam, ATI C6 trans, 411 Posi 9inch and more. Big bad ass sleeper. Keep the stories coming guys!

[@erwinmonti5066]

GLAD TO SEE YOUR GETTING TO ENJOY YOUR DADS CAR. GREAT TRIBUTE TO HIM....

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@ronniehdable]

The best car story I have ever heard wow. His dad was a traffic cop street racing! Classic!

[@derricgreene]

And his family didn't even know for decades

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

Probbably the greatest car story ever to be told!

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@nekomatajs]

Wow,what an amazing tale .A heart wrenching story for any car guy.truly priceless.

[@crr311sux5]

Sounds beautiful!

[@michaelsnyder7442]

I really like the previous video about your dad, what a great man. Your burning oil pretty good, by the Blue Smoke I'm seeing, may want to see about that.

[@gmain1977]

This is what I love about Muscle cars, the stories behind them and something no BMW,Audi etc can boast about , stop light and drag racing history.

[@djordjecolic5818]

This car is just like a Bullit survivor movie car, a UNICORN! Even greater!

[@GQ234]

Thanks 😊

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Hey everybody!!! He already has a dude that spins wrenches So if he has funds, and time ( Which alot of folks are struggling with right now ) I'm sure it's on his mind Personally I love the fact he's being careful But enjoying it as well. It wouldn't be a car if it was a trailer queen.

[@GQ234]

Thank you for caring. Yea it was a bad day for filming but we resolved some of the issues before the Detroit shoot. We are handing the problems one at a time. I don’t know why people think I don’t understand this, maybe they are just jealous. Hopefully they will find peace in their hearts ♥️.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

That engine definitely needs a rebuild my man, it shouldn't be burning oil the way it is.

[@gringoespana]

The roof and seat interior are my favorite touch in this car.

[@johnw4489]

Love seeing you enjoy your pop’s ride! So glad you kept it and are keeping it in the family. My dad has 2 73 Plymouth Cudas and I have a 72 Dart. Your story really touched me and I hope you continue to spread that positivity!

[@ExpertFeel22]

Im only 17 years old and this is the car of my dreams. I hope i can get it sometime in the future :)

[@Korgon2013]

After seeing the documentary- it’s good to see it out again. GQ seemed like quite the man.

[@dane-xxx-8713]

Also love that its completely Origional, the paint etc. 426!!...so nise!

[@HP.Customs]

Might be time for some valve stem seals. I’ve watched every video about this car and I love it.

[@gavint6529]

70 challenger has always been my dream car.

[@a.j.s.8049]

Very high Smiles Per Gallon!

[@howardcox2918]

Just watched the documentary,the owner was just as awesome as his car

[@GQ234]

Thanks 😊

[@vonteandretti2236]

This Car is the definition of Beauty 😍

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@1Straightwhiteman]

If you haven't heard the story of the Black Ghost you need look up this guys KZbin story.

[@RALPHD57]

Talk about muscle cars THIS ONE IS TOP SHELF!!

[@GQ234]

Thanks

[@triptriplett4285]

The pedigree this car has is nothing short of outstanding. Has got to be a million + dollar car 😎👍

[@ronasaurus74]

Beyond any discussion of price, as it will never go up for sale. So absolutely priceless.

[@triptriplett4285]

I would have to agree

[@Illusive1313]

@@ronasaurus74 They literally sold it and the story is most likely made up.

[@bigmurff6439]

That is one nice, original survivor! Sound really really good and original too, not that hollowed out flowmaster sound. Everyone wants that raspy straight piped sound but I'm more about hearing that motor, the heart of a beast! Glad he was able to get that beast back on the road, though due to its rarity I wouldn't be driving that out in public too often. Risk of OTHER people hitting you or people denting the doors, backing into the car, scratching the paint is too high. Though it is his car now he can do whatever he wishes. Glad he is passing on that nostalgia to the young generation to remind them what America once was, a truly international powerhouse that no other nation could match. An icon that every kid around the world wanted to be part of and a nation that made the best quality things with pride. A nation that I pray we can become once again. 🇺🇲

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589]

I have a 2015 Challenger with a 6 speed manual transmission and I know EXACTLY what you mean. It is so sad for those who don't know what I mean. I love your video, my friend.

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@johnriv6761]

That's an unusual amount of smoke. Great car, great story, but I hope everything is alright with that 426

[@99thpeanut59]

John Riv67 it’s an original unopened motor. Obviously it’s not gonna be in good shape. Still runs well so fuck it.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Rings or valve spring seals. She's old. To be expected.

[@prestonsaunders8056]

50 y/o car that’s been used the way a muscle car should be. I reckon burning some oil isn’t the end of the world.

[@johnriv6761]

@@MrSubaru1387 even for an old car, that's a ton of smoke. My Riv hardly smoked, and never like that with its 89,000 bottom end.

[@HashMaster1776]

@@johnriv6761 my 350 smokes not at all with 300k on her.

[@shawnp6744]

Dad didn't just love to race. You can tell he was a gearhead who knew what to order to make it unique and one of a kind.

[@AP-ow5vu]

😂

[@psfanboy79]

There’s nothing special it’s stock

[@arixp9092]

Love the vid

[@turbotodd69721]

What an amazing man, family and car. May God bless his family.

[@victorjohnson2093]

Great Video your Dad would be proud. Enjoy the ride.

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@sofiaolivas8847]

Need to make a movie about this car. We already have all the history.

[@GQ234]

Thank you 😊

[@TheDRUM2112]

That ole Hemi is burning the blues....