Hemi Challenger found at Pawn Shop!

This 1970 Challenger R/T with a 426 Hemi was found at a Pawn Shop in Detroit. It had been on craigslist for months with no takers, and my friend scooped it up after the price had dropped to just $30,000.
A real 1970 Challenger R/T, it is originally an orange car, 383 with a 4-speed manual. But someone swapped in a 426 Hemi from what he was told a 1969 Dodge Daytona. It sat in a barn, a warehouse, a backyard and now it currently resides in my friends garage where it is slowly having the hackery done to it straightened out.
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[@scarbourgeoisie]

A young Peter Griffin with a goatee.

[@Scalihoo]

It's a 383 R/T car with a 426 hemi motor. If it was a real hemi car then it would be an amazing deal, still a fair deal & I liked the video

[@andyjohnson6548]

Awesome story thanks for posting it 👍 My sister bought a 1958 Corvette convertible 283 4 speed from a pawn shop in Canada. The pawn shop had the car in storage more than 20 years.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Wow! That's crazy

[@kurtmillard5904]

In 2000, I bought a mint ‘75 Ranger early Bronco from a pawn shop in Miles City, Montana. 43,000 miles on it, for $2500. I more than doubled my money, but I really should have kept it.

[@armandopatane5343]

Good for you nice find

[@markhamrick9078]

Awesome find/buy for your friend! 👍 😎

[@herrbananhjarnasmith7598]

Only to find the body of the 70 challenger is a challenge today!!

[@AutoArchaeology]

Yeah, but look at my other videos. Some found in January!

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I’m glad I live we’re we don’t have snow like that 90 here today 😅😅 Your freind did well can’t wait to see it running again 👍👍

[@AutoArchaeology]

Yeah... and it's going to be cold again this weekend.

[@robertarnett3960]

That is an incredible discovery!

[@johnnordquist1627]

Great story !!!

[@henrybourdon6712]

For all of those people that rub themselves up against numbers then no you get to spend more money for that kind of thing but this guy scored well by now owning a hot rod he can drive on the streets like it was intended to from day one. Restore one with or without a catalog will net you more than this guy paid for his toy. Few issues as well as maintenance to make it street worthy is normal even for a golden birdcage that few ever see.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!!!!!

[@whwilson3708]

Corky had a shop on Hoover in 1980. Doubt there is a hot rodder alive in Detroit that doesn't known of the legend of Corky and The Janitor Opal GT.

[@sporty196071]

Corkys was a very speed shop was a great shop back in the day.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Cool, I knew about Corky's in Chattanooga. Didn't know about one in Detroit

[@tomriggle3217]

You sometimes got to wonder if the economy crashes where are these people gonna be with all these expensive cars

[@novanut1964]

good video, the car was a nice project

[@timrayburn2461]

Thanks

[@mikemansfield270]

Decent car but the pawn shop knew it wasn't a real hemi car just a elephant motor transplant. Pawn shops know exactly what they buy brings on the market and that's why it was 30 k. If a real documented hemi car it would be well over 100k

[@AutoArchaeology]

Not 10 years ago.

[@mikekutzner7416]

Yes that's a good find get it done and show us again

[@deanvogt4087]

Wow 30 k that’s amazing.. l have a 74 challenger here in Australia and l love it fast and beautiful mate

[@AutoArchaeology]

Cool!

[@jasonmacneil2256]

Two way different animals and 70 way more valuable

[@deanvogt4087]

@@jasonmacneil2256 Thanks for your reply Jason, it’s not about value or money, it’s owning a driving a piece of history and property that is yours to appreciate,the 74 had the least amount of numbers made because it was the final year of production

[@jasonmacneil2256]

@@deanvogt4087 no, I understand that. I had an orange 71 R/T Challenger (real) that I still kick myself for selling!

[@deanvogt4087]

@@jasonmacneil2256 we’ll l still have my Challenger it’s been with me a lot of years now and there only going up in value her in Australia 🇦🇺 lm aware that you can pick one up in the States for a reasonable price and then you have shipping costs on top the 70/74 challenger are very expensive and sort after here so I’m happy that l still have mine

[@brucejones7389]

What a nice cool car and the price was perfect!

[@MikeJBlues]

Hell yes!

[@gilbertnowak5770]

WOW!!!!

[@midwestspeed7889]

The hemi alone is worth 30k or close to it lol great buy

[@AutoArchaeology]

Could be!

[@douglassherrill5986]

I know the story of the car and where the motor came from the Dayton was retagged and the person found his stolen Dayton on the Eastside off of East Warren & Hereford Stan & John who owned the Challenger were from Mound & Charles I offered them & had cash with when I looked at it In 2012-13 and I told when ur in Detroit I know where all of the cars

[@AutoArchaeology]

Wow, you're the 2nd person with info on this car. Can you drop me an email? [e-mail]

[@whwilson3708]

Was that the red Daytona that was for sale for $4500.00 at Royal Transmission on VanDyke and Hall Road back in 1980? I'd heard something happened to it but never had a solid story.

[@lockedinstreetracing6005]

Did you say that Camaro was junk that’s something only Dodge and ford guys say before they stop at the g.. bar lol 😂 I like all cars as long as there domestic. Great find guys

[@AutoArchaeology]

Yes, it is just a joke between friends

[@christopherwyatt6064]

For 30 grand like that was pocket change, must not have money left to get it started, or there more wrong with it than we are getting told.

[@Ray56z]

You do realize there were less than 3K produced with a 383 4-speed? Plus this had leather, rear speaker, and who knows what else that wasn't mentioned on this vid. Ex brother-in-law had the same car in the late 80's he listed for parting out, motor and trans were used else where. Ol' MOPAR head came and told him he actually had something special, wouldn't steal it but gave him 3 times what he figured to get parting it out, and was happy to get it for that. Someone 'altered' it into what they wanted and I'm guessing this owner is putting most of it back except the hemi, and it didn't look like his only project.

[@christopherwyatt6064]

@@Ray56z well I hope you get your 30 grand out of it after you put more than that in it, don't count on the future because you don't know it, also it's not factory you might get 30 35 out of it

[@jeffperrault8340]

Doesn't matter to me if it's not a numbers matching car or whatever it's badass...the hemi alone is probably worth what he paid for the car.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Nowadays, absolutely

[@silverstar4289]

383 four speed is rare into itself. around 2400 made?

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

True,but that car will need 20k more to make it right maybe more. You can buy one very nice for 55k

[@brettkoeshall2325]

I am actually interested in buying your friends 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and put it on the television show Graveyard Carz.

[@AutoArchaeology]

Thank you for the offer, but he's passes.

[@j13more38]

If he sells that he's absolutely INSANE ...that cars been built for the 1/4 the way he got it prob did well too but that Hemi in it now with a 4 speed is going to be EPIC ...i wouldnt sell that for 200k nope that would be a forever car and handed down in family ...

[@bradbroemmer9106]

The clown who said the Camaro is junk, probably drives a girly Prius.

[@AutoArchaeology]

No, we were just kidding

[@bradbroemmer9106]

@@AutoArchaeology, my bad. So I apologize. I used to be a hardcore Chevy guy when I was younger. But as I grew up and did more research about the Big Three muscle cars, Chrysler, GM, and Ford, I learned to appreciate them all.

[@bear1245]

People have to mess with cars, shame

[@Mr308winman]

Can I have it when you're done with it? Just asking. Thanks.

[@markdavey2107]

2 many projects ..that womt get finished lol

[@yamaha226]

Did you ever research the engine to see what it originally was in? Matching number car out there somewhere maybe.

[@AutoArchaeology]

With the VIN on the block gone. The casting date puts it in the middle of a bunch of different productions

[@Ray56z]

The block had been 'windowed' as he put it, than repaired. Hole was where the block vin was which sounds about right. Left side, mid-section, tossed a lot of rods out there when I ran big block MOPARs on the dirt track.

[@mT_atvF5KCVHlk]

Do you have any more photos/video of his collection?

[@AutoArchaeology]

Yes, the video right before this.

[@mT_atvF5KCVHlk]

@@AutoArchaeology Did you also have a hotrod article on it? I can't find it

[@oldskool1979]

I still find it hard to understand how so many late 1960s muscle cars were totally roached out within 10 years of ownership.. I mean I have a 34 year old Honda thats pretty much still in amazing shape....

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

They were used and abused for the most part

[@plymouthduster225]

Some Dodges and Plymouths had problems with water leaks my 73 Duster leaked around the windshield and the trunk lid. I figure the only thing that saved my car was it was garbage kept until just 4 years before I got it.

[@moparchallenger749]

@@anthonybrincefield2812 Exactly 😎

[@chrissytaylor5690]

Yep! I've found quite a few here and there with tags still on them ranging from 78-83!! Lol.....that pretty much says it all! They commenced to being beat death from the moment they hit the pavement outside the dealership!! 🤦‍♀️

[@oldskool1979]

@@chrissytaylor5690 Dumb spoiled boomers lol

[@jeremylavy1244]

I'll take that Camero, how much you asking for it?

[@backyardhotrods9885]

Man, what a kool find. I am in MIchigan too....right under my nose. Wonder what he paid for it. I have a Cuda on my channel!

[@AutoArchaeology]

30k in the end

[@johnogo7886]

If it’s 12.5:1 compression ratio what octane fuel do you need for optimal performance and where can you get?

[@davidkeeton6716]

I ran 12.5 to 1 in a big block Chevy bored to 408. I ran 93-94 octane Chevron and octane booster, mixed just like it said on the bottle. I never had a detonation problem.

[@davidalfonso5246]

I have to run 110 in my 12:1 hemi motor 65 coronet. I could probably run a little less but it was tuned to that so I'll just stay with it.

[@johnogo7886]

@@davidalfonso5246 so what do you recommend for my 11.5:1 30 over 383 HP engine? What octane fuel do I need?

[@jacobmoses3712]

@@johnogo7886 E85 if you can get it and assuming it won't eat your fuel system components

[@LawMan62]

What is with the volume of this Video? Quiet then Loud!

[@AutoArchaeology]

Old gopro from a few years ago

[@sunnymtnboy]

so the rear end was originally an 8.75?

[@AutoArchaeology]

Correct

[@billharden7127]

Some people have all the luck.

[@racehemi426425]

A/C wasn't offered on Hemi Challengers

[@AutoArchaeology]

Correct

[@Fleetwoodjohn]

No HEMI ever had air that I’m aware of.

[@willthetrill4849]

Now that’s a cool car! If the 69 Charger Daytona ever resurfaces and is being restored, would your friend offer whoever restores the car to bring back the original numbers matching Hemi?

[@AutoArchaeology]

Unfortunately the numbers on the block are gone from the windowing. So who knows where it actually came from. The casting date is all he has.

[@johnnyfultzii4524]

Let me ask u if u don't mind how much was car ?

[@AutoArchaeology]

Says at the end, 30k

[@smjhobbies4527]

At this day and age there's no such thing as a junk 1968 Camaro even if it's a drag car man it's still a badass car don't you dare set it on fire. I'm a 10-year sober recovering drug addict that can't make ends meet but I do have my sobriety if you're going to burn that car let me know I'll send you $500 a month until it's paid for and then I'll come get it

[@AutoArchaeology]

It's just a joke between friends.

[@smjhobbies4527]

Would something in the engine that you can't get out is it really worth $30,000 for that car. I would have to pass

[@erikpaaske1069]

30k!

[@richardturk7162]

30 G's for a 383 car? I had a 70 383 Challenger back in the mid 70s I traded it running and driving for a 440+6 70 Cuda' 4 speed that had spun the cam bearings. Put a Kellogg crank and mopar NASCAR rods. I sure miss that Cuda'

[@midwestspeed7889]

Im sure u wish u held on to that 6 pack cuda! Damn that was a keeper lol but who knew back then lol

[@MikeJBlues]

Is that by chance a Minnesota car?

[@AutoArchaeology]

No, from what we pieced together it has always been a Detroit car.

[@MikeJBlues]

@@AutoArchaeology cool, I know a car like that from Minnesota in the late 70s

[@samsantora4598]

I'll come get the camaro I'm only 4 hrs from u.

[@AutoArchaeology]

I will absolutely push him to accept.

[@oldskool1979]

Wonder why no one wanted it ? Maybe it was overpriced ?

[@AutoArchaeology]

Terrible pictures and flaky contact with owners.

[@stevesvoboda9816]

He paid too much. Not original. It's just a 383 car.

[@user-uk5gl4nv9c]

🇺🇸私も７２ダッチャレ乗ってました🇯🇵(｀･ω･´)ゞ

[@59jaguar]

Did I miss what you paid for it?

[@AutoArchaeology]

Says at the end 30k

[@daveharris7734]

Bad audio

[@markdavey2107]

Way to much $$$$ paid

[@SpideySenses-gb9gi]

JUNK HEMI .....CAR LOOKED OK.

[@Wooley689]

So lets buy a cool classic muscle car and then stuff garbage in it , shove in garage and let it rust and gather cobwebs.

[@keithalbright8971]

Work on your projects

[@AutoArchaeology]

Once I can get back into my garage and not freeze I will!

[@anoint426hemi6]

So you call the guy's Camero junk right in front of him... classy

[@AutoArchaeology]

Yup, and he knows it.

[@thehemiolds455]

I'm with you on burning that camaro don't forget mustang to, even if it's a Shelby KR.😅😆😎👌

[@robembery2615]

It’s so sad that morons can get cars like that and destroy them all the great muscle cars that were destroyed by idiots and just think A HEMI car At a pawnshop makes me sick

[@AutoArchaeology]

It was what they thought was best sadly