Is the 1970 Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack the KING of Muscle Cars?

[@300CME]

18:11 joe said he's doing 55mph in a 30mph zone as a cop drives right by. His reaction looking back in his rear view was priceless...😆

[@fifasf3379]

My dad and I have a 70 AAR CUDA stock / numbers matching … Love seeing this .. when cars were cars

[@jetle-se6lo]

Define a car lmao

[@katazack]

Great cars, one of my favorites. What color?

[@GGGryphonZ]

When cars were cars! 💯🔥

[@islanddon865]

THAT'S the one! The 340 CID AAR was the best handling hot pony car out there in my book.

[@fifasf3379]

@@katazack b5 blue

[@zuhayerahnafaziz6956]

I am... just speechless because that IS my all time favorite muscle car in general. True 🇺🇸 classic!

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that I can bring it to you! It really is a dream machine!

[@Archie_Sonic101]

​@@RaitisRidespersonally, I love 1969 chevy camaro ss. 👍 but that's just me.

[@henrybrar]

Respect to souls who have restored and kept the classics alive. Seeing one on road once a blue moon is a treat.

[@aspman97]

Driven more in this video than it has been in the last decade.

[@christophermitchum6829]

Still say, boomers had the speed racer life... and we invented drifting...on the highway at 2 a.m. 😎👆👍

[@stgraves260]

Something is definitely wrong with the hood vents because y 1970 Challenger RT 440 Magnum my hood scoops are full functional. My air breather has 2 inlets that face directly into the hood scoops that gives it forced air induction. If the hood s hoops are none functional that it was either the inline 6 or 318. The 340-6 Pack had 390 HP and 490 ft Lbs torque. That 440 got that 490 ft Lbs of torque at just 2800 RPMs instead of 4,000 RPMs like the 426 HEMI.

[@392_Tish]

One of my top fav classic muscle cars, such a beauty!

[@cbryant1004]

Joe's face looking back at the cop he passed lol

[@RaitisRides]

Good eyes ! 😂

[@jrk1990]

Lol 😂

[@allantetreault5312]

I know, I caught that, the look on Joe’s face is priceless!😅

[@suzanneflowers2230]

I hope younger folks will memorize this engine's sound and realize the thrill of raising the hood on a car like this. We didn't need AC, either, we just rolled the windows down lol...thank you, Joe, for making me smile throughout the whole review (I'll bet you had your own youthful flashback when you spotted that cop)!

[@Archie_Sonic101]

As a 13 year old, all of these old v8 and v6 muscle cars are very amazing. We have to give a round of applause for the old factories who did a good job on vehicles, unlike lots of today's muscle cars. (Electric concepts cars)

[@christophermitchum6829]

Ran a 'vette down...'nuff said 😎👆👍. Had to be there

[@jamesspiller4698]

I'm 31, and even I find the '70 Challenger was one of the greatest muscle cars ever built.

[@roycewells5071]

Dang global warming need that AC now lol

[@michaeldipietro2909]

I have a 73 with a big block 440 with two 4 barrel carbs bought the car 2 weeks after my 18th birthday now almost 40 and still have the car absolutely love these cars

[@Cats_Are_Scary]

Positraction was a GM brand name for a limited slip differential. MOPARs limited slip was called Sure Grip.

[@cls2863]

This is absolutely a stunner. As a child I remember the Trans-am would make me stop n stare in awe! Can't go wrong with muscle cars.

[@mr.2cents.846]

Beautiful man's car. To say they don't make cars like this anymore would be an understatement.

[@gramb5611]

My first car was a '70 Roadrunnerwith that same pistol grip. Learned the dance the hard way. My buddy had that same challenger, but orange. Great memories ! Thanks Joe

[@thomasthurston6656]

Mom had a 70 Challenger new in November of 1969 in CALIFORNIA SoCal 😊 She now has a 2010 R/T Challenger bought new in Inferno Red black R/T hood to fender stripes. My daily bought new is a 2014 Challenger R/T Classic in Plum crazy.

[@rick859]

I like when you nervously looked a few times in the rear view mirror when driving by that cop car 😄

[@RaitisRides]

Always gotta keep a lookout

[@GGGryphonZ]

That plum crazy STILL pops today when you see them. 🔥🔥🔥

[@coenmoon-id6rm]

This era is when American cars were top of the world.

[@jamesdean3548]

What an absolute treat going On Throttle in my favourite year and model. If only it was Vanishing Point White. Thank you Joe.

[@rickjames6867]

4 eyed 2 door purple petrol eater. Classic beast of a machine right here. Thanks for throwing more old-school goodies on your channel Joe. The way you keep things interesting and diverse is very much appreciated. Steven's pro shot high quality camera work showcases and captures the true beauty of these classic works of art. Great work fellas.✌️

[@Darkvirgo88xx]

Damn that looks and sounds so good. The older cars you can't replicate the driving experience.

[@SweetJonez-706]

Man ur blessed id do anything to ride in this beast😩😩😩

[@RaitisRides]

I’m just so grateful I can share it with you!

[@tsunamiiwinterz-px7oz]

Graduated class of 76. One of the guys at my high school had a triple black, 440- sixpack. Its was breathtaking.

[@JohnArnis]

My brother had a yellow ‘74 Challenger with the Rallye package with black strobe stripe decals seemingly coming out of phony side air vents on each door. This sport appearance package included the bulging twin nostril hood. He was able to pop off the inside caps blocking the hood scoop openings which allowed cool air into the engine bay when driving especially on the highway.

[@comicrandomness3289]

It's rare to find these types of cars. Everyone wants to keep theirs. Beautiful car.

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

440 engine specs are 390@4,700 rpm & 490@3,200 rpm with a 10.5 :1 compression ratio. The tilt wheel must have been a rare option. In my 30 years of being around old cars I haven't heard of the option. This car has a collapsable steering column. My pick would be 1970 Buick GSX

[@DanTheMan-sz1ft]

Such a gorgeous car. I’m a techie, Network Engineer. I enjoy technology. But man, the simplicity. Part of me still yearns for simple. As far as Florida with no AC, it is no bueno. Joe was sweatin’ like he was working out. It’s Hot here! But the car is a Dream. A Plum Crazy Dream car. And so simple…Got fire? Got fuel? Vroom!

[@katazack]

It may not be the king of muscle cars, but it certainly is a prince! Beautiful car.

[@RaitisRides]

I like what you did there

[@SidneyRJames]

What’s the king of muscle cars?

[@katazack]

@@SidneyRJames Lots of possibilities, but I imagine the late 1960s 426 Hemi would be the top choice for many. It came in several body styles from Dodge and Plymouth, including the Challenger and Cuda. The L-88 427 Chevys and Boss 429 Fords can make a good case, although technically the 429 Mustangs were pony cars and not muscle cars. The Pontiac GTO is generally considered to be the first muscle car, so it might get a mention even though it couldn't run with the Hemis.

[@Opine.Social]

I had a '71 Dodge Challenger with 440 6 pack, Ederbrock High Rise Manifold, Hooker Headers, Crager Mags, Micky Thomson L50 Tires, Air shocks.

[@drift3rkid66]

Joe is the absolute definition of a 'Car Enthusiast '!

[@patcurrie9888]

My sister's first car was a 1971 Green Challenger. It was the first and only car we went over 100mph. My sister wanted to keep it. When she was deployed in the Navy her ex husband sold it for drugs. She was pissed. One good reason for my 2017 SRT392 was the retro look. Mine is Octane Red that looks like retro candy apple red with 20 inch Brass Monkeys. The plan is to keep it, even when gas is 10.99 a gallon when 45% are in Evs.

[@LuisUrbieta]

Jor, love thr 1970 Dodge Challenger and even though it was low on tech by modern standards I feel like this disciple of the muscle cars looks good.

[@SKATETOSLAYER]

I like that this 1970 Challenger R/T “mimics the 2008 challenger taillights and other modern challengers door lines” :P

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Beautiful plum color classic Dodge muscle car bro love these old school cars

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that I can bring it to you

[@internetuser736]

Car is clean!

[@aspman97]

The cleanest.

[@bobsacamanno5123]

Beautiful piece of history.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Back in the day, a 4 speed was a lot of gears, and they really were faster than an automatic. I forgot what the window roller was called, a "window crank" and just about all cars had them.😊

[@DejonBuick-jl2fx]

Wow, joe this is a beautiful car and I love the engine, who needs a/c when you are in a classic car lol, thanks for sharing my friend.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Starting up this car is an event......a beast ......not really meant to run errands or pick up a quart of milk. A true classic. Thanks for the memory Joe. PS: PUNCH IT

[@Jack.Smith80]

You brought myth of muscle cars ,Joe. ❤❤❤🙏

[@RaitisRides]

I love to do that for you!

[@Jack.Smith80]

@@RaitisRides You are awesome .Joe ❤

[@rawhide154]

I’m Plum Crazy about the way you ring out everything you drive.

[@michaelthebarbarian3380]

That's my dream car. If it were in Alpine White it would be perfect. I have a white 22 Scat Widebody Shaker with an M6 and it's awesome... but... This is GLORIOUS.

[@omarcortes5754]

Fck, this car is a dream 😍

[@RaitisRides]

Tell me about it Omar!

[@xXtoyhippieXx]

i grew up with these cars my dad has 2 one a 71 rt challenger and the other 71 rt/se challenger both having a 440 ..i am currently restoring a 70 myself and building a 440 for it

[@SME5724]

A car to pass down from Generation to Generation

[@RaitisRides]

This is a national treasure!

[@freesoul3371]

I am classic muscle car shopping. Many great cars, cuda, chevelle, charger, camaro, challanger top my list but I might just buy anything if it wins me over maybe even a mustang. 1965 buick riviera with the clam shell headlights. Mercury lead sled, 41 Willy's coupe.

[@AnthonyPsomas]

Love these classic reviews!! Gorgeous Mopar!!

[@kng21_]

It's the looks for me🙌🏿🔥🔥

[@JayHunxho1]

My 2nd favourite MOPAR behind the 69-70 Charger R/T

[@daytona8398]

Dodge Challenger...yup. My dream car Joe is actually the 71 Hemi Cuda.

[@danhall2197]

Awesome road test Joe. Only if the car had a shaker..nothing like watching the scoop torque over with the engine.

[@thomasferguson2795]

Raiti, your channel, and the many great videos you created on Challengers, led me to purchase a beautiful, 2021 Challenger WBSP in Hellraisin with the Eibach Pro kit as you showed on your video of a Sinamon Stick 50th anniversary Challenger WBSP with the Pro kit. These cars look fantastic lowered. Keep up the great content. Enjoy your enthusiasm. Donated to a worthy cause.

[@JerryBadz]

classic and gold! 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@waymon540]

This is an Awesome, Mopar or NO Car, Beast. Hats off to the Dream Giveaway Garage.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@Iwannadrive]

I love all the old muscle cars but the '70 Challenger was the best looking, hands down. Loving the wood steering wheel, I'd like to see them come back. You do great work and please keep the older car reviews coming.

[@RaitisRides]

You got it my friend!

[@petrospetrakis7572]

From Australia: Awesome man, the absolute best

[@leviefrauim1425]

That car is worth the price of admission, Joe!

[@davidp2888]

This is the OG.

[@slickrichelicopter8977]

Torque for the 440 six pack is 490, not 391.👍

[@gordocarbo]

Surprised that most didnt even catch that

[@wamps3370]

Imagine the sound with headers and free flow exhaust!!! Is there cowl induction at the back of the hood to feed the open air cleaner??? I had a 71 Road Runner with 383 and pistol grip. It was a blast to drive-so many great memories.

[@romemancer7905]

Im a Ford fan through and through...But back in 1970 when i was a wide eyed kid...i saw Vanishing Point...at the Cinema...and i was never the same !!! those Challengers are just Baddass !!!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome! Thanks for letting me share this one with you!

[@Steve23-392]

Great review. One of the original muscle cars ..

[@matrox]

Back in the day we swapped the skinny rear tires out for the wide G-60s, L-60s or 50s series widest tire. G-60s about 8 or 9 inches, L-60s 9-11inch. 50 series wider than that. Still could have traction issues though.

[@ronaldholland2913]

What a car! Brings back memories of my cousin's '70 Challenger T/A. It wasn't a big block, but it could sure push you back in the seat. The 340 6-pack was severely underrated - MOPAR, Ford and Chevy all rated their Trans-Am cars (Challenger T/A, Cuda AAR, Boss 302, Z/28) at 290 hp. Ha. But, thanks for the insurance help. Great review. Hope to meet you if I can win it.

[@RaitisRides]

I would love to be there when you pick her up Ronald.

[@tomdrummy4984]

😮Thanks Joe !! Love this 😍……..8 mpg ? 🤣

[@RaitisRides]

I knew this would be right up your alley Tom

[@stealth1fighter]

MOPAR rules

[@johnwjeromejr]

The engine roar accompanied by the gear whine makes for a muscle car symphonic "eargasm!"

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very spot on about that,

[@koreyhimself]

Nailed it. Great video, as always. My favorite dodge color favorite dodge car

[@devastaterx]

Love the evil laugh during some on throttle moment's. Like something out of a movie. It's unhinged in the best way possible.

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

A true classic!

[@texaslegend5076]

This 70’s era of Dodge is the only era of Dodge I want to hear about. I don’t want to hear about no scats. No hellcats. None of the modern Dodge crap.

[@tigerhoods7927]

Gotta appreciate them old school’s

[@javy.airlines]

That’s One Badass Classic Car😯😮🏁🚗💨!!!

[@JIMFED63]

Love the Challenger Joe, would have bought a new Demon but I like convertibles and I didn’t want to pay an extra $26k to make it a convertible. I’m happy keeping my C4 Corvette and ZL1 convertibles. Gm guy my whole life but I did have 5 Viper trucks and I wouldn’t mind getting another one !

[@gordocarbo]

Late model zr-1 verts? Were no C4 z convertibles

[@JIMFED63]

@@gordocarbo what do mean 🤷‍♂️

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@wcarp4231]

A GD home run with this review! Damn!

[@MyHumanWreckage]

Nice car, but the original buyer didn’t get the console or the spoiler. I guess he saved the money to get the 440 Six Pack.😁

[@aspman97]

Belonged to a Chrysler executive, so...

[@CaptainCJ97]

I can't get over how most cars had good ground clearance yeare ago now most even suvs don't. Heck this doesn't even have dumb low profile tires

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true! They don’t make them like this anymore.

[@racetherapy]

490 ft lb of torque

[@KoryBrooks]

I don't own one but I've worked on one a couple times. 440 6 pack with the A833 manual. It's a handful to drive but it's a nice toy

[@faabulus1007]

That purple is to die for

[@freesoul3371]

You sound so gay.

[@mattmekhaeil]

​@@freesoul3371how does that sound gay? 💀

[@freesoul3371]

@@mattmekhaeil "to die for".....

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I love these classic car reviews.....this is the EXACT color I would get. My grandfather had a green base model 1970 Challenger back in the day. I wish I could afford one of these...but I could not, but I would not let my lack of funds stop me from getting a 1970 Dodge! So I looked into Darts...and even those were out of my price range, but if you look hard enough, you can still find some 4 door slant 6 Darts.....bulletproof reliability and no one wants the 4 doors, so you can get a great deal. I just got my 70 4 door blue Dart for 5000....it has the most powerful slant six offered at the time, the 225, and it is a factory A/C car. I do wish it had a manual transmission, but beggars can not be choosers! I am 29, this will be the oldest car I have ever owned...but back in 2017 I had a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. This Dart also has no rust, the body is in amazing condition except for a dent in the roof. Also, P.S. we need to bring back these thick tires with small rims....looks SOOO much better!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing some of your past with us!

[@George-ux6zz]

We always changed the ri.s and tires. We also installed air shocks on it so the tire weren't shredded rubbing on the fender wells. That's what I did to my 1968 Chevelle SS 396 with two 4 barrel carbs. Oh , half ton Chevy pickup springs. I had it up to 180 mph. I have to admit, it was a bit scary, bcuz the steering sucked.

[@gordocarbo]

180, how did that happen, how did you clock the mph

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this classic with you!

[@zacrifice3520]

I love old cars one my favorite is Chevy impala 1967 I wish you would review of that sweet car

[@APXPDR123]

Nice!

[@Glideslopes]

Great review. Makes me Plum Crazy.

[@Unburdened_Beauty]

Show me a 70 LS6 Chevelle and you will be King!!!!💪

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan]

Amazing review Joe.

[@hemiorange7210]

I have same car in hemiorange The four speed is a real game changer.

[@roustabout4fun]

6 pack was good times...the downtown windows would shake rattle and roll, after sunset of course~. (just reminiscing)

[@RaitisRides]

Those were the good old days!

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

Nice Car ... 🔥🔥🔥

[@suzanneflowers2230]

I do hope you find a Buick 455 one day, Joe.

[@mikeriv60]

Makes me miss my 340 Cuda'

[@latino914]

Cool Mr. Raiti is reviewing 🚢 now 😮

[@deepblue2968]

Positraction is a registered trademark used by GM. Chrysler would simply say limited slip differential.

[@jeffreyblackwell5500]

Hey Joe this is a nice classic challenger muscle car. This car would go good with your purple challenger. By the way how is your challenger is doing? Thank you Joe for another great review. Please keep bringing on the muscle cars 👍🏾🤩

[@grayrecluse7496]

I'm a Ford and Dodge guy. But the 1964 GTO 389 tri power blow's this away in a straight line.

[@gordocarbo]

Not with this 4 spd n 4.10s

[@matrox]

390 lb ft of Tq sounds low. My old 69' 383 Road Runner was rated a 425 lbs Tq SAE.

[@gordocarbo]

490

[@gerardomendoza9688]

5:16 no it's the other way around the modern Challenger mimicks the way the classic Challenger looks because the Old Challenger came first, the modern has to look LIKE the Old One😜

[@JohnArnis]

In the three deuce carb set-up, syncing the three carbs together was a challenge . Not popular for hot rodding because of this issue. One bigger CFM Holley carb offered more consistent performance and was easier to fine tune.

[@danhall2197]

Actually not bad at too tune once you get little experiance. Trick is to use a vacuum gauge for setting up the outer carbs.Center carb was your basic 2bbl mechanical holly. Really Chrysler did a great job of setting this 6bbl up but usually self appointed experts managed to make the car hard to drive.

[@johndowney4461]

I put a 70 Challenger rally hood on a 81 Dodge 4x4 truck in 91 and painted it Plum crazy Purple. I have the hood on my Hemi orange 76 Mudbogger

[@jayweiss4378]

Nice car… would look even better in my garage