A66 Challenger Registry

[moparlee]

Phil, here is an A66 I took pics of in the for sale corral at the Mopar Nationals in 2017. A very solid complete survivor car. It had the decal for the hood engine call out. Should have bought it, probably would have gotten it for $20K.
@DetMatt1

 

[DetMatt1]

That burnt orange one on eBay is probably within 3 miles of my shop.

 

[340challconvert]

moparlee
Thanks for posting
Another addition to the registry
That looked like a decent deal for a running A66 Challenger

Phil, here is an A66 I took pics of in the for sale corral at the Mopar Nationals in 2017. A very solid complete survivor car. It had the decal for the hood engine call out. Should have bought it, probably would have gotten it for $20K.
@DetMatt1
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[DetMatt1]

There are a couple more in here.
Challenger hood badging

 

[DetMatt1]

No vin for this one but if you can track it down and add it, great.
1970 Dodge Challenger | S229.1 | Phoenix • Glendale 2019 | Mecum Auctions

 

[340challconvert]

Matt
Thanks for posting.
That was a very unique A66 with the Sublime green and Top Banana Bumble Stripe! Nice car with the 4sp and rallye dash.
It was bid to only $50k w no sale last year.
I managed to enlarge one of the pictures and scooped out a VIN.

No vin for this one but if you can track it down and add it, great.
1970 Dodge Challenger | S229.1 | Phoenix • Glendale 2019 | Mecum Auctions

 

[340challconvert]

Lee
Did a tag decode on the green on green w the green bumble A66. It was a very interesting car. In addition to the unique color combo, it had a rallye dash with the 4 speed, and was a relatively early build A66.

 

[benlavigne]

moparlee
Thanks for posting
Another addition to the registry
That looked like a decent deal for a running A66 Challenger

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Interesting, I thought the 340 decals that were put on before badges were available lasted only for a few weeks, but this car has an SPD in late October, must have been one of the last ones to get them!

Ben

 

[DetMatt1]

Just saw one on FB but I don’t know how to link to it.
Here’s the text.


‎Doyle Hanvy‎ to AMERICAN MOPAR MUSCLE & SWAP MEET
23 hrs ·
1970 Dodge Challenger original 340, 4 speed car, now set up for big block. HAS NO MOTOR! ALL ELSE IS THERE!. Auto trans,4.10 rear end,aftermarket axles, springs moved in. Headers and 4 inch exhaust,fuel system and msd ignition system. Billet Specialties wheels. Original interior with mini tubs and back seat still in place. Roll cage.Aluminum radiator. JUST ADD YOUR ENGINE. Have Title also. LOOKING TO SELL OR TRADE FOR NICE E BODY RACE CHASSIS THAT WILL TAKE 2000HP. THANKS

$20,000
1970 Dodge Challenger Coupe 2D
100K miles · Topeka, KS

 

[moparlee]

There are a couple more in here.
Challenger hood badging

Raptr's green/green A66 in your post #19 in 2014 happens to be the same car I posted on above that was for sale at the Nats in 2017.

 

[moparlee]

Lee
Did a tag decode on the green on green w the green bumble A66. It was a very interesting car. In addition to the unique color combo, it had a rallye dash with the 4 speed, and was a relatively early build A66.



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And look at my reply to Matt's posting, my post #30.

 

[340challconvert]

moparlee
Thanks for making that correlation.

And look at my reply to Matt's posting, my post #30.

 

[340challconvert]

Specific to the use of the 340 decals vs the introduction of the metal hood callouts;
The general consensus is that the metal call outs were not available until late November, early December 1969.
The A66 340 package was not readily available for delivery until mid to late September, 1969 and the 340 was not initially planned to be offered in the Challenger. They had to use the decals until the metal call outs were ready.
I am going to add a tracking column on the registry data spread sheet to track cars with the decals.
The registry data should be able to help in identifying approximate dates for this.

Here is a later A66 Challenger data plate
from the 2014 posting that indicated that the hood had no holes drilled yet with a C04 SPD. (December 4th).

 

[340challconvert]

 

[6PKRTSE]

I need to get out and get all the numbers off my A66 when I get a chance.

 

[340challconvert]

Great. Thank you. The information should serve us well in documenting our "infamous" cars.
Thanks
Phil Haramia

I need to get out and get all the numbers off my A66 when I get a chance.

 

[6PKRTSE]

Never would have thought that they would have a following, but apparently they do have some small block 340 guys that have made them interesting cars.

 

[340challconvert]

Ma Mopar was not going to originally offer the 340 in a Challenger and was initially only available in the Cuda.
They made a late decision (mid to late September) to install the 340 in a Challenger and included a few of the RT options with the small block 340. (HD suspension, HD brakes, bumble bee stripe, RT hood and initially E-60-15 rallye wheels and tires) with the bumble bee decal in the rear quarter windows.
They were essentially RT Challengers with the 340 and a JH code.
If you think about it, they made 11,589 RT Challengers in 1970 w a 383. They only made 6933 A66 340 performance Challengers in 1970. The A66 cars are more rare. And there were only 264 A66 340 convertibles built.

I have owned a number of big block RT Challengers in my early years (440-6, 440-4, and several 383's) Drove a high winding
340 Challenger and never went back! JMO
6PK, Thanks for your thoughts. Phil

Never would have thought that they would have a following, but apparently they do have some small block 340 guys that have made them interesting cars.

 

[340challconvert]

An interesting A66 Challenger convertible is being offered for sale by a new member ICYUNVAngela. Angela's post on the Challenger:

"1970 Dodge Challenger A66 Convertible Survivor, all numbers matching, factory broadcast sheet, original paint, 32K original miles, 340 with Rallye suspension, original big tire car 15x7 Rallye wheels with original tires, and factory twin painted racing mirrors"

Nice car for anyone interested.

Happy Hunting.

 

[DetMatt1]

An interesting A66 Challenger convertible is being offered for sale by a new member ICYUNVAngela. Angela's post on the Challenger:

"1970 Dodge Challenger A66 Convertible Survivor, all numbers matching, factory broadcast sheet, original paint, 32K original miles, 340 with Rallye suspension, original big tire car 15x7 Rallye wheels with original tires, and factory twin painted racing mirrors"
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Nice car for anyone interested.

Happy Hunting.

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My god that’s a stunner!