alrighty all .... what do you think it will bring?
https://www.mecum.com/lots/AZ0319-366594/1970-dodge-hemi-challenger-rt-convertible/?utm_source=AAInfoNet+Master&utm_campaign=4d0129925a-AZ19_S101&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa410e9114-4d0129925a-116386045&mc_cid=4d0129925a&mc_eid=a4b90d687e
Big money! :bigmoney:
I'll guess first...$575k
Quote from: Cuda_mark on January 16, 2019, 08:46:11 AM
I'll guess first...$575k
That would be a Steal!!! Gonna be in the 7 digits
My guess is $750K-$950K ...likely the reserve is in the seven digits :alan2cents:
Unless its been rebodied it should pull at least 1.5 million.
RNM at $1.5M
Let me check my visa balance..... 8)
Greg Nelson (Mopar Ponderosa) owns that car. He owns the 71 V code cuda vert in the auction also.
I saw him advertising the Challenger for big money, I don't recall the price but I think he was asking over 2M. I bet neither meets reserve, but will be attention getters for this new location Mecum auction.
Mecum is quickly becoming one of my favorite CAR SHOWS. :pokeeye:
I agree with the $1.5m guess as well
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 16, 2019, 06:23:12 PM
I agree with the $1.5m guess as well
Is that what it's bid to, or is that the reserve ?
Bid to, but what do I know?
Quote from: anlauto on January 16, 2019, 07:36:37 PM
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 16, 2019, 06:23:12 PM
I agree with the $1.5m guess as well
Is that what it's bid to, or is that the reserve ?
My guess what it will be bid (chandelier bid that is) to $1.5M. I'm sure the reserve is >$2M.
Maybe the best Challenger on the planet. But $2M is mucho bueno for a Challenger. Can get a LaFerrari for that which is going up too in price.
I see Nelsons V code convertible that is scheduled at the same auction is still listed on his website for sale-
https://www.moparponderosa.com/71-plymouth-cuda-convertible/
At Mecum Kissimmee a couple years ago this hemi Challenger convertible sold for $1,650,000 to the weather tech founder-
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0116-229800/1970-dodge-hemi-challenger-rt-convertible/
I didn't think the Hemi Challenger convertibles were selling for that much :huh: I guess you guys are right and it will be in the seven figures :bigthumb:
Quote from: JH27N0B on January 17, 2019, 04:05:06 PM
I see Nelsons V code convertible that is scheduled at the same auction is still listed on his website for sale-
https://www.moparponderosa.com/71-plymouth-cuda-convertible/
At Mecum Kissimmee a couple years ago this hemi Challenger convertible sold for $1,650,000 to the weather tech founder-
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0116-229800/1970-dodge-hemi-challenger-rt-convertible/
Wow! 995K for a V code in a undesirable color and no billboards is a reach
It sold today for $1,430,000.
The V cuda convertible didn't meet reserve.
Hey: Some of us guess better than we look.
I heard the cuda sold also. Don't know the details though
Very nice car . keeps me motivated to keep working on my A66 challenger. Correct me if I'm wrong, but did 440 and hemi's challengers not come with a Dana rear end, and not a 8 3/4 as listed on the green convertible .
8-3/4 rear end was standard with automatic. 4 speeds came standard with Danas and you got a Dana with U, V and R codes with automatic if you ordered a Track Pack package.
1970
a Challenger R/T came STANDARD with a 383HP engine, a 3-speed manual transmission & an 8-3/4' rear axle with 3.23 gears (non-sure-grip)
any deviation from this was OPTIONAL, usually with an extra cost involved :takemymoney:
all OPTIONAL engines 440HP, 440+6, HEMI REQUIRED "mandatory" ordering of the automatic or 4-speed manual transmission at extra cost ("more money")
ordering the 4-speed manual transmission with 440HP, 440+6, HEMI REQUIRED "mandatory" ordering one of the DANA60 axle packages (A33 - 3.54s or A34 - 4.10s) at extra cost ("even more money")
Good call guys on your estimates on the Hemi, I actually thought it would go just a little bit higher. FYI, word is that the gold '71 6bbl ragtop sold last night in the Bid Goes On, but looks like Mecum hasn't updated their website status yet. Not sure about the price.
- Wade
That Challenger is one heck of a ride... Figured they would have ordered power steering on the thing though.