Pink Panther! 1970 Dodge Charger R/T - 1 of 2 with special paint job - up for grabs!

Classic muscle car expected to fetch big money at the Mecum auction in Florida this month

Published: January 05, 2020 11:10 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor

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Properly maintained classic Dodge Chargers can fetch six-digit numbers at auctions or on the used car market, and this 1970 R/T makes no exception. The V-Code 440 Six Pack is 1 of just 2 ever made in this Panther Pink paint job! Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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Advertised by Mecum for the Kissimmee, Florida, auction that takes place between January 2 and 12, it’s estimated to sell for $175,000 (Dh640,000) to $250,000 (Dh920,000). Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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It still has the original body panels, factory-correct colour with a contrasting white roof... Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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It is just one of only two built in this spec making it exceptionally rare. Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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Details like R/T door scoops, body line pinstriping, a wraparound front bumper, covered headlamps and chrome exhaust tips are all part of the package. Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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Five-spoke wheels shod in Goodyear Polyglas tyres finish off its stellar appearance. Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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It has the original matching-numbers 440/390 HP Six Pack engine under the factory hood, using three 2-barrel Holley carburetors to roar down the highway. On this car, it was backed by the A727 TorqueFlite automatic and an 8.75 differential with 3.23 gearing. Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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The V-code 440 Six Pack V8 produced plenty of tyre melting torque... Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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The interior is in mint condition as well, with everything looking very good, including the bucket seats, upholstery and woodgrain trim. Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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This hot, beautiful Charger R/T is both a handful and an eyeful. Image Credit: Mecum Auction

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