1970 Challenger T/A First Start in Years!

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This rare Dodge spent 9 years in storage before Nick got his hands on it. Tonight, he's going to stay at the shop after closing time and see if he can get the 340 to turn over.
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"Corruption", "Master Disorder", "Your Call"
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[stunes]

My Challenger T/A was found having sat in a barn for more than 35 years, just a few years ago. A professional restorer from another state called and reported having found it. Mine was plum crazy purple with the houndstooth interior. I didn't own the car new but I bought it Back in 77 and it was my high school car. It amazed me that it had been setting all those years in a barn within 25 miles of my house where I currently live LOL. While I was happy it was found and being restored and I'm sure by now it is completed, there wasn't a chance to purchase the car. The guy was looking to max out his money and nothing else. Still, my satisfaction knowing that it lives on. Always like seeing programs about these cars, brings back so many Street memories.

[raulfuentes]

Nick there were around 989 4speeds manufactured and the rest of the T/A's were automatic for a total of about 2400 made that makes this car even sweeter. If it's all matching numbers keep it original.

[fubarmodelyard]

That beautiful sound of the Chrysler starter bringing the 340 back to life

[michaelmarks]

Most importantly no blue smoke from the exhaust...looks like a good one, Nick.

[kingatomsk]

It's always nice to see a classic come back to life.

[KJBPSkipper]

The 340 was a great engine, keep it!!

[joerotman]

My friend had a 340 TA in high school. These are legit screamers! Very rare car.

[Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

I hope none of these classics were every scrapped or dismantled. They so need to be restored for future generations to at least see.. Monster TLC for an American icon.

[retroolschool]

Nick is a Montreal automotive legend, and im thrilled to watch the muscle car doctor work!

[bezzlebedeviled]

"If it won't run, it'll all be for nothing..." -- Oh, please. This is only going to go up in value, running or not, and you know it. Even if the entire engine were slagged.

[johnnyzonta]

What you are doing with these YOUTUBE clips is awesome, this is how a car show should be on me interested and wanting to see  more to you and George C. for his work.  We the car guys want this type of shows.

[dougholtz]

I'm going to try and get my uncle's '78 Magnum with 360 engine running after being in storage since 1997 (22 years ago). After seeing you put gas in the tank and carb and then get it started, I'm a little relieved that this might just work. Comments welcome.

[michaelcuff]

Man its just the way i remember them! Its so cool to see a car in such great shape! Awesome!

[jacobrhodes]

Those who dislike classic American Muscle cars have no soul.

[Uncle_Yukon]

Leave the 340 in it. You KNOW you should!

[davidking]

when i saw your TA it brought back alot of memories.very cool.thanks

[charlesweber]

Thank you Nick for resurrecting this..

[brentdallyn]

My father was a big wig at Chrysler and always drove new cars, he told head office he was tired of driving land yachts and next time send him"something" that had some gut's. This is what he got!, I became the most popular kid with the coolest dad on our block. What a beast!, and it never ran right because of the triple carb setup, it eventually went into service 3 times to get the carburation right, on the third try it had stay overnight.Someone broke into the compound and stripped her down to the hubs, that was the last I ever saw of that car, but was soon replaced by a Charger 440 RT my status on the block was intact. I do know that it eventually was returned to a dealership for sale as used and that some kid with money and no brains bought it and soon after rolled and totalled it. There were a few more down the line but none had the guts these 2 had

[bobsilver]

Nick, you are destined for fame...this I swear!

[_mod_shop]

340, six pack anddd a 4 speed . Fuck man you got your self a good car