A radically reimagined 1970 Dodge Charger is scheduled to cross the auction block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, offering a no-reserve opportunity on a build that leaves traditional restomod conventions behind. Designed with modern motorsports influence rather than period correctness, the Charger blends contemporary NASCAR-derived engineering with show-level craftsmanship.
At the center of the build is a genuine R5P7 NASCAR-spec V8, an engine architecture developed for sustained high-rpm operation and long-term durability. The naturally aspirated powerplant is equipped with a Borla Performance eight-stack induction system and Holley multi-port electronic fuel injection, producing a reported 730 horsepower. Rather than relying on forced induction, the engine emphasizes airflow efficiency and precision fueling drawn directly from modern stock car racing practices.
Power delivery is handled by a Tremec five-speed dog-box manual transmission, reinforcing the car’s mechanical, driver-focused character. A Dana 60 rear axle with 4.56 gearing and a limited-slip differential completes the drivetrain, underscoring the Charger’s performance-first priorities.
The structure beneath the body is equally serious. A fully custom tube chassis replaces factory architecture, supporting Ridetech StrongArms up front and a parallel four-link rear suspension. Auto-leveling Shockwaves at all four corners balance ride quality and handling capability. Wilwood Aero braking components provide stopping power, with six-piston calipers up front and four-piston units at the rear.
Visually, the Charger departs dramatically from stock form while preserving its unmistakable identity. Finished in Voodoo Violet Candy paint, the body features a three-inch roof chop and a three-inch body section for a lowered, more aggressive stance. Custom wheel tubs, a smoothed firewall, a reworked engine bay, and reshaped quarter-panels flowing into the decklid highlight the depth of fabrication involved. The car rides on 19-inch Lightspeed Racing wheels wrapped in 13-inch-wide Toyo Proxes tires.
Inside, race-inspired function meets modern comfort. A custom dashboard houses a Holley digital gauge cluster supplemented by AutoMeter gauges. Sparco racing seats with four-point harnesses, an eight-point roll cage, and a Bowler Nightstick shifter reinforce the Charger’s competition roots. At the same time, Restomod Air climate control, power windows, and a Bluetooth-enabled audio system make it usable beyond the track.
Scheduled to sell between January 17 and 25, 2026, the Charger stands as a showcase of what happens when modern NASCAR engineering meets classic Mopar muscle, with no reserve and no compromises.
