This car was sold at the 2004 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, January, 2004.

Seller's Description:

383cid/335 hp V8 with a 4-speed pistol grip transmission. Original (FM3 Panther Pink paint coded car). Coupled with the R/T and SE packages make this a very rare muscle car. Complete rotisserie nut and bolt restoration. Los Angeles built car in April 1970. This car won Best of Show it's first time out! Nicest example of an (FM3) RT/SE known to exist!

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Auction date: Mar-12-02

Seller's Description:

This original FM3 Challenger RT-SE was painted 3 years ago and has been in storage since. The new top and stripes were added at this time. The car is a 383 4 speed car and is 1 of 4 produced but the motor is missing as well as the radiator and some small pieces. The interior is the rare black and white cloth insert. It is totally disassembled. The new aftermarket part I have are: 1. Legendary seat covers 2. Profes. restored headlight bezels 3. park lamps 4. wheel opening moldings NOS parts I have: 1. RT grille emblem 2. RT deck emblem 3. SE rear finish panel 4. pistol grip shifter 5. exhaust tips 6. hood molding The 4 speed, 4 speed console, luggage rack, and overhead console are with car.

Here is the data plate:

R11 V21 V6X Y16 END
M31 M91 N41 N42 N85
G34 H31 J25 J45 J54 M21
V1X A01 A62 C16 C26 C55
FM3 H5X9 000 430 175059
E63 D21 JS29 NOE 142624

This is a project but is a very rare car and would be great finished. Please email with anthing I have forgotten.

Vehicle Condition:

There is a small area that the paint chipped on the inside of the trunk opening that happened transporting from paint shop.