Classic Creamsicle Dodge Challenger R/T Is One Tasty Treat
Orange and white Dodge Challenger lights up the Automotive Driving Museum and represents an interesting history lesson.
Born in 1969 for the 1970 model year, the Dodge Challenger was a bit late to the muscle car party. But the legendary model more than made up for that fashionably late entrance. Quickly becoming one of the most revered and beloved nameplates in automotive history, the Challenger remains atop everyone’s favorite car list today. And that, of course, includes ours. So while we were scoping out the Automotive Driving Museum in El Segundo, California recently, we were quite delighted to spot this tasty looking example on display.
There are currently over 130 fine classic cars on display at the Automotive Driving Museum. All of them worthy of your attention. They museum is particularly interested in not only collecting, but preserving these pieces of automotive history as well. That much is evident in their displays, which offer up plenty of educational opportunities. These days, this is especially important. After all, we must educate our youth about automotive history, or else risk losing it forever. And this particular Challenger represents an interesting footnote in that rich history, that’s for sure.
When the Challenger debuted, it was actually aimed at the luxury end of the muscle car market. Not as a direct competitor to the Camaro or Mustang. It was bigger, more comfortable, and more expensive than those “lesser” machines. Buyers had their choice of a staggering number of options and trim levels, which spanned Chrysler’s entire catalog. Of course, we don’t really think of the Challenger as a luxury car these days. We remember it for the beautiful brute that it really is at the core.
This orange R/T certainly fits that bill perfectly. It’s a beautiful color, accentuated by white stripes and white seats, which turn it into a virtual creamsicle. And as we all well know, orange and vanilla make a particularly tasty combo. And since it’s an R/T, this Challenger also packs a 383 cubic-inch V8 under that Shaker hood, backed up by a TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Overall, it’s a fantastic representation of a golden era in automotive history. And well worth a spot in ADM’s fine collection, we’d say.
Photos: Derin Richardson for Dodge Forum
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