When it comes to Mopar muscle, few names carry as much weight as the Dodge Charger. This particular 1970 Dodge Charger 500 takes that reputation to a whole new level. Not only is it one of just 54 cars documented by the 1970 Dodge Charger Registry to have been originally finished in Panther Pink, but it has also been treated to a no-expense-spared, modern performance build that combines old-school looks with cutting-edge hardware. Now, this rare and heavily upgraded Charger is crossing the auction block at BringATrailer.com.
Rare Color, Full Rotisserie Build –
The Charger left the factory in Panther Pink (FM3), one of Dodge’s most outrageous high-impact colors of the era. During a full rotisserie refurbishment completed in 2019, the car was stripped to bare metal, fitted with replacement panels, and resprayed in its original hue with a contrasting white transverse stripe. A fresh white vinyl roof was added to complete the period look, but modern touches like LED headlights, LED side markers, and a flip-up fuel cap give it a contemporary edge. Chrome bumpers, racing mirrors, and tinted glass round out the exterior.
Wheels, Suspension, and Brakes –
The Charger rides on staggered Budnik 10-spoke alloy wheels—18 inches in front and 20 inches in back—wrapped in Pirelli PZero Nero GT tires. Stopping power comes from Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes with a Superlite big brake kit up front. The stock suspension is long gone, replaced with a tubular K-member, power rack-and-pinion steering, QA1 adjustable coilovers, and upgraded control arms in the front. Out back, the car uses leaf springs paired with QA1 double-adjustable shocks. The setup makes this 55-year-old Mopar drive more like a modern muscle machine.
Interior: Leather, Tech, and Comfort –
Inside, the cabin blends muscle car attitude with luxury. Black Italian Poltrona Frau leather with diamond-stitched pleating covers the seats, door panels, and rear bench. The dash, headliner, and carpeting are all color-coordinated. A gloss-black center console houses a Hurst pistol-grip shifter with carbon-fiber grips, while billet window cranks, Charger-logo floor mats, and hidden USB ports bring both detail and practicality.
Modern touches include Vintage Air climate control, a rearview-mirror camera system, Dakota Digital gauges set in a carbon-fiber bezel, and a Flaming River leather-wrapped steering wheel. Even the factory radio was upgraded with Bluetooth. The trunk is finished in matching leather and contains dual Odyssey AGM batteries.
Powerhouse: A 572 HEMI –
Under the hood, the factory 383 is long gone. In its place is a massive 572 cubic-inch HEMI V8 built by Alan Prusiensky’s ARC Motorsports in Rockaway, New Jersey. It’s based on an Indy Maxx aluminum block, with a Molnar 4.500-inch crankshaft, JE custom pistons, Indy Legend heads, Bullet Racing Cams grind, and Holley EFI with dual FAST throttle bodies.
Cooling comes from a BeCool radiator with dual electric fans, while exhaust flows through TTI ceramic-coated long-tube headers into a 3-inch MagnaFlow exhaust with cutouts. Custom “572 HEMI” valve covers painted to match the car complete the engine bay.
Backing it up is a Rockland Standard Gear Tranzilla 6-speed manual, dual-disc clutch, and Moser Dana 60 rear axle. It’s a bulletproof drivetrain designed to handle every bit of the HEMI’s brutal torque.
From Factory 383 to Modern Restomod –
The fender tag shows this Charger originally came with a 383 cubic-inch V8 and four-speed manual. But with its rare FM3 Panther Pink paint, console, woodgrain trim, dual mirrors, and vinyl top, it was already a standout. Today, after years of work and thousands invested, it’s a completely different beast—one that keeps the rare factory look but adds performance that no stock Charger of the era could touch.
BringATrailer Auction Listing –
This Charger comes with two binders of build records and photos, the removed factory drivetrain, spare parts, an owner’s manual, a car cover, and even vintage-style Mopar car-care containers. The seller holds a clean New Jersey title.
It’s currently live on BringATrailer.com, where it’s attracting Mopar fans and muscle car collectors alike. For bidders looking for a Charger that combines genuine rarity with show-quality restoration and extreme modern performance, this Panther Pink 1970 Dodge Charger 500 is one of the most eye-catching restomods to hit BringATrailer in recent memory. With its history, documentation, and no-expense-spared build, it’s the kind of car that could steal the spotlight at shows—or just as easily dominate the open road.
Bidding ends Friday, September 19, at 1:10 p.m. EDT, and like most BringATrailer auctions, the excitement is expected to come down to the wire.
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