Why so low?

[Pyro273]

I'm sure that there are a few E-body fans watching Barrett-Jackson. A 1970 Banana Yellow T/A Challenger just went for 54K and I believe it was said it was a numbers matching. It looked very nice but then it's TV but I would have expected it to go for a lot more. Is the market for these cars that weak or was there something wrong with it? Anyone know this car?
1970 DODGE CHALLENGER T/A- Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions

 

[340challconvert]

In looking at the pictures, it is certainly a clean example of a TA Challenger.
One thing I noticed was that the interior bucket seats were not the correct seats and appeared to be 72-74 Challenger seats.
Nothing that could not be corrected, but sometimes the top prices go to totally original/restored cars.
Maybe the owner took some liberties with the restoration? It would affect price.
Another clean yellow TA sold at Barrett Jackson in Las Vegas in 2015 for 40,700.
Barry Washington (Alaskan TA) would certainly be able to give a better price assessment on TA Challengers.

 

[dongei]

It's a great looking car but not a high end restoration. I noticed it had that replacement instrument bezel that isn't that great. ( too shiny and no wood texture) I got one and had to have a transfer installed so it would look correct. Also noted that there were no under hood engine bay decals. Not trying to be an expert but I had to address all of this when I did my car. That is why a good restoration costs so much, it's the details.

 

[340challconvert]

It takes a fortune to get every "correct" part for a high end resto.

 

[dongei]

View attachment 25321 It takes a fortune to get every "correct" part for a high end resto.

I know, My data plate said the car came with a AM/FM radio, removed the 1980's cassette player and had to spend $800.00 for the correct radio'

 

[340challconvert]

The rallye dash is also missing the adjustment knob for the odometer. The more I look, the sloppier this car is. It was restored in November. Looks like a quick resto/make a buck move to me.

 

[dongei]

Now that you have me looking at it, the vinyl top seam is in a weird place, way down on the sail panel.

 

[challenger6pak]

70's had a wider seamed top.