A dealership in North Carolina is selling a grey
Dodge Challenger Convertible with an MSRP of US$ 63,995. Those familiar with the current
Challenger will know that Dodge hasn’t built a convertible version despite both
the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro being available as droptops.
Consequently, the dealership in question, Keffer Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and Jeep
turned to customization shop Convertible Builders to create the car you see
before you.
This particular Challenger started out life as a
Challenger R/T Scat Pack and while it no longer features a fixed roof, it
doesn’t appear to have undergone any other mechanical modifications.
Consequently, it is still powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine churning out 485
hp and 644 Nm of torque. Mated to this engine is an eight-speed
automatic transmission.
As mentioned, the MSRP of the car is US$ 63,995 and
purchasing a ‘regular’ Challenger R/T Scat Pack with the eight-speed automatic
transmission costs US$ 47,840.
Nonetheless, the dealership clearly thinks there is
demand for Challenger Convertibles as it currently has a second Challenger R/T
Scat Pack Convertible for sale. That particular model is painted white and
enjoys a lower MSRP of US$ 59,780. The listing for the grey car asserts that the
vehicle has just 1 mile on the clock while the white car has allegedly only
been driven for 3 miles. While we’re not convinced the cars’ are worth the
premium over a hardtop Challenger, we’re sure the V8 does sound nice without a
roof.
