For Sale: Not Mine Oh No, They Are Coming Out Of The Woodwork. 1970 “Black Ghost” Challenger Tribute

[70chall440]

Anyone who ever street raced to really any degree most likely considers themselves and the car at the time to be either unbeatable or in the top tier of their local scene. Its human nature, we remember the good times. I listened to an interview with the brother of the Black Ghost's owner and he described how they operated, in essence they picked races that they were pretty sure they would win and from the sounds of things they ambushed a few of the big hitters but basically pulling up to them and then dropping the hammer before the other guy even knew he was in a race.

I think the Challenger would have been formable but not a dragon slayer in relatively stock form against real build race cars that were roaming the street. No doubt it could win many races against relatively stock or even some mildly modified cars driven by equally inexperienced wannabe racers but it would not have won against dedicated street racers who lived to race and built cars for that purpose.

Its still a very cool and historical car to be sure, I love the gator grain top.

 

[mmissile]

Facts About the Black Ghost:

• Vehicle: A rare 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE, black paint, black Gator Grain vinyl top, black interior, 4-speed manual transmission, 426 Hemi engine.
• Owner: Godfrey Qualls, a decorated Vietnam veteran and Detroit police officer, bought it new and raced it on Woodward Avenue.
• Legendary Status: Known for appearing, dominating races, and vanishing, earning its "ghost" nickname.
• Historic Recognition: Added to the National Historic Vehicle Register.
• Auction: Sold for over $1 million by the Qualls family in 2023, becoming a Dodge "Last Call" special edition.

As one old Metro-Detroiter myself, I don't know why that story still has feet, after all the guys from back then...in/from Metro-Detroit, have to explain that that car was never seen in the actual street racing scene.

It's comical to see all the bufoons, still believe all the modern day hyping of a bullshit story... that made money for everybody who perpetuated that load of crap. We were there...we know.

 

[SlingLow]

We were there...we know.

One of my new sayings, especially with the younger crowd is, 'Google wasn't there. I was there!'

 

[Some Car Guy]

I remember that clown back in the day on Moparts. Adding the slats to hide the fact this isn’t an SE is laughable. I’ll give him credit for some nice choices on the build parts, rather that is some body did on this flip.

 

[chargervert]

Between the Silver Bullet and the Black Challenger - maybe there was a little respect.......

That and about three seconds or so of ET.

 

[SgtSuperbird]

As one old Metro-Detroiter myself, I don't know why that story still has feet, after all the guys from back then...in/from Metro-Detroit, have to explain that that car was never seen in the actual street racing scene.

It's comical to see all the bufoons, still believe all the modern day hyping of a bullshit story... that made money for everybody who perpetuated that load of crap. We were there...we know.

I grew up in the 8 Mile Rd and Gratiot area (East Detroit). Never heard of this car.