--- title: "There’s a Modern ‘Vanishing Point’ Dodge Challenger Build For Sale" description: "This modern \"Vanishing Point\" Dodge Challenger R/T build tries to may homage to the movie car from the 1970s." date: "2023-10-15" modified: "2023-10-15" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/theres-a-modern-vanishing-point-dodge-challenger-build-for-sale" categories: - "Dodge News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Challenger" - "dodge" - "sports car" --- # There’s a Modern ‘Vanishing Point’ Dodge Challenger Build For Sale ![]() *Garage Kept Motors* The 1971 film *Vanishing Point* is one of the most famous car-guy movies of all time. It's on pretty much every "Best movie car chase" listicle you can find. I'd personally argue that it shouldn't even crack the top ten but maybe I'm just a contrarian. The movie's star, however, wasn't its lead actor Barry Newman but instead a white 1970 [Dodge]() Challenger R/T, so you can imagine that many modern Challengers have tried to recreate the iconic '70s movie star. If you wanna look and drive like Newman's Kowalski, then this 2012 [Challenger R/T ]()"*Vanishing Point*" build that's for sale should pique your interest. To be honest, every New Balance-wearing car nerd will think of *Vanishing Point* whenever they see any white Challenger but this one is an actual movie-dedicated build. Not only is it white but it features wheels that try to mimic the movie car's steelies, lowered suspension to match its stance, and even the "Dodge" badge spelled out on the hood. Inside, the black cabin gets a wooden pistol-grip shifter and houndstooth fabric seat inserts. Thankfully, the manual transmission is a modern six-speed and not an ancient '70s four-speed. ![]() **Garage Kept Motors** ![]() **Garage Kept Motors** ![]() **Garage Kept Motors** Under that long hood lies a much smaller engine than the original movie car had. That 1970 car had a 440 cubic-inch engine, which roughly translates to a massive 7.2 liters. The new car's engine is only 345 cubic-inches, which is roughly 5.7 liters, which is smaller but it packs more of a wallop. Thanks to a Magnuson supercharger kit, this 2012 Challenger build makes a claimed 598 horsepower, a lot more than the 390 horses from the movie car. There are 75,000 miles on this build but you'd never know it from looking at it. Everything is minty fresh and even its undercarriage looks pristine, with nary a drop of oil or spec of rust to be seen. ![]() **Garage Kept Motors** ![]() **Garage Kept Motors** ![]() **Garage Kept Motors** ![]() **Garage Kept Motors** ![]() **Garage Kept Motors** It is a bit pricey, though, especially given it doesn't even have four matching tires. With an asking price of $39,900, it's almost double what you can find used Challengers for, of similar vintage and mileage. You can even find significantly newer cars, with updated designs and interiors, for under $. But if you're a fan of the '70s classic movie and you want a replica of your favorite[ silver screen star car](), then perhaps the asking price is worth it to you. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()