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I recently came across a 70' challenger convertible with an original 440. The owner has had it since new and did a recent restoration in the original triple black. The wierd part is that he says it is a factory r/t se, and with his mopar knowledge and the quality of resto I just figured it for true at the time. I know the car is rare as a big block conv. but I haven't been able to find anything saying that a r/t se version was ever built? I haven't been able to get the vin number yet, and will post it as soon as I do, till then can anyone give me any info on this car? Rarity and value?
Thanks

[Christer]

no convertibles built with the SE package as far as I know.

[PeO]

I think this guy take you for a ride!
In the SE edition was the "Formal roof package A 78" the main change.
From the 1970 assy group price list:

FORMAL ROOF PACKAGE A 78 $ 127,50
(N.A. convertible) N.A. w/Rear Window Louver Package Code A 44
* Vinyl roof (must code)
* Small Rear Window (Available in group only)
* Formed Headlining
* Functional, Overhead Consolette

Production figures is hard to find and never 100% but this is what I have for R/T convertible and SE with 440" engine:
JS27U0B R/T Convertible 440”
4 Speed 34
Auto 129
JS27V0B R/T Convertible 440” sixpack
4 Speed 61
Auto 38
JS29U0B R/T SE 440”
4 Speed 142
Auto 733
JS29V0B R/T SE 440” sixpack
4 Speed 135
Auto 161

SE edition on the "basic version" = JH29 has no recorded production figures.

Hope that you got something out of it, please let us know if you find anything more about that car, like VIN.

Regards
PeO

[dave-r]

There is no such thing as a SE convertible.

What it may have is Moulding Group A (A63) which was a trim package that came standard on the SE.

Included in this package are;
Belt moulding, front splash pan scoop, cowl moulding, rear Astrotone-painted applique.