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World's First Dodge Challenger Hellcat Convertible

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It?s one thing hacking the roof off a regular Challenger V6, but doing so on a limited production Hellcat that spits out 707 horses and is capable of a ? mile run in the low 11s, well, let?s just say it?s not for the fainthearted.

The pictured Dodge Challenger Hellcat Convertible is the brainchild of John Iverson of Iverson Customs and the Iverson Chrysler Center dealership in Mitchell, South Dakota.

?As an avid collector and love for rare Mopars, I wanted to extend my collection with another one of a kind, first edition Mopar,? says Iverson. ?As I was conducting business in our showroom where my 71 Barracuda Convertible sits on display, a thought crossed my mind to take the Hellcat one-step further. Even though the Hellcat was a one of a kind based on the first model year and on the options ordered, I wanted to make it more desirable. The idea of a convertible Hellcat was born.?

Iverson says he went through a few loops to secure a brand new Challenger Hellcat, even reaching out to FCA?s global head of design and former SRT boss, Ralph Gilles.

?I contacted some suits at Chrysler to arrange a meeting with the man behind the design of the Hellcat, Mr. Ralph Gilles,? explains Iverson. "My son Austen and I met him at a National Auto Dealer Association 20 Group meeting where we presented our idea. We obtained is signature approval for the first conversion to be created.?

While Iverson had the idea, he turned to Drop Top Customs, which specializes in turning fixed roof cars into convertibles (you?ve probably seen many of their creations like the Dodge Charger and Cadillac CTS) for the execution.

Now, after displaying the automatic model at various events where it clocked 555 miles, Iverson has listed the car for sale at his dealership for $139,900 or more than double the MSRP of the regular Challenger SRT Hellcat ($64,195).

[video=youtube;kaDfR6Vky_E]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaDfR6Vky_E[/video]



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Why are we left out? Is this some kind of prejudice? I want to see a Charger HC Convertible within three weeks. Or else!
 


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It?s one thing hacking the roof off a regular Challenger V6, but doing so on a limited production Hellcat that spits out 707 horses and is capable of a ? mile run in the low 11s, well, let?s just say it?s not for the fainthearted.

The pictured Dodge Challenger Hellcat Convertible is the brainchild of John Iverson of Iverson Customs and the Iverson Chrysler Center dealership in Mitchell, South Dakota.

?As an avid collector and love for rare Mopars, I wanted to extend my collection with another one of a kind, first edition Mopar,? says Iverson. ?As I was conducting business in our showroom where my 71 Barracuda Convertible sits on display, a thought crossed my mind to take the Hellcat one-step further. Even though the Hellcat was a one of a kind based on the first model year and on the options ordered, I wanted to make it more desirable. The idea of a convertible Hellcat was born.?

Iverson says he went through a few loops to secure a brand new Challenger Hellcat, even reaching out to FCA?s global head of design and former SRT boss, Ralph Gilles.

?I contacted some suits at Chrysler to arrange a meeting with the man behind the design of the Hellcat, Mr. Ralph Gilles,? explains Iverson. "My son Austen and I met him at a National Auto Dealer Association 20 Group meeting where we presented our idea. We obtained is signature approval for the first conversion to be created.?

While Iverson had the idea, he turned to Drop Top Customs, which specializes in turning fixed roof cars into convertibles (you?ve probably seen many of their creations like the Dodge Charger and Cadillac CTS) for the execution.

Now, after displaying the automatic model at various events where it clocked 555 miles, Iverson has listed the car for sale at his dealership for $139,900 or more than double the MSRP of the regular Challenger SRT Hellcat ($64,195).

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Why are we left out? Is this some kind of prejudice? I want to see a Charger HC Convertible within three weeks. Or else!
Gulp.........
Or else what?
 


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Or else, I'll post again!
 


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Or else, I'll post again!
I am hoping that these posts wake up some of these old members and get them back on here.
 


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I think I have seen this before. I think it is hideous, but to each their own. Now T-tops on the other hand would be super sweet.
 


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lol, t-tops. had a lot of those once upon a time. when I was young i'd lift them off and tan while I was on road trips.
 


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Or else, I'll post again!
The kind of threat I like.
Gonna take you up on that....
Uh, what's taking you?
 


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lol, t-tops. had a lot of those once upon a time. when I was young i'd lift them off and tan while I was on road trips.
Had an 81 Firebird once. No T-Top though.
 


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81 turbo trans am and 81 280zx turbo... no T on the TA. The hot rodded 280 was by far the better and faster car.
 


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Never been a vert guy. If I want bugs in my teeth and knots in my hair I'll ride a motorcycle.
I said it on the 'other' site at least a year ago.
Convertibles rattle, squeak and leak.
Whenever you see one going down the highway, they look like an overinflated balloon.
You know the people riding in that car had to pop their ears a few times to get comfortable.
 


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2000 Pontiac Trans Am...enjoyed the T-tops once upon a time...a time when my hair was much fuller on top. [:I]
 


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don't see the pictures???
I couldn't see pics either. Vid came through though. Gotta say I saw one a few years ago and it look exactly like TMAC said with the top up(like an overinflated balloon...hideous). But these guys did a real good job. Looks killer with top down and still has nice lines with it up. I'm not a convertible guy per-say but hey, they did do a good job. Now structural integrity (?), 700 H.P. motor (?), yea I wouldn't vouch for that.
P.S. 1/2 of Vid is totally wasted. I know what wheels and interior look like. Aren't you supposed to be showcasing CONVERTABLE TOP?
 




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