Dodge Facilitating Custom Challenger Convertible Orders

Endorsing the Convertible

As the now legendary revival of the Dodge Challenger nameplate approaches its twilight, the manufacturer has finally provided an opportunity for drop-top fun for the muscle car. The roofless configuration is something that competitor vehicles, the Mustang and the Camaro have benefitted from for years. Well over a decade into the Challenger's production run, the company now endorses soft-top convertible conversions through third-party coach builder Drop Top Customs.

Made to Order

Dodge now makes it feasible for Challenger customers to order their new cars as convertibles. Once an order is placed, the coupe Challenger will be sent out to Drop Top Customs for the conversion. The coach builder works closely with the client to complete the transformation.

Thorough Conversion

Naturally, a host of structural reinforcements will be added to the car. This ensures that the convertible muscle car doesn't suffer from a lack of chassis rigidity, preserving the authentic driving experience. The hydraulic soft top system is installed, after removing the factory roof. 

Open Air Experience

Once the work is complete by the Florida-based aftermarket company, custom-order convertibles will be shipped to the customer's local dealer for delivery. This conversion cuts into the vehicle's trunk space, of course. Buyers will surely be happy with the open-air experience, though. Especially being able to hear the roar of the V8 with less metal in the way.

Cost of Admission

Now that brings us to the cost of admission, which admittedly, has to be considered a deterring factor. Those in the market for a convertible muscle car will have Mustang and Camaro options with MSRPs in the same neighborhood as their coupe counterparts. Those looking for a drop-top Challenger, however, will have to fork over $25,999 for the aftermarket conversion. This means the lowest-priced convertible conversion available will cost over $65,000. Worth it? We shall find out!

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