Custom Specifications

Base price: $30,220 - MSPR $39,080

Paint: Chrysler PBS - Deep Water Blue

Engine Specs: 5.7 Litre, V8 HEMI, 376 H.P.

Transmission: 6 Speed Tremec, Manual

Customer Preferred Package 27J

Electronics Convenience Group

Sound Group II

6 Speed Manual Transmission

High Intensity Discharge Lights

U connect GPS

Spare Tire

20” Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels

Factory SpecificationsP r e - M o d i f i c at i o n

vehicle Origins & Back-Story2009 represents a year of financial turmoil that spread like a cancer across the globe. Chrysler, not unlike many other organizations was not immune to the chaos and soon joined GM as both giants were ushered by Congress into bankruptcy. With a change of leadership and forced intervention by the US Government, Chrysler reorganized and quickly moved out of bankruptcy. Those faithfully following the recently reintroduced Challenger saw rumors of introducing a 2009 convertible crushed and the masses watched intently for signs of Dodge pulling out of further production and ending what will likely be this generation’s last great pony car war. Instead, America and the rest of the world got a glimpse of better times and witnessed the resurrection of a Mopar icon!!

Special ordered from the Brampton factory by Chrysler of Cortland, N.Y, you are looking at 1 of only 450, Deep Water Blue Pearl, 2009 Challengers built with a 6 speed manual Tremac transmission.

Months before actually placing the order with Chrysler, the basic design of the early “Project N96” concept was conceived on scrap papers found during hospital visits, while the build plans were formalized over a series of months during the time associated with painful and sleepless nights that follow a life threatening motorcycle accident. From the Shaker Hood and the custom side stripe to the Hurst Shifter; the intent up to this point was to bring back the Classic look of a 1970 Dodge Challenger with an eye for modern technology.

As a S.E.M.A. show attendee for numerous years, the owner’s research associated with building “Project N96” brought forth a certain show stopping modern hotrod that won the 2008 Chrysler Design Excellence award and quickly become the talk of the 2008 show. It was a Snake Green Creation known as “Drop Top” that the Chrysler Corporation commissioned to be built by Coach Builders Limited - A company who has the reputation of being the oldest convertible conversion company that specializes in OEM look, fit, and finish. Today this company is known as Drop Top Customs.

What happened to this award winning show machine? After S.E.M.A. 2008 this car was quietly scrapped by the Chrysler Corporation!

And so the final piece of the build fell in place...to cut a perfectly good roof from the car...and re-create the legendary look of the Dodge Challenger Convertible!

The factory order was changed...the car was re-routed to Gainesville Florida instead of the owner’s hometown dealership in Cortland N.Y.

Having flown to Gainesville in order to witness the first “cut”, it is here the build took its second and final turn! Hidden in the corner of the shop, under cover and away from prying eyes….the wheels! The wheels that were on the Original Drop Top Convertible of the 2008 S.E.M.A. Show. They sat on a pallet. You see, Chrysler did not own the wheels...so they were saved from the crusher!

It was decided then, between the owner and the builder, that this was to be more than a convertible, this would become a tribute to a car whose life ended just as it had begun to live.

The Foose Challenger Classic “shoes” and the addition of Snake Skin Green highlights as well as the custom Katzskin Leather Seats are a tribute to the "Big Brother" of this little Hemi that there is nothing little about! Take for instance the addition of Green Halo effect lighting, which creates an effect that catches onlookers by surprise, as though something lives and stirs from deep within. Perhaps the spirit of Drop Top has re-awakened?

One thing is certain, this vehicle represents all muscle car enthusiasts who are aware of the story of Drop Top, and it fills their need for...

ProjectN96Build Contributors:

Drop Top Revenge

Vehicle Owner: R.W. O’GormanCortland, New York

Concept Design / Project Manager:William O'GormanCortland, New York

Convertible Conversion and Paint : Drop Top Customs by Convertible Builders, LLCwww.droptopcustoms.com

Shaker Hood: Classic Design Conceptswww.classicdesignconcepts.com

Custom Side Stripe: Ridergraphix www.Ridergraphix.com

Custom Leather Interior:Katzkin Leatherwww.katzkin.com

Sequential Taillight Conversion:WebElectric Productswww.webelectricproducts.com

Halo Lighting:Advanced Automotive Conceptswww.aacstyle.com

Hurst Shifter Conversion:B&M Performance Groupwww.hurst-shifters.com

Hood Pin Kit: Hoodpinswww.hoodpins.com

Suspension: Hotchkis Stage 1 TVSwww.ProjectN96.com

Custom Floor Mats: American Custom Carpets www.accmats.com

Custom Chrome Vehicle Logos: Craft Originators, Inc.www.craftoriginators.com

Custom Wheels: Chip Foose - Challenger Classicswww.foosedesign.com

Photography, Graphic Design & Branding:Eyespike Design & Creative Serviceswww.eyespike.com

2009 Dodge Challenger RT

Shaker Hood

Stage 1 TVS Suspension

Katzkin Leather Interior

Sequential Tail Lights

Halo E�ect Lighting/Remote

Hurst Shifter Conversion

Paint: Chrysler PBS - Deep Water Blue/Viper Snake Skin Green

Engine Specs: 5.7 Litre, V8 HEMI, 390 H.P.

Functional Convertible Conversion

Functional Rear Quarter Windows

Foose 22” Deep Dish Rims

Nitto Invo Tires: 245 / 30R-22 XL 92W B

Functional Hood Pins & cables

SRT8 Spoiler – With Custom Stop Lamp

Custom REVENGE Badging

Functional Hood Snorks

Embroidered Floor