The T/A hood was by far its most visible feature, and for good reason; this was perhaps the most effective scoop design to ever come from Detroit. Chrysler engineers used the raised forward opening to prevent turbulent over-hood air from entering the inlet. It proved to be a winner in drag racing when the hood was optionally offered on all performance models due to safety issues with the Challenger's original ‘Shaker’ design.

The lines of the Challenger remain classic, enough so that this was the basic design selected for the re-release of the model in the 21st century. The T/A was certainly the most visually radical of the breed offered during the car’s five-year production cycle 1970-1974.

Offset tire sized on the E53 models were a first for Chrysler, allowing the body to attain a forward rake right off the showroom floor. The chrome exhaust tips were dealer-added following delivery to prevent damage in transit.

This Sav-A-Space spare tire came with a can of inflator; all of it is very hard to find if you need one for your E-body restoration.

The E55 small-block had the Six Pack Holley set-up on an Edelbrock manifold. The motor also had adjustable rockers, which had been discontinued when production ended on the 273 four-barrel. It was the most serious LA-series engine Chrysler released back in the day. Keith Black did the actual Trans-Am race versions, which displaced 305” inches.

Among the options on the T/A are the B5 Blue interior, which gives it a great deal of curb appeal. Note the Pistol Grip and dash layout; this is an unrestored car.

The view from above and behind again shows that raw muscle was a characteristic of the E53 package cars, making both the T/A and AAR legendary small-block vehicles from the musclecar era and very much at home at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum.