1970 428CJ Eliminator – Factory Red

This is my personal car and have just started the restoration. A very rare Eliminator that we acquired the end of 2018.  It was originally ordered as a special paint car in factory Red. Of the 44 Special paint Eliminators built there were 4 equipped with a Dark Red Comfortweave interior. Based on information from the Eliminator registry this is the only red exterior paint Eliminator known to exist.  If the 428CJ and C6 automatic were not enough, the cars options (per the Marti Report) make it even rarer. (Note we now have a new Marti Report showing the car was painted red. This was obtained by having Kevin Marti verify the paint on the car).

It has all its original paint, except for the hood. The red oxide paint spots are where the previous owner sanded it down and applied primer to spots that had worn out paint – argh!. The interior is all original with no rodent damage! Carpet was worn out and disposed of. Because it lived in Texas it’s whole life it has absolutely no rust! One of the best types of cars to start a restoration.  Date correct drive train.

The first few pictures is how it was found in Texas in a barn. The remaining pictures are it sitting in my shop after being cleaned up.

Original Bendix master cylinder.
Waiting for the transport truck to arrive.

Some more pictures of the underside.

Rust free torque boxes on both sides.
Perfect floors once the undercoat is removed.
Original paint, no rust lower psg quarter.
Factory sway bar with original shocks.

The complete underside along with the engine compartment has now been dry ice blasted. Looks fantastic. Notice the paint patterns. (03-01-24).

Interior out for inspection and cleaning. The black carpet was from another car. The original dark red carpet was not salvageable.

Car is now plastic blasted and getting ready to go to the body shop (03-10-25).

The car can be purchased anytime during the restoration. Obviously the farther we get into it and the more parts we buy the higher the price. When complete it will be a 6-figure car.

For more information contact me at (253) 579-4133 or email cascadeclassics@live.com