“BLACK GHOST”: The Story of a Street Racing Legend.

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Now In the fall of 1969, Chrysler introduced the iconic Dodge Challenger, marking its entry into the competitive pony car segment. The Challenger quickly gained popularity and became a symbol of the muscle car golden age. Among the many Challengers on the streets of Detroit, one particular model stood out—a black HEMI-powered Challenger known as the Black Ghost. This enigmatic vehicle, driven by a police officer named Godfrey Qualls, yes you heard that right this feard street racing legend was driven by a police officer. And this car became a legend on the city's streets, obliterating anyone who dared to challenge it to a drag race.
The Dodge Challenger, manufactured from 1970 to 1974, offered various engine options, including the powerful 426-ci (7.0-liter) HEMI. Now this engine was a beast, producing 375HP and 470nm of torque, now the power made its way to the rear wheels via a 4 spee gearbox, and with that power this thing catapulted to 60 in just 4.7 seconds. That’s fast even against the cars of today, and this was back in the early 70s. In otherwords these cars where a force to be reconned with. With its aggressive design and impressive performance capabilities, the Challenger quickly captured the attention of muscle car enthusiasts. Godfrey Qualls, a speed addict and police officer in Detroit, had his eyes set on the Challenger, specifically desiring the HEMI engine. He ordered a brand-new Challenger with a four-speed manual transmission, black paint with white striping, and a range of factory add-ons that elevated its price.
Once Qualls took possession of his dream car, he unleashed his inner speed addict on the streets of Detroit. The city was a hub for illegal street racing, and Qualls used the Challenger's power to dominate the scene. Known as the Black Ghost, the Challenger became the car to beat, earning a fearsome reputation. Qualls meticulously kept his identity hidden, ensuring he couldn't be identified by fellow racers or his fellow police officers. As his superiors would probably have had an issue with his Extracurricular activities. Now The Black Ghost's mystique and winning streak made it a cult hero among Detroit's racing community.
Godfrey Qualls took great care of the Black Ghost, racking up around 45,000 miles on the odometer while keeping all its stock components intact. However, after the decline of the muscle car era, the Challenger was retired and stored away in a garage. Qualls intended to restore the car but passed away in 2015 before realizing his plan. Before his death, he entrusted the Challenger to his son, Gregory Qualls, making him promise not to sell it.
Gregory Qualls, following his father's wishes, brought the Black Ghost back to life with the help of friends. The car was restored to its original condition, maintaining its stock components and even preserving the nicks and dents it had acquired over the years. In 2017, the legendary Challenger was unveiled, and its remarkable story was shared at various car shows and events. The Black Ghost received prestigious awards, including the Historic Vehicle Association's National Automotive Heritage Award and a place in the National Historic Vehicle Register.

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