This one kinda snuck in to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit without any advance hype...but is a welcome sight anyway:

The 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic.

Thanks to Automotive News, we're getting this first-look at the Challenger R/T Classic.

What's "classic" about it is the retro-'71-style R/T striping that's just under the belt line, from the front fender to the rear quarter window ), and the "Challenger" script on the front fenders.

Also "Classic": The choice of colors: Hemi Orange and Tor-Red to begin with, while B5 Blue and other Challenger colors, available on the R/T Classic in March.

Power? Yes indeed! 372 horsepower if you choose the Hemi/automatic combo, or 375 HP if you opt for the Hemi and a six-speed manual transmission.

Oh...and Automotive News also reports that the Challenger R/T Classic will be the only Challenger R/T with a working hood scoop..

Wonder where they got the idea to do this version....maybe they caught a peek at Dave Young's R/T after he had those stripes put on it?