Dodge released the Charger in 1966, a slick fastback version of their B-bodied intermediates. To me, it resembled AMC’s Marlin, which went down a similar path for 1965-67. The first-gen Chargers were a modest success at 53,000 units across both years, but more than tripled that with the 1968 redesign. The seller’s first-year Charger is a running project with matching numbers and a 383 cubic inch V8. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, this rough & ready Mopar is available here on eBay, where the current bid is $7,200, and the seller’s reserve is unmet.
The 1966-67 Charger was perhaps Dodge’s response to the hot Ford Mustang in fastback form. But Dodge elected to go with a mid-size body rather than creating their version of the Plymouth Barracuda. A V8 engine was standard, as were bucket seats in both the front and back (so only four passengers were accommodated) and a full-length console. The original owner of this Mopar opted for a 383 V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor.
Early Chargers are harder to find than the more popular 1968-70 iterations. And locating one that hasn’t already been restored or is a rust bucket increases the size of the challenge. We’re told this Dodge is a runner and has been taken out on the road for test driving. The mileage isn’t clear because the dash cluster no longer functions.
Except for rust in one small area and a dent, the seller says the body on this Charger is solid. The dashboard is the roughest part of the interior, and the upholstery is original and in need of some attention. The Dodge Rebellion (remember the campaign?) started around the time the Charger was introduced, so the car was prominently featured in Mopar advertising.
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