Listing anything as the “first” usually causes trouble in the comments section, but a Dodge Dart brochure lists the Dart GT series as “America’s First Sports Compact”, and if you can’t believe a company’s marketing literature, I mean… Ok,… more»
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Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
318 V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
What a difference a year makes. Dodge launched the sporty Charger in 1966 and sold fewer than 16,000 in its sophomore year, 1967. Then along comes a redesign of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates and more than 92,000 Chargers flew out… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
340 V8 Numbers Matching: 1973 Dodge Challenger
I’ve always wondered why Dodge was the last major U.S. auto manufacturer to enter the “pony car” market. Especially since Dodge was positioned as the “performance” division at Chrysler. Perhaps they were plenty busy with the popular Dodge Charger… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
41K Miles: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger
It’s increasingly rare that there’s still anything approaching “good deal” status in the hobby car industry, especially as vehicles from the 1980s continue to rise in value. However, the Shelby Mopar products from the 1980s are still hanging out… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger
Here’s a 1969 Dodge Charger White Hat Special, originally powered by a 383 V-8, that has sat around since 1991 as two owners failed to follow through on their plans to get it back on the road. The White… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Super Car Survivor: 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10
The Dodge Viper RT/10 will always be cool, but the desirability factor spikes a bit when you find one with color-matched wheels and a blue steering wheel from the factory. The original Viper with its tri-blade gray wheels and… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Recently Restored: 1968 Dodge Charger
The line between a restored and a refurbished classic is sometimes fine, as demonstrated by this 1968 Dodge Charger. It presents nicely and features a healthy and relatively potent drivetrain combination. However, a few visible changes may cause some… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Restored Mopar: 1973 Dodge Challenger 318 V8
Dodge was the last of the U.S. automakers to get into the “pony car” business. The Challenger was born five years after the fever which had started with the Ford Mustang. The sporty new automobile shared its hot new… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Are We There Yet? 1973 Dodge Monaco Wagon
Dagmar over riders, faded “wood grain”, black on black – this 1973 Dodge Monaco wagon is nineteen feet of vintage nasty ready to cast a spell over Mopar fans. The Monaco was introduced in 1965, with the nameplate a… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1965 Dodge Custom 880 Convertible 383 V8
Mopar lovers unite, this is one heck of a car. A black mid-60s convertible with a big V8 and red interior? Yes, please. Dodge would pull the model name Custom 880 from the lineup after the 1965 model year,… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Prospector Package: 1987 Dodge Ramcharger
The Dodge Ramcharger is one of those trucks that borders on timeless. The looks alone make this rig a standout among 1980s rigs, but there’s a functionality factor that makes the Dodge a better choice than most for a… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 340/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
What separates a good project candidate from a great one? That’s a loaded question because the answer varies depending on who you ask. However, when a vehicle retains its numbers-matching drivetrain and is a rock-solid classic with its original… more»
Jun 19, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Spotless Driver: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport 360
It is undeniable that by the mid-1970s, tight emission regulations had sapped engine power. Once potent V8s developed a reputation for transforming fuel into noise, and outright performance seemed a thing of the past. However, companies like Dodge stepped… more»
Jun 19, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Never Modified: 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T
The Dodge Dakota R/T is a truck that I have a personal connection to after owning one for about a year. This was one of those weird moments in a car guy’s life where you almost get tunnel vision… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
440 V8 Project: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T
Dodge entered the 1967 model year focused on the youth and/or performance market. The new Charger was in its second year and the Coronet would gain a powerful model, the R/T (short for Road/Track). It had a 440 cubic… more»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
45k Miles: Like New 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger
The compact Dodge Dart was popular in the 1960s, but mostly with older folks before 1969. That’s when they introduced the Dart Swinger, a 2-door hardtop that added some physical pizzaz for younger buyers. Especially when equipped with a… more»
