U.S. automakers went after more youthful buyers in the 1960s, beginning with the muscle car market movement in 1964. But it didn’t stop there, at least for Chrysler. Hoping to generate more interest in its rather boxy compact Dart,… more»
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Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Project Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
If an old muscle truck is what you seek, you could do far worse than a classic Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup. To me, this was one of the coolest marketing exercises ever attempted by a major manufacturer, with… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Build It Your Way: 1968 Dodge Charger
The first generation (1966-67) of the sporty Dodge Charger wasn’t a huge seller. But when Chrysler’s B-body cars were redesigned in 1968, Charger sales would multiply by a margin of 6 to 1 from 1967. The hideaway headlights and… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Well Kept 1990 Dodge Ramcharger
Building an SUV from your full-sized pickup truck makes good sense, and this 1990 Dodge Ramcharger marks Mopar’s entry in that market. The Spokane, Washington rig comes for sale here on eBay, where at least 10 bidders have the… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1970 Dodge Charger 500
Here’s a 1970 Dodge Charger 500 that kind of leaves me scratching my head regarding what to do here, as it’s already a capable driver with a cool patina finish that money can’t buy. But it’s also one of… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
One of 924! 1970 Dodge Coronet Convertible
Usually, when we feature a 1970 Dodge Coronet, it’s a Super Bee or an R/T. The non-performance models such as the 500 or the 440, much less the pedestrian Deluxe version, generally don’t make copy often. Well, we’re going… more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
R/T Clone Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
The Charger may have been 1968’s sales success story of the year. After selling less than 16,000 of them in 1967, Dodge delivered more than 92,000 copies in 1968. And nearly 20% of those were the high-performance R/T model…. more»
Nov 18, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Complete 440 R/T! 1971 Dodge Charger
Normally, I pass on reviewing muscle cars. Over the years there has been so much written about them that there’s really not much else that I can add. And, I’m old enough to have owned a few when they… more»
Nov 16, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Running But Rusty: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
If you have a 1969 Dodge Charger 500, you have something special as only 500 were built for street use but inspired by NASCAR. Those cars were more aerodynamic than the standard Chargers. But in 1970, it became more… more»
Nov 15, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Wrecked and Rusted: 1971 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last U.S. manufacturer to get into the “pony car” space, more than five years after the Ford Mustang created a huge stir. The Challenger would share the same new platform as the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970-74,… more»
Nov 14, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
V8s Need Not Apply: 1969 Dodge Dart
Next to a ’68-’70 Plymouth Road Runner, I’d have to say that the ’67-’69 Dodge Dart is my favorite subject from the old ChryCo. Best of all, Mopar’s small block 340 CI V8 engine was the perfect motivational force… more»
Nov 14, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
12K Mile Garage Find: 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10
While there’s a history in this country of enthusiasts buying muscle cars and never driving them – and subsequently finding out lots of other guys did the same thing, thus deflating the values of the car in question –… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Real R/T: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
Here’s a second-generation Dodge Charger that’s got both good and bad news. On the positive, parts and panels are fairly easy to come by for these cars, but the negative is that this one’s gonna need a whole bunch… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One-Owner Mopar: 1955 Dodge Custom Royal
Thanks to a hefty loan, Chrysler embarked on a dry run for their “Forward Look” cars in 1955. That approach took hold with the swoopy styling of 1957 that brought tailfins to new heights. Model names for Dodge in… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Time Capsule: 2001 Dodge Viper RT/10
Imagine calling your Dodge dealer up in the late 90s, trying to get in on the allocation for a new Viper RT/10. You likely imagined a scenario whereby you couldn’t get into your dream muscle car for several months,… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Flat Fender: 1964 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon
Like many 4x4s, the Power Wagon sprang from wartime development. Conflict in foreign lands meant vehicles had to go anywhere and get back, hopefully in one piece. The civilian rendition of Dodge’s WC military truck, this flat-fendered 1964 WM300… more»
