In the late 1960s, GM and Ford set about to develop their own subcompact automobiles. But Chrysler came at it differently, opting to use captive imports built by Mitsubishi in Japan (as one solution). Beginning in 1971, the Colt… more»
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Aug 27, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Parked in 1979: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
This 1969 Dodge Super Bee confirms that desirable classics are languishing in barns and sheds, just waiting to be liberated and returned to their rightful place on our roads. This beast had only ten years of active service under… more»
Aug 27, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
383/4-Speed: 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 Hardtop
Defining the parameters of what is a genuine survivor can be challenging for some people. That could be the case with this 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 Hardtop. It presents beautifully but raises the question of whether a repaint in… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Post-War Deliveries: 1949 Dodge Route Van
After World War II, American business picked up across the board as things that had been in short supply in the mid-1940s would slowly come back around. That likely led to the development of the Dodge Route Van, a… more»
Aug 25, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Back From the Brink? 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T
In 1969, Dodge offered three mid-sized muscle cars built on the popular Chrysler B-body platform: the Super Bee, Charger R/T, and Coronet R/T. All of them could be had with a 440 cubic inch V8 (though the Super Bee… more»
Aug 25, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One Family Owned: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger
This 1989 Dodge Ramcharger is a one-family owned example, and supposedly being offered for the first time since it was driven off the dealer lot as a new truck. The Ram is pleasingly spartan in its appearance, with classic… more»
Aug 25, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Backyard Find! 1970 Dodge Challenger
Dodge finally joined the “pony car” movement in 1970 at just about the time that interest in those kinds of automobiles was peaking. Sharing a new platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, the Challenger would see a single generation of… more»
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440
The Coronet nameplate was a Dodge staple from 1949 to 1959 and again from 1965 to 1976. In its later years, it was a mid-size using Chrysler’s B-body platform that was also employed by the Plymouth Belvedere and Road… more»
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1-Of-237: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
Other than those with the 426 cubic inch Hemi V8, the rarest 1969 Dodge Charger is one with a Slant-Six engine. Just 462 of them were built and half of those had a “3-on-the-tree” manual transmission like the seller’s… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stunning Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
“Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.” That was once the mantra adopted by many vehicle manufacturers as they clamored for motorsport success. However, the move towards a growing number of control components across various sedan-based categories has made that… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One-Owner Barn Find: 1976 Dodge Aspen R/T
Chrysler decided to replace its aging Plymouth Valiant/Dodge Dart duo in 1976 by coming up with a whole new car. The Plymouth Volare/Dodge Aspen pairing was created to fill the void but stumbled at first with a litany of… more»
Aug 21, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One Family Owned: 1971 Dodge D100 Sweptline
Collectors are confronted by a sea of vintage Ford and Chevy pickups; finding one barely requires patience. But here on eBay is an uncommon 1971 Dodge D100 Sweptline – the last year of the model – bid to $4950,… more»
Aug 20, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Bring a Forklift: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. It was introduced in 1968 and would be discontinued after 1971 while the RR would soldier on for a few more years. As was the case… more»
Aug 19, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
2 for 1: 1970 and 1971 Dodge Challenger Parts
Dodge came to the pony car game later than everyone else in 1970 (five years after the Ford Mustang started such a ruckus). Chrysler had developed a new E-body platform for the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge got to share… more»
Aug 19, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
400 V8 Survivor: 1973 Dodge Charger SE
Dodge’s popular Charger would enjoy a 58% sales increase in 1973, making it the best year yet for the mid-size luxury/muscle car. We’re not sure that any one reason accounted for that success other than the fuselage styling adopted… more»
Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Triple Black Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
One of the most popular cars that turn up here on Barn Finds is the second-generation Dodge Charger (1968-70). A lot of them were built, at least two had prominent movie/TV roles (hence they became famous), and they did… more»
