The Many Faces of Dodge Charger
Since 1965 the Dodge Charger has captivated American muscle car admirers throughout the country. DodgePedia takes a look back at previous concepts and production models to see how this classic bit of Americana has evolved over the past 40 years.
1965 Dodge Charger Concept – When car design met The Space Age.
Do you really need an introduction to the 1969 Charger? General Lee props from The Dukes of Hazzard series take in half-a-mill at some auctions.
In 1971, Charger went in a rounder direction with curvier angles – reminds us of every car from any Mad Max movie. All it’s missing are leather-clad psychopaths shooting arrow-guns at Mel Gibson.
1975 – Getting closer to the fuel crisis and the death of American muscle car design. And who really wants a hood emblem on a Charger?
The 1977 Dodge Charger, still looks like something your great aunt would have driven. And who knew the phrase “raise the roof” was popular back then? Learn something new every day!
Now, this is interesting. In 1999 and 2000 Dodge introduced a 4-door Charger to the New York Auto Show. Its grill looks like the new version, while its body curves much like a Viper or mid-90’s Avenger.
The rear is closer to the original Charger design.
Another fascinating find – Looks like Dodge toyed with a 2-door Charger concept during its revival years. This would have made classic-car purists much happier.
2007 Dodge Charger – The vehicle we know today and…love? Depends on who you ask. One thing is for certain, design has come a long way.
After 1974, I wonder if they hired on either an old lady, or pimp-mobile types for the styling/body design guys. Noting the obvious that 75 and later are visual failures, the least the could have done is abandoned the dodge “crosshair” grille design. It works on their trucks–and that’s about it.
I have a restored 1975 Dodge Charger SE… I would like to see more cars like mine and possibly places where I could get parts etc. I live in Ontario, Canada.