After Party: 1972 Charger Rally
while fighting Fans of the 1968-70 Dodge Charger can get violent at times, but not nearly as violently as those who prefer the 1971-74 Charger. Premium car? Tell that to Steve McQueen, who chased a man through the streets of San Francisco. and Rosco P. Coltrane, who chased another man through the mountains of Hazzard County. While people have pegged the 1968-70 Charger as THE Charger, the 1971-74 version was no slouch either. To be honest, it's a more complex car than you'd expect from its successor, with lines that create tension with each other. With its sleek front end, louvered taillights (on the 1971 Charger 500 and R/T), and simulated louvers on the R/T doors, it perfectly captured the zeitgeist of new cars of that era. A year later, the Charger changed course—no, it was still a sport coupe with high-performance variants, but the lineup was tweaked. The base Charger continues to be available as a coupe or hardtop,…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks
if i watch onlineI noticed a lot of people praising the virtues of 1960s styling and design. While the decade was strong, I don't think it compares to the 1930s, which gave us several custom designs that led the way in automotive values (with the exception of a few race cars). Still, in my corrupt mind, the 1960s were strong not just in styling, but in the overall package. Typically this means performance, but it doesn't necessarily have to be. Do you think the AutoHunter picks below represent the highlights of the 1960s well? 1969 Pontiac GTO convertibleDo you prefer the 1968 one or the 1969 one? Curious to know! I'm indifferent to the taillights, although I think the 1968 grille might have had a slight edge (especially the exposed headlights). The '69's parking lights are better, but I prefer the '68's dash. Plus, the Hurst Dual/Gate was much cooler than what Pontiac was developing for '69. Regardless, this 1969…
Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger door panels deformed: lawsuit
Class-action lawsuit alleges deformed door panels in Dodge Charger and Chrysler vehicles caused trouble. November 12, 2024 — Deformed door panels on 2014-2019 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models led owners to file a class-action lawsuit in California four years ago. The Fiat Chrysler door panel lawsuit is still in the courts, but is currently in the District Court of Michigan, where certain claims remain. According to the lawsuit, the door panels of the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 deformed and separated from the frame. Additionally, the class action lawsuit claims that door panel deformation is not the entire problem. The owners who filed the lawsuit claim the deformation affected the door panels, center consoles, dashboards and kick panels of the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. The plaintiff claims that once the panel began to deform, it separated from the vehicle. According to the property owner who filed the lawsuit: "The interior panels are bonded to the frame with adhesive.…
A place for your dukes to play
i have my sister Well trained. Whenever she stumbles upon an old car, she'll send me pictures and text me, "I saw a 4-4-2 today!" or something like that. It had been a while since she'd sent me anything, so I was delighted when she came to Coote's store in Virginia last weekend and showed me the automotive treasures inside. If you remember, actor Ben Jones played Kurt on the adorable TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard." After the show was canceled in 1985, Jones ran for Congress in Georgia's 4th Congressional District. Although he lost, Jones was given a chance to rematch with the same (corrupt) incumbent official and won in a landslide. After being ousted a few years later, he returned to Hollywood to star in several movies, as well as two "Dukes of Hazzard" reunions. In the late 1990s, Jones and his wife moved to Virginia. In 1999, they created Cooter's Museum and Theme Store "The Dukes…
Exomod’s C68 Carbon Fiber “Rapper’s Delight”
what do you imagine When you hear the word “restomod”? If you're like me, you probably picture a 1960s muscle car with a modern fuel-injected engine, aftermarket wheels wrapped in low-profile tires, and four-wheel disc brakes with slotted and cross-drilled rotors. But what does “retromod” bring to mind? I had never heard of this term until recently. Rick Katzeff, founder of Exomod, showed me exactly what his company's product, "Rapper's Delight," is. Rather than fitting new parts into a classic car, Exomod starts with a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat or Hellcat Redeye, strips away the exterior, and replaces it with a 1968 Charger (C68 Carbon), 1969 Charger (C69 Carbon) style carbon fiber shell. ), or the 1969 Charger Daytona (D69 Daytona). Photo Credit: Dustin Johnson Each of these models typically takes around 1,600 hours to build, but to create Rapper's Delight, inspired by the clear-coated carbon fiber Katzeff had seen on modern Hispano Suiza and Pagani models, Exomod put in…
HEMI Tick Lawsuit Involves 5.7-Liter and 6.4-Liter Engines
The third generation 5.7-liter HEMI and 6.4-liter HEMI 392 V8 engines are said to be experiencing failures. September 5, 2024 — HEMI tick lawsuits will continue to make their way through the courts, but some have been dismissed, including all of the major national class actions. The HEMI Engine Litigation includes those vehicles equipped with the third generation 5.7L HEMI or 6.4L HEMI 392 V8 engines. 2014-2016 Chrysler 300 2014-2016 Dodge Challenger 2014-2016 Dodge Charger 2014-2021 Dodge Durango 2014-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014-2020 RAM 1500 2014-2022 RAM 2500 2014-2022 RAM 3500 Five Ram truck owners have filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit alleging valvetrain defects that cause HEMI engines to make ticking noises and could cause lifters, camshafts and ultimately the engine to fail, the lawsuit said. HEMI engine problems can also cause misfires, rough idle, surging, and drivers may hear squeaking or knocking noises in addition to ticking noises. According to the HEMI ticking lawsuit, valve train components generate metal…
HEMI Tick Lawsuit Involves 5.7-Liter and 6.4-Liter Engines
The third generation 5.7-liter HEMI and 6.4-liter HEMI 392 V8 engines are said to be experiencing failures. September 5, 2024 — HEMI tick lawsuits will continue to make their way through the courts, but some have been dismissed, including all of the major national class actions. The HEMI Engine Litigation includes those vehicles equipped with the third generation 5.7L HEMI or 6.4L HEMI 392 V8 engines. 2014-2016 Chrysler 300 2014-2016 Dodge Challenger 2014-2016 Dodge Charger 2014-2021 Dodge Durango 2014-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014-2020 RAM 1500 2014-2022 RAM 2500 2014-2022 RAM 3500 Five Ram truck owners have filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit alleging valvetrain defects that cause HEMI engines to make ticking noises and could cause lifters, camshafts and ultimately the engine to fail, the lawsuit said. HEMI engine problems can also cause misfires, rough idle, surging, and drivers may hear squeaking or knocking noises in addition to ticking noises. According to the HEMI ticking lawsuit, valve train components generate metal…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1968 Dodge Charger
Featured Car Hunter Networkan online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this numbers-matching 1968 Dodge Charger. It is powered by a 383 four-cylinder engine and a console-shifted TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Features include a performance axle kit, wheels, power steering and brakes, and electronic ignition. Painted in light green with a green vinyl top and white bucket seats inside, this Mopar comes from the selling dealer with the original build sheet, sales documents, fender tags, and a clear title. The Code F Light Green exterior hue is matched by a green vinyl roof. Features include a racing-style fuel filler cap, passenger-side front antenna and dual exhaust tips. The 14-inch five-spoke road wheels are shod with 215/70 Cooper Cobra raised white-letter tires. The interior of the white bucket seats has black components and green carpet. Other features include Music Master AM radio, color three-spoke steering wheel with power steering, left remote mirror and console with automatic transmission. Instrumentation includes a 150 mph…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks
AutoHunter Picks of the Week Made of American performance cars. Being fast is one thing, torque is another, and that's what makes American performance cars so great. One interesting thing about the latest AutoHunter car listed below is that this 1993 car is powered by a 300-horsepower small-block engine. That number may sound low today, but at the time it was enough to run with many cars from the glory days, and it outperformed all but a few 5.7-liter cars of the era. This means that, believe it or not, horsepower has made a comeback for more than 30 years. 1968 Dodge ChargerWhen it comes to the second-generation Charger, fans fall into either the 1968, 1969 or 1970 camps. Me? I like the 1969 model best, with its neat full-width taillights and grille divider that seems to add a smile to the front. However, the 1968 model is the original, and many people love the round taillights and turbine detailing…
A Dodge Charger for Football Fans
Two common hobbies The favorite hobbies of American men are cars and sports. If you agree, what would you do if you could combine your two hobbies into one? Football and Car sounds like a dream? Well, I've found the right car for you -- as long as you don't hate the Cincinnati Bengals. Image courtesy of RK Motors In 1968, the redesigned Dodge Charger made a splash in the industry with its beautiful appearance, and an enterprising dealer named Tom Kneer Dodge came up with the idea of ordering a batch of Dodge Chargers to commemorate the formation of the Cincinnati Football League of the American Football League. It is believed that they ordered 50 Dodge Chargers, all in a special order orange hue selected from the Dodge Truck Series Fleet Color Palette, similar to the color of the Bengals helmets; the tiger stripes were copied from the bumblebee stripes of the performance-oriented Charger R/T, although most Bengals Chargers…
Pick of the Day: 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye
Federal Government In 1972, the U.S. government required all manufacturers to reduce engine compression ratios to run on unleaded fuel. Dodge also took the opportunity to rethink its sports car lineup. Our featured 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye today is a perfect example of how Dodge navigated the darkness. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Traverse City, Michigan. (Click on the link to view the listing.) 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T In 1967, Dodge built the Coronet R/T, the brand's first muscle car in the mold of the Pontiac GTO. Standard was the 440 Magnum, rated at 375 horsepower. In 1968, it was joined by the 440-horsepower Charger R/T, which was based on the same platform but was more of a specialist car. That year, it, the Coronet R/T, the Dart GTS, and the Super Bee (introduced mid-year) formed the Scat Pack, a team of high-performance cars with bumblebee stripes. In 1970, another R/T, the Challenger…
Dodge Chargers recalled for seatbacks that won’t lock
FCA is recalling 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles because the seat backs may not lock in the upright position. August 9, 2024 — A Dodge Charger seatback issue has led Fiat Chrysler to recall more than 900 vehicles because the seatbacks may not lock in the upright position. The 2023 Dodge Charger vehicles being recalled do not meet federal safety standards due to a seat back issue. The Dodge Charger recall letter is expected to be mailed on August 15, 2024, and dealers will adjust the seatback latches. Dodge Charger owners can call 800-853-1403 and ask for seat back recall number 37B.
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