This series is one of the reasons Chrysler has developed a rusted-on fan base over the decades.
With lots of performance and a distinctive style they offered muscle car fans a very real alternative to options from other makers.
In a feature on the series we noted: “The Charger was created as a rival to Pontiac’s GTO and appeared late in 1965. It was based on the mid-sized Coronet but had a unique fastback shape, special interior with folding rear seat and concealed headlights.
“At a time when most large US cars typically used separate body and chassis construction, the Charger had a ‘unibody’ and was 100kg lighter than others of its size. With the 6.9-litre ‘street Hemi’ V8 an option, it also delivered more performance than any other full-sized US model being sold in 1966.”
This second-generation car runs a 383ci V8 with four-speed manual transmission. It claims to be an unrestored example in exceptional shape.
Located in Perth, WA, it’s on the market at $170,000.