Posts Tagged: Hemi
The 1971 Dodge Charger rolled out with a fresh look, as if it had just come from the muscle car spa. Now 115 inches long, it’s on a diet, shedding 2 inches but still packing a punch with six models to choose from. With 82,681 Chargers built, it was a roaring success, though only 85 brave souls got the Hemi engine and 277 the legendary 440 six-pack. It’s like finding the golden ticket in your chocolate bar! Shoutout to Gateway Classic Cars for the drool-worthy images.
When does a Soft Yellow 2-door hardtop with a gold interior qualify as a Muscle Car? When it’s a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II with a tire-roasting 426 Hemi and a 4-speed stick-shift transmission! This beauty might look like it’s just out for a leisurely Sunday drive, but under the hood, it’s a beast ready to leave tire tracks and dropped jaws. It’s the classic sleeper, perfect for those who enjoy a little surprise in their horsepower sandwich. Buckle up, because this Belvedere is anything but shy!
The 2017 Dodge Challenger GT has revved up as the first 2-door muscle car with all-wheel drive, but where’s the roar of Hemi power, you ask? Instead of a thunderous V8, it’s a V6 model—like taking a lion and fitting it with kitten mittens. FCA’s decision is a curious case of practicality over power, ensuring the Challenger GT can conquer snowy roads without turning into a drift-tastic spectacle. So, while it might not wake the neighbors, at least it won’t slide into their mailbox!
The Dodge Charger burst onto the scene in 1966, a sleek, fastback beauty that made its Coronet cousin look like the introverted sibling at a car family reunion. Luxuriously priced at $3,100, it was like a Marlin with a snazzier hat. Boasting hidden headlights and a taillight grin, it packed options from a 318-cubic-inch engine to the roaring 426 Hemi. In 1967, the Charger donned fender signals and a vinyl roof, but sales took a nosedive—guess not everyone wanted a car that could double as a disco.
Frank Chicherchia, a die-hard Mopar Muscle aficionado, is back on the scene, this time showcasing his stunning 1969 Plymouth Road Runner 440 A12 M Code, drenched in sleek black paint. After wowing us last year with his 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T 426 Hemi, Frank’s latest automotive gem is sure to rev some engines and turn heads. The Road Runner’s glossy exterior and Frank’s infectious enthusiasm for muscle cars make this a classic showstopper that’s as captivating as it is powerful!
In the world of classic cars, the 1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible 440 4-Speed is like finding a unicorn with a penchant for speed. With only 17 of these beasts equipped with the heavy-duty 4-speed manual gearbox, it’s rarer than a snowstorm in July. Sure, it’s not as elusive as the Hemi Cudas, but when you combine jaw-dropping power, killer looks, and a top that folds faster than a poker player with a bad hand, you’ve got a classic car jackpot.
