Most desireable year

[charger500rt71]

 Obviously we love Chargers, with that said what year Charger is the most desireable? I'm not talking options or color combo, just what year body is the favorite of collectors. I have always been a 71 guy but if I were to guess I'd say a 70 is the most desireable. :drool5

[Dino]

Prices usually give the nod to the 69 with the 68 close behind.  70's bring lots of money with the right options but base models usually don't bring the coin the other two do.

1st and 3rd gens are way cheaper than any 2nd gen though.

[ODZKing]

Interesting discussion.  I have ALWAYS been a fan of an underdog. Probably why I am a huge Mopar guy.  And when it comes to models, I have always liked what is different. When you say to a "non-car" person "I have 2 Charger's, the first thing they think is second gen because they have all been exposed to DOH or Bullitt or even more recent movies with second gens in them.
And many of those people don't even realize there was 2 years before that body style, let alone others after.
So clearly the most recognizable is the secong gen, most popular ... yeah probably.
I like to be different, that is why I have a 67 and 73.  My 

[Dino]

Bob we have mopars, we're all different!      

I think it's a good thing that 1st and 3rd gens are cheaper...that way we can afford more of them.   

I've always loved that long console in the 66 and the electroluminescent dash so I may end up with one of those some day.

When I feel the need to customize a charger then it'll be a 3rd gen, you can do so much with that car it's already starting to itch.

[71green go]

68 is Tops for me!........however I own a 71, maybe one day I will have that 68

[CaptMarvel]

Own a 68 R/T, and love the 2nd gens (70's the least of them) but have always also loved the 66-67 fast backs..wouldn't mind having one someday...it's where Charger started!

[70 Charger RT]

I love the 2nd gens.  That being said, my first choice is the 70 R/T (gotta love those door scoops).

[JB400]

I'm more of a 2nd gen guy, but if it's a charger, it has provenance over the other cars.  I did turn down a  black 68 for a 69, gotta love the taillights and the split grill until you have to buy replacements

[70 sublime]

70 first (I have a 70 R/T) and then the 68 I like the round tail lights
I like the flat grill on both, never was a big fan of the divider in the 69 grill

[70moparman]

1969 IS THE YEAR (ALWAYS HAS BEEN) as that grill is second to none!  Followed by 1971, followed by 1970, followed by 1968...  Yes you read that correctly... 69 always is/was the ultimate charger, the pentical of the charger design, NOT TO MENTION THERE WAS A DAYTONA OPTION AVALIBLE THAT YEAR!  I LOVE to look at any 69 Charger, just as long as its not painted orange!  Followed by 71 (high impact colors, last year for hemi and pretty much the 440-6, functional fresh air hood options, hideaway head lights, awsome coke-bottle shape, one year tail lights and grills, you could even order a SUPER BEE Charger that year, and painted bumpers... 71 Chargers are SICK!)  Followed by 1970 Chargers (love them, just like the 69s adn 71s better), then the 68 Charger (owned a decent all original one, the whole time I wished it was a 69 instead!)  

There you go, thats your list, from a die hard mopar guy that doesnt currently own any chargers, I have no reason to lie to you good people, it is what it is...  If you own any 66-74 Dodge Charger, your car still looks better than the "new chargers"

1970 was the pentical year for the Coronet, Cuda, Road Runner, GTX, Challenger, and other noteworthy Mopars.  

[DC_1]

interesting chart from Allpar

[71ChallengeHer]

I owned a 69 Charger , loved it. My favorite is the 70. But I would prolly never drive one. My friend has offered to let me drive his 70.But, i am afraid i will clip something with the front . I have a hard enough time seeing over the hood of my Challenger.      

[Baldwinvette77]

the 69 is probably the most desirable among collectors, many people take 70's and 68's and modify them to look like 69's, plus 69 parts were reproduced before the 68's or 70's so i guess there was more demand for them 

[moparstuart]

 68 is the best always has been always will be  

[JB400]

68 is the best always has been alway will be  

Any substantial proof to this claim?   Usually, the first year of any new body style has a bunch of flaws.  But, by the 2nd year, they're worked out.  Proven fact.

[41husk]

I think the 70 models were the boldest in all the makes.  The TA Challengers the side spoilers on the RT charger.  The Super bird.  A very good year.  That being said I love them all.

[1974dodgecharger]

68 is the best always has been alway will be  

Any substantial proof to this claim?   Usually, the first year of any new body style has a bunch of flaws.  But, by the 2nd year, they're worked out.  Proven fact.

68 is always the best just because of the fact u just said.  Not many bought into making it rare because it was a first year with its so called flaws but now with modern tech all flaws are fixed.  69 though will always be most valuable due to a tv show I forgot its name with two dudes?

[skip68]

There has been a survey a few times and 68 takes first place followed by 69 then 70. 

[DC_1]

68 are the best

69s were so fugly they had to put a nose and wing on them to make them purty

[Matthan]

1969 All Day Long

[noff57]

own a 73 but 68 is my all time favorite

[F8-4life]

The most desireble charger is a 2nd gen of course, alot guys will say 1969, then 1968, and 1970.  In that order.

[twodko]

I love all the muscle cars from the early 60's up to 1972. My preference is a 69 then 68 followed 70. Our cars are classic and above all others followed by Chevelle SS big blocks followed by early Shelby GT Mustangs.......just my opinion.

[Patronus]

How could you start a thread like this without a poll?
I believe the repro part market answers your question.

[moparstuart]

68 are the best

69s were so fugly they had to put a nose and wing on them to make them purty

  or a coronet grille