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   

[marshallfry01]

Any 2nd generation. But especially 1969!!

[cdr]

68 OF COURSE

[Cooter]

1969 Bar none for obvious reasons mentioned. IMHO, many of the '68 & '70 fans I've talked with seem to pick these two over the '69 due to the same reasons the '69 is so popular.

[JPL]

I like my '71:


GenII's as well.

[ACUDANUT]

Oh boy, how many times are we going to "discuss" this issue.  We have had surveys and countless threads on this topic.
FWIW....70 and 72 are they best. 

[ralley72]

1971

Mike

[69charger2002]

69, followed by 68 and then 70. Most owners of 66-67 and 71-74 chargers secretly want a 68-70..  

[polywideblock]

iv been a fan of 3rd gen  for years, that's why I've got a 71. hi impact colours, ,new body style, really cool dash, the interior seems to be better laid out   .would like to own a 70 model some day(love those door scoops) but if not I'm happy with what I've got  

[billfury]

I always wanted a 68. I am happy with my 72.

[bill440rt]

Oh boy, how many times are we going to "discuss" this issue.  We have had surveys and countless threads on this topic.

  Here we go again...   

If we're just talking 2nd gens usually most polls say '69 are most popular, followed by '68 & '70 in that order.
Personally, my favorite is the '68, followed by '70, and last the '69. Although I like all three years the split grille was my least favorite.

[Baldwinvette77]

I thought he asked what was most desirable in the resale market, not our opinions  but since everyone else is doing it, i love all 3 2nd gens, cant choose between them, not even if my life depended on it 

[Brass]

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

This.

[projectanimal]

since we own a 70, that's top of our list....    then it's a toss up between 68 & 69.  both have their cool points!   

[Tilar]

68 is the best always has been alway will be  

Any substantial proof to this claim?  

Yeah, Because not only did Stuart say so, So do I. That should be all the proof anyone needs.  Remember there are only two types of people in this great world.... Those that own a 68 Charger, and those that WANT a 68 Charger.   

[Mopar Nut]

69 though will always be most valuable due to a tv show I forgot its name with two dudes?

I can only remember daisy dukes, no dudes or cars. Then again I was young, dumb and full of sh!t.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

1966-67





1968







1969




1970

[cdr]

68 is the best always has been alway will be  

Any substantial proof to this claim?  

Yeah, Because not only did Stuart say so, So do I. That should be all the proof anyone needs.  Remember there are only two types of people in this great world.... Those that own a 68 Charger, and those that WANT a 68 Charger.   

[cdr]

hey dirty butt,i mean dirtyturbin        thats funny, the 70 looks more like it TRIED to swallow an harmonica 

[TUFCAT]

I like 1970 Chargers. 

[odcics2]

1966-67





1968







1969




1970

Impressive work of art!   

[RECHRGD]

68 is the best always has been alway will be  

Any substantial proof to this claim?  

Yeah, Because not only did Stuart say so, So do I. That should be all the proof anyone needs.  Remember there are only two types of people in this great world.... Those that own a 68 Charger, and those that WANT a 68 Charger.   

If Stu says so then it is true!!
When the '68 model came out, Dodge got it right.  But, in those days the manufacturers made changes every year so people knew you had a NEW car.  The '68 was a smash hit and I can only conclude that the reason the '69 sold slightly more was that many people were saving up to buy the new '68 but didn't have enough money until the '69 model was out.  The poor souls had to settle for second best if the wanted a NEW Charger.  In '70 Dodge realized their mistake and took the ugly center piece out of the grill.  But they again flawed the design by wrapping the whole front end with a chrome bumper.  I was there and I certify this as the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.  Bob

[Budnicks]

73 sold the most but, IMHFO "hands down" the 1968 Charger R/T was the best looken' car ever built

[Baldwinvette77]

This is getting good 

[Patronus]

I'd probably trade my '69 for a '70

[70moparman]

68 is the best always has been always will be  

stu~ I thought so too, when I was a kid... But after doing some growing up and sole searching, you can not deny the 69 has a better looking grill, and the tail lights match the body lines better, the 69 is to me the perfect 68.  I do like them circle side markers though... And the Bullit car being a 68, I can see why you love them... Im just saying, picture an F6 with white tail stripe 69 charger R/T... or that neat bronze metalic gold color with a black stripe 69 R/T... It doesnt get any better than that for a charger! (unless you have a Daytona!)

[Blusmbl]

68/69 is a tossup for me, with 70 trailing behind a little.  I like the SE option on '69's, and agree the grille is nicer, but I'm torn on the taillights.  I like the 68 stripe and markers better.  Also don't care for the door lock location on the 69/70's.  The 70 SE door panels are the coolest but the key location/column isn't as nice as in the dash on 68/69's.

[ws23rt]

For me it's the 68-69 with 70 close behind. can't deny they had a winner. It will last longer than we will. Most of us get imprinted with a car image early on and that stays with us forever. My example was a 69 superbee. My first new car at nineteen. When the 70 coronets came out I could not believe any one would want one of those. What put me off was they called it a coronet. It looked good but was not what they said it was. (think new 4 door charger). The 70 coronets look much better today than they did when they came out and I like the look of the newer chargers but they should have used new names for them. The new challenger lives up to it's old name. Wish they would do that for the charger.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

hey dirty butt,i mean dirtyturbin        thats funny, the 70 looks more like it TRIED to swallow an harmonica 

You mean like this?

[cdr]

[BigBlackDodge]

Fools......



2006 is where it's at!!!!



............okay, okay...........'68.



BBD

[Dodge Don]

To me the cheese grater grille on a 69 makes it look less muscular somehow. No surprise but I've always preferred the 70 over the rest....everyone had already bought a 68 or 69 so the 70s are rarer and have all the cool options. I think the open grille on a 70 and 68 looks tough / mean.

So in top 6 order I'd go with:

70
71
68
69
72
67

And don't forget the Daytona had a 70 hood and fenders.  

[70moparman]

And don't forget the Daytona had a 70 hood and fenders.  

  2 bonus points for 1970.  They are right up there with 1971 Chargers now! 

[VegasCharger]

68 is the best always has been always will be  

I'm with Stu............68's are great!!!!!!!!!!!! Far above 69's and 70's

[Rosco]

For me, it's a toss-up between the '68 and the '69.

Like someone else said earlier, the '69 tail lights look better. IMO the wide bar-style lights match the rest of the car better than the two little round ones. The '68s have a much meaner looking front grille. I've always thought they looked tougher from front-on.

I suppose I COULD just bolt a '68 grille onto the front of my '69..? Hahaha


Never been a fan of the wrap-around grille on the '70s... No particular reason, don't think it's particularly ugly or anything, I just think the '68/69 grilles are a lot better.

I also like the '66/67s, but I'd buy an Aussie Valiant Charger before I bought one of them 

[brigond]

I am the owner of a 1971 charger . The charger that trumps my 1971 by a small margin is the 1968 charger . You gotta love that tail! Those Circle tail lights and a non divided front grill with hideaways. I hope to one day Park one next to my 71.

[Daytona R/T SE]

And don't forget the Daytona had a 70 hood and fenders.  

Correction:

The '70 had Daytona hood and fenders. 

[JPL]

I am the owner of a 1971 charger . The charger that trumps my 1971 by a small margin is the 1968 charger . You gotta love that tail! Those Circle tail lights and a non divided front grill with hideaways. I hope to one day Park one next to my 71.

Ditto, +1

[Cooter]

Funny how a bunch of Mopar folks love to add "Corvette Style" Tail lights to a Charger....

[Dino]

Cooter I was just thinking about that!  In the 5 years I woned my 68 I never really got used to them.  The grille is awesome but nothing beats the 69/70 taillights.

I thought this was supposed to be a thread about the most desirable charger in general, not our personal opinions but okay...

[Baldwinvette77]

Funny how a bunch of Mopar folks love to add "Corvette Style" Tail lights to a Charger....

Even i like the 69-70 style over the 68's  i have nothing against them i just think the 69/70 fit the body lines better 

[1970Moparmann]

For those that know my car situation, might be shocked.  I still think a 70 RT is the cats meow.   68 is growing on me every day though....

[PlainfieldCharger]

I had a 69 back in 82 and always wanted a 68. Liked the grill better, round taillights, and the round side markers that lit up...So got me a 68 now. I wouldn't' have a problem having any of the 2nd gens...These cars get the heart pumping like nothing else

[charger500rt71]

Totally of track, not what YOU like, what the masses considers the most desireable. Going off auction prices, repop parts and what Hollyweed likes I'd say 2nd gen.

[Dodge Don]

Totally of track, not what YOU like, what the masses considers the most desireable. Going off auction prices, repop parts and what Hollyweed likes I'd say 2nd gen.

I'm not sure the "masses" have a user ID here 

repop parts are not a good indicator.....tooling and production of parts is based on sales opportunities...rarer models, may be more desireable but not worth the investment in parts creation vs. return on investment. A one of 7 Hemi Cuda convertibles is super desireable but if there was a unique part for them why would I invest in making it when my total demand base is limited to 7 and some clones. 

Taking the Dukes of Hazzard out of the equation.....I'd say Hollywood has used 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen cars across the board.

[ACUDANUT]

To me the cheese grater grille on a 69 makes it look less muscular somehow. No surprise but I've always preferred the 70 over the rest....everyone had already bought a 68 or 69 so the 70s are rarer and have all the cool options. I think the open grille on a 70 and 68 looks tough / mean.

So in top 6 order I'd go with:

70
71
68
69
72
67

And don't forget the Daytona had a 70 hood and fenders.  

The 69 Charger did not have a cheese grader grill. Only the 71 Cuda had this.

New rule.  You have own a Charger to vote.

[chargerboy69]

Being as un-biased as I can I feel the 69 is the most popular.  Many here said what "they" like, and not what is actually the most popular.  Had they actually voted which is most popular, I believe a 69 would be the answer nearly every time. I have had a 68, a few 69's and a 71. 

[Blusmbl]

Just looking at NADA classic car prices, '69's are worth more than '68's.

[brigond]

Skip68 started a poll , which is the best way to find out which year is most desirable within this forum.  Nationally , we would have to look at historical car sales.  But that won't tell us what peoples favorite years are (today) in 2013.  I guess we can use skip68 poll as a sampling to get an idea of what charger enthusiast  today would choose. We would probably need a lot more participants  to get a more accurate idea. 

[Baldwinvette77]

In all seriousness more people will buy 2013 chargers this year than any classic charger, wouldn't that technically mean its the most desirable? 

[brigond]

In all seriousness more people will buy 2013 chargers this year than any classic charger, wouldn't that technically mean its the most desirable? 

That would be the most practical. I'll bet many of the new charger buyers want a 66-74 .

[Chryco Psycho]

Personally of the 2 dr chargers the 71 is by far the best , all the best options , best areo other than the Daytona .
A distant second is the 70