Though compacts were quite popular in the early 1960s, the public still wanted full-size cars like the Dodge Standard. The car still struggled for sales numbers, but some fame on the drag strips, often beating out bigger, heavier rivals. Learn more.
Many fans watched "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV show to see a character that never earned a salary -- the General Lee. Recently, the Dukes' 1969 Dodge Charger starred its first feature film, and it ain't just whistlin' Dixie. See more »
Though better known today as a compact, the 1960-1961 Dodge Dart was a full-size car. It was also a huge sales success despite having to deal with competitors Chrysler-DeSoto-Plymouth. See pictures of this classic car and look under the hood. See more »
As the "Soaring Sixties" dawned, Chrysler Corporation seemed to be its own worst enemy. The chief designer started bordering on the bizarre and the styling on this model was busy and bordering on gimmicky. Take a look at this failed classic car. See more »
The Dodge Custom 880 was born in 1962 out of Dodge's need to restore a full-size car to its downsized model line. "Big room, big ride, big power!!!!" screamed one of the car's ads. Take a look under the hood of this classic car and see photos. See more »
Though compacts were quite popular in the early 1960s, the public still wanted full-size cars like the Dodge Standard. The car still struggled for sales numbers, but some fame on the drag strips, often beating out bigger, heavier rivals. Learn more. See more »
The 1962-1964 Dodge 880 was the result of hasty planning by Dodge to compete in the mid-size car market. From start to finish the car took only three months to completely design and engineer. Follow this entertaining automotive tale. See more »
The Dodge Polara 500 made its debut for 1962 as Dodge's entry in the new personal-luxury class. It suffered from rushed styling projects and odd headlight placement. Learn more about the Dodge Polara 500. See more »
Virgil Exner did some goofy things in his last years as Chrysler styling chief, but the 1963 Dodge Dart GT wasn't one of them. Clean, even Italianate in some ways, it was an elegant car. View pictures and specs for this classic model. See more »
One highlight of the 1964 racing season was Chrysler Corporation's revival of hemispherical combustion chambers for its most powerful V-8s, an effective, expensive design last used in 1958. Read about the 1964 Dodge 330 Super Stock Two-Door Sedan. See more »
The 1964 Dodge Charger was a muscle car with brains. This car represented Dodge's reaction to the wildly popular GTO muscle car. Read about the restoration of a 1964 Dodge Charger and about the car's history in this article. See more »
