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30 Overlooked Classic Mopar Models

Vukasin Herbez May 9, 2019

The Chrysler Corporation started in 1925 and soon become a worthy opponent to the giants of the industry, which were Ford and General Motors. And with the acquisition of Dodge and Plymouth, as well as the introduction of De Soto and Imperial sub-brands, Chrysler became part of the “Big Three.” In fact, they dominated the domestic car industry for the better part of the 20th century.

During that period, those Mopar brands produced millions of well-known and popular automobiles. Also, they supported the muscle car class with legendary models and were at the forefront of new trends and technologies. However, among all those cars, there are 30 that are forgotten yet still quite interesting. So, read on to learn lots more about them.

30. Chrysler 300 Hurst

Everybody knows about the legendary Chrysler 300 “Letter Cars.” They were a series of high-powered coupes and convertibles they built from 1955 to 1965. They were called “Letter Cars,” since they marked each model year with a letter starting with “C” and finishing with “L” in 1965. They came in low production numbers with bespoke interiors. And with leather upholstery and powerful engines, the “Letter Cars” were the Gran Turismo coupes of their era. When they ceased production in 1965, everybody thought they would never see a 300 Series car again.

However, in 1970, they produced a special limited edition they called the 300 Hurst. They built them in limited numbers of approximately 500 with the help of the famous transmission company, Hurst. The car featured a special white and gold paint job. Also, it had a similarly styled interior and a rear spoiler integrated into the rear deck lid. Under the hood, there was a mighty 440 V8 engine delivering 395 HP. It could propel the two-ton beast to respectful acceleration times. They offered the model for one year only, so people soon forgot it. But true Mopar aficionados will always remember those gold and white behemoths with Hurst emblems. However, most dedicated Chrysler historians place this special version as a continuation of the “Letter Cars” lineup.

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29. Plymouth GTX

The Grand Turismo Exterminator or GTX isn’t exactly a long lost or forgotten model. But, it never got the attention it deserved in muscle car history. Plymouth based this model on the same platform as the Coronet or Roadrunner. However, it was much more luxurious, with a 375-HP engine as standard. The GTX was a gentleman’s hot rod with all the creature comforts. It had a nice interior and exterior details. However, it had only one optional engine choice, which was the mighty 426 Hemi.

The GTX was significantly more expensive than the rest of the Mopar muscle car line up, which means it was never popular and is rare today. When the early 1970s came, most muscle cars lost their power and torque figures. So, Plymouth discontinued the GTX in 1971, keeping it from being a disgrace to its fire-breathing predecessors. And that is why the 1971 GTX was the last of its breed. And most car fans believe it is a fantastic muscle car that deserves recognition and respect.

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28. Plymouth Cricket

In the early 1970s, America’s automotive landscape was changing quickly. The big gas guzzlers were out of fashion and compact import models were popular. In those days, Chrysler’s European operation had several brands, like the Simca in France or the Hillman in the UK. So the Detroit bosses wanted to import those European models with small engines and low fuel consumption and to rebadge them as Mopars. And it was, but unfortunately, it didn’t turn out that well.

They chose the Hillman Avenger, which was a compact, modernly-designed front-wheel-drive model, and sold it in America as the Plymouth Cricket. It was much smaller than the rest of the lineup, but with decent performance numbers. With its good looks and equipment, the Cricket was set to be a big sales hit. However, after some hopeful initial sales, its popularity suddenly dropped. The reason was simple: it was a poor quality car that easily developed rust. In fact, the Crickets were so rust-prone, they starred in many jokes of the period. After just three years, Plymouth dropped the Cricket from the U.S. market in 1973. But it remained in Europe under several names until the end of the decade.

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27. Dodge Magnum

The model Dodge named the Magnum may sound familiar to you. Dodge used it on a successful line of station wagons they produced from 2005 to 2008. However, it dates as far back as 1978. The original Dodge Magnum was a luxury muscle car coupe they produced for two years, in 1978 and 1979. Back in the late 1970s, the American performance market was practically dead. The insurance companies and environmental and safety laws killed the muscle car culture. So, the new cars of the day had embarrassingly low power figures. But the muscle car market wasn’t gone. There just weren’t any cars people could buy with performance numbers close to the models from the late 1960s.

As one of the prominent muscle car companies, Dodge knew that, so they tried to introduce a model that would have some power. They wanted to put it in a luxury package to appeal to a wider audience. And this is how the Dodge Magnum was born. For the period, it was a cool-looking coupe with all the right ingredients. It had rear-wheel drive, a long hood, a short deck, and a thumping V8 in the front. The biggest engine customers could order was a 5.9-liter V8 with 195 HP. This is diminutive by today’s standards, but back in 1979, this guaranteed respect. Unfortunately, the high price didn’t help sales, so they discontinued the Dodge Magnum for the 1980 model year.

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26. Imperial

To be able to fight the competitors in all classes, the Chrysler Corporation or Mopar needed a luxury brand. Although they first introduced it as a model line on full-size Chryslers, they upgraded the Imperial to a separate model in 1955. And that marked Chrysler’s entry to the full-size luxury market, directly competing against GM’s Cadillac and Ford’s Lincoln. However, the Imperials were impressive cars in all aspects. Big, luxurious, powerful, and built with the highest standards of the day, they soon became a respectable adversary to the Cadillac and Lincoln. However, the Imperial still was the lowest-selling brand of the three, even though it had one big problem.

Some engines or components were interchangeable between Lincoln and Ford, but this wasn’t the case with the Imperial. It looked like a luxury Chrysler, but with different trim and insignias. Over the years, it proved hard to sell luxury cars that looked like much less expensive models, despite the evident quality, power, and equipment. So, Chrysler discontinued the Imperial after the 1975 model year. However, the Imperial had one more chance in the form of a luxury coupe they produced from 1981 to 1983. It was a cool-looking two-door model with hidden headlights and a plush interior they designed to attack the Cadillac Eldorado and Mercedes SL. But, even with the help of Frank Sinatra as their spokesperson, it didn’t succeed. After that, the Imperial name appeared on several trim levels and concept vehicles, but the brand remained dead.

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25. Dodge Rampage

Dodge was always an SUV and pickup truck brand in the Mopar world. Despite having a successful line of trucks, they always explored the possibilities for introducing new models. One of those experiments, although not especially successful, was the Dodge Rampage they built from 1982 to 1984. Everything started when Subaru introduced a model they called the BRAT. It was a small but fun pickup with four-wheel drive. The Dodge passenger car lineup at the time had similar platforms they could transform into small, lifestyle trucks. And they didn’t need a big investment in tooling and production.

So this is how the Rampage was born. At the same time, Plymouth got its version of a little truck they called the Scamp with the same design and technology. Despite a good idea behind the project, the two models were failures. In fact, they sold them in relatively low numbers before discontinuing them. The reason was that the front-wheel-drive passenger car platform was not tough enough for any serious tasks. Also, the diminutive 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine with 96 HP was not powerful enough to tow. This clearly marked the Rampage and Scamp as fun vehicles or beach buggies, distancing them from serious truck buyers. By the end, 41,000 found new homes. So today, they are largely scrapped and forgotten.

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24. Eagle Premier

The 1980s were interesting times for the Chrysler Corporation. Because they were under new leadership, the company flourished. The introduction of the Chrysler Voyager, the first minivan, brought the company a great amount of money. It also inspired them to try something new. First, Chrysler bought AMC and later discontinued it, keeping the Jeep brand alive. Then, later in the decade, they struck a deal with Renault, introducing a new brand to the U.S. market. Also, they presented the Eagle in 1989. It was supposed to be a fresh start for Chrysler who wanted to produce new, affordable cars with an import car flavor. Renault and Mitsubishi, as two of Chrysler’s foreign partners, provided the technology and Chrysler invested their money and effort.

The first model was the Eagle Premier, a big four-door sedan with front-wheel drive and luxurious features. It was the Chrysler vision of an import premium model for American car buyers. The car had a pale design, but it was quality-made. Also, it had good driving dynamics and decent power. The main selling points were its smooth V6 engines and loads of interior space. However, despite the qualities and comfort, the market didn’t respond well to the new brand and model. Unfortunately, they discontinued the Eagle Premier in 1992 and the Eagle brand itself in 1999. Today, the Premier is a rare, mostly forgotten car. But most car historians claim that sooner or later, this car will gain recognition and become a classic collector item.

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23. De Soto Adventurer

Most people don’t know about the De Soto brand, which is understandable since they discontinued this make in 1961. They introduced the De Soto company in 1928 as a mid-priced brand. They wanted to sell rebadged Chryslers at affordable prices to bridge the gap between luxury and economy cars. The idea worked well, but soon Chrysler acquired the Dodge brand, which occupied the same market space. Interestingly, the two divisions didn’t compete despite having the same basic products. Over the years, the sales numbers were good. However, during the 1950s, De Soto sales started to slip. Although the De Soto models featured nice designs, they were identical with the rest of Chrysler products.

However, they had different trims, powerful engines, and affordable prices. But somehow, that wasn’t enough. So every model year was worse than the one before it. However, one of the better models from the period was the De Soto Adventurer. It was a cool-looking, mid-size model with V8 power and an attractive design. Unfortunately, the good looks and strong engines just weren’t enough. Chrysler lost their patience and shut down the production of the De Soto in 1961. So, over the years, people forgot about this brand. Today, those De Soto models are collector items due to their rarity and history.

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22. Plymouth Trailduster

In Mopar nomenclature, Plymouth was always an economy or muscle car brand. They were dedicated to family cars, small sedans, or two-door coupes. During their history, they produced some pickup trucks, but never any SUV models. Dodge was more into that market with a series of SUV models and big success in that field. However, in the late 1970s, Plymouth decided to try its luck in the off-road SUV market with the Trailduster. It was a two-door, four passengers, all-wheel-drive vehicle identical to the Dodge Ramcharger SUV.

The Trailduster was an attractive truck basically identical to the Ramcharger, but with different trims and details. To promote the product in that market, Plymouth offered an all-wheel-drive at an affordable price with more equipment than Dodge. But they still had no luck, so after a couple of years, they discontinued the Trailduster. However, the Ramcharger stayed on the market. Today, some Mopar fans claim the Trailduster was more dependable than other Dodge products from the period, but it is hard to say since they are so rare.

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21. Chrysler TC Maserati

The Chrysler TC by Maserati was one of the most bizarre but interesting combinations in Mopar history and the whole automotive world. But everything started in the mid-80s when Chrysler was flushed with cash and high on ambitions. After the failure of the Imperial coupe, Chrysler was on the lookout for another premium project. So, again, they attempted to break into the luxury market. In those days, one of the bestselling products was the cool-looking Chrysler Le Baron. It was available as a coupe or convertible and with front-wheel drive and was selling nicely. However, Chrysler thought they could turn it into something to rival the Cadillac Allante or Mercedes SL. They were two drop-top cars at the moment.

Through their connection with Maserati, Chrysler decided to upgrade the Le Baron to a bespoke, luxury car. They wanted to give it more power and interior features, like leather upholstery and extra equipment. But they didn’t base the assembly in Detroit. They built the car in Italy to emphasize its premium roots and exclusivity. Under the hood, buyers could get turbocharged a four-cylinder engine or naturally aspirated 3.0-liter V6. When the TC finally entered the market in 1989, car buyers were shocked with the high price tag. The high cost was the result of making the car in Italy by hand and transporting it to the States. Worse yet, the TC by Maserati wasn’t fast or nimble because it had modest underpinnings. And that resulted in its relatively common driving dynamics. However, in two years, Maserati produced 7,300 TCs, which was a relatively low number.

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20. Dodge 400

Although Chrysler had a near-death experience in the late ’70s and early ’80s, they made a miraculous recovery. One reason is that they redesigned all model lineups according to current car industry trends. That meant switching to front-wheel-drive platforms, smaller four-cylinder engines, and downsizing their cars. The success of the compact Dodge Omni showed the way. For the 1981 model year, Dodge presented the 400. It came in a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and for the first time after 1976, a convertible.

The 400 convertible was the first domestically-produced convertible after the discontinuation of the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. It was an upscale compact model featuring two four-cylinder engines, a 2.2 liter and 2.6 liters. Mitsubishi produced them in partnership with Chrysler. But even though the Dodge 400 was the right car for the times, sales were sluggish. Unfortunately, the model lasted just two years, because in 1984, it merged with the Dodge 600 series.

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19. Dodge Lancer

Dodge used the Lancer name three times starting in the ’50s as a full-size model. The second time was in the ’60s as a compact. They based this Lancer on the Chrysler A platform that they shared with the Plymouth Valiant. And the third time was in the ‘80s as a front-wheel-drive economy model. But the Lancer from the ’60s is the most interesting. It was the first compact Dodge built. Also, it featured a wild design. Dodge built the Lancer in America from 1961 to 1962. However, they also built it in other countries, including Switzerland.

Having American cars assembled in Europe and then selling them locally was a rare occurrence. The Lancer was available as a two and four-door sedan, as well as a wagon. Also, Dodge offered two six-cylinder engines. For some selected markets, they produced the Lancer in a right-hand drive configuration. After 1962, Dodge retired the Lancer name. Later, they re-introduced it as the Dart, an entry-level economy model.

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18. Dodge Dakota Sport

The Dakota was a compact pickup Dodge sold between 1987 and 1996. It was dependable, tough-looking, and came with a wide arrange of engines and trim levels. But Dodge wanted more. So, in the early ‘90s, so they conceived a convertible version of the truck. In fact, the Dodge management team decided to offer a pickup truck with a convertible roof and roll bar. The idea seemed viable, but the customers weren’t impressed. So, the Sports Convertible wasn’t the bestseller in its class. Dodge contracted the American Sunroof Company to do the fine job of cutting the roof, replacing it with a convertible top.

This outside contract caused the Sports Convertible to be more expensive than the Dakota, which hurt sales. Since then, several manufacturers have tried the same thing, most notably Chevrolet with the SSR. However, none have had projected sales results. Today, car fans consider the Dakota Sports Convertible a collector vehicle. And their prices are on the rise. So if you want a Dakota Sport, find a V6 powered model with all-wheel drive. Also, look for one with wild graphics and updated equipment. Those Dakota Sports have the most value.

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17. Dodge D-Series High-Performance Package

Back in the early ‘60s, Dodge had a lineup of trucks that was behind Ford and Chevrolet. Their competitors had newer models, more options, and wider engine choices. But Dodge did not give up. They introduced an interesting special edition from 1964 to 1966 that took the pickup world by storm. They called it the High-Performance Package. It featured a lot of go-faster goodies from Mopar. First, there was the mighty 426 Wedge V8 engine with 375 HP. At the time it was the biggest, most powerful engine ever in a pickup truck.

There were bucket seats in the interior and a 6,000 RPM tachometer. Also, it came with wild racing stripes and a performance transmission. Dodge even revised the suspension to withstand its big power and torque. The finished product looked cool and performed well, but its high price sealed its fate. They only made 50 Dodge D Series High-Performance Package models. And only 31 exist today. As a result, they are rare, valuable vehicles that are hard to find.

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16. Dodge La Femme

The La Femme, which is French for “woman,” was an interesting one-year model from Dodge. They designed it especially for lady buyers, featuring equipment and color choices other Dodges didn’t. Basically, the La Femme was a regular 1955 to 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer.

However, it came with a special purse they designed to accommodate makeup, a pack of cigarettes and a mirror. These were the obligatory contents of a lady’s purse at the time. The color choices were pastels to match the dresses of the day, as well as women’s tastes. Even the seat upholstery featured a specially-designed pattern.

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15. Plymouth Prowler

The Hot Rod culture is one of the key ingredients of the American automotive landscape. However, no company ever dared to present a factory-built Hot Rod until 1997 when Plymouth presented the Prowler. It was a retro-futuristic roadster with a V6 engine and fantastic looks.

Plymouth imagined it as a follow-up to the Viper. And because the Prowler was the hit on the show circuit, Chrysler wanted to capitalize on that. Despite its initial success, the car was a failure. Its demise was mainly because the customers expected V8, not V6 power.

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14. Chrysler Le Baron Town & Country Station Wagon

Just a couple of years before Chrysler hit a home run with the new minivan class and pulled itself from financial despair, they relied on station wagons. And one of them was the infamous Le Baron Town & Country. It was an old-school long roof with a woodgrain option. It wasn’t exactly a sales hit.

But it was popular with the upscale suburban crowd even though it was a mid-size model. Also, it didn’t have as much space as the enormous Town & Country wagons of the early ’70s. However, when the Chrysler Minivan arrived, car customers went crazy for it. Soon, they forgot all about the Le Baron Station Wagon.

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13. Dodge Aspen R/T

Like the Plymouth Volare Road Runner, the Aspen R/T was Dodge’s effort to present a muscle car when such vehicles were almost impossible to construct and sell. However, the Dodge Aspen R/T looked like the real deal. In fact, it even possessed some power to distance itself from other brands with disgraceful power outputs.

Under the ram air hood of the Aspen R/T was a 360 V8 engine with 170 HP. But the biggest selling point was its looks. It came fully equipped with all the bells and whistles of the late muscle car era.

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12. Plymouth Fury GT

The Fury GT was a two-door coupe version of the Fury sedan. However, in GT guise, it was a full-size muscle car with the perfect combination of looks and power. Under the hood was the famous 440 V8 with a three-carburetor setup producing 375 HP.

Buyers could choose between a 727 Torqueflite automatic and a four-speed manual. But if you wanted any real performance, you would choose the manual. However, despite the power, the Fury GT wasn’t a big performer since it was a heavy car.

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11. Plymouth Horizon TC3

The Plymouth TC3 and its twin brother, the Dodge Omni 024 are forgotten Mopars. Both are from the ‘70s and ‘80s when American performance was a pale shadow of its former self. The idea behind this model was to offer a compact, modern-looking sports model.

And it would come with a small engine and cool features. Unfortunately, the engine displaced only 1.7-liters. This meant it had the diminutive power of just 63 HP. So, the TC3 was a slow, quickly forgettable model.

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10. Chrysler New Yorker

Even though Chrysler introduced the Hemi in 1951, it wasn’t until 1954 that it became a hot item. Chrysler managed to squeeze 235 HP from it, which was considered ludicrous power. They installed it in the New Yorker model and it proved to be fast and durable.

It was also a record-breaker. Chrysler entered a special 24-hour endurance run with the ‘54 New Yorker and averaged 118.8 mph over 24 hours of nonstop driving. This highly publicized achievement proved to be the perfect marketing tool for promoting Chrysler and the Hemi engine.

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9. Plymouth Fury

Before the Fury was a separate model, it was an option on the Belvedere. However, for 1958, this model benefited from Chrysler’s new Golden Commando engine. The mighty Hemi was gone. The Golden Commando had 350 CID displacement, hotter equipment, and 305 HP.

Plymouth even experimented with fuel injection setup, but the system proved problematic. It even caused the factory to compensate Fury owners, giving them a conventional four-barrel setup. If the fuel injection worked as it should have, it would have produced up to 315 HP.

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8. Dodge Dart 413 Max Wedge

The early ‘60s marked Mopar’s entry into the drag racing scene with several models. The first of which was the brutally fast Dart 413 Max Wedge. The 1962 Dart was a midsize family model offered with either a six-cylinder or a V8 engine and a long list of options. Basically, it was a high-volume car with no racing pretensions until they added a big 413 Wedge engine with up to 420 HP.

They equipped it with a limited-slip differential, a heavy-duty suspension, and a lightweight body with a stripped interior. All that made the Dodge Dart 413 a true muscle car for the drag strips. The 413 Max Wedge package was more expensive but still popular with amateur racers who could finally challenge and win.

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7. Dodge Hemi Dart LO23 Super Stock

As one of the biggest forces on American drag strips in the ‘60s, Chrysler was always looking for ways to improve performance. They also introduced new concepts and broke records. But after years of fiddling with mid-size platforms, for 1968, the Mopar guys shoehorned the Race Hemi in the smallest platform they could find with the Dodge Dart.

Yet the actual fabrication of this beast was a tough task. They had to assemble the Hemi Dart almost by hand using a regular 383 Dart as the base. Installing the big Hemi in the small Dart engine bay was challenging, but they managed to produce exactly 80 cars. Of course, none of them were street legal, so they all went to racing teams.

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6. Dodge Challenger AWD

What is the definition of a Mopar muscle car? A two-door coupe with a big V8 engine and rear-wheel drive? Well, Dodge has a different vision. For decades, muscle cars were rear-wheel drive only vehicles, and in 2016, Dodge introduced a special model in its Challenger lineup called GT AWD.

It’s a Challenger with recognizable coupe styling, retro charm, and aggressive stance, but underneath the body is a V6 and intelligent all-wheel-drive system. There are no more smoky burnouts and rear wheels on fire. Instead, now there are loads of traction even in the toughest conditions. At the moment, Dodge Challenger AWD is the only all-wheel-drive production muscle car ever built. Unfortunately, Dodge offers the GT AWD only with the V6 engine. Although the V6 is relatively powerful with 305 HP, we still wish it to be available with a proper Hemi V8.

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5. Dodge Shelby Charger

Dodge combined two of the greatest names in the American performance portfolio in the 1980s – Shelby and Charger. With front-wheel drive, a Dodge Omni platform, and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the Shelby Charger wasn’t your typical muscle car. However, it provided strong performance as well as decent power and acceleration times.

Based on the Dodge Omni GHL, the Shelby Charger shared the drivetrain and 2.2-liter turbo engine which pumped 175 HP. For such a small, light car this was loads of power. The Shelby Charger could accelerate to 60 mph in just 7.5 seconds, making it one of the fastest accelerating American production cars for 1987. Despite the famous name and good performance, this edition of Chargers isn’t that collectible, but they deserve recognition and respect. After all, they are a part of the American performance portfolio from the ’80s as well as a budget-friendly way to obtain a genuine Shelby car.

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4. Dodge Magnum

The model name, Magnum, might sound familiar since Dodge used it in a successful line of aggressive station wagons from 2005 to 2008. However, the Magnum dates as far back as 1978. The original Dodge Magnum was a luxury muscle car coupe Dodge produced for two years, in 1978 and 1979. For the time, it was a cool-looking coupe with all the right ingredients.

It had a rear-wheel drive, a long hood, a short deck, and a heart-thumping V8 in the front. Dodge added the biggest engine they could order, which was a 5.9-liter V8 with 195 HP. With its big weight, slow automatic transmission, and low power, the Magnum delivered pathetic performance numbers. Also, the high price didn’t help the sales, so Dodge discontinued the Magnum for the 1980 model year.

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3. Dodge Dynasty

The late 80’s Dodge Dynasty is one of the most forgotten cars, and with reason. It was nothing special with its front-wheel-drive platform and compact dimensions. It also had boxy styling but came with three engine choices. Under the hood, buyers could get a 2.5-liter, a 3.0-liter V6 by Mitsubishi, or a 3.3-liter V6 engine. The Dynasty was a mid-size model to replace the Dodge 600 series, but it didn’t offer much to customers. Dodge introduced it in 1988 and discontinued it in 1993. The Dynasty appeared at a strange time in Dodge’s history.

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It was the end of the ’80s, so Dodge was getting ready to introduce new models for the upcoming decade. The Dynasty was an economy car with some luxury details, but it failed to hit the target. At the end, they sold most Dynasties to rental companies or fleet car services. For this reason, the Dynasty is a rare sight today mostly forgotten by everybody.

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2. Dodge Raider

Dodge was always big in the SUV and truck market, offering various models over the years. The Ramcharger SUVs and Ram trucks were popular, well-received cars. That is why it is strange that the company decided to clone the Mitsubishi Pajero as the Dodge Raider in 1987.

They produced the Dodge Raider in Japan and imported it to America as a Dodge. The only real difference between the Raider and the Pajero is the badges. It was also available in a shorter, three-door version with a 3.0 V6 engine. The Dodge Raider handled and drove like the Pajero, but sales weren’t good. So, in 1989, they discontinued the model and not many people remember it.

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1. Dodge Spirit R/T

The Spirit was a compact, front-wheel-drive model Dodge introduced in 1989. In its base form, it was popular with consumers since it had a modern design. It was also of good quality and had up-to-date features at an affordable price. However, the R/T version was far more interesting. It is a shame most people have forgotten about it, except for the most dedicated Dodge fans. Since the performance and power output of the base Spirit was nothing to write home about, Dodge decided to introduce a hot rod version. They called it the R/T to resurrect the famous moniker they used in the muscle car era. The base 2.2-liter four-cylinder motor only produced 90 HP, so they gave it a turbo upgrade. After that, it produced an impressive 224 HP and 218 lb-ft of torque. For the 1991 model year, this was a hefty power level from an economy car.

This newfound power raised performance to a whole new level. In fact, the Spirit R/T could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than six seconds, which made it enter Corvette territory in 1991. At over $17,000 it was expensive, but it offered fantastic driving dynamics and sublime performance for an economy sedan. Unfortunately, the market didn’t understand this car, so Dodge made less than 1,500 in the two years the Spirit R/T was available. Today, most people have forgotten those hot little cars. But if you find one for sale, you may want to buy it. It is an interesting cool piece of Dodge’s performance history. These are the 30 classic Mopar models you probably have forgotten. All were an important part of automotive history and evolution. Which one did you like the best? Unfortunately, most of these cars are extremely hard to find, but not impossible.

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30 Overlooked Classic Mopar Models

30. Chrysler 300 Hurst

29. Plymouth GTX

28. Plymouth Cricket

27. Dodge Magnum

26. Imperial

25. Dodge Rampage

24. Eagle Premier

23. De Soto Adventurer

22. Plymouth Trailduster

21. Chrysler TC Maserati

20. Dodge 400

19. Dodge Lancer

18. Dodge Dakota Sport

17. Dodge D-Series High-Performance Package

16. Dodge La Femme

15. Plymouth Prowler

14. Chrysler Le Baron Town & Country Station Wagon

13. Dodge Aspen R/T

12. Plymouth Fury GT

11. Plymouth Horizon TC3

10. Chrysler New Yorker

9. Plymouth Fury

8. Dodge Dart 413 Max Wedge

7. Dodge Hemi Dart LO23 Super Stock

6. Dodge Challenger AWD

5. Dodge Shelby Charger

4. Dodge Magnum

3. Dodge Dynasty

2. Dodge Raider

1. Dodge Spirit R/T

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