Dodge Charger 500: The Speedway Phantom
The Dodge Charger was a popular muscle car but there was one model in particular that was very rare. The Charger 500 is the quintessential muscle car and has just about everything enthusiasts want under the hood. So why was this car so popular? It was because it had the same engine and drivetrain as the NASCAR model, which was quite successful in its own right. The old saying goes, “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” and that’s what happened with this car (via American Muscle Museum).
Despite its design improvements, the Charger 500’s performance in NASCAR was overshadowed by its more aerodynamically advanced competitors. The addition of the 426 Hemi V8 further enhanced its performance credentials though. This isn’t the most common Charger model by any stretch but it was one of the most popular for sure.