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Everybody is entitled to an opinion. It is a basic fundamental right in any country not run on the highly flawed North Korean model. We're all about cars at MSCC and we have strong- make that really strong- opinions about cars. And we think we are right all of the time. It's a dangerous combination.

Today we want to talk about the early generation Chargers that gave the Dodge Boys something very special in the mid 60s to mid70s. The 1966 and 67 models were basically tricked-out Coronets with an exotic rear roof line and hide-away highlights. They were a stylish model that was an acquired taste for some car guys. We liked them-a lot. The 66 and 67s looked good on the street and would roast the competition when Dodge stuck an elephant under the hood. The 1966 426 Hemi is reputed to be the baddest factory monster ever stuck under a hood, and who are we to argue with that notion?

But the Charger became perfect in 1968. The lines got a looks- fast-standing-still makeover that was never surpassed by any Charger before (or since) that iconic 1968 beauty. The front grille was perfect and the rear deck was better than perfect. In between was a body flow that hit the high water mark for the fastback look that was a major component of the late 60s Detroit philosophy. It was true that the 1968 Charger was a handsome street machine, but nobody would have called it just another pretty face.

The 1968 Charger was a warrior and it had a macho appeal that oozed testosterone, especially when a Mopar big block was mated with a four speed in an unholy street alliance. Nobody really wanted to tangle with a car that looked so good being real bad on the street. One of the best car chases in movie history starred a 1968 Charger in the classic Steve McQueen flick 'Bullitt'. We have to be honest about the movie though: Nobody actually remembers the story-line; we only remember the chase scene. It's all about priorities.

The black 1968 Charger driven by the bad guys should have won an Academy Award for best-looking actor in that movie. Then it should have won an acting award because it had to make people believe that an out-gunned Mustang could actually run with it on the street. That's Hollywood for you.

We believe that the 1968 Charger was the model's finest hour. We are not alone in this belief but, as stated earlier, everybody is entitled to an opinion. The post-68 Chargers were also good-looking cars, but they were also a little like Michael Jackson. They took the cosmetic surgery past the point of no return and never came back to the original look. Neither the car nor the entertainer was ever the same, and the nose was never as good on either. But at least the car's nose stayed on longer.

Jim Sutherland is a co-founder of mystarcollectorcar.com-dedicated to the average guy in the old car world.

We also like to take on non-car issues on a regular basis on our daily blog because it makes us look a lot smarter than we really are. Plus you can insult a car guy about his taste in music or movies but never hack on his car-those guy always have tire irons handy.

It's fun, it's occasionally controversial and it draws women into the site-we're like an automotive beer commercial we need the women in the picture to make it interesting.

But we're still going to talk about 57 Chevys and vintage Mustangs.
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2010 Dodge Challenger Srt8 6-Speed Detonator Yellow Review

Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to get a test drive in a new 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6-speed in the newly available Detonator Yellow color.  Of course, the first thing that grabs your attention on this vehicle is the striking high impact Detonator Yellow paint.  This makes it VERY easy to find your Challenger in a parking lot to say the least.  In our short drive, the amount of attention that this car attracts is simply amazing.

The rumble of the 6.1L Hemi V8 in the SRT8 brings back fond memories of the legendary 426 Hemi and big block Mopar engines of the 60s and 70s.  The exhaust note at idle gives a deep rumble to let you know it’s there, but it’s not too overbearing for those that don’t like too much noise.  However, open the throttle up to let the beast run and you are rewarded with a loud muscle car sound that will leave you with a smile on your face every time.  The clutch pedal feel is light and the engagement is quite smooth.  This is a very welcomed upgrade from the original muscle cars with extremely heavy spring loaded clutch pedals and racing clutches designed for extra heavy duty use.

The interior of the SRT8 is very high quality, especially for this price segment.  The seats are very comfortable and very supportive for high speed cornering.  The yellow accents are also a nice touch to match the exterior.  Everything seems to be in easy reach of the driver.  Our only area that seemed to need some improvement is the shifter location relative to the driver.  On our tester, it seemed as though the shifter was slightly too close to the driver.

The overall fit and finish was extremely good.  Body panel fit was excellent and interior panel fit was equally good.  It is obvious Dodge has spent some time to take extra care to make sure everything fits and looks as it should.  Some purist will complain that the Challenger SRT8 is a little over-optioned with gadgets like sunroof, navigation system, heated seats, etc.  But, most will appreciate the availability of these options in the modern area.

The retro factor of the new Challenger is without question one of the biggest components that will drive sales of this vehicle.  For those that were too young or fortunate enough to buy a Challenger when they were originally released in 1970, this car is a second chance to get the performance and look of the original at a fraction of the cost of a restored original model today.  So, our recommendation is to get out there and drive one today.  Once you do, you’ll be hooked for sure.

About the Author

I am an avid Mopar muscle car enthusiast with a focus on the new Dodge Challenger.  If you would like to read more articles or get more information on the new Dodge Challenger, please visit my blog site at: http://www.challengerenthusiast.net.

80 Dodge aspen vs 76 Plymouth volare!?

I'm choosing to buy a volare to put a big block into and i'm wondering if they are the same animal? I had a 360 aspen in ca before i moved to mo and ran a fast time,so this time around it's a big block! Will it handle it? Next question,i was told they all come with eight and a quarter rearend's, but doe's the eight and a quarter have a limited slip available? If not doe's anyone know if there are any eight and three quarters that will fit in a f-body,as in just bolt it in. Do you know what is the model Mopar it's in?If you can help me with these question's it would be a great help to me! THANK'S

Aspens and Volares are one and the same just different markings.

All came with 8 1/4 rears. Various aftermarket vendors sell limited slip kits for these rears. To my knowledge no 8 3/4 rears will "bolt in" with no modifications. Have been told E-body rears are the correct width but spring perches must be relocated, have no idea if this is true.

Try this site for info to swap big blocks into F-bodies http://www.engine-swaps.com/, larger torsion bars for the front end would be prudent for this swap.

Denver: Allen Johnson preview
Auburn Hills, Mich. -- Team Mopar driver Allen Johnson has earned four career final-round appearances at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colo., the most he has scored at any one track in his 15-year NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Pro Stock career.

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