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So it's starting to creep up on us; the next generation ponycar wars. For many fans of the late 60's domestic ponycars this is like a dream come true. In a year or so the streets will be flooded with brand new Dodge Challengers, Ford Mustangs and Chevrolet Camaro's. Now, I was too young to be a part of the first ponycar wars so I can't give a first hand account of what happened. But what I can do is tell you what happened after: Cars sucked.

Now don't get me wrong there were some bright spots (the 1970-1981 Camaro/Firebirds), some low spots (Mustang II King Kobra? Com'on!), and some things the mind tries to forget (Dear God Why!?!). But what if you wanted a ponycar, and not the garbage-mobiles that were being produced around that time? Let me take you back to the mid 1980's. I was in junior high and in no place financially to buy a car. I had always wanted a 1971 Plymouth Barracuda, but it was horribly expensive to buy a decent one, (like $5000. Today that might buy you the shell) and who wanted to suffer the humiliation of buying one of the 'weak' 1972-1974 cars? For a thousand bucks you could buy a 1974 Barracuda and pretend you were in a big-block Mopar. Bleh, that felt like cheating. Now those throw-aways are averaging over $10,000 on eBay! Anyways, after a few years I got a job and by my senior year in high school I was ready to buy a ponycar.

By that time I was really starting to notice the late 60's Mustang Fastbacks so I kept that option in mind. I scoffed at this kid in my school that would sell me his almost rust free, runs and drives 1969 Mach 1 for $2500. Too much for a Mustang, I thought. Late 60's Camaro's were starting to heat up price wise by then, but I never had much interest in them at the time, but you could get 'buy-one/get-one free' deals on mid 70's Camaro's and Trans-Ams just about everywhere. Nope. Not distinct enough for my taste. So I started shopping around for my Barracuda, a 'fixer-upper' that I could afford to buy and drive at the same time. A friend found a drivable 1971 Cuda' 383 with the trunk practically gone and in need of a complete restoration for $1500, but I thought it was too much work. So I ended up buying a 1969 Coronet 383 that was rough but workable, and decided I'd just buy my ponycar a little later down the road.

Fast-forward much later down the road, and prices have skyrocketed on just about every ponycar made by the Big 3. How about a nice, drivable 1974 Barracuda 318 for $5000? Ha. No. How about those 1960's Mustang Fastbacks, they made hundreds of thousands of them? Sure, but if you want all the options, like an engine and the floors, it's going to cost you $15,000, if you're lucky. But the good news is the late 60's Camaro's have stabilized in price, say around $15,000 to $20,000, but I'm still not into them. But what if you want something to drive everyday, with air conditioning, and a factory warranty, and air bags? Well the Big 3 have finally (read: about damn time) answered our prayers and will offer us retro-ponies at a price we can afford. Now, that's exciting by itself, but, it will be even better when all three cars are on the road at the same time. Let me put it this way, you can have two of the most educated, docile, friendly 40-something year old's in the world driving those cars, but when a Mustang and a Camaro meet at a stop light, one of those cars is going to lose a tooth. It's not the owners fault.

You can rest assured most of them bought the cars because they loved or used to own one of the originals, or maybe they just want to look cool. Nope... the cars know. I own a 2005 Mustang with the V6. I know it's just a nice driver and not a pavement killer. Every time some kid pulls up next to me in a clapped-out Cavalier or a shiny four door Civic, or even an Aztek for Pete's sake, then suddenly it's on! They rev there engines and try to power break (almost killing the poor things) then break loose when the light turns green. All the while I just hang back in amazement thinking, "why are you trying to blow your car's engine through the hood?" My Mustang laughs at me, because she knows she's the one that picks the fight. If you think I'm overreacting then just watch the first time you see one of the new Dodge Challenger R/T's and Camaro SS' meet at a light. Me? I'm going to enjoy the peace and solidarity while it lasts. As far as never being able to afford my 1971 Cuda', that's ok, maybe they'll make a 2011.

Tom Carillo loves musclecars. Old ones, new ones, he likes them all. Make sure to check out his website about new muscle cars [http://newmusclecars.net].

Chrysler to Build Only 5,000 2008 Dodge Challengers

The launch of the 2008 Dodge Challenge is fast approaching and details of the car are slowly leaking out. According to Automotive News, Dodge plans to roll out the Challenger in two phases. A 5,000-car limited-run 2008 Challenger SRT will be unveiled at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in February. The SRT version will be equipped with the 6.1-liter Hemi mated to a five-speed automatic.

The Challenger will be made in limited numbers on the same line as the Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, and the Dodge Magnum in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The flexible manufacturing system permits the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander to be built on the same line, as well as the Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, and the Jeep Patriot, end-to-end. This serves as a replacement to the batch production method.

For the 2009 model year, Dodge will expand the Challenger lineup to cover both 6.1- and 5.7-liter Hemi versions. The models will be showcased at the 2008 New York Auto Show in March. A six-speed manual will be added. Aside from the reliable Dodge shocks and other auto accessories, the automaker plans to add a dual-clutch transmission to the car. The automaker will be increasing the Challenger's production output to 30,000-35,000 cars in 2009, continued the report.

In January 2006, Dodge unveiled the Challenger Concept at the same venue that saw the debut of Ford's Concept Mustang three years prior - the North American International Auto Show. A relatively long hood and Chrysler's idiosyncratic gangster window line flow into broadened and raised rear haunches, barely housing huge 21-inch wheels, and black stripes of unpainted carbon fiber run the length of the vehicle’s body. There is no denying it - the upcoming Challenger looked positively superior when the sheet is whisked off.

Soon after the launch, Inside Line visited Chrysler's Pacifica Design Studio in Carlsbad, California, where the 2008 Dodge Challenger Concept was designed. "Early on, we just tried to capture 'Mopar' in the designs," Mike Castiglione told Inside Line. "We tried to capture the beveled edges that were uniquely Mopar back in the muscle car days. If you look at an old Challenger or Charger, the lines have a snap to them. Once we figured that out, then we got more focused."

Two Challenger Concepts were manufactured, both powered by the popular 6.1-liter Hemi V8. The first was the stunning orange Challenger Concept designed to be a street car that produces 425hp. The second concept is the 525-hp flat-black Challenger Super-stock concept which knocks off 11.0-second quarter-mile runs.

According to the automaker, the concept cars are based on a shortened Dodge Charger platform and are topped with carbon fiber bodies. To stress, both are real runners. Unlike all other American domestic sport coupes, the new Challenger is a true two-door hardtop, with no B-pillar. Recent spy photographs of production test mule Challengers have revealed the presence of a B-pillar, but it is as yet unclear as to whether actual production models will contain the B-pillar.

Late to arrive in the performance car arena, the 2008 Dodge Challenger is esteemed to smash into it big time.

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

What is the best Mopar made between 1964-1972?

Just a little survey for a project, what do you think is the best Dodge, Plymouth, or Chrysler made between 1964 and 1972? Why do you think so? Most complete answer gets 10 points.

Ohhhhhhh!

That is a tough question.

Everyone's probably going to say Charger Daytona.

I'm going to go with the Plymouth Barracuda. I'm particularly fond of the 1964-66 glassback 'cudas. The first REAL pony car. They should all be "fish" cars.

But I like all the 'Cudas

Plus the way the words "Hemi-'Cuda" just roll off. I get excited!

Chrysler Introduces First Smart Phone App for Jeep Cherokee
AUBURN HILLS, MI - Chrysler Group LLC introduces a vehicle-information application for the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which features vehicle operation, maintenance, and warranty data.

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