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Dodge Charger 2nd Gen

Overview

Produced from 1968 to 1970, the second-generation Charger adopted the iconic Coke-bottle styling with hidden headlights. V8 engines were standard for performance trims, including the R/T and Daytona versions, which became legendary in muscle car culture and NASCAR.

Distinctions

What sets this car apart, from being selected for the Octane Files to becoming a legend.

Legend

A car that transcended the hobby, known far beyond the people who drive them.

In the files

Selected for its history, engineering, or cultural weight.

The scorecard

Rated 1 to 10 on the traits that matter for owning, driving, and holding on to a car like this.

Desirability

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Rarity

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Driving Thrill

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Investment Trajectory

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Usability

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Ease of Restoration

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Cultural Impact

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Electronic dependence

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Market Data

Demand tier, price trend, and typical values by condition, based on recent sales data.

Desirability Tier

Blue-chipHighSolidEntry

The proven elite. Values are established, liquid, and defended at every auction.

Value Trajectory

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Price by condition

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Buyer's guide

What anyone seriously considering this car should know first.

Why it's worth it

The Charger Daytona was the first NASCAR car to break 200 mph; the '68-70 is a pop-culture icon (Bullitt, Dukes of Hazzard).

Callout

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What to watch for

R/T, Hemi and especially Daytona clones are everywhere - fender tag, VIN, block casting and broadcast sheet are essential; real Daytonas are documented and seven-figure.

The Story

Driving Character

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Design

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Motorsport Pedigree

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In Culture

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Where it comes from

Related cars from the same manufacturer family, like platform siblings or shared-era relatives.

Rivals

Cars from other manufacturers that competed for the same buyers when new.

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Owning One

Why collectors want it

The definitive Charger - Coke-bottle B-body, home of the R/T, the 426 Hemi, and the winged Daytona; also the 'General Lee' and the Bullitt villain car.

Which one to look for

R/T, 440 Six Pack, 426 Hemi, and the aero Charger Daytona (1969, winged NASCAR homologation - grail). [TRIM-worthy: Daytona, Hemi R/T]

Daytona · 1969

Aero-nose, tall rear wing NASCAR homologation special built to break 200mph

Hemi R/T · 1968–1970

R/T performance package with the 426 Street Hemi V8

What owning one is like

Rust (trunk, floors, cowl, quarters), Hemi/Daytona authenticity, rampant cloning.

Upkeep & Parts

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Resources

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All cars

Country of Origin

USA

Class

Muscle

Production Years

1968–1970

Units Built

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Marque

Dodge

Model

Charger

Nickname

General Lee

Body

Coupe

Layout

Front-engine, RWD

Engine

440 Magnum, 440 Six Pack, and the 426 Street Hemi.

Transmission

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Designer

Richard Sias / Dodge styling

Dodge Charger 2nd Gen

Overview

Distinctions

The scorecard

Market Data

Buyer's guide

The Story

Driving Character

Design

Motorsport Pedigree

In Culture

Where it comes from

Dodge Super Bee 1st Gen

Chevrolet Chevelle 1st Gen

Pontiac GTO 1st Gen

Plymouth GTX 1st Gen

Rivals

Owning One

Why collectors want it

Which one to look for

What owning one is like

Upkeep & Parts

Resources