
Coordinates 37.7841399,-122.4186491
Picture dated July 2009
The Dodge Charger is a mid-size car produced by Dodge from 1966 to 1978.
On January 1, 1966 the Charger was first shown to American TV viewers with a fastback roofline and a pot-metal grille which had rotating headlights. Engine selections consisted of only V8s, and transmissions included a three-speed steering-column mounted manual with the base engine (318cui), a console mounted four-speed manual, or three-speed automatic. The 1967 Charger received minor changes. Outside, new fender-mounted turn signals were introduced and a vinyl roof became available
In 1968 the Charger was redesigned with a double-diamond coke bottle profile with curves around the front fenders and rear quarter panels and the rear end featured a "kick up" spoiler appearance. 1969 model brought few modifications. Exterior changes included a new grille with a center divider and new longitudinal taillights, and a new trim line called the Special Edition (SE) was added. 1970 would be the last year of the 2nd generation Charger and featured a large wraparound chrome bumper and the grille was no longer divided in the middle
1971 introduced a new third generation Charger that was characterized by a new split grille and more rounded "fuselage" bodystyle. The hidden headlights were now optional. A rear spoiler and a "Ramcharger" hood were new options. This hood featured a pop-up scoop mounted above the air cleaner controlled by a vacuum switch under the dash. The 1972 Charger introduced a new "Rallye" option to replace the R/T version. The SE was differentiated from other 1972 Chargers by a unique formal roof treatment and hidden headlights. 1973 Chargers received new sheet metal (though at first glance only the rear roof "C-Pillars" looked different) and were longer, wider, and slightly taller than the 1971-72 cars. Also new were vertically slatted taillights and new grilles. Hidden headlights were dropped, even as an option.
The 1974 model year saw only minor changes that included new color choices, a softer grain pattern on interior surfaces, and a slight increase in the size of the rubber bumper tips.
The television series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985) featured a 1969 Dodge Charger that was named The General Lee. "The General" sported the Confederate battle flag painted on the roof and the words "GENERAL LEE" over each door.
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