In its inaugural year, the Charger garnered significant attention, with 37,344 units sold. However, sales dipped considerably to just 15,788 examples in the following 1967 model year. Consequently, Dodge decided to shift gears for 1968, abandoning the fastback styling and upscale interior, transforming the Charger into a no-nonsense muscle car.
These numbers categorize the 1968-1971 Charger as a relatively common and affordable classic in today’s market, with one caveat: the HEMI-powered versions. The mighty 426 V8 engine saw extremely limited production.
So, what’s the rarest model-year for the HEMI Charger? It would be the 1967 version, with a mere 27 units sold. The 1971 model, in its final year of production, follows closely behind with only 63 produced (75 if we include export models). The vibrant Green Go example you see here is one of those 1971 cars.
Notably, it still boasts its factory interior, and the 426 HEMI V8 engine is a numbers-matching powerhouse. Coupled with a TorqueFlite transmission, this Charger ranks among the exclusive group of just 33 HEMI/automatic cars sold in 1971.
Furthermore, it boasts a wealth of options, including power steering, power brakes, a push-button radio, woodgrain accents, a center console, and Rallye wheels. Naturally, the Ramcharger hood supplies air to the 425-horsepower and 490-pound-foot (664-Nm) engine.
It’s safe to say that this Charger may very well stand as a one-of-a-kind gem, considering its combination of features, drivetrain, and color scheme.
Previously part of the esteemed Steven Juliano collection, this stunning Mopar is poised to cross the auction block at the Kissimmee auction in January 2024. While no pricing estimate has been disclosed, HEMI-equipped examples in this condition are known to command prices exceeding $200,000.
