Mopar muscle cars are performance variants of Plymouth, Dodge, and Chrysler cars built during the muscle car era, which lasted from 1964 to 1972. Mopar is the name Chrysler gave to their Motor Parts and Performance Parts line, but it later became synonymous with the muscle cars produced by Chrysler. A generally-accepted definition is that the "muscle car" designation is limited to American production cars and excludes four-door sedans and two-seat coupes. Some of the most iconic Mopar muscle cars include:
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Dodge Super Bee: This car is one of the most recognizable cars from the muscle car era. It was designed to compete in the FX class, the predecessors of the class known today as the funny car class.
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Plymouth Roadrunner: This car was MotorTrends car of the year in 1969, beating out the likes of the Ford Torino and Pontiac GTO. It was designed to be a no-frills muscle car that was affordable and fast.
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Dodge Coronet Altered Wheelbase: In 1965, the Dodge Coronet was altered in such a way as to offer a superior racing setup. These altered wheelbase cars were set up to compete in the FX class, and very few of these cars were designed, making them a rare find.
Overall, Mopar muscle cars are an important part of American automotive history and continue to be highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts today.
