Dodge Royal Monaco This model was new for 1975. The Dodge Royal Monaco was an attempt at a luxury level Dodge which, at most levels, they accomplished. Retractable headlamp doors, last seen on the ’73 Monaco, made a comeback on this one. Three versions were offered which were base, Brougham, and the police-package. Body styles […]
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Dodge Polara The Dodge Polara was a fullsize car sold through 1973. It was based on the C-body platform which was shared with the Dodge Monaco. For this last year of the Polara, the exterior was refreshed. It came in two trim packages— base and Polara Custom. In addition, Taxi and Police packages were both […]
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Dodge Diplomat The Dodge Diplomat was introduced for model year 1977. It was introduced to be slotted halfway between a midsize and fullsize car. It was on the new for ’77 M-body platform. Two trims, base and Medallion, and two body styles, coupe and sedan were offered at first. The only engine available the first […]
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Dodge Monaco Smog-Era Monacos are very recognizable to TV and movie fans. Featuring these were the movie The Blues Brothers and the TV shows CHIPs, Dukes of Hazzard, and Hill St. Blues. The Dodge Monaco for 1973 had hideaway headlamps, a feature that was in its last year. This feature would return later in the […]
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Dodge Magnum Dodge did make a Magnum back before the modern Hemi! This one was made in 1978 and 1979 and replaced the Charger in the lineup. One body style was available, 2-door coupe. Enhancements such as sunroof or-top were available. An interesting feature it had were the opaque retractable headlamp covers. It was sold […]
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Dodge Coronet The Dodge Coronet for 1973 had the same basic look as the ’71/’72 models. Standard engine choices were a 225 CID Slant-6 or a 318 CID V8. Optionally, were either a 340 CID 4bbl V8, or a 400 CID 4bbl V8. Sedan or station wagon were the two body variants you could get, […]
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Dodge Aspen Though the Dart was sold though 1976, the Aspen was spiritual successor. It was built on the new “F-body” platform. The Aspen was offered from 1976-1980. Coupes, sedans, and station wagon variants were available. Straight 6s and small block V8s were what moved Aspens. Notable packages were T-tops, R/T model, Super Coupe (handling/appearance […]
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