Body styles where your tastes have Evolved?"

[Cojohnso1]

For me? '62-'64 Polara and Savoy. It wasn't all that long ago I thought this body style was ugly as sin. Even posted as such. But no style has made me done a more 180. At shows? I find myself gravited to any. Especially if sporting a Max Wedge build. The car shown is forsale near me. ME WANTEEE!

 

[Purepony]

I went from only all pony cars 67-81 camaro firebirds to big moat mopars 70-74 satellites, 68-69 chargers, c cars

I really appreciate big boats now

 

[Cojohnso1]

I went from only all pony cars 67-81 camaro firebirds to big moat mopars 70-74 satellites, 68-69 chargers, c cars

I really appreciate big boats now

I have "Evolved" a bit on the 71-74 Bodies. Not to my first love of 68-70. But the 62-64s are in a solid 2nd. And increasing.

 

[Red63440]

I appreciate the styling of the 63/64 MoPars although I would love to own a 69 Bee. There is very little style in today’s cars and they all have ignored style in trade for profits.

 

[davek]

First for me is 68-70 B bodies and now I would like a 64/65 savoy or Polara

 

[Cojohnso1]

I appreciate the styling of the 63/64 MoPars although I would love to own a 69 Bee. There is very little style in today’s cars and they all have ignored style in trade for profits.

The 1969 A12 440-6 Superbee. (I believe they call 1969 1/2) is getting to the top of the food chain in the B-body world IMO. Option not available to my '69 GTX. Hell, it wasn't available to the top of the Dodge B-body line Chargers for 1969. I know Hemis are still top dog. But park an equally conditioned A12 next to them? And see which draws the crowds!

 

[Red63440]

The 1969 A12 440-6 Superbee. (I believe they call 1969 1/2) is getting to the top of the food chain in the B-body world IMO. Option not available to my '69 GTX. Hell, it wasn't available to the top of the Dodge B-body line Chargers for 1969. I know Hemis are still top dog. But park an equally conditioned A12 next to them? And see which draws the crowds!

Im just talking a standard Bee or for that matter a GTX. My step brother had a 69 Bee in B5 blue with a 4 speed and the fresh air hood. He let me use it one day and it only took me a short time to get pulled over.

 

[Cojohnso1]

Im just talking a standard Bee or for that matter a GTX. My step brother had a 69 Bee in B5 blue with a 4 speed and the fresh air hood. He let me use it one day and it only took me a short time to get pulled over.

I believe the '69 Superbee was the best of the Superbee line. For all the 66-67 Charger lovers? Top of the line 426 hemi/4-speed numbers matching car. They are asking $115k.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/d/minneapolis-1966-dodge-charger-426-hemi/7366219956.html

 

[Cranky]

I've liked the 'oddball' looking cars....and can't stand the cars of today. They all look alike to me.

 

[mpgmike]

I graduated high school & went into the Air Force in 1984. Looking for a car, my uncle offered me a '68 340 Formula-S with a 318 swap for $400. Instead I was looking at MGs and Triumphs. Ultimately I bought a '69 VW Bug. How I wish I had that B'Cuda now.

 

[Cojohnso1]

I graduated high school & went into the Air Force in 1984. Looking for a car, my uncle offered me a '68 340 Formula-S with a 318 swap for $400. Instead I was looking at MGs and Triumphs. Ultimately I bought a '69 VW Bug. How I wish I had that B'Cuda now.

Ouch. But also. Who knew? I've let go plenty muscle cars and more so? Opportunities that I passed by.

 

[33 IMP]

I bought my 62 cause I heard it was the lightest b-body ever. Didn't buy it for its
looks, but I came to love it, though most didn't. I'm kinda happy to see Mopar lovers starting to come around to "unique" instead of ugly.
My favorites have always been itty-bitty cars, with big V8's.

 

[Cojohnso1]

I bought my 62 cause I heard it was the lightest b-body ever. Didn't buy it for its
looks, but I came to love it, though most didn't. I'm kinda happy to see Mopar lovers starting to come around to "unique" instead of ugly.
My favorites have always been itty-bitty cars, with big V8's.

I am SERIOUSLY thinking about reaching out to the seller of this '62 Pro Street 572 Hemi. Mini tubbed. Big tire 727 trans. The guy said he is also looking for a possible trade. For a Mopar muscle street car with 4-speed. Which I have. My '69 GTX. Now it is still a 440 Wedge car vs a Hemi car. So I will need to up my end. How much? Do I even want that bad? But I do know. I don't have room or $$ for both.

 

[Runcharger]

I'm kind of tired as heck at looking at 70-74 Barracudas and 68-70 Chargers to be honest. Stronger love for 64-67 and 71-72 B-bodies. I still love Challengers as much as ever though.

 

[Cojohnso1]

I'm kind of tired as heck at looking at 70-74 Barracudas and 68-70 Chargers to be honest. Stronger love for 64-67 and 71-72 B-bodies. I still love Challengers as much as ever though.

I've never owned a Dodge. It was at first by accident. But then noticed. "All my Mopars past and current have been Plymouth." So this possible swap/purchase for the '62 Savoy still maintain that narrative. Lol.

Current Plymouth stable. (And yes, an A,B and E body.) So swap would be B-body for B-body. (If even to consider?)

 

[peabodyracin]

I am SERIOUSLY thinking about reaching out to the seller of this '62 Pro Street 572 Hemi. Mini tubbed. Big tire 727 trans. The guy said he is also looking for a possible trade. For a Mopar muscle street car with 4-speed. Which I have. My '69 GTX. Now it is still a 440 Wedge car vs a Hemi car. So I will need to up my end. How much? Do I even want that bad? But I do know. I don't have room or $$ for both.

I never thought I'd hear (see) myself typing this, but I would keep the GTX. This coming from someone who already owns 5 62's. That red 62 is a nice car, but looking down the road will never command the price or interest your GTX will. The 68-70 b bodies always draw a big crowd of interest, while the earlier B's remain limited to a specific group of enthusiasts. The 62, even with the hemi in it and assuming it's a very nice car overall, I don't see bringing that kind of money.

 

[747mopar]

I'm not there yet on the 62-64 but have taken a liking to many and in no particular order. Challengers set the hook for me introducing me into the Mopar world where I fell in love with 69 Chargers and RR's so those are my first. Today.. I'd love to own any of these.

1967 Charger
1969 Fastback Barracuda
1967 Coronet or Satellite
1971-1972 RR, GTX or Satellite
Fury's (don't know my years on those)

I could probably name more but those are at the top of the list, I'd probably take the Barracuda over the rest.. menacing looking cars!

 

[Cojohnso1]

I never thought I'd hear (see) myself typing this, but I would keep the GTX. This coming from someone who already owns 5 62's. That red 62 is a nice car, but looking down the road will never command the price or interest your GTX will. The 68-70 b bodies always draw a big crowd of interest, while the earlier B's remain limited to a specific group of enthusiasts. The 62, even with the hemi in it and assuming it's a very nice car overall, I don't see bringing that kind of money.

The counter argument is I would be striking while the iron is hot on the GTX? As this whole hobby thus industry has proven? The future is not what was expected. Lol. But as of today? You may be right.

The GTX is non numbers matching. (Actually not even close to fender tag. Starting with trans. D32 code says it should be an automatic.) Someone 30 years ago made this car from what I can trace from at least 2 GTX and some body parts from a Sport Satellite. (Thus the lower price of $21k three years ago.) But all components are period correct. Including its A833 18 spline trans. '68 440 block. Dana rear 3.54:1. I bought with the idea that I can update as I wish? Including a future hemi build with no real sin. Of course. The Savoy too is not close to numbers matching.

I have not updated in these 3 years primarily due to "How to justify spending, then pulling a very good running 440 just for hemi performance and bling?" I have posted before. I'm very capable of screwing up something that wasn't broken! The only issue I have with GTX? Is it's near stock build is not high performance in today's world. It would probably run its low 14 sec 1/4. But my 2014 Cadillac XTS stock twin turbo pulls on GTX. (Until the end of 1/4. 440 will run it down by 1/2 mi.)

 

[DeltaV]

Oh yeah!, a personal taste thread.


Always liked the Chrysler and Imperial barges from 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's. However, my favorites are from 1969-1974.

It took me a few decades to warm up to the
1973-1974 & '75 Plymouth B-Body 2 door models. It took me until about a year ago to warm up to the droopy '72 Plymouth Satellite/RR/GTX tail lights, but I always liked the grille on them. Always liked the '71-'74 Dodge Charger & Super Bee. I never evolved into liking/wanting a B-body station wagon, but I could be swayed by a highly modified (re-styled and drivetrain) station wagon though.

A-bodies are easy. I've always liked the 1968-1972 models. Prefer the performance versions. Prefer fastback over notch back, but either are fine. Otherwise, I haven't evolved in either earlier/later year directions.

E-bodies are even easier. I like them all; especially the T/A and AAR.
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Does styling include tape stripes, body paint colors, vinyl tops, interior styling, and small wings on the trunk lid? That could probably be yet another thread or two for another day.

 

[Cojohnso1]

Oh yeah!, a personal taste thread.


Always liked the Chrysler and Imperial barges from 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's. However, my favorites are from 1969-1974.

It took me a few decades to warm up to the
1973-1974 & '75 Plymouth B-Body 2 door models. It took me until about a year ago to warm up to the droopy '72 Plymouth Satellite/RR/GTX tail lights, but I always liked the grille on them. Always liked the '71-'74 Dodge Charger & Super Bee. I never evolved into liking/wanting a B-body station wagon, but I could be swayed by a highly modified (re-styled and drivetrain) station wagon though.

A-bodies are easy. I've always liked the 1968-1972 models. Prefer the performance versions. Prefer fastback over notch back, but either are fine. Otherwise, I haven't evolved in either earlier/later year directions.

E-bodies are even easier. I like them all; especially the T/A and AAR.
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Does styling include tape stripes, body paint colors, vinyl tops, interior styling, and small wings on the trunk lid? That could probably be yet another thread or two for another day.

True. The idea of the thread was body style. E-bodies are easy because of the short time of existence. Thus body lines changed the least. B-bodies had many variations.