Rediscovery of the 1967 Dodge Charger: A 35-Year Garage Residency

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After 35 years concealed in a garage, a 1967 Charger, equipped with the 383, has emerged.

The iconic Dodge Charger, despite its initial lukewarm reception in its first-generation release, has always been a car with potential. While it took the end of the 1960s for the Charger to truly shine with significant upgrades and enhancements, the charm of its early models remains undeniable.

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Exclusively equipped with V8 engines, the Charger boasted some beastly engine choices, most notably the 426 Hemi. However, only a fraction—468 out of 37,344 units produced in its initial phase—came outfitted with this powerhouse.

With the 1967 model, Dodge made considerable refinements. Introducing the 440 Magnum was pivotal, and substituting the 361 (5.9-liter) engine with the beefier 383 (6.3-liter) marked another significant change. The outcome? A limited 15,700 units produced that year, 118 of which had the Hemi on board.

After 35 years concealed in a garage, a 1967 Charger, equipped with the 383, has emerged. This vintage beauty, though confined for nearly four decades, surprisingly remains a complete project. Current photos reveal some missing exteriors, like the bumpers and taillight panel; however, they're safely stored in the car's cabin.