autoevolution 3 Jun 2021, 11:20 UTC ·
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Five decades ago, when the muscle car genre emerged from the shadows of the post-war economy cars, the variety of models grew quickly, not least thanks to the plethora of brands on the market, many of which have been axed meanwhile. And giants like Chrysler avoided cannibalization by assigning different body styles to various marques, among others. The original Dodge Charger and corresponding fifth-gen Coronet are a brilliant example of that, but this rendering blurs the (roof)line between them. 11 photos
While the 1966-1967 Charger and the 1965-1970 Coronet shared the B-body platform, as well as the available powertrains, the former came with a fastback profile, which suited its luxury car ambitions. Meanwhile, the latter s sporty forms involved either a two-door sedan or a two-door hardtop (no B-pillars).