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© 2026 - Octane Automotive BV
Dodge has a striking habit of refusing half measures. The Charger R/T and Daytona of 1969-1970 took the muscle car formula to its most extreme expression with aerodynamic noses and rear wings engineered to NASCAR specification. The Challenger of 1970-1974, built on the E-body platform, delivered a direct pony car challenger to the Mustang and Camaro. The Viper, launched in 1992, was America's answer to Italian exotics with an 8.0 V10 in an open cabriolet without a roof. And the modern Hellcat and Demon creations took muscle car to 700+ hp territory. Owners of a sporting Dodge know that philosophy of extremes. A Dodge is not sold to just anyone; it is passed on to someone who feels the same way about the brand.
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The Dodge Charger (1966-1978) and Challenger (1970-1974) form the heart of Dodge's muscle car heritage. The Charger R/T with 426 Hemi or 440 Magnum, the Charger Daytona (1969, only 503 built for NASCAR homologation) with its iconic fin wing, and the Challenger R/T and T/A (Trans Am) are iconic to collectors. An original 1970 Challenger R/T 426 Hemi with factory build sheet and proven matching numbers is one of the most collectable American muscle cars. On classic markets Mopar muscle cars are often undervalued because the subtle differences between R/T, T/A, SE, and standard specifications are not familiar to every buyer.
The auction format brings together buyers who know these details: factory engine codes, original colour codes (FY1 Top Banana, FE5 Bright Red, FC7 In-Violet, FK5 Deep Burnt Orange), Shaker hood, Pistol Grip shifter, Rallye wheels. A Mopar muscle car with provably documented specification is worth many times more to collectors than a comparable car without factory papers.
The Dodge Viper (1992-2017), with its 8.0 or 8.4-litre V10 (Lamborghini-shared engineering), was a direct statement: a sports car without compromise. The Gen 1 RT/10 (1992-1995) had no roof, windows, or air conditioning. Gen 2 GTS (1996-2002) brought a coupé variant with 'double bubble' roof. Gen 3 (2003-2007) and Gen 4 (2008-2010) followed with more performance. The ACR (American Club Racing) versions, especially the Gen 5 ACR of 2016 with track records on Nordschleife and Laguna Seca, are the most expensive regular Vipers. Only around 28,000 Vipers were built in total.
For Viper sellers, documentation of originality is crucial: factory colour, factory wheels, ACR pack option (Hardcore Pack), any Carbon Pack, and proven servicing at a Viper specialist. The auction format brings together buyers who know the difference between a Gen 5 SRT and a Gen 5 ACR. At Octane your Viper receives the editorial context that fits its unique position.
The modern Challenger and Charger Hellcat versions (from 2015) and the Demon (2018, 3300 built), with 707 to 840 hp supercharged Hemi V8, reinvented muscle car for the 21st century. The Demon was so extreme that on American public roads it was not delivered street-legal without a factory disclaimer. The Challenger Black Ghost (limited Last Call specification, 300 built in 2023) and the SRT Demon 170 (3300+ hp capable on E85, limited production) form the closing editions of the product line. For collectors looking to capture modern muscle car culture, these cars have quickly become modern classics.
For modern muscle Dodge sellers, documentation of factory specification, low mileage, and proven Mopar servicing is essential. A Demon with proven 1/4-mile track records and low mileage has a strong collector market.
For classic Mopar muscle cars, matching numbers is absolutely central. The VIN, engine block stamp, transmission number, and rear axle number must all match for the highest valuation. For a 1970 Challenger R/T 426 Hemi, confirmation via the fender tag, original build sheet (Broadcast Sheet), and possibly Galen Govier authentication is crucial. A Mopar specialist (in the US, Canada, or at recognised Mopar clubs in Europe) can provide thorough documentation. A muscle car without confirmed matching numbers loses a significant portion of its potential value.
Classic Mopar muscle cars are susceptible to rust in specific areas: front and rear wheel arches, sills, boot floor (especially B-body Chargers), top of rear wings, and the structural rails underneath. A Mopar with provably professional restoration and complete documentation (photos of the bare chassis, list of replaced panels, Mopar specialists involved) is worth far more to collectors. For Vipers and modern Hellcats, rust is not a problem, but cosmetic details such as stone chips on the rear quarter panels matter.
For Dodges registered in the Netherlands, BPM status is an important factor. Classic Dodges older than 40 years fall under 'oldtimer' status with BPM exemption. For younger models (Viper, Hellcat, modern Challenger), BPM must have been paid on import. Document this status clearly. For international sales via Octane we reach buyers in Germany, Belgium, and the UK; for Mopar muscle car this reach is essential because the right collector is rarely in the Netherlands.
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