Dodge Monaco Classic Cars for Sale

The Dodge Monaco is one of America's favourite family orientated yet sporty cars. Whilst only initially in production for a very short time (four years) it was popular enough to warrant a comeback in the 1970s, and was as popular with business users as it was with the traditional family. Pehraps most notable is that it spawned six generations over its relatively short production life.

The Dodge Monaco - A History

The Dodge Monaco initially came into production in 1964, ready for a 1965 launch. Part of the 'personal luxury' group of cars, it was intended to do battle with the Pontiac Grand Prix, and featured a two door hardtop shape with luxury interior, pushing it firmly into the full size luxury market. By 1965, the car had been upgraded to include a 6.28L engine, and additional tail and grille lighting. Larger engines were also available, and in Canada, a Plymouth Sport Fury was rebadged as the Dodge Monaco.

By 1966, the Dodge Monaco from the original first generation was rebadged as the Dodge Monaco 500 and available solely as a coupe, whereas the new Monaco was available as a four door sedan or station wagon. In 1967, new metal gave the car a major upgrade and as such 1968's release was largely unchanged from the previous year.

A new generation of Dodge Monaco appeared in 1969 with interior improvements and minor size alterations. Throughout the next series of generations for the Dodge Monaco experienced minor changes but the model was always distuingishable.

Dodge Monaco - Editions

The Dodge Monaco was never geared towards racers, muscle car enthusiasts or similar, and so the body was always relatively unchanged. Geared towards a family and business market, the only real changes to each edition were the option of a soft top on all generations, as well as a sixth window on hardtops as a chargeable extra.

Fuel systems were also offered in different styles; a four barrel 383 engine was the standard fitment for late 1960s Monacos, but a twin barrel 383 to allow for the intake of regular gas instead of premium was also offered.