06/02/2026
Ever notice how most Hemi Mopars from 1966 look so uninteresting? Compare a Hemi Dodge Coronet 500 with a Pontiac GTO and there will be no doubt which was a style-leader. The Goat looks the part, while the Coronet looks somewhat staid by comparison. No, claiming the Mopars were Q-ships doesn’t cut it — that was the role of the Coronet Deluxe, not a Coronet hardtop with bucket seats.
When introduced for 1966, the 426 Hemi was available in many models, but the new Dodge Charger fastback was the only natural recipient.