Forgotten Dodge could be America's rarest wagon
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Dodge built a long-roof muscle sleeper most forgot
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Performance options pushed it into rare territory
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Fewer than 300 examples were ever made
Published on May 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on May 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The Dodge Coronet wagon might be America’s rarest wagon, combining muscle car power, old-school V8 performance, and hidden sleeper potential in a body nobody expected.
It looked like a basic family car, but Dodge quietly made it something much more.
With the right engine choice, it became one of the most surprising vehicles of its time.
The Coronet wagon is now one of the rarest muscle variants in American automotive history.
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In the late 1960s, Dodge offered the Coronet wagon with a range of V8 engines, including the legendary 440 Magnum.
That engine alone gave it the muscle car power to compete with its more famous siblings like the Charger.
Most people never chose this setup, which is part of why it became America’s rarest wagon.
Its mix of family practicality and old-school V8 performance made it unlike anything else on the road.
The 440-cubic-inch V8 produced 375 horsepower and 480lb-ft of torque, launching this wagon into performance car territory.
Despite the power, the styling stayed subtle, which is why it remains such a hidden sleeper.
It didn’t advertise its capability, but it had no trouble keeping up with coupes at the stoplight.
It delivered real old-school V8 performance in a long-roof body few thought to modify.
Exact production numbers are unclear, but estimates suggest fewer than 300 of these high-performance wagons were ever built.
That low number is a major reason it qualifies as America’s rarest wagon.
Many were lost to time or stripped for parts, making survivors especially valuable.
When one appears in good condition with its original drivetrain, collectors recognize its true muscle car power and pay a premium for it.
The Coronet wagon proves that performance didn’t always come with flash.
It had all the ingredients of a classic muscle car without the styling cues.
That makes it a perfect example of a hidden sleeper, able to fly under the radar while delivering serious power.
Its rarity, understated design, and old-school V8 performance now place it among the most desirable oddball classics in the market.
For those who value unique muscle, America’s rarest wagon is hard to beat.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
