The creation of the Dodge Charger was almost a story about what wasn't.

The Dodge Charger has become an American classic. Let's be honest, any American muscle car born in the mid to late 1960's had to be on top of its game.

From sharing the big screen with the 1968 Ford Mustang in an iconic American movie chase scene, to the down years of the mid 80s and back to its position as an American classic, the Dodge Charger has a rich history.

We've captured some of the highlights in the inforgraphic below.

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