Dodge Aspen

Dodge Aspen (F-body). 1976–80 (prod. 166,419). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, 2-door coupé. F/R, 225 in³ (6 cyl. OHV), 318, 360 in³ (V8 OHV). Replacement for Dart, but plagued by quality control problems that should have been discovered. Problems with everything from bodywork to brakes, steering and ignition system. The design was fairly sound, with decent ride and refinement, and the unique wagon drew customers to Chrysler, but thought of as one of the company’s lemons. Sold as Dart in some countries.

Manufacturing location: Hamtramck, Michigan, USA; Ciudad de México, México

Marque: Dodge | Predecessor: Dodge Dart (1971–6) | Successor: Dodge Aries

q.v. Plymouth Volaré