[Lee Stewart]

When I say "Dodge Challenger" I am sure this is the image that comes to mind. But this was not the first Dodge with the moniker "Challenger."



On May 1, 1959 Dodge introduced a special summer promotional model of their Coronet called the "Silver Challenger." It only came in Silver with a Silver and Black interior. This was not a performance car but as a price leader. Had full wheel covers and WSW tires included. "3 on the tree" and a "six banger" were standard with only the 326 V8 as an optional engine. Powerflite auto trans was an option for $189. Notice the car has no outside rear view mirror. That was a $6.45 option which this car doesn't have.