the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T. Party cars have been around since 2003 when the diecast manufacturer developed a variation of the '70s Van for the 17th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention.

Once a niche segment with a die-hard cult following, performance station wagons have dramatically risen in popularity.

Charger muscle car has been virtually treated to the V8 recipe, getting other fresh bits and bobs. Is it what it needs?