Ultra-Original Dodge Aspen R/T Is a Downsized $29,500 Love Letter to the 1970s 6 Apr 2021, 13:13 UTC · by Born during an era when big wasn't the only way forward, the Dodge Aspen and its Plymouth Volaré twin were Chrysler's F-Body successors to the Dart and Valiant/Duster series. Unfortunately for the company, quality issues, recalls, and even rust made them highly unpopular with consumers. Now, however, both are highly coveted little gem finds for collectors. 65 photos Back in the y when Gap stores were in their infancy, and disco fans clashed with rock aficionados, these two were a big deal for the U.S. automaker. They weren’t meant to be, even though the series was initially well received by critics. That’s very important for those who seek rare examples from the era. This 1976 Aspen in the highly optioned R/T form might be exactly what the doctor ordered for a severe case of 1970s automotive nostalgia.