Dodge Charger 383 "Playmate Pink", Allison Parks
In 1966, Allison Parks (Playmate of the Year 1966) received a Dodge Charger 383 painted in Playmate Pink as a gift from Playboy magazine.
Allison Parks (real name Gloria Charlene Waldron) was Playmate of the Month in October 1965 and Playmate of the Year in 1966.
This first-generation Dodge Charger became part of Playboy's tradition (1964–1975) of presenting its Playmate of the Year with a car in its signature pink color.
The car was equipped with a 6.3-liter, 383-cubic-inch V8 engine. According to Car and Driver, the optional 383 engine with a four-barrel carburetor produced 325 hp, while other sources cite up to 335 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. The 1966 model featured concealed cornering headlights and full-width, solid taillights. The interior featured four individual bucket seats and a center console running the length of the car.
Playmate Pink was a unique shade created specifically for Playboy. It's often confused with the factory 1970 Dodge color, Panther Pink (code FM3), but Allison Parks' Charger was painted a special order four years before Panther Pink appeared in official catalogs.
