“People are only rational on the surface.” ― Stephen King, Christine
If you are a Stephen King fan, then you undoubtedly recall Christine. His 1983 novel about a car (1958 Plymouth Fury) possessed by evil forces. Seemingly causing countless deaths.
What would you say if there was a possibility that a real-life Christine existed?
The car is a 1964 Dodge 330 with a total of 14 owners, each of whom died before the next. If you’re interested in knowing more about this sinister car and the havoc it wreaked, read on.
The 1964 Dodge 330
A Bestselling Midsized Sedan of Its Time
The mid-60s were a time in which midsized sedans rose to the fore. They continued to dominate the car scene until the new millennium when bulky SUVs and pickup trucks began holding sway.
Think about the qualities that make midsize sedans appealing. They are easier to park than their larger counterparts and boast a robust yet light frame. And still offer the comfort that families crave.
The Dodge 330’s competitors all boast a sporty, attractive shape and impressive power.
Take the Ford Mustang (1964), the Reliant Scimitar GT (1964) or the Sunbeam Tiger. This sedan was famed for its sleek look, affordability, and unique roofline design, which made it a favorite among youths and also on the racetracks!
Its power makes it the perfect fit for a Christine-type vehicle that brought a record level of misery to its owners.
Golden Eagle is Christne
The legend of the Christine car can be traced to 1964, when a police department in Maine purchased a 1964 Dodge 330 that they called “the Golden Eagle.”
The vehicle seemed to have an odd power, especially for three officers who regularly used the car on patrol. They all committed murder-suicides!
After the third officer killed his family and himself, the car was sold to a family named Allen. Including Wendy, who seemed to cherish the car’s macabre history.
When a local church caught wind that the car was in their area, they decided to vandalize it. Later, one of the vandals was hit by an 18-wheeler and several others were killed by trucks.
In the late 2000s, a teenager from the area visited the car, fascinated by the story that surrounded it. He then went home and stabbed his family to death, then setting their home on fire.
The Golden Eagle also seems to have killed others indirectly. Two kids were hit by other cars and flung onto the demon car, dying from trauma.
Where is it today?
Fed up with the antics of this “Christine”, members of a local church stole and dismantled the vehicle, selling its parts to different people.
However, Wendy Allen discovered what they had done and bought all the pieces back, restoring the vehicle to its former glory.
To this day, the car is still with Wendy, who says it’s as naughty as ever, including opening its own doors while driving down the highway.
The story of the Allen’s Dodge 330 Golden Eagle is without a doubt one of the most fascinating mysteries attached to any real car.
You can call it coincidence or bad luck, but the number of deaths linked to it is undoubtedly shocking.
What about you, would you dare to take the wheel of such a car?