Vehicle Description
1968 Dodge Charger 383 for Sale. 383 CID V8 engine, 727 automatic
transmission, A/C, power steering, front power disc brakes, 8 3/4
rear end, 14" Magnum 500 Wheels with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires,
custom Raspberry Metallic exterior, white vinyl top, vacuum
operated hideaway headlights, driver's remote mirror, power
windows, custom white bucket seat interior, wood trim steering
wheel, upgraded AM/FM/Cassette radio, key-less remote power door
locks. The 1968 Charger is a timeless Classic that only seems to
get more valuable by the day. This beautiful Big Block Mopar runs
and drives great and is sure to make it's next owner proud!
Automotive History: The entire B-body lineup for the 1968 model
year was redesigned and the Charger was further differentiated from
the Dodge Coronet models. The first generation's efforts to look
somewhat posh were abandoned in favor of designer Richard Sias'
double-diamond coke bottle profile, with curves around the front
fenders and rear quarter panels. Front and rear end sheet metal was
designed by Harvey J. Winn. The rear end featured a "kick up"
spoiler appearance, inspired by Group 7 racing vehicles. The
fastback roof was gone, in favor of a "flying buttress" similar to
that of the 1966-67 Pontiac GTO. The Charger retained its
full-width hidden headlight grille, but a vacuum operated cover
replaced the electric motor rotating headlights. The previous
full-width taillights were replaced with dual circular units at the
direction of Styling Vice President, Elwood P. Engel. Dual scallops
were added to the doors and hood. The 1968 film Bullitt helped
popularize the Dodge Charger for its notable car chase alongside
the titular character's 1968 Ford Mustang GT through the streets of
San Francisco California, which has been regarded as one of the
most influential car chase scenes in movie history. The 1968 model
year Charger sales increased to 96,100.
