Vehicle Description
Brute force meets refined elegance in this incredible 1968 Dodge
Charger Restomod. If I were a gambling man, I'd wager that this
absolutely dialed-in showpiece will sell faster than any other
six-figure car we've ever featured, and when you bear in mind the
pedigree, build quality, and off-the-charts presentation, anything
under $150K seems like a bargain in today's market. Is the '68
Charger the best-looking muscle car of all time? Hard to argue
against it, and with a modern 6.1L HEMI V8 under the hood, an
overdrive transmission handling the power, and custom suspension
topped off with power 4-wheel disc brakes underneath, it's
definitely got the performance hardware to back up its awesome
look. If you're considering a no-expense spared, no excuses
restomod muscle car, the you should call us now because classics
like this don't come up for sale very often.
The color is Blue Metallic, and it was chosen from a selection of
modern colors to closely resemble Mopar's famed B5 Blue that took
the automotive world by storm in the late-'60s. It's a HUGE upgrade
from the factory Code X Beige this Charger hardtop was born with,
and it works exceptionally well on a performance car built to his
caliber. It looks so fresh you can almost smell the wet paint and
if there's a better looking canvas than a '68 Charger, I can't
imagine what it might be. The sharp edges are highlighted by the
glowing, miles-deep blue paint and the combination of the bright
hue and the painted-on silver stripe accents on the front end makes
for a very intimidating package. The finish is show-quality, about
as close to 'perfect' as you'll find, although we won't call it
that because this line of work is far too subjective for absolutes
and there may be a minor imperfection buried somewhere under the
clearcoat that we just haven't found yet. But just know that this
beauty looks even better in person that it does in our photos, and
that's really saying something. Fit and finish are excellent as
well, far better than most Mopars of the era, and the blacked-out,
baleen-style front grille and hidden headlights look as
intimidating as ever, matched by the blacked-out tail panel on the
rear end. The chrome and stainless on the car are practically
flawless, including the bumpers, mirrors, racing gas cap, and
window surrounds, while the modern door handles were painted to
match the car and work perfectly with aggressive styling of the
dual contours up front, and the aerodynamic rear quarter scoops
further back. An R/T badge was added in the front grille, but who
cares, it's one the coolest badges ever made and I wouldn't be able
to resist it either, while all the light lenses on the car are
crystal clear and look brand new.
At first glance, the interior might look a bit subdued, but once
you're behind the wheel you'll realize that those modern power
bucket seats are trimmed in high-end Saddle leather, as is the
completely reworked matching dash, and the bespoke center console
that runs the length of the cabin to the back where it splits a set
of equally dialed-in leather seats. Yeah, it feels like a Lexus in
here. Even the aftermarket tilt steering wheel got a leather rim
from matching hides, and the uniform white stitching in the seats
can be seen running along the top of that incredibly impressive
console. A full array of white-face AutoMeter Mopar gauges mind the
HEMI under the hood, a modern shifter was swapped-in from a
late-model to manage the gears, and billet knobs, controls, cup
holders, door hardware, and even A/C vents that all play the
perfect contrast to that gorgeous tan leather. New carpets, fresh
Saddle leather door panels, and a headliner that looks
factory-installed (but you know, from a factory built in this
decade) completely seal up the cabin from the outside world,
allowing the driver to enjoy the modern HVAC system and kickin'
Kenwood AM/FM/AUX/SAT/BT stereo system. There are also power
windows, extra storage and cup holders in the rear section of the
center console, and a completely finished matching trunk that I'd
be afraid to put a dirty handkerchief inside.
A Charger isn't a Charger without HEMI power, and the fuel-injected
6.1L HEMI V8 under the hood certainly doesn't disappoint. This line
of HEMIs debuted in 2005 and have been powering Mopar's SRT
performance cars ever since, so yeah, it's going to get the job
done for you, regardless of what that job may be. Hardly broken-in
and as clean as a whistle, the engine is drop-dead gorgeous with a
cold air intake and silver engine cover, HEMI valve covers, and
beautifully organized accessories, plumbing, and electrics - all of
which are modern, of course. The engine bay itself is dialed-in as
well, with a smoothed and painted firewall and inner fenders,
billet hinges, and impeccable detail that even preserved the
original Mopar data plate (cleverly repainted the original factory
color). A giant BeCool aluminum radiator keeps the whole show nice
and cool, while a capable, modern 4-speed automatic transmission
with overdrive handles all the power and spins a heavy-duty
rear-end that delivers it to the wheels. Long-tube headers feed a
new dual exhaust system that gives it a spectacular roar, modern
power steering is uber-responsive, and Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
with drilled and slotted rotors not only enhance performance but
look awesome behind the staggered (18" front; 20" rear) American
Racing chrome wheels wrapped in performance rubber.
We can't seem to keep Chargers in stock, and this one is one of the
nastiest we've ever featured. It's definitely got the performance
to go with that industrial-strength look. Call today!