Vehicle Description
1968 Dodge Charger RT Hardtop
"The only 1968 car which comes close to challenging the new Charger
for styling accolades is the new Corvette, which is remarkably
similar to the Charger, particularly when viewed from the rear
quarter. But, we give the honors to the Charger for several
reasons. First, the Corvette, being a smaller car in both seating
capacity and wheelbase, has a much easier time attaining the
desired sporty image. Second, Dodge stylists have shown that they
can create a car in the current idiom with originality, combining
just the right amount of tasteful conformity with that novelty and
freshness which attracts attention." From Car and Driver's review
of a '68 Charger, published November, 1967.
For consignment, a 1968 Dodge Charger R/T hardtop, a highly
optioned true J-code Hemi car in a metallic version of L-code
Medium Dark Turquoise paint. 17,584 R/T models were built in 1968
and added more than $400 to the price of a Charger, about $3,600 in
today's money! But only 475 of them received the Hemi, just 0.5% of
Charger production.
Exterior
The genius design of the Mopar B-body is properly expressed in this
generation of Charger with its long body panels, flat horizontal
planes, sweeping C-pillar and the stupendous flying buttresses that
flow off the rear window like tail of an F-15 jet. The one year
only tail treatment of the car screams muscle car and pulls in more
jet inference with quad tail lights that halo around dark holes in
the center on a textbook square rear fascia over dual exhaust tips
positioned perfectly under the car. Body lines on the door suggest
forward movement and they repeat on the hood with turn indicators
baked in. The hidden headlights flanking the vertical grille lack
any disturbance of a midrib that would alter the '69 and '70 and
the front fenders sport one year circular side markers. Body keyed
15-inch steel wheels are wrapped in red line tires and the vinyl
top is done in white which as we'll see, matches the interior.
Imperfections include a scuff on the left front fender, filler on
the right, minor scratches, minor bubbles, and some waviness or
depression to the vinyl top.
Interior
White vinyl door cards are topped with a header that is more ivory,
underscored by a polished trim piece over an armrest that shows
some patina on the driver's side. White bucket seats with sectional
pleats also wear head restraints which have a classic 60's design
in their simplicity. Dorchester grained vinyl continues on the back
where the seats, armrests, and horizontal surface of the sidewalls
show some patina. A brown plastic steering wheels tops a column
that tracks down to the dashboard which with off center gauges and
a combo clock/tachometer, (optional), on ribbed black plastic,
while toggles for the vent controls are mounted on the bottom
surface of the dash pad, just over the optional Music Master AM
radio. The ribbing theme continues on the center console and takes
on a more metallic profile and houses a curved chrome shifter with
thumb button actuation. Black loop carpet covers the floor along
with some carpeted mats and the white perforated headliner holds
tight to the shoulder belts clipped to the outside edges, and we
note some separation of the headliner back at the C-pillar.
Drivetrain
All Hail! The non-original, but date correct 426ci Hemi V8 under
the hood, it all its gleaming goodness, rated at 425 horsepower and
sucking fuel through dual 4-barrel carburetors. Miles per gallon?
Who cares when you're counting smiles per gallon?! The bay is
spotless and period correct, backed by a date correct A727
Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission sending hundreds of
horses to the 8 � inch rear and 3.23 gears. Power brakes are needed
to rein in those ponies and are configured as optional front discs
and standard rear drums.
Undercarriage
Very clean underneath with surface rust appearing only on a section
of frame where paint has been scraped and some suspicious brazing
on the outer rear of the left front unibody rail. A few drops of
oil on the pan but otherwise the underside is dry and free of
debris. The dual exhaust meets an H-pipe, (as in Hemi!), then to
FlowMaster mufflers and finally to resonators in the back just
before the squarish chrome tips put on a trumpet show out back.
Torsion bar suspension is up front and leaf springs in the
back.
Drive-Ability
Another day, another legend here at Classic Auto Mall. The
hemispherical beast lights up and lets out a roar, muted a bit by
those resonators, and we stealthily find our way onto the test
loop. There's obvious power on hand and straight tracking and
braking is on point. Really no complaints here and all functional
items worked as expected. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
We have a red carpet at the entrance of Classic Auto Mall, pre
rolled out for your arrival. This is a special car for the
discerning buyer and whether you're a Mopar fanatic, muscle car
aficionado, or collector of turquoise cars from the 60's, this rare
B-body will likely find a new home with tirespinning quickness.
XS29J8B199100
X-Dodge Charger
S-Special Price Class
29-2 Door Sports Hardtop
J-426ci 425hp Dual 4bbl Hemi V8
8-1968
B-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant
199100-Sequential Unit Number
CAR: Dodge Charger R/T 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 426cid Hemi 2x4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: F70x15 Red Sidewall, nylon belted
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: May 10.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bench Seats. White on Black
Interior.
PAINT: Medium Dark Turquoise Metallic
OTHER: White Upper Door Frame Color. Stripe Deleted.
MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings
ABC OPTIONS:
A1: 26in Radiator
D9: Front Disk Brakes
G1: Unknown Option
J8: Remote Trunk Release
R2: Music Master AM Radio
T7: Tachometer
Y7: White Vinyl Top
abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
m5: Unknown Option
w6: Build to Spec for Canada
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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