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1968 426 Hemi Dodge Charger R/t on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:41200 Color: Burgandy Metallic /
 Black
Location:

Monroe, Michigan, United States

Monroe, Michigan, United States
Transmission:4 speed
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:426 Hemi
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1968
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Dodge
Model: Charger
Trim: 2 door
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 41,200
Disability Equipped: No
Sub Model: R/T
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Burgandy Metallic
Warranty: None
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1968 Charger R/T, 426 Hemi - This is a very rare car, possibly one-of-a-kind.  I purchased this car in early 1997 with 27,000 miles on the odometer - the odometer now reads just a little over 41,000.  Car was built September 6, 1967, in Hamtramck, MI.  Since VIN numbers were not stamped on blocks prior to '68, there is no VIN number on this block - it is, however, date code correct and all paperwork indicates it is the original block (see picture).  Color is burgandy metallic (RR1) with a black interior - one of 211 Hemi 4 speeds.


Car was restored in 1990 by Chuck Pierce Restorations in New Hampshire, who also owned the car at one time.  I purchased the car from a private owner in Minnesota.  This car is rare because it was a complete option delete order other than shoulder harnesses - stripe delete, radio delete, no console, no power brakes, steering or windows, no vinyl top, etc.  The shoulder harnesses indicate the car was probably originally purchased to run on the track.  The fender tag was decoded by Galien Govier several years ago, which verified the originality of the car.

Although a 1990 restoration, the body and paint are in excellent condition - all sheet metal is original with no patches.  Since this is a street driven car, not a trailer queen, it had a few, very small paint chips that I have recently had professionally repaired - receipts available.  I also replaced the carpet several years ago & it is still in excellent condition.

In Dec. 08, I had the engine rebuilt by Best Machines, Farmington Hills, MI, using only the highest quality parts and at a cost of over $11,000. All new internal parts including:  Eagle 4.15" Stroker crank and H-beam rods; Mopar 4.290" bore pistons giving it a final displacement of 479 cubic inches; new, custom ground Competition Cams, camshaft with hydraulic lifters; new Ferrea valves and bronze guides also installed with hardened valve seats to run on regular, unleaded gas; new Competition cams double valve springs with Moly retainers and 10 degree locks; Rollmaster billet timing gear and roller chain; original dual point distributor rebuilt and recurved for mechanical advance only; original intake and dual 625 cfm Carter AFB carbs rebuilt and Dyno-jetted; Flow cooler high volume water pump; Melling high volume oil pump; Mopar Performance windage tray and original 6 qt. oil pan; original rocker arms refaced, Magnafluxed and shafts polished; new reproduction ignition parts include spark plug wires (correct date code), coil, distributor cap, wire separators, voltage regulator, starter relay, ignition switch, alternator and hi-torque starter; new, after market 850 CCA battery will start this car no matter how cold or hot; and finally, factory exhaust manifolds with new 2 1/2" X-pipe exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers and factory tips.  Flywheel face correctly center ground on face; Centerforce dual friction clutch, pressure plate, roller pilot bearing and throw out bearing - this clutch has a light pedal pressure while retaining the ability to hold an extreme amount of torque.  Reconditioned, original Hurst shifter.  Fresh lube in the A-833 18 spline 4 speed transmission and Dana 60 rear (unsure of gear ratio; original ratio was 3.54:1).  

This engine retains a completely stock and factory appearance externally, but is actually a 479 c.i., 505 hp, 536 ft. lb. torque giant.  Car is completely streetable and has less than a thousand miles on it since total rebuild.

Wheels are 15x7 Magnum 500's; tires are Goodyear Aquatread:  rear P225 70 x 15; front P215 70 x 15.

Heavy duty 11" drum brakes all around with all new hardware including shoes and wheel cylinders.

All receipts and documentation from the engine rebuild are available, as well as dyno test records - please disregard 2006 date on engine pictures; I failed to change the date on the camera - rebuild began in '08 & was completed in '09. Also have original build sheet, reproduction window sticker, sales brochure, fender tag information from Galien Govier, a few 1990 restoration pictures, original factory keys and other miscellaneous receipts/documents.

Inspection by appointment is welcomed.  Please ask any questions you may have prior to bidding.  In fairness to all bidders, I will not disclose my reserve, so please don't ask.  Buyer is responsible for all costs related to pick up and/or shipping/delivery of vehicle.  $1,000 non-refundable deposit required upon completion of auction.

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