Detail Info for: Dodge : Charger RT 1968 DODGE CHARGER 440 V8 PLUM CRAZY PURPLE MOPAR VERY NICE OLDER RESTO

Transaction Info
Sold On:
10/14/2012
Price:
$ 20000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
108500
Location:
Birmingham, AL, 35242
Seller Type:
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1968 Dodge Charger
Submodel Body Type:
Engine:
V8
Transmission:
VIN:
XP29G8B119712
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
YOU ARE VIEWING A SUPER NICE 1968 DODGE CHARGER. THIS CHARGER WAS RESTORED MANY YEARS AGO, BUT IT STILL SHOWS VERY WELL. IT WAS ORIGINALLY FINISHED IN B5 BLUE BUT WAS PAINTED DURING THE RESTORATION PLUM CRAZY PURPLE. IT LOOKS STUNNING! THIS CHARGER WAS ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A 383 V8 WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANS. WITH COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFTER. IT NOW HAS A REBUILT 440 HP V8 ENGINE, A 727 TORQUEFLITE 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION, B&M FLOOR SHIFTER, ETC. HERE ARE SOME DETAILS ABOUT THIS REALLY COOL MOPAR, 440 HP V8 ENGINE 727 TORQUEFLITE TRANSMISSION B&M SHIFTER POWER STEERING POWER BRAKES TIC-TOC TACH 8 3/4 INCH REAR END WITH SURE GRIP (3.55 GEAR) HEADERS NEW EXHAUST EDELBROCK CARB. MOPAR PERFORMANCE VALVE COVERS HIDDEN HEADLIGHTS RT TAIL STRIPE VINYL TOP HOOD PINS AMERICAN RACING WHEELS (15X7s AND 15X8s) VERY NICE CHROME ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUAL ETC. THE PAINT AND BODY ON THIS CAR ARE IN VERY NICE CONDITION. THE BODY IS VERY, VERY STRAIGHT AND QUITE SOLID. THE FLOORBOARDS LOOK GREAT AND THE QUARTER PANELS ARE NICE AND STRAIGHT TOO. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS CAR WAS PAINTED ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO. IT IS A TESTAMENT TO THE BODY THAT THERE IS NO BUBBLING UNDERNEATH THE PAINT ANYWHERE! IT WAS OBVIOUSLY SOLID TO START WITH AND MUST'VE BEEN PREPARED CORRECTLY! THE BODY PANELS ALL LINE UP VERY WELL TOO. IF THIS CAR WAS TAKEN APART IT WAS CERTAINLY PUT BACK TOGETHER THE RIGHT WAY. THE PLUM CRAZY PAINT IS BEAUTIFUL! THE PAINT HAS VERY GOOD DEPTH AND STILL HAS A GREAT SHINE! YOU WOULD NEVER GUESS THAT IT WAS PAINTED THAT LONG AGO. IT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS JUST DONE! THERE ARE A FEW MINOR SCRATCHES AND ONE SMALL DING ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HOOD. THESE IMPERFECTIONS ARE BARELY NOTICEABLE. THE CHROME BUMPERS ARE PERFECT AND THE TRIM IS VERY NICE TOO. THE VINYL TOP IS EXCELLENT AS WELL. THIS REALLY IS A GOOD LOOKING CAR. THE INTERIOR IS EQUALLY NICE. THE SEATS ARE PERFECT AND MUST'VE BEEN RE-COVERED DURING THE RESTORATION. THE DASH, HEADLINER, DOOR PANELS, ETC. LOOK TO BE ORIGINAL AND THEY ARE IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION. MECHANICALLY, THE CAR IS SOUND. THE 440 V8 STARTS EASILY AND RUNS STRONG. IT PULLS HARD THROUGH ALL 3 GEARS AND FEELS VERY STRONG AND HEALTHY. IT DOESN'T RUN HOT, KNOCK, ETC. THE 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANS. SHIFTS PERFECTLY AND THE B&M SHIFTER WORKS PERFECTLY TOO. THE CAR DRIVES NICE AND STRAIGHT AND IS A PLEASURE TO DRIVE. THE TIRES ARE OLDER, BUT STILL IN DECENT SHAPE. THE BRAKES WORK WELL TOO. OVERALL, THIS IS A VERY NICE OLD MUSCLE CAR. MANY WOULD SAY THAT IT IS A SHOW WORTHY CAR OR THAT IT IS IN # 2 CONDITION (OLD CARS PRICE GUIDE). MY PERSONAL OPINION IS THAT IT IS A NUMBER 3 CAR AND WOULD BE MORE THAN SUITABLE TO TAKE TO LOCAL SHOWS/CRUISE INS, ETC. IT IS NOT A # 1 SHOW CAR BY ANY MEANS. IT IS NOT PRICED LIKE ONE EITHER! IT IS PRICED FAR LESS THAN I COULD POSSIBLY REPLACE IT FOR THOUGH, AND IT WILL BE A SOUND INVESTMENT AT THIS PRICE POINT. DON'T MISS IT! MANY OF MY AUCTIONS END WITH JUST A PHONE CALL. I CAN ARRANGE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. 205-276-1918