1968 Dodge Other

Monaco 500 / 383 Big Block / Coupe 2-Door / Coupe

V-8 Big Block

Automatic Transmission

DP23H8R245622

Clear

Gasoline

SCROLL DOWN FROM HERE FOR 120 PLUS MORE PICTURES / DODGE MONACO IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO WEST SUBURBS. Note: You must click your mouse in the description area to see all the pictures MY AREA CODE FOR SHIPPING IS 60191. PLEASE CALL ME FOR SHIPPING QUOTE OR YOU CAN DO GOOGLE KEYWORD AUTO TRANSPORT. I AM ONLY 15 MINUTES FORM O'HARA AIRPORT. This 1968 Dodge Monaco 500 2 Door (coupe) is completely stock except the rims are aftermarket Alloys. I have done extensive research to try to determine if this is a matching numbers car and have come to the conclusion that it is. I have taken a number of pictures and decoded all of the serial numbers, data tags and part stampings on the engine, carburetor, intake manifold and exhaust manifold s. On some of the 1968 Mopars there was not only a serial number on the block but the last 8 of the vehicle identification number also. This engines serial number which is located next to the starter mount hole states this engine is indeed a 383 4 barrel carburetor engine produced under the Julian calendar date of April 22 1968. The engine also has a stamp just below the distributer that is marked D383. D stands for April, and 22 stands for day of month. Also there is a 2 which has relevance to the bearing size on the crank journal. I don’t believe this engines heads were changed but will remove the valve cover to serious buyers if needed to check its serial numbers. The reason I went so crazy confirming this cars authenticity is because I cannot find a 1968 that can make this claim anywhere in the Monaco 500 Premium model. I think these engines were striped out of these premium monacos years ago to be used in other mopars since the 1968 383 Big Block had the most horse power and smallest chamber heads, This left very few of these cars in one piece. In 1968 some of these 383 engines had the Vin# on the oil pan rail on the passenger side and some did not. This engine does not, but I still can verify the engine was made in April 1968 by it serial numbers near the starter opening on the driver’s side bottom of the engine block and the distributor pad stampings. Also the carburetor, intake manifold and exhaust manifolds numbers are all 1968 castings / stampings and the car was completed in June 1968 in Canada. I have included pictures and explained what each serial number or casting or part stamping means to prove this is a matching number car! I found a plate on this transmissions bell housing that is blank.If you want me to check another location email me and I will. The transmissions were not stamped on many 1968 Monaco’s but it is the correct 3 speed automatic transmission identified on the fender tag. It can be so complicated that’s why I took pictures of every identifying serial number, stamp and data tag so you can also check my findings. I know this is not a cuda or a javelin or a charger but it’s just as rare, only about 3,500 were produced and no one knows for sure how many were 1968 Monaco 500’s.I would say only a few hundred of this car exists today. Regarding condition of this Monaco 500 it looks like it was cleaned up maybe 20 years ago. I believe the interior was restored partially. Looks like seats, carpeting and head liner. The car had one paint job maybe 20 years ago. It’s hard to calculate the paint job because the car was located in Arizona for over 30 years and the paints really faded. The sun also caused the dash board to crack on top pretty bad. But the amazing thing about this car is the metal. I cannot find any major corrosion under the car, on the cars body panels or rocker panels. (There is surface rust where the vinal top meets the quarter panels and under the vinal top itself) The entire car needs no new metal in a restoration. I am an armature with complete restorations but understand that a car this complete, original and solid over all is very rare to find, not to mention a matching numbers car. The trunk is solid, I stood in the trunk and it held me no problem. In the trunks water valleys there are two or three small rust holes maybe 3 inches by a quarter inch wide. But all the factory trunk pan plugs, wheel well welds, quarter panel metal and tail light housing area is 100 percent restorable. The trunk lid has a small dent and on the passenger rear quarter in the pictures you can see a crack in the quarter panel about 18 inches long. I looked at this crack from inside the trunk and it shows a dent that was pounded out nearly 95 percent. So I guess there was some filler on that panel where the crack is. But no panels, door jams, cross members or wheel wells even at the lower rear quarter panels are corroded. The point im trying to make is I don’t think you need to replace anything on this car major to restore the body and underside. Of course the frame has surface rust but it not rotted and all floor pans are solid and clean. The front grill on the passenger side has a piece of molding missing and the passenger side inner headlight ring is missing. The engine was not running when I bought the car. I was told by the seller it needed carburetor work. I bought gas treatment, high octane, gas line water remover and replaced the inline gas filter and rebuilt the carter carburetor. The inline gas line was clogged with white milky gunk but everything else was fine. I have a video of the car running and it sounds awesome. The previous owner had custom fat exhaust pipes run from the engine manifold to the tail pipes. (It’s all brand new and professionally done). The transmission works excellent..All gears work and so does reverse! I also replaced the valve cover gaskets. It seems the car was leaking oil from them for years because I had to scrape off valve cover oil build up to see the engine stampings. I decided to paint the valve covers, intake manifold and clean all the hoses and wires while I was at it. Regarding the electrical system the gauges appear to all work and so do the head lights, tail lights, blinkers, wiper motor and blades, heat control, rear heat / ac blower, and dash and interior lights. I know the horn, A/C and radio do not work. But it’s the original radio and a fuse is most likely the problem. When you scroll down below this description I have added about 120 pictures. The first set of pictures is all the data I collected with an explanation regarding their importance. Some of the information value is opinion but over all its fact based. One of my opinions is this car has huge potential. The 1968 had the best 383 engine regarding horse power and small chamber engine heads. The 1968 Monaco 500 had many changes done to the body and one of them was the famous rear tail lights which are nearly impossible to find. But this is also a 500 model premium car with the bucket seats and on the floor 3 speed automatic transmission. I looked for over three weeks and found only one white car like this in Florida for over $17,000. Yes it’s much nicer but it’s not stating matching numbers and the interior was customized slightly. The only stock ones I have seen are not for sale. I know you mopar guys know more than me about this cars historicle value, but I am trying to convey its possible huge upside since they are nearly impossible to find. Because I am unsure of this cars true historicle value I have a low reserve but no buy it now price. I am open to any offer before auction end and reserve the right to end auction at any time. If you are new to ebay, do not have feedback, are not sure how to pay if you win or how ebay auctions work. PLEASE DO NOT BID UNTILL YOU CALL ME. No matter what the question just email or call me. You can call me 7 days a week anytime. Communication is key! Please call me with questions anytime at 630-770-0165 Thank You. Vehicle Identification Number Codes DP23H8R245622 is this cars Vehicle Identification Number. Below I have explained what each Vehicle Identification Number means for this 1968 Dodge Monaco. D Stands for Model Monaco / P stands for Premium / 2 stands for 2 door / 3 stands for Hard top / H stands for 383 Four Barrel Big Block / 8 stands for 1968 / R stands for Windsor / 245622 stand for the 145,621 car built that year Driver Side Fender Body Data Tag 4 stands for April Ship Date / P6W stands for White Interior / CC1 stands for Medium Blue Metallic Exterior Paint DP23 Stands for Monaco 500 Hard Top Coupe / 62 Stands for V-8 383 4-Barrel Carburetor / 5 Stands for 3 Speed transmission / 53 Stands for Tire Size / 627 Stands for June 27th / Body was assembled in Canada and some of these Monacos were made in the USA Engine Block Serial Number located On Driver Side Next To Starter opening PT stands for Trenton Plant / 383 stands for 383 Engine / P2460 stand for Julian Calendar Date April 22nd 1968 / 2374 stands for Production Days Block Stamping Numbers Just Below Distributer D383 stands for 1968 383 Engine Block 4 (hard to see) stands for April / 22 Stands for the 22nd Day Of April / 2 on far right stands for Crank Journal Specifications Stamping On Block On Passenger Side 2468130 / 12 stands for 383 Big Block Engine / D stands for 1968 Engine Block Stamping On Drivers Side 2 20 68 stands for engine build date (note: The block stamp under the distributer is 2 months later during assembly). Some 1968 Big Block 383 Engines had the vehicles last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number stamped on this area on the passenger side of engine block just above the oil pans side rail. this Engine did not. Its known that 1968 was a year often the VIN # was not stamped here. Intake Manifold Number 2806301 stands for 1968 383 4 Barrel Carburetor Passenger Side Exhaust Manifold Number 2806900 N3 stands for 383 1968 to 1969 Exhaust manifold Driver Side Exhaust Manifold Number 2863409 stands for 383 1968 to 1969 Exhaust manifold I cannot 100 percent read the numbers for the carburetor at its base and will check them again before listing ends. I have still shown them here. But this carburetor does say 1944 stamped on the top of its man body.