1968 Dodge Charger Base 383 2-barrel from North America

Summary:

Looks fun and drives fun!

Faults:

- The vacuum operated hidden headlights were barely working when I bought the car, so for conveniences sake I converted it to electric

- Rust was horrible, but I do live in Quebec which could explain the abnormal rust

- Paint was fading

- New radiator, starter, battery, alternator, oil filter and carburetor

- Some rewiring

- Gas and oil guzzler

- Leaky

General Comments:

This was actually my first car ever! Bought it for a measly 430$ from a friend in college back in 1986. Daily drove it for 4 years and the car was relatively reliable. The car was also pretty practical for me at least, good trunk space and a good spacious interior, and also looked SEXY! It was absolutely a blast to drive it every time, and that 383 2-barrel could still kick some ass back when I used to race this almost every weekend, tough engine! Kept the car pretty much original other than replacing the drum brakes with disc brakes, straight piped it and converted the dreaded vacuum operated headlights to electric.

Parted with this car on a fateful Monday morning while driving on the freeway to work; the transmission just blew out. I was devastated to say the least. Later that day I sold the Charger to my local junkyard for 160$... Seeing the new prices for these Chargers nowadays makes me regret ever selling it. Best Mopar ever!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th August, 2023

1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 from North America

Summary:

Just a big red toy.

Faults:

Nothing the buyer of a 30-year-old muscle car shouldn't expect. Front end worn out. Valve guides worn. Transmission shot. Incorrect parts everywhere. Cruel and unusual paint job in the engine bay, courtesy of previous owners who were apparently lacking a complete set of chromosomes.

It's all fixed now, no big deal.

General Comments:

Compared to the Charger, modern cars have lower emissions, better handling and brakes, better gas mileage, and are quieter and safer.

I couldn't care less. The Charger is a beautiful car and a blast to drive. It gets plenty of waves and shouts of "Nice car!"

Just don't try to drive a four-speed and eat a Big Mac at the same time...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th July, 2002

24th Aug 2003, 10:26

I once owned a '68 Charger, and I too felt like a bad-ass, that is until I blew two cylinders in it and couldn't get it repaired due to lack of funds.But, the one thing I did learn was that a car of that caliber, was not to be abused, but to be taken care of properly. If I had done this, I'd still be behind the wheel of my '68 383 V8 kick-ass machine, named Charger, by Dodge. So take care of yours, and you won't end up like me full of regrets. Thank You.