1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 296

[@mountainclimber48]

In my humble 67 year old gear head opinion, the ‘68 Hemi Charger is the greatest muscle car of all time.

[@idontlikecops1]

Like the 70 myself

[@jeremythompson9895]

Absolutely. I agree 100 percent. Followed by a 69 A12 440+6 Roadrunner/Super Bee, and a 70 or 71 Hemi Cuda. I'm a Ford guy but Mopar ruled the muscle car era in my opinion

[@TRACYxBEAKER]

I agree my G

[@RedSpecialArchive]

69 here

[@jeremythompson9122]

@@zackvanderhoff1095 I love the A12 cars. They are definitely in my top 3 favorite muscle cars ever made along with a 67 Coronet R/T or Belvedere GTX and a 68 Charger R/T. My dad bought an orange/black Roadrunner brand new in 1969. It had the 383 and the 727 automatic transmission. I loved that car. My grandmother would smoke the tires whenever she took off because she wasn't used to a car with that kind of power lol Not a big fan of the wing cars but I sure would love to own one still

[@rotatingglasssafe]

As a huge mopar fan, this Charger gets a 11/10

[@matthewgodwin3050]

No man, you're under scoring it. Got to be a solid 12.

[@Roddy_Zeh]

42, man...the answer for the Universe itself.

[@hmc2s]

I was thinking the exact same thing. It's above 10 all day long sir.

[@franciscs1604]

100/10

[@davidcross4815]

As the owner of a B5 blue '68 hemi charger, I have to agree, these cars spin more heads than a tornado. Subtle they are not.

[@wkanost]

The 68 Charger is the finest, most complete car ever designed.

[@michaelrobbins7403]

Love 68.charger

[@bobsilver3983]

As a diehard GM guy, the 68-70 Chargers are one of the best looking cars from that era...and thats the bottom line!

[@angeloparis7963]

I Agree with you Bob. But they were "land yachts". Impossible to steer (even in a straight line). And the shift was horrible (nowhere near an m22 fine spline rock crusher with a Hurst Competition Plus shifter).GM also had looks & power.

[@68bobba2]

@@angeloparis7963 -Gonna have to disagree with you there,regarding steering...I owned a 68 Charger for 4 years(in that very same colour combo),and it's handling was every bit as good as an 86 Nissan Navara I owned previously. As for the gearboxes...Nothing GM came out could compete with a Torqueflight Auto or an A-833 four speed

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

@@68bobba2 Dont forget Fords 4 Sp Top Loader and C6 FMX Auto. And the 9' diff just rounded it out nicely. Either box with that diff, and you pretty much had an unbreakable combo.

[@jeremythompson9122]

@@angeloparis7963 None of those big block cars had very good handling back then. The small block cars like the Z28 and BOSS 302 handled way better than the big block cars but weren't quite as fast in a straight line. In some cases the small block cars we're actually quicker though but not typically

[@Pro1er]

I was always a Chevy guy, but still loved the Mopars. Now that I'm older, I appreciate all of the cars from that era and it would be impossible for me to pick a favorite but here are a few in no particular order: 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 454 (I have tears in my eyes just thinking about it), 1970 AAR 'Cuda (perhaps the nicest looking muscle car of all time), 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback 390 S-Code, 1969 AMC AMX 390 with Go Package.

[@alexandercurtis4427]

Best year of Charger, best engine, best transmission

[@alexandercurtis4427]

@Buster Cherry If they mass produced a charger with the looks of the "Super Charger", it would sell so fast.

[@inspectorjavert5563]

@Buster Cherry You do know that the 1968 charger had a slant six engine base model, don't you? So ignorant...

[@68bobba2]

@Blizzard XXL -Less powerful than a 5.7 litre???...Gonna call bullshit on that,pal...3rd gen Hemi(5.7) doesn't make anywhere near the power of the 426 Hemi BB. 5.7 is rated at 375 hp....426 -425hp @ 5,000 rpm...Problem with that rating...the 426 could rev to 6,000rpm...making it more like 470hp. YOURS doesn't have anywhere near the class of a 68 Charger.

[@ITSMRFOXY]

Nope the transmission limits the top speed of the charger, it's gearing also isn't very good for accelerating corners.

[@bk14nyc]

I’m a Born & Raised a GM guy (Pontiac Chevrolet Buick Oldsmobile) but these MOPARS were the KINGS of the Racetracks! 🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸

[@lewamalfitano5498]

Arguably the best looking muscle car of the era.

[@HotAmericanCars]

It doesn't get any better than extremely well preserved '68 Charger with Big Elephant under the hood. For sure one of the most Remarkable members of the Brothers Collection.

[@dannyrusev2706]

Yup, and this Red and Black combo all over the car just screams "Muscle"

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

One of the finest Chargers I've ever seen! I'm not a fan of vinyl tops, but that aside, I seriously can't find anything wrong with it. It's pretty much perfect.

[@jeremythompson9122]

That is one of the nicest 68 Hemi Chargers I've ever seen. I'm not a big fan of vinyl tops either but it does look great on this car

[@Docstantinople]

68’ Charger is my favorite muscle car. Would love to own one some day.

[@mickthomassen2887]

I’m a GM man all the way but have always thought there was something seriously sexy about the 68-69 charger design. Beautiful car.

[@ScarlettFire341]

What we dreamed to own 50 years ago, and today, some things never change !

[@amany5383]

one of my favorite muscle car ever.

[@m.mgnmark9186]

I’m a Chevy man but that car will change even me . What a beauty

[@jeremythompson9895]

My new favorite car in the brothers collection. Love that red and black combo

[@steelpenguin1]

Jeremy Thompson the red black combo on mopars is an awesome look. Still holds up today. My 2018 Challenger Shaker R/T is red and black and is a head turner.

[@sidefx996]

Grew up from birth with several old Vettes that my family still owns over 50 years later. This Charger is one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@jamesrandolph6021]

Vinyl roof adds a touch of elegance 😊

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

That's a beautiful piece of our American muscle history . Love the Hemi sound !

[@CHIPNDEATH]

A real,, Dodge Charger, Hemi, and manual transmission ,,,,,and no 4 doors

[@Pro1er]

Possibly the best muscle car channel on KZbin, and definitely the best host. There's no need in me mentioning that this car is legend - but I will anyway.

[@ScarlettFire341]

some may say it's a boat BUT it's was more like a Starship !

[@dirtnuts6739]

The 68 charger is one of my favorite mopars of all time, and that’s an excellent example of a super clean four speed, the dog dishes are a topper for sure!! Thank you for the vid, man, have a good holiday season

[@legendary351]

Incredible car. Piece of history

[@anthonyc1883]

The 4-speed "A sharp axe hitting soft pine." Excellent.

[@chikitabowow]

The only thing i'm jealous of my father is that he was around when these cars were dirt cheap, i love cars like these but won't ever be able to able to afford one.

[@ShyerCole]

What timeless legendary looking vehicle

[@andyk3950]

Cinematography of this episode is excellent. Some great shots of the car, fades, transitions, and as always, Kevin's oratory is both entertaining and informative. Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing!

[@AUSSIEGARAGE_YT]

Been my exact dream car since I knew what a car was.

[@MrCapi55]

Talking about suspensions, who can forgive the chasing that "exercised" it in the "Bullit" film ( which made me Fall In Love for the Charger since), even that it was not a Hemi ?

[@chuckselvage3157]

One of the best looking cars of that era.

[@Duececoupe]

Best looking muscle car, ever! 😍😎

[@elvilx3262]

"It's not afraid to show you it's taillights" that was so badass haha loved that

[@allantaylor3288]

What’s not to like with this car, looks great in all respects👍

[@ScatPack-zk5eq]

I owned a '68 Charger. Loved that car. Had the 383 magnum engine with the automatic. Wish I still had that car, it'd be worth some big money now!

[@mopartron3030]

I love seeing all these Hemi and 440 muscle cars but what about a 340-powered A-body? Barracuda, Duster, Dart, any of the smaller Mopars would be awesome and put a whooping on the big-block cars back in the day.

[@jeremythompson9895]

I had a 73 340/4 speed Duster. A guy in a 70 396 Chevelle hit me head on and totalled both cars. I was so pissed off. I loved that car

[@mopartron3030]

I wouldn't be surprised if they don't have one, probably not aware of how fast they actually were. 340 4-speed 1969 Cuda is one of my dream cars.

[@mopartron3030]

Surely they could trade off one of their 15+ Hemi cars for a few A-bodies... seen one Hemi car you've seen them all, IMO

[@terribelbliss9646]

That is a nice car for sure, iconic muscle and a blast to drive.

[@richardturk7162]

My Mom had the 440 charger R/T back in 68 but had a black vinyl top white interior and a white bumble bee stripe in the back. Being 16 at the time it was a blast to fry the tires every chance I got.

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

The 1958 Plymouth fury and the 1968 charger for me are the most beautiful cars ever made. I was lucky enough to grow up with a dad that was a huge mopar fan and these were our cars we always had. I miss those days, not just the experience of riding and eventually learning to drive in them but working on them all the time with me dad. A lot of great memories. I'm current looking for a 68 charger to put a very special engine in that my dad owned and passed on to me. It was a one year Plymouth engine from his favorite car, almost 10k in the rebuild and ready to go in. My goal is a 68 charger (my favorite) with dads 58 fury golden commando engine (out of his favorite) to enjoy the rest of my life with my own children. I've been looking, reasonably priced ones are really hard to find, my daughter and I are keeping our hopes up and can't wait to find the car we will enjoy together for the rest of my life. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@ronnieowenssr.1419]

Bad ass ride

[@williamcousins3079]

I bought a new 1968 Charger RT with the 426 HEMI and 4 speed. Mine had a metal to metal sound at 2200 rpm and a vibration at 2200 rpm. I got too many tickets with it and traded it in for a VW beetle. I lived Saugus, Ca. The VW Dealer couldn't find a buyer, so they whole saled it to a Hot Rod Dealership in Pasadena. Two guys took it for a spin. The motor scattered all over the street! I found out 30 years later that a lot of1968 HEMI Motors had bad cranks. The factory 3 finger pressure plates were junk too! The "fingers" were too brittle from heat treating! I snapped one of the "fingers" about every 3 months. It was a gread looking car, but it had too many problems.

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Amazing video with the magnificent car! I love Charger's coke bottle styling. Just a Mopar legend! In my opinion, this video is the best of all time!

[@Antiquetractorsetc]

The late 60s Dodges are awesome. I like this one a lot and the challenger. I want one of these!

[@timdowney5995]

With all due respect,This Charger is amazing like most if not all in this collection but i am surprised at the amount of small details that are missed or are not corrected by the "handler" that takes care of these car. the two that jump out at me are the upside down hood pad.the insulation should face down to the engine.you might think its molded this was but it not right. and the black wheels. 1972 was the factory change to black rims this car should have red painted rims on it.. having restored a handful of these 68/69 chargers i have spent 40 years deep into researching these and other models. i have just retired from my day job and am available to bring this and all his mopars up to the next level..the brothers have an amazing collection of car. i guess the guys that handles all the cars are gm guys..

[@edham04]

The 68 Charger is by far my favorite car ever, especially when it has a 426 hemi engine. To me the best car ever!😊

[@archiebunker6059]

The body looks Lazer straight, paint perfect, I know I am their lost brother 🙄

[@markwegner6100]

Extremely nice. No mini burnout for us, Kevin?

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Mark Wegner People with 2 million dollar irreplaceable cars are funny that way.

[@danielbrealey2924]

Who would pay 2 million dollars for a $250000 car thou?!? 😅

[@chrisauten2039]

This baby has just the right look plus that elephant under the hood makes it about as perfect as a muscle car can get. I'm green with envy!

[@Predikant]

Really great footage on this video,nice camera angles, fine car too!

[@randybiby9757]

Great car. Best episode I've seen for awhile.

[@Sebastian_Dinwiddie]

Metal...perfected. If it was equipped with dog dish hubcaps, I think the steel wheels were painted body color.

[@hgpiiihgp]

I believe you are correct about the body colored wheels except on the A12 cars. And, is it just me or are those rims bigger than 14-15"?

[@peterkay2406]

Suuuhweeet ride, I'm a Ford guy (mustang really) but man do I love these old Mopars

[@kbj12106]

This is the best looking car and I mean best with the drive line ordered I have seen personally. I just wonder if this one had the front disc brake option you mentioned?

[@angeloparis7963]

It does.

[@garylow7167]

Many thanks for sharing with us all this amazing video Absolutely gorgeous isn't it!

[@jwallace4406]

Absolute best muscle car ever produced. Owned one as a teen. Sold it. Regretted it ever since.

[@taylormach1699]

Best looking charger ever.

[@ahmetalgn7511]

best looking car ever, best feature , tail lights . only on 68.

[@67Bigsby]

Another great post thank you for all the videos through out the years!!!

[@10314347]

This is the best-looking automobile that Chrysler Corporation has EVER produced, bar NONE!

[@larrymagee8758]

The car of my dreams! Mount some Cragar classic 5 Spokes on those tires, and you've achieved perfection.

[@jettechdonatkins]

Very sweet,one of the finest muscle cars for sure,and the looks of this one is spot on! Thanks!!

[@CarguyEd5150]

I like just about every muscle car from that era, but the 68 to 70 Charger, especially Hemi equipped, is a work of art and holds a special place in American automotive history and with me as well. Only a select number of cars can hold that title and this one is at the top of the list. There's not one bad line on that beautiful Charger and I can only imagine the fun that owner had with it when he purchased it new!

[@matthewgodwin3050]

I can't think of a suitable word to sum this car up. Perfection doesn't quite cut it. Awesome doesn't get close either. Nor does heaven.

[@chargalant]

Great and accurate commentary! Thank You.

[@jimpanzer07]

The king of all muscle cars!

[@bobbymckinney1264]

My dad had a black 68 charger I loved that car,it had the big wide crager wheels on the back,just the smell inside is so different to other cars,probably the best times my life me and my dad riding in that car,I would love to own one today

[@BonheurEsperer]

Never gets old

[@edstransitscott9186]

Great Job, Kevin, great presentation

[@martinbayliss3868]

One of the best looking cars of all time.

[@audieconrad8995]

Iconic.

[@axelthesergal1997]

Nothing will ever look as mean or aggressive as the 68/70s chargers

[@edmai6451]

Greatest Muscle Car??? Can be argued...The Baddest??? HEEELL YEEEAAAAH!!!

[@danielrodrigues7200]

Que máquina mais linda cara, meus parabéns pelo carro, e pelo canal!

[@user-ed8sy2mo2g]

A car of my childhood dreams.

[@Troy_Tempest]

Best. Charger. Ever. Hail Kev!

[@maniacal-s10]

This '68 Charhger is a beast ! How sweet it is. Its not afrade to show its tail lights and it will sting you.

[@zahrakhtishadowmage1745]

I'm a die-hard Chevrolet/GMC girl, but I'll more than happily give a '68-'70 Charger R/T a home in my driveway.

[@abe2571]

I wonder if the have any resorted 440 police cars? That charger is beautiful.

[@sawfiler1958]

440 base motor 68 Charger was totally out running Bullet's 68 mustang. They had to ease up on the gas for that poor little 390. Lol

[@jeffreyrubish347]

I recall that they did suspension and performance work on the Mustang, but the Charger didn't need anything!

[@wysetech2000]

Gary Bond What an idiot.

[@sawfiler1958]

@@wysetech2000 why, may I ask?

[@jeffreyrubish347]

@@wysetech2000 www.ponysite.de/bullitf.htm

[@jeremythompson9895]

That 390 Mustang GT would have no chance against that 68 440 Charger R/T. And I'm a Ford guy

[@Falcon-jv4he]

A sexier car there has never been. Performance muscle and excitement guaranteed...

[@Westyy5493]

If Ron Swanson reviewed Muscle cars ❤️👌

[@richardweyland116]

Beautiful, handsome fifty years ago, today and a hundred years from now.

[@MikeJBlues]

One fine charger !

[@anthonyrettaliata7311]

Just beautiful!!!

[@jamiemartin1793]

Beautiful Mopar

[@gregakinson2800]

The BEST Charger of all! GAWD I wish I had one!

[@NHfiddle]

Had one, except mine was white with the bee stripes on the tail. Also had a red interior. Mine was a resto rod in the mid 70s. Purchased for $400 it took me and 5 friends to restore it. Was showing, if memory serves, around 20K miles on the odometer.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

I wish you'd let us hear it idle (68 hemi cams were SUPER lumpy), but wow, what a beautiful car! Painted wheels and dog dishes have always been the 'no nonsense' wardrobe of the really fast muscle cars, particularly Mopars. If I liked red, this would be my favorite Charger iteration.

[@mad_squidward]

Just imagine if you saw this in your rear mirror I would switch lanes quick.

[@1967davethewave]

A fully restored '68 Charger R/T with a Hemi sold in Kansas in October of 2020 for just $79k. It wasn't numbers matching but did have a correct year Hemi and it was a real J code car. Maybe the prices are finally starting to come down? Or maybe that car was just a steal! I hope the prices are coming down so I might be able to afford one someday.

[@GenerallyGeneralLee]

A work of art. Thanks for the vid.

[@billymania11]

To me, it was one of the high-water marks for performance cars in that era.

[@mcm95403]

Simply the most beautiful car body of the era - the only thing better is the 69 1/2 Charger 500 with the flush grille and flush rear window simply because they are so rare.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

Yes, perfect balance of red and black elements.

[@1983jblack]

'68 is my favorite - love the clean grill and Corvette styled tail lights. If I had to have a different year, give me a '69 Charger 500 with the '68 front end, hideaway lights and all. Yeah it ruins the aerodynamic styling but the clean fastback roof of the 500 with the clean front of the '68 equals winner for me

[@michaelrobbins7403]

.1970 charger is

[@Coronet_shop]

Favorite year charger and favorite engine as well.

[@austindrumm7187]

Damn the best stock speck I’ve seen that would door lowered a tad and those same rim style but made bigger and wider

[@jarhead020519882]

fantastic car!).

[@MartinScreeton]

Awesome... I had a duplicate of this Charger... 1968, 4-speed, blue, with 373 Posi... only with the 383-4 barrel ... and that thing would burn them off in 3 gears! I cannot imagine the speed off the line on this Hemi Version! wow! nice...

[@guadaloupie1]

nice car my brother had one and i being a ford guy had me a 66 fairlane gt we raced lots and that beast allways won but not by very much my 390 really hooked up

[@grahamjones3906]

beautiful car art