Loud & Violent 1,000HP Hellephant Powered Dodge Charger Throws Down

This1968 Dodge Charger with 1,000 horsepower hellephant crate motor will rip your face off so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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[@aravioli4203]

That right there was the car’s birthright. The most capable engine dodge made from factory in one of their best cars.

[@Stettenbauer]

Trying to find a decent 68 or 69 nowadays is almost impossible . It's either a small fortune or so rusted out it's more trouble than it's worth.

[@aravioli4203]

@@Stettenbauer that’s true.

[@MegasXLR]

@@Stettenbauer which is very sad

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes yes yes!!

[@angelcedillo-ramos9477]

Couldn’t have said it better bruh

[@BIGGELATO]

1968 Charger STILL has the best looks than ANY new car out there. Nothing looks better than a 1968 Charger.

[@khabaaustralia]

If their was a car that suits a 1000hp it's the Dodge Charger, what a unit

[@user-oq7sk3qf3n]

When they show the engine they put it on a crazy dodge charger

[@KingCapone704]

Yes the old school not the piece of shit new one

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s the truth

[@michaelcooper4175]

Yessir

[@THESLlCK]

@@KingCapone704 the new one is 1000x better but keep on being a fudd

[@tomvalpo9361]

One of the best body styles ever. Insane car!

[@lucaschilds9656]

The downshift at 9:42 legitimately made my jaw drop it sounded so good

[@cameronyeager7635]

What a clean car & killer sound! Also, bonus points for having both the Tuff wheel & the pistol grip which is the ultimate Mopar combo.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love the pistol grip on here and the power is intoxicating

[@ZENIGMATV]

I have the tough wheel on my 70 Challenger.

[@craigmarshall3386]

A must. I agree!

[@PipelineF35guy]

I’m not a big Mopar guy but even I’ll admit that combo is a wombo combo for sure!

[@Andrew-zx9wx]

Holy smokes, I’m in love with this car. Hats off to the owner for driving all that way. 💯

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

So true Andrew!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

So happy he was willing to bring it out for us to shoot. Such a cool guy and his builder Jimmy came with him. Awesome day of shooting!

[@brianspangler3771]

I love 2nd gen chargers, this one right here is one the most badass examples I've ever seen. Very nice build.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It really is exceptional

[@CJColvin]

This is one sick 68 Charger especially with that Hellephant engine.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great build and that engine is incredible

[@CJColvin]

@@AutotopiaLA Sure is brother.

[@kishorejayaswal1500]

Wow! Totally impressed. I’m a Chevy guy but respect. I’d take that ride any day.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s really impressive as are the owner and builder…such cool people

[@TheDragonDelasangre]

Man this is SICK! Wait till you see the one we are building at Eckerts Rod and Custom. We are doing a 69 Road Runner with a Hellephant, and Corvette transaxle behind it.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Maybe when it’s done we can shoot it?? Sounds like a killer build

[@TheDragonDelasangre]

@@AutotopiaLA that would be awesome!

[@tugboatamerica]

Can't wait

[@JesusDisciple916]

@@TheDragonDelasangre you guys are in Molalla, right? I live in Salem.

[@Dane_the_Pain]

them Duke boys would be proud

[@AutotopiaLA]

😂😂

[@senditscott4735]

Cmon guys let's get this channel up to 500,000 subs! Making quality videos like this is NOT cheap!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you…little buddy little it keeps growing with help from people like you so a big thanks!!

[@KRock393]

Sick car and great color combo with the blue accents

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love the color combo and the leather on the seats was soooooo soft!!

[@lostinbossiercity]

Had the privilege to meet David today delivering to his house and got to see the car in person. Such a sick build and super cool owner!

[@davidswitzer5743]

Would not have known “hellaphant” until this vid. Slick ride and looks damn good!

[@AutotopiaLA]

That engine is the newest from Dodge and it’s a monster!

[@hectorvalle323]

Jay Leno has to have this one on his show! 🤞🏼

[@AutotopiaLA]

No question!

[@JaredR1996]

That car looks and sounds so sick 🔥

[@glenh2nd]

1000 HP with stock 1968 seatbelts? Absolutely sick Charger though, I love it. I like how he kept the 68 lines and tucked in the bumpers. Wheels look nice and not too flashy.

[@brettkester1639]

Wasn't sold on the color scheme, then you explained the concept. Now I'm on board! Amazing!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It grew on me too

[@natevesey8269]

Another clean charger build. Have to love that supercharger whine

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great build and great people involved

[@williammclaughlin4878]

This has always been my favorite body style the grill ,hide away lights didn't like the gray color at first but up close the color barks back at you beautiful wheel

[@williammclaughlin4878]

And 1000 pony's don't hurt this ride either

[@nickp701]

That was amazing it's the perfect build. 950 lbs of torque is insane. Diesel trucks that haul tons use that kind of power. The grey bumpers really did make it look sleek. Another great one for the channel.

[@AutotopiaLA]

This car is done so right and no denying that engines power…awesome!!

[@marcelljackson2868]

Mannn God bless mopar/dodge. They listen to what the people want old school horsepower with new technology

[@AutotopiaLA]

They really are in touch more than any other American muscle manufacturer

[@marcelljackson2868]

@@AutotopiaLA exactly 💯 thank you.

[@hent1438]

This is the absolute epitome of a badass muscle car. This would intimidate anyone at a traffic light. Love this beast.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Intimidating is the truth with this one

[@hent1438]

@@AutotopiaLA Yes Indeed..

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

Except a demon lol

[@hectorconcepcion5777]

Brought a tear to my eye just thinking about how much blood, sweat and tears this man had to go through to build something like this. Good job brother!

[@AutotopiaLA]

And almost all done by one man

[@springwoodslasher79]

Yea not the man who owns it. This is classic example of bought not built.

[@2birddogsandawolfdog945]

Yeah now go to the store in your minivan 🤣

[@Stettenbauer]

OMG , friggin sick! One in hundred crate motors? Nothing sounds like a hemi . Plus the best body style ever made.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That engine is so damn good!!

[@josephrose9226]

“It’s not a quiet girl.” Awesome!

[@AutotopiaLA]

No she’s not!! Some of the crap that come outta my mouth even makes me laugh 😂😂

[@drdesmo8489]

Straight Up killer ! Love that build, colour, suspension, brakes, interior, wheels and of course that MOTOR/trans ! West Coast Madness ;)

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely a stellar build on all points

[@nik_karpage]

Killer build man... Love everything about it, color, interior, wheels. Nicely done

[@AutotopiaLA]

They really nailed it on this build

[@trevorsanchez2470]

This thing is insane man!! Wow!! That’s one badass ride!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Amazing build and that engine is insanity!

[@yashrides]

Amazing man I have always lusted over chargers over any other car. I loved the startup sound of this machine awesome built it's just crazy. Thanks for the follow-up on the start-ups. Cheers

[@thebob01]

BADASS! That sound is music to my ears!

[@sidefx996]

I always appreciate the amount of work that goes into a build like this and understand that different people like different things and it's not my car, etc, etc but am I the only one who liked the "before" look better lol?

[@AutotopiaLA]

😂😂

[@twohandsandaradio]

Nope you're not the only one. Not a fan of primer gray.

[@blackenigma6777]

@@twohandsandaradio I don't hate the color, but I don't necessarily love it either.

[@vincealince_SRT]

Can’t help but notice that in the first pictures, the original looking Bumper looked so good. I’d have to agree

[@cashmoni7622]

That black stripe hellephant decal on the rear of the car is cringe af. outside of that and the wheels its spot on.

[@pinotgrizio3567]

When I saw the KZbin short of you driving this car I could not wait for you to drop the video, thank you so much for doing this one Sean!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Big thanks to David and Jimmy for bringing it all the way out for us to shoot! Such cool people

[@jimpalmeri5428]

I enjoyed watching this. I am in the process of building a 68 with a hellcat engine but now I might have to step up my game lol. Great build all the way around.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Unfortunately it’s almost impossible to get one of these engines with only 100 produced

[@ES44AC-2]

The right mix between original and new tech. Some cars are great show pieces ,but this is a car that can be driven. The guy smiles from ear to ear about his awesome car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They really did this one right

[@rodyoakum1194]

One Best Rides You Have Had On The Show Thanks So Much

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. Wait til you see the next one he’s building…it’ll be another knock out

[@drewflanagan4296]

Great build - love that it sounds more big block than supercharger

[@AutotopiaLA]

That engine sounds incredible. Definitely sounds like a big block beast

[@tylerstephen6053]

Amazing colour. Sound. “It’s awesome!”

[@A_Class216]

That's a BEAST!! EVERYTHING IS ON POINT. FROM THE COLOR RIMS AND TIRES INTERIOR ETC. BEAUTIFUL

[@AutotopiaLA]

They nailed it on this build. Taste and class

[@John375PD]

Unbelievable display of muscle and designed to handle all of it!! What a fantastic build!

[@AutotopiaLA]

They nailed this build on all points

[@papakazas]

I always feel glad when I see a smile at Sean's face :-D I sometimes wish I had a job like that too :-D Best Greek greetings from Germany my man, keep up the good work ;-) !

[@AutotopiaLA]

This one was smiles the whole time!! Stoked he let me drive it!!

[@kev4266]

Great vid... fantastic car...all the right questions...all the right answers...Very Well Done.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you and they sure nailed it on this one

[@jasonmacneil2256]

I LOVE that he kept so much 68 Charger!!! Awesome car!! Awesome video! Thanks Shawn.

[@skiddlyd.244]

Awesome. I’m glad you got to show this off

[@AutotopiaLA]

And I’m glad I got to drive it!!

[@InsertNameHere0369]

One of the cleanest builds. Nicely done

[@Sockatv77]

I am not a mopar guy…. Having said that, I want that car. Beautifully done. Manual transmission, the way it should be.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s such a perfect car

[@interceptor90ify]

Im not even a mopar guy and i love it!!! Awesome!!

[@leehouston5436]

LOVE the Mopars ! ThanQ

[@christianmclain3304]

Watching you guys drive that beautiful charger brings me back to when I first fell in love with the general lee... hats off to you guys

[@matthewboik421]

I love that grey.. it's like a combo of Ford's leadfoot and abyss, absolutely gorgeous.

[@RNemy509]

My father had the 69 Charger back when we were kids and sold it before heading to Vietnam. Still my favorite car, close second is the 71 Hemi 'Cuda! This is a beautiful piece of machinery in this vid

[@musclebone7875]

Big money car!💯

[@cgkuch4184]

This is what makes me smile! That beast is a thing of beauty. I can’t even imagine what it be like to own that masterpiece? Great job on that one of kind👍🏼👍🏼

[@Rastonification]

I love that sound. Great looking Charger.

[@jasonmeador7861]

Love the color! Amazing!!

[@anthonyestevez118]

The coolest Charger on Earth, next to Bo & Luke's! 😉 AWESOME ride! Thanks for sharing!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s really a spectacular build

[@rad87gn]

Awesome build!! Very cool car!

[@akilla4reala669]

Yet another amazing car! This channel never lets me down! Keep them coming! 👌

[@AutotopiaLA]

Killer ride for sure…lots more coming from us

[@akilla4reala669]

@@AutotopiaLA can’t wait! ✌️

[@triiplesixx9725]

That’s such a beauty 😍 and the sound just gives me chills

[@richheider8455]

Really beautiful charger with a big motor suits at proper

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome build!

[@David-ve8pk]

Boy would this car work in a new movie "Bullett, the son of"! 😊 Thanks for sharing. My uncle had a super Bee 🐝 and him and his friend used to race back in the early 70's before he moved to California. The car then was a beast but the sound of the car this guy put together deserves compliments no matter where he goes! Absolutely beautiful car! Kudos to you that was able to afford this build. 👍 Respect!

[@yeetergriffin1586]

This does put a smile on my face you did an amazing job and thing looks amazing with the custom decal

[@thomasstahler2923]

The owner of the car smiling ear to ear as he running through the gears is what it's all about good stuff!!!!!

[@renegadebikersol2936]

Now that's a car. Literally hell of a car. 💪🏽 Cars all the way.

[@bosnuts7058]

Gorgeous!! Modernized awesomeness

[@johnniezuniga6841]

Boy that's a beautiful muscle car really looks good and sounds really strong

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a beast!!

[@F1fan56]

Looks killer mean. Super nice work. Steve McQueen would love this!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Bullitt would never have caught this one 😂

[@rayberczik7251]

Damn what a fantastic car!! That engine is music to my ears!!

[@britson4840]

That will be my new dream car. Omg it is perfect

[@a-g2153]

This Car is just PERFECT, my God. The Grey and Black Paintjob looks awesome, espacially with the Blue Hellephant emblems. Cant say anything about the Performance other then ITS A BEAST!

[@PipelineF35guy]

I’m not really big on Mopar but even I’ll admit this is quite an impressive build, something unique for sure! I love it!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very cool build all around

[@sickjohnson]

The type of video that hurts your face from smiling over 13 mins straight! Have a good weekend guy.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s so true!! Enjoy your weekend too my friend

[@Chewygsxr]

Awesome video as usual, what a beautiful Car. The Fiesta Flash 🤙🏼🍺🍺🍺

[@AutotopiaLA]

Killer ride for sure!

[@dalkaklaric7199]

Awesome build thankyou for showing us

[@AutotopiaLA]

It sure is. Glad you enjoyed it

[@lonzyrt7351]

Wow. That's by far the best restomod charger I've seen. Hellaphant powdered nasty in that nice way. Thanks for sharing

[@samwalton4598]

Huuuuge smiles! 👍. The engine sound gives me wood!! Badass!

[@apelikemenace]

Amazingly, I like the color matched bumpers. Plus like the Chip Foose-esque bumper french. Stance and rake are pretty damn good.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a really well done Charger and that engine is insanely cool

[@276rclife6]

Heck yeah that's how you start a video off...love it when the drivers not a afraid to drive it like they stole it..that's got to be the nicest charger out there right now..

[@AutotopiaLA]

He drives it and I love it!! And I got to drive it which was awesome!!

[@fishpony1211]

One of my favorite cars u have checked out. Beautiful

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me and we’ve shown some amazing builds

[@fishpony1211]

@@AutotopiaLA that sir u have!

[@garyjohnson4988]

That sound is glorious!

[@xisleprez]

OMGAWD that's so obnoxiously Wicked sounding,! Pure 🔥🔥🔥

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s such an evil build

[@xisleprez]

@@AutotopiaLA Truth. Dope editing also. 👊

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s our kid Kyle on the edits

[@xisleprez]

@@AutotopiaLA Badass !

[@justinm.791]

Straight up BEASTMODE!!!

[@pt_atx]

Sound is outstanding

[@AutotopiaLA]

This whole build is exceptional and yes on the sound!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Simply Amazing!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It sure is in every way

[@bbc454nos]

Cool car, thanks Sean.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for watching and yeah, killer build!

[@austinlesperance7422]

Nasty! That thing is just amazing

[@anthonybell3036]

What a beauty mate, amazing work

[@TheBustedNut]

Love this car man!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I do too

[@JesusDisciple916]

This is one of my favorite rides ever on this channel... and I've been a Chevy guy for my entire life. I can appreciate any car, though. Edit: shout out to Jimmy! As someone who's owned an auto customization shop since 2000, I'm impressed that one man built this, as a side job.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Jimmie is impressive to say the least and they nailed it on this one

[@alexharshman7025]

That blue mustang in the background tugs at my heart for some reason

[@RamblinAround]

That is a very nice build.

[@MrSeaneboy]

nice machine. Colour is dope g

[@2414kels]

Absolutely amazing build👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely

[@gregmounts7648]

i notice your a fan of the smokey grey paint . this is GREAT i love it

[@Freebird67]

Awesome car and guy what a great build you’ve done it again Shawn UK Fan

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s such a cool guy as is the builder Jimmy. They came a lot of miles for us to shoot it and glad they did cause “wow!!!”

[@kevinnobody3052]

Angry and violent. That's a good description. Love it.....

[@AutotopiaLA]

It really is

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! SO BADASS!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!! I LOVE THE HELLEPHANT MOTOR!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very rare and extremely cool engine for sure

[@MrBobkido]

Perfection!!!!!!

[@drewcarfrae808]

Straight fire!