Description
Key Facts
Year: 1968 (factory 383 ci big-block car)
Engine: 408 ci (6. 8 L) small-block stroker V8 (~400 hp)
Transmission: 904 automatic, uprated with lower first gear
Rear axle: 2. 94 ratio for balanced acceleration and cruising
Interior: Original green trim, preserved
Country: EU-registered (imported from the US via Sweden)
Restoration completed in 2022 following a two-year process
Background
This Dodge Charger combines authentic late-’60s muscle car character with a carefully executed modern rebuild.
It remained in the current owner’s family since 2020, following twelve years with its previous Swedish owner.
The car is believed to have spent part of its earlier life in Ohio, where it was refinished in the current sea-blue colour.
The comprehensive restoration focused on reliability, usability, and structural soundness while retaining its unmistakable period presence.
Restoration & Upgrades
Electrical System: Completely rewired; all gauges and dashboard instruments restored.
Climate Control: Fully functional air-conditioning and heating installed for all-season comfort.
Chassis Work: Cross-member and passenger-side floor pan professionally repaired and replaced.
Interior: Original green upholstery and trim retained; Sony stereo discreetly fitted but rarely used, the owner preferred the natural soundtrack of the V8.
Body & Paint: Professionally refinished in deep sea blue, presenting smartly with excellent panel alignment.
Drivetrain & Performance
According to the original fender tag, this Charger left the Hamtramck plant equipped with a 383 ci “B”-engine big block and 727 TorqueFlite transmission.
That drivetrain had long since been replaced, leading to a thoughtful upgrade:
Engine: 360 block stroked to 408 ci (≈ 6. 8 L), fitted with a mild roller cam, ported Magnum heads, and tuned carburation, producing well over 400 horsepower.
Transmission: 904 automatic chosen for reduced parasitic loss, built to racing standards with a lower first gear to complement the 2. 94 rear axle.
Performance: Strong off-the-line acceleration with relaxed highway cruising.
Reliability: The 904 unit has proven extremely durable over more than a decade of use; the only noted minor imperfection is a slightly inefficient torque converter.
The drivetrain alone would cost over €7, 500 to reproduce today.
Condition
Mechanical: Excellent running order, smooth idle, strong oil pressure, consistent power delivery.
Interior: Well-preserved factory green trim with restored dash and instruments.
Body: Straight panels, tidy paint, solid underbody with restored structural sections.
Summary
This Charger represents an ideal blend of authenticity and refinement — maintaining its period charm while benefiting from a professionally executed mechanical upgrade program.
With its 408 ci stroker V8 (~400 hp), race-built 904 transmission, and original preserved interior, it’s equally suited to spirited driving, weekend shows, or continued detailing by its next custodian.
A beautifully balanced and highly usable example of Dodge’s most iconic fastback muscle car.
