1968 Dodge Monaco 500

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  1. jwdtenn

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    It looks nice, for what it is. It hasen't the Hemi and corresponding sport interior. But, then again, if it had all that, he could demand more than double, comparing what classics go for these days. This is probably the best post-'65 Dodge division design, before they were radically re-designed in the late 70s
     
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    That is a Nice looking car 383 would move it along very well. Seldome seen model.
     
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    Never was a Hemi available in any C-body. Not sure what you mean by "sport" interior. The "500" series had buckets and console, and the shown buckets and buddy seat as options against the stock split bench, with a woodgrain steering wheel and tach among the many options. In these, you could have anything from a 225, 318, 383, or 440; along with the automatic, three and four-speed manual transmissions, and the standard 8-3/4" rear axle with ratios from 2.76 through 4.10.

    I'd have to say this is a superb '67, with all of the unobtanium trim intact and in great shape. Priced pretty fairly, so far. A super-slick one with a 440 can bring $20K very easily.
     
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    That Chrysler decided to hold the Hemis back from these otherwise sporty models is beyond me. Then again, they never made past being number three.
    By "sport interior", I meant the usual sport wheels (these uncannily resemble Buick's), bucket seats, console and any guages available like, at least, the usual tachometer, somewhat like was offered on the Polara:


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    This is how they set out Monacos the year previous. If they couldn't design it better for '68, they should have just carried over the dash from the '67:

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    The wheels are Magnum 500s, which were also on Fords. The Buick wheel is noticeably different, withspokes that curve inward from the rim upward. Not the same. And why the dig on Dodges (never made it past number three)??? A useless comment. BTW, the '67 and '68 are nearly identical cars. Same dash, too. Lastly, the Monaco was top of the line, above the Polara. I'm a 46-year Mopar guy. I know these things. The Hemi was never meant for the "C"-body cars at all. Hence, none built.
     
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    So, a Hemi won't fit in a C body. That's why the largest offered was the motorhome engine.
    The dash pictured at the very bottom of my post is supposedly from a '67. Well, that's what I got, when I specifically looked it up. It looks older, since round guages were only retained for the Charger, after '66 and the silver grey dash paint was never seen again, beginning in '67.
    If the Monaco was the top of the line, bucket seats and console must have been an available option. If they weren't available, it would be like marketing Rivieras, Starfires and Grand Prixs with only column shifters and bench seats which would defeat the purpose of conceiving such cars. I had Mopars, myself. The only one I didn't like, despite it being a solid dependable car was the '66 Coronet, only because of the over-rectangular styling within and without. They would have done better in keeping both interior and exterior of the previous year's tasteful and charming design, if they couldn't come up with something better:

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    The '68s and up look like they were designed by an entirely different team. The interiors appeared to have been cheapened down with lower grade plastic and vinyl, until the vehicles were again radically designed to a different concept, starting in the late 70's. The Cordoba highlighting this coming to their senses again
     
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    Good Lord, if you are going to criticize, know what the hell you are talking about! (Hint - you don't). First off, the red dash interior you show is from a '65 Coronet 500...a B-body. The '67--'68 C-bodies have virtually no changes other than minor trim bits. The Hemi fits easily in the big cars, but was never offered in them. The "motorhome" engine??? Really now. What a dumb comment that is. Face it, you know nearly nothing about Mopars.
     
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    Did someone metion those pesky turning lights agian?
     
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    Didn't you even read my post?






    Here. Knock yourself out. Would you like mustard, mayonnaise or a piece of cheese with your toes?

     
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    First, it's obvious you don't read for comprehension, if at all. Yes, the 440 was on motorhomes, but was also in many other cars and trucks. You called it the "motorhome engine". This conversation stops here.
     

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