1968 Dodge Charger

XP29H8B306202roadUnited States

A 1968 Dodge Charger originally equipped with a 383ci High Performance V8, subsequently rebuilt in the Netherlands by PTTM as a pro-touring R/T-style machine at a cost exceeding €175,000. The powertrain was upgraded to a Chrysler 440 big-block stroked to 500ci producing 565bhp, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and comprehensive chassis improvements. The car was later resprayed and further refined by its most recent owner.

Ownership

2023-02-24Auction sale
Sold £49,500 (≈ $62K)
Iconic Auctioneers catalogue lot →
→ 2018-03-01Acquisition unknown
Pedal to the Metal
partial documentation
Dutch dealership that sold the car after the PTTM pro-touring build was completed. A build write-up and valuation report were retained on file.
2018-03-01 →Private sale
Current vendor
full documentation
Purchased from the Dutch dealer for €125,000. During ownership the car was bare-metal resprayed, received further bodywork and mechanical attention, and was rewired. Supporting invoices and a Laagland en Taxaties appraisal are on file.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2018
Mechanical
Brake system rebuilt and front suspension work carried out.
Invoice on file totalling £5,000.
2019
Bodywork
Rear panel repainted, exhaust wrapped, heat shields attended to, and sub-frame welding carried out.
2019Mechanical
Full Range Services
Complete rewire of the vehicle.
Workshop based in Kent; invoice totalling £3,842 on file.
—Restoration
PTTM
Comprehensive pro-touring rebuild carried out in the Netherlands: Chrysler 440 big-block stroked to 500ci with Edelbrock heads, forged pistons, hydraulic cam, TTI headers and stainless exhaust; Chrysler 727 converted to 6-speed auto; four-link rear suspension, adjustable dampers, four-wheel disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering fitted; full electrical loom replaced; air-conditioning installed; interior completely retrimmed with a modern instrument panel.
Total spend on the build reportedly exceeded €175,000.
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Bodywork
Car stripped to bare metal and resprayed throughout.
Cost £18,500; carried out after the October 2018 mechanical work and before March 2019.

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