- Only one of seven 1968 Hemi Chargers finished in factory AA-1 Silver paint, and the sole example configured with both a black vinyl top and factory stripe delete option.
- Original numbers-matching 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 paired with a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, representing just 264 of the 475 Hemi Chargers built that model year.
- Chrysler registry documentation confirms its verified one-of-one status alongside original VIN stamps, factory fender tags, and untouched mechanical components.
A 1968 Dodge Charger R/T surfaced at Mecum’s Monterey 2026 auction carrying paperwork that places it in a category of its own. Out of 96,100 Dodge Chargers produced that year, only 475 rolled off the assembly line equipped with the 426 cubic inch Hemi V8. Of those, a mere seven wore factory Silver paint, and this particular car is the only one built with a black vinyl top and the rare stripe delete option that erased the standard R/T bumblebee tail stripes. Chrysler registry records confirm it as a genuine one-of-one specification.
The Original Powertrain
Pop the hood and the numbers-matching 426 Hemi sits exactly where the factory installed it. The original owner selected the three-speed TorqueFlite automatic over the four-speed manual, a choice that narrows the field to just 264 examples from the 1968 Hemi production total. Out back, a 3.23 Sure-Grip differential puts the power down. The original VIN stamps, fender tags, and drivetrain components remain intact, a level of preservation that has become increasingly rare among surviving Hemi cars of this era.
Worth A Look
Factory Options and Cabin Condition
This Charger left Detroit loaded with the comfort and convenience package of the period. Inside, the original black interior retains its center console, power windows, power steering, and power front disc brakes. The Tic-Toc-Tach instrument cluster keeps watch over the Hemi’s output, while tinted glass and a working AM radio paired with an 8-track player round out the cabin appointments. The trunk, floorboards, jack assembly, and spare wheel are all original equipment, a detail that separates survivor-grade examples from the rest of the market.
Market Position and Auction Outlook
Standard 1968 Hemi Charger R/T models in top collector condition typically start above $130,000. Numbers-matching cars with the stripe delete option have historically sold for $231,000 and $247,500 at major auction houses. This Silver survivor carries a prior private listing of $275,000, a figure that reflects its one-of-one color combination, verified documentation, and the growing appetite among collectors for unmolested, factory-correct Mopar muscle. When the gavel falls in Monterey, it will be one of four Hemi-powered B-bodies and E-bodies crossing the block, joining a 1971 Plymouth Cuda and two 1969 Dodge Charger Daytonas.
