1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
B-body · R/T = Road and Track. 440 Magnum standard — unique in the mu... · Road and Track — Dodge's full-size muscle car at its finest
Ultra Rare
Production & Overview
Total Production
10,849
Original MSRP
N/A
Assembly Plants
Hamtramck, MI · Los Angeles, CA
Wheelbase
117 inches
Body Styles
2-Door Hardtop · Convertible
Curb Weight
3,870 lbs
Notable Packages & Production
Street Hemi — 426 Hemi
6-10x base
240
produced
Available Engines
440 Magnum 440ci — V8
Standard R/T engine — included in base price
375 hp
426 Hemi 426ci — V8
Optional at $907. 230 hardtops and 10 convertibles with Hemi.
425 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: Hemi non-matching loses 75%+. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
Decode fender tag — confirms 440 or Hemi and all options
Hemi — mandatory Galen Govier records
Check Bumblebee stripe authenticity
Inspect B-body floor pans and frame rails
Verify correct 440 Magnum exhaust manifolds
Check broadcast sheet
Convertible with Hemi — extraordinary rarity, verify completely
Road test: 440 Magnum is smooth and powerful
Verify rear axle ratio
Check all R/T-specific badging
Known Problem Areas
Hemi fraud
B-body rust
Bumblebee stripe reproductions
Non-matching 440
Frame rail rust
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
Hemi convertible — 10 produced, priceless
Hemi hardtop documented
440 convertible numbers-matching
Correct Bumblebee stripe
↓ Decreases Value
Hemi fraud
Non-matching
B-body rust
Stripe removed
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
Medium-High
Parts Availability
Good — B-body Mopar market strong
Driver Quality Cost
$30,000 – $55,000
Show Quality Cost
$65,000 – $130,000
Key Suppliers
Year One · Classic Industries · Galen Govier (authentication)
Pop Culture & Legacy
The R/T was Dodge's answer to the GTO — full-size muscle with premium standard power
Bumblebee stripe became a Dodge muscle car signature
Strong following at Carlisle and Mopar National events
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