440-powered 1968 Dodge Polara Convertible

Description

The third-generation Polara was offered from 1965 to 1968 and was moved back to Chrysler’s C-Body platform after a short stint as a smaller offering as a B-Body. The cars would receive updated bodywork each year and were available in a full range of bodies, including sedans, hardtops, station wagons, and desirable two-door convertibles. V8 power was standard and ranged from the modest 318ci up to the stout and legendary 440ci big block.

In 1967, new U.S. government-required safety items were added, which included an energy-absorbing steering column and steering wheel, more interior padding, and a dual-circuit brake master cylinder. The 1968 models received front and rear side marker lights.

This ‘68 drop-top Polara was acquired by the current owner in 2014, and it wears a red finish with a black convertible soft top over black vinyl upholstery with cloth inserts. The car is powered by a replacement drivetrain consisting of a 440ci V8 and a TorqueFlite 727 three-speed automatic transmission with a 2,800-rpm stall converter.

Additional details include a dual exhaust system, Mickey Thompson valve covers, an Equus tachometer, a push-button AM radio, lap belts, Cragar-style wheels, and BFGoodrich Radial T/A white letter tires.

This 1968 Dodge Polara convertible is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a clean Michigan title in the current owner’s name.

Highlights

• Two-door convertible body

• 440ci V8 with four-barrel carburetor

• TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission

• Repainted red with black convertible soft top

• Black vinyl and cloth upholstery

• Cragar-style wheels

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires

• Front disc brakes with Wilwood calipers

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (DM27G8D142351) decodes as:

  • D – Dodge Polara/Monaco C-Body

  • M – Medium price class

  • 27 – Two-door convertible

  • G – 383ci V8 with two-barrel carburetor

  • 8 – 1968 model year

  • D – Belvedere, Illinois, assembly plant

  • 142351 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• 440ci big block V8

• Mickey Thompson valve covers

• PerTronix ignition coil

• Cragar-style wheels

• Wilwood front brake calipers

• Aftermarket tachometer

Servicing & Documentation

The seller notes work under current ownership has included modifying the car with a 440ci engine, TorqueFlite transmission, a 2,800-rpm stall converter, 2.5” dual exhaust, and Wilwood brake components in addition to reupholstering the interior and replacing front suspension components and the convertible top.

Known Imperfections

• Corrosion visible on engine bay and underbody components

• Missing wheel center caps

• Torn door seals

Ownership History

The car was acquired by the current owner approximately 12 years ago.