In 1968, Dodge's upgraded medium-price lineup is headed by the top of the line Monaco 500. The 383 V8 engine still remains standard in all Monaco and Monaco 500 models. A new 4-door hardtop has been added and this would be the last year for the Monaco 500 model. The Monaco would receive a few minor styling changes this year including a redesigned grill and new taillights.
1968 Dodge Monaco Factory Specifications & Production
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Monaco
DH
41
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$3,268
3,895 lbs
Note 1
DH
43
4-dr Hardtop Sedan - 6P
$3,406
3,945 lbs
Note 1
DH
23
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$3,343
3,885 lbs
Note 1
DH
45
4-dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,676
4,425 lbs
Note 2
DH
46
4-dr Station Wagon - 9P
$3,809
4,475 lbs
Note 2
Monaco 500
DP
23
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$3,843
3,970 lbs
Note 1
Notes:
1. Total Production is rounded off to the nearest 100 and includes 21,100 Monaco's and 3,400 Monaco 500
2. 16,900 Polara & Monaco Station Wagons were produced.
Chassis Specifications
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Track
Rear Track
Tires
Monaco
122 in
219 in
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
8.25 x 14
Monaco Station Wagons
122 in
220 in
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
8.55 x 14
1968 Dodge Monaco VIN
VIN Decoding
Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood.
First Symbol - Car Line
D - Dodge 122"
W - Dodge 117/118"
L - Dart
W - Charger/Coronet
J - Challenger
X - Charger
Second Symbol - Price Class
E - Economy
S - Special
L - Low
X - Fast Top
M - Medium
K - Police
H - High
O - Superstock
P - Premium
T - Taxi
Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Type
21 - 2 Dr. Sedan
41 - 4 Dr. Sedan
23 - 2 Dr. Hardtop
43 - 4 Dr. Hardtop
27 - 2 Dr. Convertible
45 - Station Wagon 2-Seat
29 - 2 Dr. Sports Hardtop
46 - Station Wagon 3-Seat
Fifth Symbol - Engine
(B) 6-198
(N) 8-383
(C) 6-225
(N) 8-383
(E) 6-Special Order
(R) 8-426 HEMI
(G) 8-318
(T) 8-440
(H) 8-340
(U) 8-440
(J) 8-340
(V) 8-440
(L) 8-383
(Z) 8-Special Order
Sixth Symbol - Model Year
6 - 1966
1 - 1971
7 - 1967
2 - 1972
8 - 1968
3 - 1973
9 - 1969
4 - 1974
0 - 1970
5 - 1975
Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Lynch Road, Michigan
(E) Los Angeles, California
(B) Hamtramck, Michigan
(F) Newark, Deleware
(C) Jefferson, Michigan
(G) St. Louis, Missouri
(D) Belvedere, Illinois
(R) Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 100001
Interior and Exterior Paint Chips
1968 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
The first letter or number identifies the roof or accent color. The second letter or number identifies the body color. (For example, the combination WC on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in White and the body is finished in Medium Blue Metallic.) Paint code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing or the left fender side shield.
