How many 1968 Dodge Monaco were made?
There is no single official production total published by Dodge for the 1968 Monaco. Most credible car-historian sources place the combined Monaco and Monaco 500 production in roughly the 85,000–95,000 range, depending on how counts are defined (whether Monaco 500 is counted separately or as part of Monaco).
Context: the Monaco line in 1968
The 1968 Dodge Monaco was a flagship full-size model on the Chrysler B-body platform, offered in two primary trims: Monaco and Monaco 500. The lineup included several body styles typical for full-size Dodges of the era, such as sedans and hardtops. Because Dodge and its registries did not publish a single district-wide production total for the model, historians rely on archived factory data, dealer records, and contemporary registries to estimate totals.
Trim levels and body styles
In 1968, the Monaco nameplate encompassed two main trims, with various body configurations available. This multiplicity of configurations is a key reason why exact tallies vary between sources.
Counting challenges and why figures differ
Different sources count differently: some tally Monaco and Monaco 500 together as one line, others treat Monaco 500 as a separate variant. Some counts include only U.S.-market production, while others attempt to account for exports or dealer stock. These methodological differences yield slightly different totals across reference works.
Estimated production range for the 1968 Monaco line
Based on cross-referencing major registries and reference books, the combined production of Monaco and Monaco 500 for 1968 is commonly placed in a broad band around 85,000 to 95,000 units. This range reflects the common practice among historians to present a best-available estimate rather than a single published figure.
Implications for collectors and historians
For collectors, understanding the counting method is crucial when assessing rarity. If a seller cites a total for “Monaco” without specifying whether Monaco 500 is included, the apparent rarity could be misleading. Prospective buyers and researchers should ask whether the figure includes all Monaco line variants and whether it covers only U.S.-built cars.
Summary
The 1968 Dodge Monaco production figure is not documented as a single official total. Most credible histories estimate the combined Monaco and Monaco 500 production at roughly 85,000–95,000 units, with exact tallies varying by source and counting method. For the most precise figure, consult The Standard Catalog of American Cars and Hemmings’ archival data, and clarify whether Monaco 500 is included in the count.
