What is a 1968 Dodge Charger R/T with a 440 cubic inch V8 in this condition worth? Listed here on eBay with less than 2 days remaining, this a fairly solid project car. The bids are up to $16,000 and there is no reserve set. The Charger looks to be in a wrecking yard in Preston, Idaho. This is the first year for the Road/Track (R/T) package that came standard with the 440 Magnum engine.
The heart of this beautifully designed car is Dodge’s venerable 440 cubic inch V8 engine. The engine will need work to get it running and I do not see a brake booster, radiator or battery under the hood. The motor is backed by a column shifted automatic transmission and the rear gears are said to be a 3.90 Sure-Grip. The car is green with a green vinyl interior. The low back bucket seats do not show any rips but the lower backseat is missing and there are tears on the rear upper seat.
The floors have some surface rust but are said to be solid. The Charger will need a new trunk and there is rust damage around the rear window. The quarter panels are rusty too and will need patch panels. All the glass is said to be in place. The odometer reading is irrelevant as this car will need a full restoration to get it back on the road. One issue if the massive dent in the passenger side. The seller states that the car will be sold with a new striker section to help with the repair.
Many people love the look of the 1968 Charger over the 1969-1970 models. This one doesn’t look too far to be restored and put back on the road so it can bring smiles to the driver. Do you think the bidding will continue to go up of is $16,000 top money for this Dodge Charger project?
After just completing a full restoration of an AAR ‘cuda, I’ve just confirmed to myself what experts have been saying for years: With cars like mine and this Charger that are in high demand, spend the money for one that has already been restored. —Just be smart about it. If you aren’t intimately familiar with the details of the specific model you are buying, pay the money and hire someone with specific expertise on that model – not some generic appraiser.
In the end, my labor was worth $0. And I don’t want to hear people say that it was a great enjoyment. For example, after I put in the dash for the 4th time it got tiresome. And that was with shop manuals, specialty websites and more. I consider myself pretty competent.
If you buy a correct car you can always find those additional things to tweak that give you pleasure versus frustration. This one is going to give you the latter. Don’t fool yourself. Everything needs to be redone on this one and correct parts in themselves are very expensive.
John, You are absolutely correct. Been there, done that on many classic muscle cars. Latest project (have more to do on it) a ’66 Belvedere I two-door sedan that was very solid to start with. I have over $50K in it so far and I have two years in it; and I’ve done all the labor! It is going to be a very nice car. But, if selling it, I would be lucky to get $22K for get on a good day…
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I yield the floor.
OK, I stand before thee, what we have here is a buncch of couch potatoes want 2 b builders/owners & no real builders/hot rodders that don’t like getting fingers/nuckles banged up a little 4 their dream ride they never had in their younger days. Happy 2 b a couch potato/dreamer. I yield the floor.
Engine is probably a transplant, as the color is incorrect for that year, but hey, who’s counting?
Turquoise is the correct color for the 1968 440 engine. The pics also show it as a D series (1968) 440 HP engine. They were orange starting in 1969. It could be the original engine.
You’re probably right, it just looks more blue to me, but then again, I’m fairly color-blind…
Mopar guys r just nuts! I’ve seen them pay crazy $ just 4 a certain vin tag on a complete rust bucket! Running gear on Mopars excellent-bodies then garbage. I have several 30’s rods I get more enjoyment out of. I really hate on newer 1’s all that wiring u really don’t need 2 make/keep it running. But it’s ur $
This car will need $70,000 or more spent. Probably much more. And it is assuredly bent. Buy it for $16K, put another $70 into it and it will be worth about $60K.
This is not for the faint of heart for sure!! I would be concerned the rear quarter dent as they call it didn’t effect the frame!! A solid enough car with a bent frame is not worth the money cause the frame will set you back a pretty penny along with the swap!! Look it over if your going to spend your money on this one!!!
These cars don’t have frames [unibody] & if u repaired/painted/etc. yourself probably $20-25,000 4 a nice street ride. If u have a shop repair it @ shop rates ouch!
SOLD for $18,200.