Some of the most interesting cars we see here on Barn Finds are those with a story, and this single-family, low-mileage Dodge has a good one. This second-generation, 1968 Charger R/T is said to be a true Left Coast car and comes with a numbers-matching 440 cubic inch V8 and TorqueFlite automatic. Located in Lodi, California, this blue beauty is available here on eBay where the no reserve bidding has reached a healthy $65,100.

The Dodge Charger, using Chrysler’s B-body platform, was launched in the middle of the 1966 model year to market an upscale, upsized pony car. AMC already had something similar called the Marlin which was sold as a “personal car”, an emerging niche. The automobile would get a complete makeover in 1968 along with all the Plymouth and Dodge cars on that platform. The Charger would turn in its best sales record thus far, producing just shy of 75,000 units of which the R/T edition would see more than 17,500 assemblies. Many of those had the 440 V8 like this one.

As the story goes, this Charger was sold new in Stockton, California. It came with the blue color and vinyl top you see now but also with white stripes that the buyer had the dealer remove. For many years, it was mainly used on the weekends, never driven in the rain, and kept in a garage when inactive. In 1985, there was a small fire under the hood (its source is not mentioned) that burned the wiring harness and damaged the paint on the hood. That was enough for the insurance company to total the vehicle, yet the original owner bought it back. The car was subsequently repaired, but the salvage designation on the title remains.

After the passing of the original owners, their sons took possession of the car 20-25 years ago. They continued to use it sparingly as well but its usage would continue to dwindle over the subsequent years, so the decision was made to finally let the car move on. We’re told it runs and drives excellent with no known mechanical issues and a video of the car can be found here to help support its condition. The Dodge is said to be a turn-key driver-quality car that came with a lot of creature comforts, such as power steering, brakes and factory air conditioning.

While the photos show a solid, shiny car with a paint job that was reapplied about 35 years ago, it’s not of show quality. We’re told there are a few little bumps and bruises, but nothing jumps out that we can see. The interior is equally nice and consists of original materials, although the driver’s bucket seat has a few small tears that the next owner may want to attend to. The dashboard has zero cracks in it and all the glass should be what Chrysler installed in the car 53 years ago.

As you might expect of a car with this kind of history, it’s not short on documentation. Original window sticker, warranty card, sales contract, owner’s manual, and original keys come along from the ride. All of this adds up to a special car that will change hands for some serious cash. Other than being equipped with a Hemi engine, you couldn’t get a Charger that brought more to the table in 1968 than an R/T 440.