No matter how you cut it, 68-70 Dodge Chargers have had a huge resurgence, and their popularity and values have been climbing. This ’68 R/T is an interesting car as it is triple black, big block, 4 speed, and is a great start for a restoration project. This big block project is offered for an opening bid of $26,000.00. Take a look at it here on eBay out of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
While there is still a 440 V8 under the hood, it sadly is not the original engine, but instead was sourced from a mid 70’s Mopar. The seller believes that the transmission and rear end are original to the car. This Mopar does start, run, and move, but the brakes are weak even after rebuilding all of the wheel cylinders. 4 wheel drums seem terrifying for this big block car, but I guess Mopar didn’t care as long as it was fast right? The current fuel tank has a hole, so there is a make shift fuel tank in front of the radiator in the form of an oil jug. The engine compartment itself is relatively solid with only minor surface rust to be found.
While the interior is not so attractive, it is nice to see the floors and their condition. There are some small holes to be found, but as a whole, the floors seem very reasonable. The interior upholstery on the other hand is pretty rough, and you will definitely be looking for a lot of interior pieces.
Although wearing a few colors, and some surface rust, this charger isn’t too shabby from the exterior view either. The worst of the body looks to be the passenger rear quarter. I would guess that it has been loosely repaired before with a skim of filler or high build primer, and perhaps a previous owner ran over something that damaged the far back edge of the quarter? The body seems rather straight, but the hood is slightly bent from the hinges being seized and someone trying to shut the hood. There are certainly possibilities with this car, and I think it is interesting that all of that tire burning power was built to be stopped with a drum brake system. Would you revive this big block Charger?
Wow, 26K? Hell has frozen over. In 1985 this was a 200 dollar car, or even more likely, crushed…thats what I did to my 70 in the spring of 81. (and mine looked a lot better then this one) My question, how long was it an eyesore?
I am a big Mopar fan and would take one over something else any day of the week. But at this price I would take the next car advertised, an almost perfect 1970 GTO over this. It is the same price as this Charger and is ready to drive and enjoy as is. No way this Charger could ever be as nice as the GTO advertised, it would still be patched together, no matter how much money you spent on it. And did I mention I am a big Mopar Fan?
The price reflects investment potential (mostly imagined) not love of the car or the hobby in general. This price represents everything that is wrong with our hobby. Do I wish that in 1981 I had not crushed my 1970 and instead later had it restored? Of course, it was my first car, but at the time it was more convenient to junk it out. I did not understand how a late middle aged man would lament over it. The difference between fixing up my own first car and buying this piece of lawn ketch because of hoped for profits is vast. One is sentimental and for the love of driving and the car, the other is pure greed. It has ruined the hobby. I am not saying a person shouldn’t be allowed to do it, but it sure a’int for me.
Update. The GTO is gone off of CL. I bet it has been sold.
I’m with you sir.
In the mid-70’s, I bought a ’69 or ’70 Charger like this for $500 bucks. 383, 4 speed. I beat the crud out of that car, and the guy I sold it to, killed it altogether. Just as well the link doesn’t work, someone actually interested in this car? Nice ones seem to go for high 5 figures, so I guess the value is there. Way I figure, just go out and buy a nice one, and quit padding these restoration shops pockets.
The link does not take you to this car on eBay.
The eBay link doesn’t work.
It may be worth about half of what they are asking at the best. Interior is basically nonexistent, the engine isn’t original and the body is questionable at best.
There are definitely other examples of this generation of chargers available that are in much better shape for less money.
Nothing wrong with drum brakes, they can stop a car in no time if adequately sized. Just don’t get caught in the rain, or expect it to behave the same going down a long 5% grade.
Fred. Nothing wrong with drum brakes assuming you only need to stop once. A stop or rapid slow down from high speed makes the brakes so dang hot that the next time you need them you will find yourself T-boned, or parked in the guy’s trunk ahead of you. One high speed stop requires professional use of the steering wheel to avoid a crash should you need to stop again soon.
…or trying to stop a Mini full of people – from around 80-odds – in a hurry! Pedal meets floor; cue frantic pumping.
Maybe he,s asking so much because he put a new air filter on be for listing it so no one would know it sat ll that time uncovered Lol.
Way too much. I had the same exact car shot in the rare med dark turq metallic, ten years ago, with original mill and 727 and sold it for 12k. This one has 1970 seats in it and the steering wheel is incorrect for an R/T,
A real black car with a 4 speed, that’s hot poop, interesting. Chances are he will get over half of that being 4 speed, maybe more, my pockets aren’t that deep.
thrashed and trashed. it’s clear i am not a mopar fanatic.
the ad was pulled hopefully bc the seller thought better of the asking price not bc someone paid the asking price.
In this climate I’m going to guess it sold, probably with multiple bids.
I had a 69 RT charger that was numbers matching with a 318. The car originally was ordered by a dealer in Alabama for his young daughter. He didnt want her to have the 440 so he speced it with the 318. t had an auto and was gold with a white vinyl top.
You are using too many capital letters for this site. It’s suppose to be a fun place. If someone has the wrong facts, and you know the facts, be a sport and kindly correct them, not chew them out. And I doubt highly, Mr. Govier would laugh at any Mopar question.
Jason, you continue to show that you don’t play well with others. I don’t recall anyone here stating what they said was indeed factual. This is a fun group and douche-rockets like yourself just reaffirms the fact that we aren’t like you nor want to be. To the rest of y’all, have a great day! Out!
The car does have potential, could be way worse like that 440 cuda the other day, annnnd it does have an engine under the hood instead of a big wide open hole to look at, a 440 of some year no less, and I know the builders out there could make one heck of a car out of it, but for 26 thousand dollars as a starting bid??!!
Distributor in front of motor,,big block.
Actually, my parents purchased a new 70 Challenger in 1970 they were young and marri d and could only afford insurance on that car if it had a 6 cylinder, a slant 6 to be exact. So to think that this could’ve come with a SB 318 is totally an option.
there was a guy in london ontario who took a late model charger r/t and took the body off it and cut the floor pan out of this year of charger and put it on the new charger frame running gear he used the dash and interior too
It still is a $200 car, so that means $2500 tops. I saw an engine advertised for $25,000.00; body and paint $15,000.00 minimum; Upholstery $10,000.00 minimum; Tires and wheels $2500.00 and up; dual exhausts $2,500.00, plus the car at $26,000.00 is $81,000.00 and you haven’t yet put a wrench to it. Brain says “no.”
Way over priced for what’s really for sale. It needs EVERYTHING!! Parts car with a title. Somebody would have $75-100k in a restoration. Bad investment.
All of the reality TV shows like Fast N Loud and others have given most of these owners false hope/dreams that their cars are worth these kind of prices!?! Non #s matching engine? I would have to run the numbers on the tag to see exactly what this car was and came with to determine what is a fair price to pay. That’s just my honest opinion! I wouldn’t pay 26k for a non matching # project that may or may not be all that rare to begin with.
I have owned and restored several 2nd generation chargers.Unless you are a very good mechanic and body man, I would stay away from this project.This car is basically junk.
Hey @Chimmy, @Jason has a point as do yourself. Yes a Charger could come with a 318, but R/T’s were standard with a 440 with 426 Hemi an option. Both big blocks.
After reading all the comments, I’ve come to the conclusion that the opening bid belonged to the seller or their friend because anyone who knows anything about car values and restoration costs wouldn’t bother.
And there’s Keith posting……….
How Much???
There is the Bullitt Charger !!!! Didn’t burn up after all !!! YAAAAAA
in 1977 when i got out of the army my brother had a 68 triple black charger that looked brand new. a 383 car with a blown up eng. big hole in the side of the block that he couldn’t even sell for $150.ended up crushing it. i think he got $65 for it at the salvage and they didn’t really want it. man now look but you got to remember they made 1000,s of these chargers and now. i bought a 70 in 85 for $175.just a rust free 318 car rolling shell. the first day i got it on the road 2 ford tempos hit it on each end and totaled it and nether car had ins. my ins. comp. paid me $1800 and let me keep the car.
I want it.
The people commenting on here need to lighten up with their responses. People don’t know everything guys, calm down. A polite correction is all that’s necessary. The fact that you guys get all bent shows you’re probably a “Fly by night” Mopar guy who probably watches too much Graveyard Cars or whatever crazy TV programs that are like it and now thinks they’re Galen Govier. Take an aspirin and calm yourselves…
In fact, here’s my number if you’d like to meet you’re demise. Bring PC Crusader. Don’t poke the bear tough guy. 414-429-5270. I’m waiting!
Nope, never been.
Wow , looks real nice…
Galen Govier doesn’t answer questions for free. I’ve met him at car shows, he’s part of the snob crowd.