When the Dodge Charger was first introduced as a 1966 model, it offered a sporty fastback design outside, an unusual interior featuring four bucket seats, plus a console that ran almost the entire length of the inside area. As cool as the first-generation cars are, it wasn’t until two years later when the second gen came along that the Charger became a household name, selling over 96,000 units for 1968 alone, such as this one here on eBay. This B-Body is a rolling project, but it’s a reasonably solid Texas example, so there are probably some good bones here to work with. This Mopar is currently in Celeste, Texas, with a buy-it-now price of $29,500.
Whether you call the finish baked or patina, this one’s rocking it, with the seller even throwing out the idea of leaving the outside as-is and having a ratty driver. However, I’d rather the opposite happen and see this one made beautiful again. The good news is that underneath all those years in the sun seems to be a solid exterior, with most of the panels appearing usable. They’ll need to be smoothed out, and a few spots like the lower quarter areas and around the rear window will need repairs, but I’d be happy to score a body this good overall to start with. I can’t really tell how much filler is present in the driver’s side fender from just viewing the photos, so if it’s excessive, perhaps replacing this panel may be the best option.
The interior looks like it’s been in an oven, and things in there are well-done, with just about all of the components needing attention of some sort. It’s a plus to see that this is an original A/C car, but there’s no factory console and it’s a column shift, plus there are a few small holes present in the floors. Repairing the sheet metal here might be a possibility, but some new floor pans would probably be money well spent.
Under the hood originally was a 383, so it’s good that this one was a factory big block, but it’ll be up to the next owner to decide whether to find another like engine or install a 440 instead. The seller calls this car a blank canvas, and with no concerns over keeping things numbers-matching at this point, this one seems like a good candidate to build however you want without losing sleep over it. There’s a lot of work to be done before this 1968 Dodge Charger will be ready for the road again, but with the somewhat solid nature of the body, I’m feeling it’s likely decent project material. What do you think?
The dealer selling this car has had numerous cars featured here, many of which are still listed on eBay, they used to run all of their cars as an auction, but have now switched to a man asking price but accepting offers.
This car is rough, the biggest problem is likely to be missing parts from the engine compartment. It’s almost guaranteed many parts will turn up missing. That’s the sort of problem that nickel and dime a new owner, the cost of which is often underestimated. There are a lot of $30-50 parts missing, purchasing replacements ads up quickly.
There are better deals out there for potential buyers willing to put in the effort to find one.
Steve R
Totally agree here, better more reasonable priced cars are out there, just take time to look. Paying this much for a shell is not a good start for success.
How do parts “turn up missing”🙄
This is so overpriced At best 10k If you bought all used parts and did the work yourself at least another 10k to get it drivable That is without body work and paint and it still won’t be worth 29k
This Charger is just waiting for the next millionaire to take her home.
Wow, reminds me of vehicles coming into our body shop in the 70’s, affectionately referred to as “bondo buggies”.
To much $ on the asking price makes this a submarine, going deep into your wallet.
30K for a rusty roller, only in the Mopar world
Another Texas rot box! Bring cash for your next lawn ornament.you’ll be in MOPAR heaven before it gets done.
My offer – $9000.
A day without a BF Mopar rust bucket is a day without sunshine. You’ve made my day! This particular automobile has so much rust that the car has been picked apart like a wildebeest by vultures. In other words, just about everything of value is gone, and the best use of this “roller” is to roll it to the crusher.
You could sit in it and make engine sounds! Vroom vroom!
It just amazes me how much these old Mopars are going for. As my old pappy used to say a fool and his money are soon parted and that certainly applies in this case I’d pass on this and keep looking. They’re better bargains out there.
I don’t get the let’s have it crushed comments with many of these collectible old vehicles. Its always a plus when the glass stays intact and doors and lids closed over the years. This one still has the door panels intact and side pockets are even still attached, seats need recovering but they’re there. You guys do know they don’t make these any longer? This vehicle is save-able and when you’re finished you have yourself a real gem. I would rather get it as is and choose my own drivetrain than inherit a rats nest of question marks. I’ve said it before and will again…not the cars fault the price is too high. But definitely not crush ready.
Not much to add here Mopar madness still prevalent. Just another pile needing plenty of time and money.
Why can’t we call junk for what it is? All these nicey-nice comments about a junkyard car. Call junk for what it is: junk. Who in their right minds would pay any more than scrap price for a piece of JUNK like this? I’m thinking I might be on the wrong website, if they keep listing this kind of junk. It gets boring to look at something called a barn-find when it’s only a way overpriced piece of garbage. C’mon. Let’s get real.
Then perhaps you should go to “Rotisserie Finds” Barn Finds seems a bit much for you.
Heck yeah! 2 cases of PBR, a couple gallons of new bondo, a torch, and that ratty 383 sitting in the old Newport out in the yard? And she’ll be runnin’ the streets in no time.
Guarantee nobody here spouting crap about this car would take it to the crusher. Get real guys.
Wow 30 grand for a rusted mopar with no drivetrain!!
Doesn’t even have a hemi,,oh it doesn’t have any engine,,the decimal point better be moved to the L. and make it $295.00 ,,having restored older cars this one needs everything , and its not worth it.