This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T is listed on eBay out of Meridian, Idaho, and it comes with a backstory that should get any Mopar fan leaning in. According to the seller, the original owner special-ordered the car with drag racing in mind. The factory engine and transmission are long gone, but a 1969 440 and a transmission are included, along with what the seller values at more than $10,000 in new parts. Bidding sits at $10,200 after 12 bids, and the reserve has not been met.
The seller is upfront about the work ahead. The description notes rust in the lower quarters on both sides and says that is the only rust in the car. There is also damage low on the front right side, and the seller states the right frame rail needs to be replaced. The ad also mentions that the right inner fender had been bolted in place when the seller acquired the car, which is worth a close look for anyone planning the repair.
The floor is another area to study. According to the listing, the front floor section was removed because of damage, and a large hole had been cut for an aftermarket shifter. That shifter opening hints at the car’s earlier life and lines up with the drag racing story. On the brighter side, the seller says all of the suspension underneath is either new or rebuilt, and that most of the parts needed to rebuild the car come with it.
A few details deserve a second look before bidding. The item specifics show a 440 V8, an automatic transmission, 100,000 miles, and one previous owner. The written description, however, presents the 440 as a 1969 engine included with the car without saying whether it is installed, doesn’t name the transmission type, and never mentions mileage. The seller also refers to buying the car after the original owner had it, so the ownership count is something a buyer should confirm. The specifics list the exterior as red with a black interior.
The title is listed as clean, and the car is sold as-is. The seller offers free storage for up to 30 days after the auction and asks for full payment by wire within seven days, though the eBay page also shows a $500 deposit and Secure Purchase payment, so it makes sense to clarify how payment will actually work. The seller predicts a finished car will be worth over $100,000. That is the seller’s projection, and anyone bidding will want to run their own numbers against the frame, floor, and quarter panel work described here.
There is plenty to sort out, but this Charger arrives with a sizable parts stash, a replacement 440, and an intriguing origin. The seller invites questions, and a project with this many moving pieces calls for a long list of them. Would you rebuild this Charger as a street car, or return it to the drag strip its first owner had in mind?
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It really is Charger Week! Keep ’em coming!
Other than the seller claiming it was ordered for drag racing, nothing about it gives any indication it was raced. It could have made some passes down the track at some point in time, a lot of cars like this went down the track from time to time, but that doesn’t make something a race car.
Like every other 68-70 Charger auctioned on eBay, it will be bid higher than most think it’s worth, will it meet reserve? Who knows.
Steve R