The Charger debuted in 1966 as part personal luxury car, part muscle car. Sales were lukewarm based on the then-current B-body platform. But when all the B-bodies were redesigned in 1968, sales of the Charger exploded. It became a movie star in 1968s “Bullitt” and a TV star in the 1980s “The Dukes of Hazzard”. This 1968 Charger was in a machine shed from 1987 until recently, when the seller managed to get it running again. Needing a cosmetic restoration, this Mopar is available in Ethan, South Dakota, and here on Facebook Marketplace for $42,500.
Six-cylinder power was available in the 1968 Charger, but only a handful of buyers went down that path. From there, the 318, 383, 440, and 426 Hemi V8s were your choices. When the original owner took delivery of this Charger from a dealer in Huron, South Dakota, a 318 cubic inch V8 was the motor of choice. It was paired with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission, and both are numbers-matching. The Dodge accumulated 119,000 miles before being mothballed for nearly 40 years.
We assume the original color was Light Green Poly along with a dark green vinyl top and matching interior. All of this is from the factory and is showing its age. The lower quarter panels have some rust, and there is one large dent, so you may want to replace both. The seller says the paint still shines, but we’re not sure that will be satisfactory. The photos of the passenger compartment reflect better conditions.
The seller has a bunch of receipts for the car and its original Certi-Card. We’re told it has many new parts needed to get it going again, though a list of those pieces is not provided. The seller is adamant about the price, suggesting you will get much less of a car at a lower price. These second-generation Chargers still command big bucks, regardless of the shape they’re in. Thanks for the nod on this tip, T.J.
“I knows whut I got and I knows where it come from.” Tiny engine, dings and all, and floor pans that probably look (and smell) like swiss cheese.
And rotted quarter panels, and God only knows what other rot. This clown thinks his car is worth three times its weight in gold.
$42,500?????? Seller has a better chance of seeing God.
No doubt. Turn off Barrett-Jackson and Mecum.
Put her back in moth balls and the sellers future grandchildren can sell it after fitting with the Jetsons flying adapters. I don’t think it will fit in Georges attache case…
(Past Hanna Barbara animation show)😆
Seriously..
Pluses overall body restorable but negatives are a base model needing a cash infusion on top of a hefty price..
GLWS.
The column-shifted auto trans doesn’t help, either.
This one doesn’t need a “cosmetic restoration.” There’s a LOT of rust there and a lot more that’s hiding. For a 318 car, the cost of metal replacement and paint will be close to what the seller is asking for it and that’s not worth it.
I had my 65 Belvedere restored that was 100% better than this one, the places that the Mopar Guru found rust hiding was shocking (especially to my budget.)
I ended up with $20K in body work and paint, but it was worth it in the end. We won’t mention 2000+ hours of my labor into the mess.
I don’t think I have to point out what says NOPE with this car! I’m a Mopar guy and these cars are getting beyond stupid! Ummm how can anyone justify this price ? I’ll wait. Glwts peace!
Man that car is not restored you not getting $42,000 for that.
But I just keep dreaming.
I got a 68 383 with 906 heads and a 727 automatic if you want to buy it and drop it in.
Get that car up on a lift I thing there is more to this story.18k if that.
he wants you to buy his 42k rot bucket not the 1 for 25. put back in the shed or drive it. way this economy is going these things may be sitting for some time
Not sure chance at 42.5
Yeah, what everyone else said!
A year or two ago it would have sold when people were going crazy for these because of the duke boys now the dust has settled.
I’m a little surprised with the honest comments about this thing. Please don’t take this wrong, but it seems like many times there will be a majority of readers that will attempt to justify some of these beat up Mopars crazy prices. I really don’t have much to add to what has already been said, except that I suggest that the seller pay heed to them.
Pretty honest car but yikes $42,000
I agree that the price is crazy, but then again, it is not 1980 anymore and this car would sell on the street for less than a grand. Not making them anymore, suppy is limited, get them while still available I guess. Too bad these are not made as new replicant bodies so someone could cobble together a brand new one.
Here we go again. Another Mopar someone seems to think is worth a pile of money, when all you’re really getting is a lie and a dream.
My late wife’s dream car was a 68 Charger, and someday even if I have to sell my Mustang I’ll have one in her memory.
But my beautiful Faith would call this a nightmare and run from it at this ridiculous price. Unfortunately we have people with more dollars than sense and will pay this price. Which really messes up the car hobby.
Its less about the cars, and more about “see what I paid stupid money for”
I’m a Mopar guy myself and the 68′ Dodge Charger is my absolute favorite. I totally agree with the prior comments with regards to the insane asking price, especially when I think of the beautiful rust free 69′ Charger R/T I bought for $13k back in 1990, but this thing sold 3 days after being posted. Whether he actually sold it for that amount is a good question, but it sold either way, so who’s to say.