After the Coronet had served as a family unit in the brand’s lineup since 1949, Dodge closely monitored the popularity of muscle cars in the sixties and introduced the R/T version in 1968. It was indeed a satisfying performer, coming standard with a powerful 440 under the hood. Compared to some of the other Mopars from the era, the ’68 Coronet R/T is also somewhat of a rarity in the B-Body marketplace, with an estimated production number falling just shy of 11,000. This one here on eBay is running and seems solid for the most part, but the original engine is no longer present, and there are a few minor issues that could use some ironing out. However, it also has plenty of positives to offer, so head over to Austin, Texas, to check this R/T out in person to decide if you’re willing to top the current bid of $20,299.
This is one of those situations where the seller had to buy a package deal of cars to get the ones he wanted, holding onto the five 1968 Chargers and ending up with 15 others to find homes for. This guy sounds like a serious Chrysler fanatic, and if this one still had the original poweplant I’m wondering if it would have increased his keep fleet to a half-dozen. The letter L in the VIN confirms this R/T left the Detroit assembly plant with a 440, as intended, with the 426 Hemi being the other option. The owner notes that there’s now a strong-running 383 in the bay, so the buyer will have to decide whether to leave it as is or consider installing a period-correct 375-horsepower 440.
The exterior information is sparse, with the only details provided being that the Coronet has had bodywork done and the paint is good. While it would be preferable to have a few more specifics, such as exactly what’s been given attention and whether there’s any filler, the photos do seem to show mostly straight sheet metal. Hopefully, any repairs made were performed to a high standard, and no re-dos will be necessary in the future. The outside appearance seems acceptable for a nice driver, but a fresh coat of paint would really help this one stand out.
Most of the interior’s components also look decent, although the front buckets are not original to the car. Further down, good news awaits, as the seller notes that undercoating has prevented the underside from rusting, with the floors and rails described as solid. It would be great if this 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T still had the original or even correct-size engine, but I’m seeing enough other strong points to make me feel this one’s still a desirable example. How about you?
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