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 1967. 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 model 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?
The super cars (as my generation called them) were a truly bad idea. I saw many a soul wing its way to heaven from the use of them. No one who worked along side of me would allow thier offspring to go anywhere near one (or play high school football, for that matter)
Really? Wow, in High School (graduated in 73) I drove a 1969 1/2 A12 Super Bee 440 6 Pack and played 4 years of football.
To many of us big time MoPar fans, this would be a prize and would promptly see a replacement period correct (somewhat warmed up) 440-after driving it until winter..
Some of us remember these as a 4 door in the rear view behind us with some red/blue Christmas light decorations atop causing a sudden constriction of the throat and dry mouth 😳.
Nice find and as always good back story here, Mike.
I was in Highschool when the muscle cars were popular, there were many classmates getting killed in those high-performance cars, in Hillside Illinois there was a repair shop with an outside car rotisserie, when kids were killed the repair shop put the remains of the car on display for everyone to see, it was a gruesome sight, the fire department would do their best to hose off the blood and guts but there was still quite a mess they couldn’t do anything about, the display was supposed to be a deterrent, it didn’t seem to work as more kids were killed in those factory hotrods.
looks solid but a bit moldy inside
I thought you were talking about me. I will have to get the mold out!
Hey fellas, if you think muscle cars were such a terrible idea and caused so much horrible death and tragedy, I wonder why you’re here on this site?
A lot of us like muscle cars and sports cars and will continue to enjoy looking at and driving them, despite your tales of woe.
Thank you.
Not enough pictures of were the rust IS at . Looks like he just showing pics of the good . And has bodywork ? Well were at ? No pictures of inside of trunk or under battery tray. Very vague…..
The lower left corner of the backlight and its trim should be questioned.
I know where there is a very beautiful blue one of these with a bent drivers door in a barn for the last 45 years. Owners are very hard to deal with.