Dodge hit a home run with its second-generation Charger, which debuted in 1968. While the 1966-1967 first-generation Charger featured a muscular, sloping fastback design, the second generation went for an in-your-face, aggressive “Coke bottle” body style with hidden headlights. It was an iconic design, and it’s the model most people picture when they hear the words Dodge Charger. This clean example of the 1968 Dodge Charger R/T hails from Charleston, South Carolina, and is for sale here seen on craigslist for $28,350. Special thanks to KHayes for the lead.
The new body style of the 1968 Dodge Charger was an instant success, with 96,000 units built that first year compared to only 15,788 built the previous year. Buyers also got a choice between the base Charger and the Charger R/T (Road/Track) performance package. While the base model allowed for tamer engine choices ranging from a 225 cubic inch Slant-6 to a 383 cubic inch V8, the R/T upped the ante with either the 440 cubic inch “Magnum” V8 or the 426 cubic inch “Hemi” V8. The 1968 Charger R/T being offered for sale is equipped with the 440 V8 which produces 375 hp and has a recently refurbished 3-speed automatic transmission and heavy-duty suspension to handle the power. The seller notes that a new carburetor, MSD ignition, and fuel lines have been added and that the car runs and drives great.
The exterior of this 1968 Dodge Charger R/T has maroon paint with a black vinyl roof. Burgundy Poly was an original color offered in 1968, but the broadcast tag should be checked to see if it is the original color. The seller states there is some typical surface rust on the underside but that the car is solid. The unique dual bumble bee stripes, part of the R/T performance package, are also present.
Black vinyl bucket seats and a full-length center console adorn the interior. The owner will be happy to hear that the Charger has Vintage air conditioning while driving around in the summer with the all-black interior. Power steering and front disc brakes assist with the driving of this Charger.
One of the most famous car chases ever filmed was featured in the 1968 action crime movie Bullitt. While the hero, played by Steve McQueen, pursues in his Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT fastback, the hitmen’s getaway car was a menacing all black 1968 Dodge Charger R/T with the 440 V8. Looking at this Charger for sale immediately makes me imagine racing up and down the hilly roads of San Francisco. Would you readers like to add this iconic muscle car to your collection?
Buddy had a 440/Torq-flite car. Told me he pretty much never lost a race, and it was a screamer. And he’s owned alot of dandy cars… from Mopars to Turbo Eagle Talon AWD.
That’s a crazy affordable price for something this nice as compared to, say, the ‘71 Charger DIY/NLOM(Needs LOTS Of Money) from the other day. Is it a real deal? If it is someone’s will be scoring big, regardless if it’s not matching numbers-or am I missing something here..
I wholeheartedly agree and my lordy, these 2nd Gens are sharp-looking whips. I know, as I had a ’68 RT back in the day. And yes, the asking price is more than half off. Hmmm…
Well… here is the car with the same pictures and a $55,000 selling price on BAT in 2023. The phone number in the ad is a land line from northern Illinois. Maybe that price is the payoff amount of a loan against the car. Or, maybe a scam…
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-dodge-charger-36/
Ya, I saw the price and thought, that’s cheap for one of these, but I remember when you could find one like this for a lil over $5000.
There are some of us that will NEVER forget the menacing black Charger from “Bullitt” which comes to mind when seeing a ’68 Charger! However, I’m biased toward the ’70, as the owner of a ’70 Charger 500 (which just happens to be opposite in color of the Bullitt car)! GLWTS!! :-)
Nice Charger Moparman!
When I spotted this car, I thought the seller has got to be hiding something at that price. The price is really good for a BB Mopar, especially a BB Charger. I’m not an expert on Mopar’s, but if this is a real R/T, it’s worth a look. I have zero affiliation with this ride.
Scam. This has been listed for 15 days. There is no way a legitimate ad for a 1968 R/T in this condition would last this long.
Steve R
I’m with you, Steve. When I saw the asking price, my internal Scamometer pegged the needle! Nobody lets one that nice go for that low of a price. Potential buyers: Watch your six & do your homework.
Steve R.
You are always so negative on ANY of your replies/opinions on cars for sale by enthusiasts. Always negative. When I see “Steven R.” I know, more B.S. from him, so sad, you should just get your Datsun B210 fixed already and leave Barnfinds to REAL enthusiasts…..be gone now !
Negative – no way.
Realistic posts trying to help others here avoid getting swindled – yes.
Check the numerous posts here that echo exactly what Steve R. is saying, then question your comment.
SORRY but Steve R. is 100% right about this car as it’s less than half the price of a real R/T . You insult the guy, not knowing anything about him referring to a Datsun B210 like you’re some kind of big time collector,when you don’t know if Steve R. is an ethusiast or not, what he owns or anything about him. Guess you must be a B210 owner yourself.
He as every right to post a comment on something that is OBVIOUSLY a SCAM that you didn’t pick up on, so don’t tell the guy to “be gone”.
Modern Android phones have a great button called Google Lens. You take a photo of a photo and it instantly searches for a match.
I easily found this as being sold for 55K on BAT 2023. With 151 photos to steal from, it is super easy to run a scam like this.
Definitely way too good to be true knowing how high in demand these are
Highly recommended to see in person as that is just way under market value here. Either the seller is a scammer, or there are some other issues not disclosed, or the seller is out of touch with the current market value. Don’t send money electronically here folks.
I certainly wouldn’t bring any bundles of cash when going to see it for the first time
LOL……….You’re right about that but if you call there will be some lame excuse why youcan’t inspect the car, or he just won’t return your call.
Seller gives his number. It’s worth a call, and an in person visit. If this were my dream car is take a trip to SC and check it out.
The car would have several offers but they’d probably secure it if you send them $10,000 as a deposit to hold it!
Call the guy and you’ll either get some lame excuse why it can’r be inspected or he won’t return your call ! Been there……done that.
It’s a LOT cheaper depending on where you are to hire a Classic Car Appraiser in the area to do a report for you.
I’ll have to agree with unexpected low price. With a 440 in what appears to be well above average condition, the seller should be asking for at least $50,000.
I saw the price and said no way. Scam. I dig a quick two minute dig on BAT (which is where most scammers steal pics from), and yup, this car sold in May 2023 on there for 55k.
Good catch Mike. The photos are identical. My grampy used to say, “if it sounds too good to be true….” I have to wonder how many deposits they’ve collected.
This has to be a scam. You can’t even find one of these needing a full restoration at that price.
No engine pictures is a DEAD GIVEAWAY ALSO…anyone can grab basic pictures!
*yawn* another box stock 2nd gen. Can I at least get some mags, sidepipes and some sort of custom paint? These things are getting to be like IROCs and 5.0s in the 80s.
WTF?
Hey Seller are you real? Get back to me and prove it!
Priced at less than HALF of the current market value for an R/T Charger.
68 is 1 of the most popular years. 68s with no floors or trunks sold for what the ask is on this. dirty pool here.
Very nice Mopar!! Moparmans car is nice!!
Maybe it’s a typo and they forgot the One, … ( $ 128,350 ).
Beautiful car but 100% scam
So bottom line—-is this a scam or not????
100% a SCAM. Call the owner and request a location for an inspection. You either will not ever hear from the guy again or there will be one of a dozen lame excuses why it can’t be inspected either in person or by a Classic Car Appraiser.
“Bullet” Green Mustang 390
Bullet bad guy Dodge Charger 383 Not R/T.
The Charger in “Bullitt” was an R/T.
Craigslist isn’t what it used to be, sadly. Beware and if something feels wrong, it probably is.
Craigslist has become the home of the SCAMMER in the last number of years and this is a prime example of a SCAM.
If this car holds up to be a true solid car this is a seal compare this to the 58 Impala that’s been posted today for the price you can’t beat it this car reminds me of my PE teacher that I had in high school he drove one just like this one except his hat The White Stripes in the rear I actually hate it the guy he used to bully me a lot and he even name me gargoyle he was a black guy his name was Mr fields and he had one just like this and he drove it like he was racing every day it was a nice car but again if the car is holding its true identity somebody’s going to get very lucky wish I had the money I’d buy it and I’m not into muscle cars at all I’m more into old antiques especially like the 58 Impala I’m in love with those cars that try fives the 63 64 65 Chevrolets but hey given the opportunity and the money I take this puppy but I would spend the money to fly over there and check it out physically before I hand over any cash
Depending on where you are it’s a lot cheaper to hire a Classic Car Inspection by a local reputable company. I’ve contacted guys like this before and as soon as you ask WHERE it can be inspected there’s ALWAYS some lame excuse why it can’t be. This car has SCAM written all over it.
After reading other comments I totally agree it has to be a scam. For that price, condition and it’s been languishing on CL for over 2 weeks? There’s no way it wouldn’t have sold by now. I bought a beautiful R4 red ’69 Charger R/T back in 1990 for $13k. Unfortunately it’s not 1990 anymore, and a Charger in that condition would no way be listed for that low of a price in 2026.
Here’s a shot of it from that BAT listing in ’23, it’s the same pic as his second one:
https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1968_dodge_charger_7w7a7646-63496.png?w=940
It’s a Scam……
You are right, it’s obvious. The sad thing is the number of comments that think the ad is legitimate, even after Mike76 found an ad from 2023 on BAT where the pictures were lifted.
Steve R
Phone Lookup dot com also says the number is a landline in Ilinois, but the seller says the car is in NC so this is definitely a scam.
Craigslist is FULL of scammers and this is a prime example of a car that’s WAY below the market value of 440 in the condition shown. Calling the phone number MIGHT give a potential buyer some answers but if he won’t give you an address to see it or have it inspected by a Classic Car Appraisal firm it’s a dead giveaway that it’s a scam.
There’s ALWAYS some lame excuse why the car can’t be inspected.