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…
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
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.