Are you feeling brave? You are? That’s good, because you will need every ounce of your bravery to drag this American icon back from the brink. Hiding in this carport (which is included in the sale) is a 1968 Dodge Charger. The seller is candid about its condition, admitting that its rust issues are severe. However, anyone considering tackling its revival will welcome the included steel, which will help in the quest to return this classic to a rust-free state. The seller has listed the Charger here on eBay in York, Ontario, Canada. They set their No Reserve auction to open at $5,700, but have received no bids.

Dodge introduced its Second Generation Charger in 1968. It adopted a more conservative approach in its latest offering than in its predecessor, aiming to reduce the sticker price and increase sales volumes. This first-year example isn’t a desirable R/T version, and examining the seller’s supplied images confirms that both Father Time and Mother Nature haven’t treated it kindly. The faded and battered Light Green Metallic paint is the least of its problems. The car also featured a matching vinyl top, which is nothing but a distant memory. The seller is blunt in their assessment of the overall condition. They confirm that the roof, rear interior lattice structure, cowl, and firewall are sound. However, when describing what is bad, they use the term “everything else.” Anyone considering this Charger as a project faces hundreds of hours of cutting and welding to return the vehicle to a structurally sound state. The seller offers some assistance, including a floor pan from another Charger and two patch panels. That still leaves rear quarter panels, a trunk pan, a hood, and at least one front fender for the shopping list. Add glass and trim to the equation, and this project would involve a considerable financial outlay.

The seller supplies no engine photos for one very good reason: This Charger has no engine. It is a roller that the first owner ordered with a 318ci V8 under the hood. That motor produced 230hp and 340 ft/lbs of torque, which was fed to the road via a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission. The further we delve into this potential build, the lighter the buyer’s wallet becomes. However, I am sure that there will be salvageable mechanical components if someone is contemplating parting out this Dodge. The only question is whether they would cover even the entry-level bid figure.

This Charger is a “what you see is what you get” proposition. The first owner continued the color scheme set by the exterior, trimming the inside of the car in Green vinyl with a “buddy” front seat. The interior hardware, seat frames, and dash structure are all missing, meaning there’s no foundation for enthusiasts considering the car’s value as a project candidate.

Although this 1968 Dodge Charger has received no bids, the Listing View and Watch List tallies of 241 and 20, respectively, are relatively impressive. However, that begs the question of whether those figures represent genuine interest or whether people are fascinated by the prospect of discovering whether someone out there is brave enough to tackle what would undoubtedly be a significant restoration project. Do you believe that someone will return this Charger to its former glory, or will they strip the salvageable parts and send the rest to the crusher?