Bidding seems incredibly strong for this 318-powered 1968 Dodge Charger, which has reached $30,000 with no reserve and almost four days left in the auction. The Charger is said to be numbers matching and is equipped with bucket seats, center console, and an automatic transmission. The seller purchased the hardtop coupe from the long-time previous owner who kept the Charger for 30 years and said that the mileage shown of 80,000 was accurate. The odometer reading cannot be verified beyond his word, but given it was parked in the garage for ten of those 30 years, it’s entirely possible that the mileage is that low. The Charger is listed here on eBay and located in Careleton, Michigan.
Chargers in general are still incredibly sought-after. It seems like the desirability factor is no longer limited to the top-shelf R/T with 440s and four-speeds. A Charger that is largely rust-free and just an honest driver is going to drive a strong price, and small details – like the fact that the headlight doors still work on this example – make potential bidders salivate even more. The chrome bumpers appear to be in good shape and the taillight lenses aren’t smashed. The vinyl top should be ripped off immediately, and hopefully, there won’t be any rust underneath. The only major area of rust the seller mentions is the trunk floor, which should be replaced.
The interior is in excellent condition for an unrestored car. Bucket seats, center console, and A/C are three of the best upgrades to find in a vintage muscle car. The dark green upholstery on the seats and door panels complements the pea-green exterior nicely, and the only major flaw the seller notes is cracks in the upper dash pad. The headliner has been removed and will need to be replaced, and the seller discloses that while it has carpeting, it is in need of replacement. The upper door panels are missing, and that’s the way the seller acquired the Charger with no indication the previous owner has them sitting in his basement.
The 318 vV8 is very nicely detailed and under-hood is possibly the best spot on the whole car. The 318 is paired to an automatic transmission and 8-3/4” open rear end. The listing claims it runs well and idles smoothly, with the transmission cycling through all the gears as it should. The listing doesn’t mention any recent maintenance to prepare the Charger for sale, and the seller indicates he hasn’t spent much time behind the wheel before bringing it home. The Charger is equipped with power steering that still works, so it should at least be easy for the next owner to get home to their garage to perform a proper inspection to see what mechanical needs this survivor Charger may have. Do you think the current bid price makes sense for a 318-equipped Charger?
Would’ve brought $1,500-2,000 in mid/late ’80s.
Yup. 35 years ago. 35 years ago. 35 years ago.
Sheesh. I’m just reporting.
Always carry spare ballist resistor in glove box,who knows what I’m talking about ????, with out Google or DDgo.
Learned that early on from my auto shop teacher in ’79.
It’s on the firewall buried under the undercoating. You will learn about and find this after you have replaced every ignition component ! 😂😂😂
Never had a problem with resistors with the old point distributors, I know the electronic ignition resistors would go ; although I’ve only had one go in 40 years of owning Plymouths- that being said, yes, I do have a spare resistor in each glove box !
kept a spare for 45 years and NEVER needed it.
Regardless of any other factors like condition or mileage or matching numbers, the ’68 Charger will always demand a premium because it is the prettiest of all Chargers.
Hey Mike- yup the 68 is my fav too. Something about those taillights. If it was mine, I’d pull the drivetrain and save it for the purists, to then make room for more cubes and a 4 speed. Sorry, I’m still a kid at heart.
From my experience, the metal under the vinyl is probably close to the same condition as the trunk.
I have almost a Million miles staring at that dash since 1968.
Sold my last Charger 68-70 Charger January 2021.
Always liked the 68 seat the best. Two tone and did not tear like the other two years. Did not like the 70 government seat at all.
Bought new, a 68 RT, dark green metallic, green vinyl top, and the ads very nice green int.
I still have build sheets from 2 of the no longer alive 69 Charger RT’s.
One a 4-speed 440, other 440 auto.
Those two I parted out to have parts for my 3 1969 Charger 500’s. They were rust free too. Sad by todays values. Bought those two RT’s at $160. and $200. respectively. Drove both for a while.
Saw those dashes for 53 years.
This era never to return.
Awesome times. Great memories
Cool Joe Machado!!! Still being as cool as ever! The greatest humble bragger of Mopar history!
I bought a Charger new in 1970 with 383, AC, etc….my first new car. I remember the sticker price was $4700
I did the same thing. God I miss her. Wife ran a stop sign and the car got the front end ripped off.
It was never quite the same after being rebuilt.
Had a 70 rt in 75 paid 1500 for it. Had to put a fuel pump on it.
great looking cars but way to much money for it. 30 grand. My son has a 1968 RT 440 auto and his is nice i told him he could get 50 grand for his. he told me no.
Only a fool would pay $30,000 for that car.
I bought a 1968 Dodge Charger in the spring of 1970 for $1800 Kept 3 years friend wanted to buy so I sold and bought a 1968 GTO for $1500. Should of kept the Charger.
I bought a 1968 Dodge Charger in the spring of 1970 for $1800.
31 almost 32K and it will need that much more money and labor to make it nice
68 by far my favorite year. Smooth grille, turbine diffuser like taillights. I’ve had many and would love another someday. Now have a 65 Coronet 383/ 4 speed convertible, 70 D100, 2001 and 2011 1500 Ram 4×4. Oh, and one GMC 2500 HD
Hows hoagie