One of the automotive success stories of the late 1960s was the Dodge Charger. After a weak sales start in 1966-67, demand ballooned sixfold in 1968 when Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates got a makeover. The R/T continued as the performance model, and one out of every five Chargers delivered in 1968 was an R/T. The seller offers a running and nearly rust-free ’68 R/T that needs a cosmetic facelift. Located in Springfield, Oregon, this Mopar is available here on eBay, where $28,400 is not enough to break through the established reserve.
Charger R/Ts came standard with a 375 hp, 440 cubic inch “Magnum” V8. This one is said to be paired with a TorqueFlite transmission, though we don’t believe either came with the car when new. The seller says the engine produces 1975 horses, but surely that must be an error. The Dodge is one of those “drive it while you fix it” type of projects. 17,665 R/Ts were produced in 1968, 19% of the overall Charger population.
The seller may be a Charger expert of sorts and says the body on this is the nicest he/she has ever seen. That’s a bold statement, and the only corrosion you might find is around the back glass in the tunnel. So, you won’t have to buy any replacement sheet metal when you set out to restore this Dodge. The original paint was gold (not blue), and the car once had a black vinyl roof covering.
Inside, we currently see black upholstery, but the seller says the fender tag will say it used to be gold, too. With aftermarket wheels and super-wide tires in the back, this Charger has a mean profile. If you’re searching for a Gen 2 Charger to restore, this one may take less effort than many of the ones we’ve seen here on Barn Finds.
The seller is the guy with the TV show, so it won’t be cheap. People will line up to pay a premium just so they can eventually tell people at the coffee and cars who they bought it from. The body is probably as nice, in terms of rust, as they say it is, they don’t have reason to lie.
Compared to most 68-69 project Chargers this one is pretty nice, especially when you consider there is no chance it will fold in half when the doors are open when it’s on a lift.
Steve R
I agree with SteveR comments. This one has a lot of pictures and no rust underneath which is a good starting point.
Yep…..not sure why Barn Finds promote dealers cars……
Ouch! Straightening out that body would run a fortune!
Jeez, you sure that’s enough. Nuts
Aside from the expected back glass area rust, this appears surprisingly solid. If this thing is actually drivable, It is worth at least $20,000.
GYC stuff hardly ever sells on EBay. Worman is always looking for max money. Consider it a “celebrity finder’s fee”.
Ended at 37,200.
Reserve Not Met.