The latter years of the 1960s offered buyers a wealth of choice if they wished to park a muscle car in their garage. Those with Mopar leanings found the 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T attractive, with these cars offering exceptional performance in even their most conservative form. This ’68 R/T requires a total restoration, although it is a solid project candidate featuring its numbers-matching V8 under the hood. The seller has listed the Coronet here on eBay in Richmond, Texas. Bidding has scorched past the reserve as a result of intense auction action, sitting at $3,877 at the time of writing.

The Coronet had firmly established itself in Dodge’s range by the time it unveiled the Fifth Generation for the 1965 model year. This R/T rolled off the line in 1968, coinciding with the company’s introduction of a significant redesign to keep the vehicle looking fresh and relevant. The first owner ordered this R/T in Racing Green, although time and the Texas sun hasn’t been kind to the paint. The weathered appearance, minor panel bumps and bruises, and the rust in the lower extremities will probably motivate the winning bidder to dismantle the car to the last nut and bolt to complete a high-end restoration. The good news is that while prone areas like the floors and rails sport considerable surface corrosion, there appears to be a complete absence of penetrating rust in those areas. Many trim pieces require restoration or replacement, but the glass looks okay.

Another aspect of this Coronet requiring considerable TLC is its interior. Harsh UV rays and the passing years have exacted a high toll on the Black vinyl upholstery, the faux timber, and other items. Therefore, a complete retrim will be the only option to recapture a factory appearance. This R/T would have felt pretty special when new, with the first owner ticking boxes beside bucket seats, a console, a Tick-Tock-Tach, and an AM radio/8-track player with a rear speaker on their Order Form.

This Coronet features the entry-level 440ci V8 under the hood. However, with the factory quoting power and torque figures of 375hp and 480 ft/lbs, it offered enough performance to satisfy most potential buyers. The first owner teamed the 440 with a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission for an effortless driving experience. The seller confirms that apart from a few minor components like the carburetor, this Coronet is numbers-matching. The engine hasn’t run for a couple of years, but they feel that it would take little effort to coax it back to life. The buyer may choose to pull the engine during the car’s restoration, providing the ideal opportunity to detail everything thoroughly.

The listing statistics graphically demonstrate the desirability of this 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T. It has attracted over 330 views in the last day, with seventy-four people adding it to their Watch List. This interest has translated into twenty-two bids, and with the price still at a low level, there is scope for the figures to climb significantly before the hammer falls. What do you feel would be a fair price, and are you tempted to make a play for this classic?