Decisions, decisions. This 1972 Dodge Challenger has spent the best part of the last two decades hidden away in a garage under a cover. It is a restoration project that stalled early, and the current owner rescued it from that resting place. He has coaxed it back to life, but he admits that a change in circumstances means that he won’t complete what someone else started. That is where you could step into the picture. Once you have seen what is on offer, it is up to you to decide how you would tackle this project. You might also decide that you like what you see enough that you would like to park the Challenger in your driveway. If so, you will find it located in Cleveland, Ohio, and listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set a BIN of $15,000, but the option is available to make an offer.

It seems that the previous owner commenced the build on this Honeydew Challenger in 1999, but he only got as far as stripping away the White vinyl top and some of the exterior trim before he ran out of steam. All of the trim is intact and sitting in the trunk, and from there, the news remains very positive. The owner supplies some clear shots of the vehicle’s underside, and there is nothing more than some surface corrosion coating the floors for the buyer to tackle. There is no evidence of penetrating rust, which means that they won’t face the trouble and expense of undertaking major rust repairs. The panels generally look good, with only some small spots in one lower fender and where the vinyl was removed that will require attention. The panels look pretty straight, while the trim and tinted glass appear to be in good condition. The side exhaust is an acquired taste, but I would probably ditch that aftermarket addition if I were to buy the Challenger. The owner has fitted a set of Rally wheels, but he has the original steelies and will include them if the buyer wants to return the car to its original appearance.

Lifting the Challenger’s hood reveals a 318ci V8 backed by a 3-speed TorqueFlite transmission. That combination was not the most potent weapon in Dodge’s armory and offered the owner 150hp under their right foot. This figure was enough to send the Challenger through the ¼ mile in 17.4 seconds, which is not particularly fast. This Dodge is one of those classic “ran when parked” scenarios, but this is also a time when the news is good. When the owner wheeled the vehicle into his workshop, he changed the fluids and undertook a spot of tinkering. That 318 has roared back into life, but the car is nowhere near roadworthy. He says that the brake pedal goes to the floor, and the brakes don’t function. I suspect that a new master cylinder might be on the agenda, along with other components to ensure that the system is safe. The buyer might choose to return the Dodge to a roadworthy state and hit the road in an original survivor. However, there will potentially be the temptation to slot something more potent into the engine bay. That is among the decisions that will need to be made, so it will be interesting to see what path our readers might choose to follow.

Before I spent a dime on the Challenger’s interior, I would be inclined to treat the whole thing to a deep clean. There’s no arguing that the front seats will need new covers while the carpet is also past its prime. The back seat looks good, and what we can see of the dash and door trims shows promise. If those two items are all that require replacement, the buyer won’t be outlaying a fortune to whip things into shape. A previous owner has fitted an aftermarket radio/cassette player and a graphic equalizer, but it doesn’t appear that he has cut anything in the process. That should make it easy for the buyer to reinstate the original radio if they choose that option. The interior does have some excellent features, including air conditioning, Rally gauges, and a console that appears to be in good condition.

It is common to find project cars like this 1972 Dodge Challenger riddled with rust. Those sorts of projects require equal parts determination and cash if they are to be revived. This car has appeared like a breath of fresh air because its rust problems are so minor that they barely rate a mention. The buyer will have some decisions to make. If they choose to perform a faithful restoration, I could understand that. However, they might decide to slot something more potent under the hood to endow this classic with the performance to match its good looks. If you were to hand over the cash for this one, which path would you follow?