When the Dodge Charger debuted in 1966-67, it was not an immediate success. Sales would not take off until Chrysler redesigned its B-body intermediates in 1968. Sales then ballooned sixfold with the all-new models, which featured a “tunnel back” roofline and hidden headlights not shared with its brethren, the Coronet and Super Bee. This 1968 R/T edition is a roller, missing both its 440 cubic inch V8 and automatic transmission. Located in Springfield, Oregon, this already-started project is available here on eBay for $22,600 with an unmet reserve.
The second generation of the Charger would find nearly 225,000 buyers in 1968-70, thanks to Chrysler’s “Dodge Rebellion” advertising campaign and product placement. Who can forget the black ’68 Charger in the movie Bullitt, which produced what may be the greatest car chase scene in cinematic history? The R/T was the total performance model, representing nearly 20% of all Charger sales in ’68. A 440 V8 was the standard engine, with a Hemi being the only upgrade.
This Charger once had a 440 and a TorqueFlite under the hood, but they’re long gone now. Though the fender tag is also MIA, the seller says this Dodge once wore F-code Light Green Metallic paint. And a dark green interior, which may have largely survived. We’re told the only rust issue is a small hole in the trunk. The machine is mostly complete with bits and pieces in the rear storage. If you need them, two spare doors are included.
A restoration was already started, but we don’t know what the game plan was, as the frame and engine compartment have been painted turquoise (check out the photos; am I wrong?). The car does retain its original 3.54 Dana 60 rear end and gears. This looks like a solid restoration candidate as these Chargers demand a premium today, in almost any condition.
Is the seller ‘related’ to Graveyard Carz? They use MW’s picture. If so, wonder why they don’t want to restore it themselves…didn’t realize they sold unrestored projects…learned something new today…
Many, if not most restoration shops don’t restore cars in spec. They make more money when the customer pays them for parts/supplies and by the hour. They probably have people call them with leads on cars all the time and buy some for parts, to flip or sell to a customer who then pays to have it restored.
Steve R
Picture tones can be deceiving, but at first glance I see B5 Blue in engine compartment.
Wonder what happened to the engine and trans and for this price without any drivetrain Yes the undercarriage is clean.
If the finished product wasn’t so valuable, might be fun to experiment with unusual powerplants. Back when these were throw away items, I saw something similar with a Briggs single cylinder in it. Something a local farmer had laying around, cost him nothing, and it was quite the conversation starter. Not a Charger, a 68 2 door Cornet. Unbelievably, it could actually move, not too fast but he did drive it in many small town parades. Once people started to learn what it was, every year people in the parade crowds roared with cheers. This kind of fun has been lost today with all the money going into what was a fun hobby for many.
Zippo, there are still plenty of throw away cars available if someone wanted to experiment like that farmer did. The main difference is the car they use will be decades newer, it will also be faster since the car they would use will likely weigh thousands of pounds less.
Steve R
“Don’t let this one slip away”
Ooops slipped right off my delete key….darn…
compared to the rot buckets i have seen listed here over the last few months this could be a good buy and not too costly to bring back. 1 thing that can be said about Worman is he knows his Mopar’s and he is not going to tell you it’s something that it’s not
30 years ago you could buy this car for $2,000. But with each passing day, another 68 Charger is gone one way or another.as mentioned, this one is far better than most rot boxes for sale.
The badge on the grill is not R/T it shows a non-performance badge.
It could be a used replacement though.
Have to say this Charger does look very solid just by the photos. Had a beautiful 69′ Charger R/T I sold for peanuts 30 years ago. Makes my head spin seeing what these are getting today. Looks like a pretty solid project if someone had the time and especially cash to dump into it. I’d still go the post resto route at this point in my life though.
Always odd the Workman puts these up for sale and BF carries them……