1968 was a fantastic year for the Charger from a production perspective, as the official numbers absolutely went through the roof from the previous model.Dodge ended up building no more, no less than 96,000 Chargers in 1968, up from fewer than 16,000 units a year before. The market’s appetite for the Charger was on the rise, and the rough example here shows why.
Despite coming in a very challenging condition, this 1968 Dodge Charger is a mix of good and bad news, eventually still qualifying for a potential restoration. Unfortunately, sticking with the original powerplant would make the project even more challenging. The 383 2-barrel currently available on the car (and likely the original unit that Dodge installed before the vehicle left the factory) is currently stuck, likely from sitting.
Despite being complete, the V8 would probably need a ton of work, so if you don’t mind going for an engine upgrade and building a restomod, the choices are pretty simple here. As you can tell from the images shared on eBay by seller g43duv133g, the car doesn’t come in the best shape. This isn’t a surprise, given it’s been sitting for so long, but if you want to see the glass half-full, then it’s probably worth mentioning the Charger still flexes solid rockers and frame rails.
Nothing is missing, as the car is still complete, according to the listing.On the other hand, it’s hard to ignore the obvious problems. The long tenure off the road has left major scars. The undersides look mostly wrecked, so new floors are needed for restoration. The hood and the trunk link must also be replaced, the owner themselves explains. The Charger left the factory as a triple green car, as it boasted the same color on the body, the top, and the inside.
Needless to say, its current condition after all these years isn’t by any means the best, as time has already claimed its toll. But on the other hand, the car looks like a good starting point for a restored Charger if everything is obviously as advertised.
Now, let’s talk money. The seller won’t give up on the car for cheap, that’s for sure. The top and only bid is currently at $19,000, but the owner also configured a reserve, and surprisingly, it’s yet to be reached. This means that someone else must come up with a better offer before this Charger receives a second chance, though time will tell if this is indeed going to happen.
The listing is scheduled to expire in approximately one day, so unless another Dodge fan joins the digital fight with a higher offer, the Charger will stay where it is for a little longer.