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1968 Dodge Charger Almost Turned Into a Trash Can, Thank Heaven It’s Still Alive

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Photo: eBay seller emem9966
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There’s no doubt the Dodge Charger has a well-deserved place in automotive history books. Still, having so many fans all over the world, not just in the States, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not prone to the same risks as the rest of the cars out there.
These risks include ignorance, as some people can just leave a Charger all abandoned for no clear reason, which means the car eventually remains all alone in its fight against rust, mold, and occasionally the invasion of vegetation.

The 1968 Charger you’re looking at right here was close to becoming a trash can, as you can see in the photos in the gallery here. Fortunately, the current owner decided to list it for auction on eBay, so someone else is now supposed to take the car home and give it a second chance.

We’re not being provided with too many details about it, but the car was originally a 1968 Charger with a 318-ci (5.2-liter) engine - this one was initially offered as standard on MY1968 until the introduction of a 225-ci (3.7-liter) slant-six unit.

The 1968 Charger was a more successful model than its predecessor, as sales jumped to over 96,000 units for this model year.

But as far as the example here is concerned, there’s no doubt it requires a lot of work to get back on the road, as it comes in a super-rough condition with plenty of parts missing. As one would expect, neither the engine nor the transmission is still there.

As for the price of the Charger, this is something that only the digital world can decide, as the car is currently listed for auction on eBay. The highest bid at the time of writing is $5,100, and with some four days left until the whole thing comes to an end, there’s a chance the price would still increase a little bit.

The Charger is parked in South Dakota if you want to see it live.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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