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1968 Dodge Charger R/T Parked for 27 Years Ticks All the Right Boxes, V8 Muscle for Days

1968 is an important year in the history of the Charger. First of all, it marked the debut of the second-generation model, which obviously came with a substantial redesign and new changes inside.
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Photo: eBay seller geogeopaul
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Second of all, it witnessed the debut of the R/T package, a high-performance upgrade that was available not only on the Charger but also on several other Dodge models. On the Charger, however, it was offered as standard with the almighty 440 (7.2-liter) Magnum engine, whereas the 426 (7.0-liter) Hemi was available as optional.

It goes without saying that the R/T ended up having a major contribution to this model year’s market success, especially as Chrysler put a lot of effort into the marketing push for the Road/Track packages. The R/T, therefore, accounted for more than 17,000 units out of the approximately 96,000 Chargers sold in 1968.

One of these Charger R/T models is right here in front of our eyes, and as you can see for yourselves, it doesn’t necessarily come in its best shape.

That’s not a surprise though, as the car has been sitting for no more, no less than 27 years. eBay seller geogeopaul says the Charger was parked back in 1995 when it was purchased by a friend specifically for parts. As you can see, however, most of the key components are still there, and this is obviously good news for anyone planning a full restoration.

On the other hand, when it comes to its overall condition, it’s pretty clear that saving this Charger isn’t going to be an easy mission. This is because parts of the metal do come in a rough shape – worth knowing is that the paint of the car is neither original nor correct; the seller says the door data plate indicates the Charger was born in a light blue finish, so potential buyers should just check this out in person before committing to a purchase, especially if they’re interested in restoring the car to the original specifications.

Now let’s talk muscle.

The engine under the hood is a 440, and the owner says this is likely the original unit that came with the car. Of course, additional checks are required on this front, but at first glance, this is definitely good news for a potential restoration job.

On the other hand, given the long time of sitting, it goes without saying you shouldn’t expect good news on the engine front. The V8 is most likely stuck from sitting, and the owner confirms they haven’t looked into the current health of the powerplant.

At first glance, this Charger ticks all the right boxes for a full restoration candidate, and this is the reason the number of bids is increasing at a fast pace. At this point, the top offer is $10,100, with one day remaining until the auction comes to an end.
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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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