Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller a1carhaven
The star of the Charger show for the 1968 model year was the R/T version, which accounted for 17,665 units of the total 96,000 units produced by the Dodge.
However, a "regular" Charger with a big-block engine still received a lot of love, becoming a head-turning machine and an exciting companion for a performance-oriented ride.
The standard engine was the 318, rated at 230 horsepower, and while most Chargers rolled off the assembly lines using this mill, Dodge also offered several more powerful alternatives.
The 383 was the next in the queue with 335 horsepower, while the two superstars were the 440 with 375 horsepower and the Hemi with 425 horsepower.
A 1968 Charger sitting for 28 years is fighting for a second chance to return to the road, enticing potential buyers with an unbeatable offer. The car rolled off the assembly lines with a 318 V8, but eBay seller a1carhaven says they also include a 440 in the sale, so the Charger should quickly become a big-block monster with the right overhaul.
The 440 started and ran correctly a few years ago, but it now requires a complete restoration before returning to the road in tip-top shape.
The three decades off the road have impacted the metal shape, so the car requires the typical work, including new rear quarters, a trunk pan, and other urgent repairs. The floors are still in good shape (except for occasional spots), and the frame is solid.
The seller says the Charger is still "original," but you'll have to double-check this thoroughly with a visual inspection. The car was supposed to be restored by a seller's friends, but they eventually gave up on the project and decided to sell it. The fender tag was lost, and it's unclear if the build sheet is still around. However, based entirely on the provided photos, the Charger looks like a solid restoration candidate, ticking most essential boxes.
It doesn't answer some critical questions, such as whether it's complete and unrestored, but the 440 big-block selling as an extra part certainly makes the Charger more intriguing. The Hemi would have made the Charger even more desirable, but it's easy to anticipate that this project would return to the road pretty fast, thanks to the big block included in the sale.
The selling price could eventually become the number one roadblock in this Charger's attempt to meet the tarmac for the second time. The auction recorded impressive success, with over 30 bids received in the last few days, but the top $16,200 offer can't unlock the reserve. If you're ready to pay more for the car and want to see it live, you must travel to Missouri, where it's currently parked.
The standard engine was the 318, rated at 230 horsepower, and while most Chargers rolled off the assembly lines using this mill, Dodge also offered several more powerful alternatives.
The 383 was the next in the queue with 335 horsepower, while the two superstars were the 440 with 375 horsepower and the Hemi with 425 horsepower.
A 1968 Charger sitting for 28 years is fighting for a second chance to return to the road, enticing potential buyers with an unbeatable offer. The car rolled off the assembly lines with a 318 V8, but eBay seller a1carhaven says they also include a 440 in the sale, so the Charger should quickly become a big-block monster with the right overhaul.
The 440 started and ran correctly a few years ago, but it now requires a complete restoration before returning to the road in tip-top shape.
The three decades off the road have impacted the metal shape, so the car requires the typical work, including new rear quarters, a trunk pan, and other urgent repairs. The floors are still in good shape (except for occasional spots), and the frame is solid.
The seller says the Charger is still "original," but you'll have to double-check this thoroughly with a visual inspection. The car was supposed to be restored by a seller's friends, but they eventually gave up on the project and decided to sell it. The fender tag was lost, and it's unclear if the build sheet is still around. However, based entirely on the provided photos, the Charger looks like a solid restoration candidate, ticking most essential boxes.
It doesn't answer some critical questions, such as whether it's complete and unrestored, but the 440 big-block selling as an extra part certainly makes the Charger more intriguing. The Hemi would have made the Charger even more desirable, but it's easy to anticipate that this project would return to the road pretty fast, thanks to the big block included in the sale.
The selling price could eventually become the number one roadblock in this Charger's attempt to meet the tarmac for the second time. The auction recorded impressive success, with over 30 bids received in the last few days, but the top $16,200 offer can't unlock the reserve. If you're ready to pay more for the car and want to see it live, you must travel to Missouri, where it's currently parked.
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