1968 Dodge Charger Rotting Away in Someone’s Yard Hides Mysterious Muscle

Anyone who walked into a Dodge dealership in 1968 had to have at least $3,014 in their bank account if they wanted a Charger. The R/T was more expensive, as the base price was $3,480.

Despite the higher prices, the Charger was hit. Dodge sold over 96K Chargers (including the R/T), and the growing sales were confirmation that the new hardtop was exactly what customers expected.

The Coroner-based Charger was available with a 318 V8 as the base engine. The unit developed only 230 horsepower, so customers who wanted more power could explore the options list, which included the 383 two-barrel with 290 horsepower and the four-barrel version with 300 horsepower.

The higher you got, the more exciting the available engines became. The 440 Magnum developed 375 horsepower, while the icing on the cake was the Hemi with 425 horsepower. However, the Hemi was also the most expensive, so it made its way to only 475 Chargers.

This 1968 Charger rolled off the assembly lines with a 318 auto configuration in charge of propelling it, but you don’t have to be a connoiseur to understand that everything under the hood is now in rough shape.

The car looks like it’s been sitting for a long time, but eBay seller hpchoppers doesn’t share any specifics in this regard. However, they do mention that this Charger “needs work,” albeit they also state that it’s a “solid car metal-wise.”

The shared photos confirm that this Charger is still solid, but they also highlight its bigger problems, including inside, where you’ll need to replace the seats and redo most of the upholstery. The buyer will also need a new windshield, and I’m certain the restoration work will include many other parts, so it’s strongly recommended that you appoint an in-person or third-party inspection before committing to a purchase.

The engine is as mysterious as possible. While the 318 is inside, it’s unclear if it still has any life left in it. The engine might be stuck from the long years of sitting, so you must contact the owner and ask more questions. Fingers crossed that the engine turns over, albeit many buyers would probably be interested in a more potent mill for this Charger. A Hemi would be a dream coming true, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see this Charger getting a new engine as part of its overhaul.

The bidding for the right to take this Charger home is underway, with 34 offers received since the auction went live earlier this week. The top bid is $13,100, and considering it’s a no-reserve battle, whoever sends the highest offer will win the car. The fight will end in three days, and you can see this Charger live in Yakima, Washington.