What's it worth?? 1968 dodge charger -86k mile 2 owner car*now with pictures*

[griz_83ho]

Never was big into mopar but had a car come up that I have known about but never thought it would be for sale. It's a 1968 dodge charger 500 with it's numbers matching 383. Car is a bucket seat car and is very solid. Floors, etc still where under coating, biggest things I see is there was some lower quarter repair work down at some point and bondo present. Car also presents decent but had a cheaper repaint down awhile back. Car was parked in 1988 when the motor was pulled and completely rebuilt and that's where it ended. Motor is sitting on a stand still and is ready to go. Lot has 86 or 88k miles on it and is a two owner car. Overall very solid car that did have some path work done in the mid to late 80's, interior is complete and in decent shape, seats are ripped, headliner needs replaced , and console is broken. Drivetrain is supposed to be original numbers matching with a completely rebuilt motor sitting on the stand . Ballpark what is it worth??

[Baldwinvette77]

Pictures would be nice, and charger 500's weren't available in 1968 

[70 sublime]

Colours ?

[Mike DC]

 
A 1968 Charger 500 didn't exist. 

A 1969 Charger 500 was a very rare limited-edition aero model with a fastback rear window and a Coronet front grille.  Much more rare & valuable than a regular '69 Charger.

A 1970 Charger 500 was no longer the aero model, but rather a trim option for the regular 1970 Charger.  Not too rare & valuable in the big picture.

[Ghoste]

But even as a regular 68 Charger 383 car it would be nice to have pic before giving you wiw.  Without them I'll start the bidding at 5k.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I don't know if it's been mentioned or not, but 500's were not available in 1968. 

[bill440rt]

Not only that, but 500's were not available as a Charger model in '68.

But... a Coronet 500 was available. 

[TUFCAT]

Not only that, but 500's were not available as a Charger model in '68.

But... a Coronet 500 was available. 

A mailboy at Chrysler once saw a 1968 concept Charger 500, but he was delusional. 

[bill440rt]

Not only that, but 500's were not available as a Charger model in '68.

But... a Coronet 500 was available. 

A mailboy at Chrysler once saw a 1968 concept Charger 500, but he was delusional. 

That mailboy might not be so delusional. 
There WAS a '68 500, however it was a prototype prior to the '69 converted production models.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=4205.0

However, there was NEVER a Charger 500 4-door. A woman from the HR dept back in '68 confirmed this.   

[griz_83ho]

As you guys can tell that's how little I know about mopar. Just was going off what the elderly guy was telling me. Car is a gold color with black buckets. I'd have to get some pics of the car this weekend it is covered with boxes, etc in back of his garage. Like I said no rust bubbling through anywhere that I can see just the old repairs that I can see in the quarters).

[Ghoste]

That would help a lot, we're not trying to be flippant but these things are so hard to guess sometimes even with photos.

[bakerhillpins]

That mailboy might not be so delusional. 
There WAS a '68 500, however it was a prototype prior to the '69 converted production models.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=4205.0

However, there was NEVER a Charger 500 4-door. A woman from the HR dept back in '68 confirmed this.   

UM...     

Wow, missed that one and frankly surprised it hasn't come up recently. Or at least I keep missing it.

[73rallye440magnum]

Buy it as soon as you can, and then tell us what it's worth. 

[hawkeye]

Maybe it isn't a 68.  Us old guys can mix up the years.

[Homerr]

Besides the 6th digit of the VIN here are a few pics to help you out.  The two most likely results are a 383 powered 1968 Charger or a 1970 383 powered Charger 500.


Here are, left to right, 1968/1969/1970 grilles:



1968 tail lights:


1969 tail ligths:


1970 tail lights, '500' model (bumper not installed here):


1970 tail lights, base model:



Since '500' was mentioned here are a few pics -

1969 Charger 500 grille (this is the rare and very collectible car, 440 or Hemi motor only):


1969 Charger 500 rear window - tunnel filled in (this is the rare and very collectible car, 440 or Hemi motor only):



In 1970 the '500' became a mid-model trim package and is much more common.

1970 Charger 500 grille:


1970 Charger 500 rear, standard 'tunnel' type window and trim around tail lights



VIN's

1968:
XP29 = Charger
XS29 = Charger R/T

1969:
XP29 = Charger
XS29 = Charger R/T
XX29 = Charger 500 or Charger Daytona

1970:
XH29 = Charger
XP29 = Charger 500
XS29 = Charger R/T


If you really would like to know all about the models Hamtramck Historical is a great resource, check the 'Dealer Data Book' entries.
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/library.shtml

[cdr]

HEY HOMERR,,,,,

[DixieRestoParts]

HEY HOMERR,,,,,

[70 sublime]

Need to fix the year on the VIN
They are not all 1968 

VIN's

1968:
XP29 = Charger
XS29 = Charger R/T

1968:
XP29 = Charger
XS29 = Charger R/T
XX29 = Charger 500 or Charger Daytona

1968:
XH29 = Charger
XP29 = Charger 500
XS29 = Charger R/T

[ACUDANUT]

I don't know if it's been mentioned or not, but 500's were not available in 1968. 

If you read, then you will know it was already said.

[Tilar]

That mailboy might not be so delusional. 
There WAS a '68 500, however it was a prototype prior to the '69 converted production models.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=4205.0

However, there was NEVER a Charger 500 4-door. A woman from the HR dept back in '68 confirmed this.   

UM...     

Wow, missed that one and frankly surprised it hasn't come up recently. Or at least I keep missing it.

I wouldn't get too excited over that one, it has 69 tail lights which to me puts the "68 Charger 500" story right up there with big foot.

[ACUDANUT]

So many pictures here, which on are you talking about. ?

[griz_83ho]

Car is definitely a 68 by the taillights. So basically it's a 68 charger with a rebuilt numbers matching motor.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

1968 tail lights:

Hey, that's my old car. 

[Homerr]

VIN's

1968:
XP29 = Charger
XS29 = Charger R/T

1969:
XP29 = Charger
XS29 = Charger R/T
XX29 = Charger 500 or Charger Daytona

1970:
XH29 = Charger
XP29 = Charger 500
XS29 = Charger R/T


If you really would like to know all about the models Hamtramck Historical is a great resource, check the 'Dealer Data Book' entries.
http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/library.shtml

Fixed!  Thanks for the catch.

[Tilar]

So many pictures here, which on are you talking about. ?

The one in the link above that shows a 68 Hemi with the 500 grill and 69 tail lights.