Any 68 chargers available for sale had one sold it now I regret it

[68ChargerBigfoot]

Hi all new to the site but loved my 68 dodge charger looking for another one but they seem to be non existant in arizona. Anyway just thought I'd try and see what happens maybe i can find another one to complete me. Thanks

[Benfro89]

Man have fun with that

check this thread out http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,111749.800.html

Thiers almost no way

[tan top]

  hello & welcome  

Man have fun with that

check this thread out http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,111749.800.html

Thiers almost no way

sorry to say depending on your budget !!  ( BF89 )  is prolly right  ,
 the prices have gone nuts  ,  IMO you got to spend insane amounts of dough for a second generation  , which  basically needs a total restoration & by the time your finished ,   you only have 30% if you Lucky of the original car left &  a big pile of shrapnel ,  figuratively speaking , be ok if these cars could be bought for 2 - 5k  then  rip the car apart to restore it ,  you only got to look on ebay  15 to 20k for a second generations that are not far off from being a parts car 10 years ago !  & need the whole AMD repop sheet metal   catalog &  then chunks off another doner  body shell to fix it    nothing wrong with that of course , just not spending that kind of dough in the first place . IMO

no offence meant to anyone , 

[Mike DC]

 

These cars only become "hard to find" when you are looking for one way cheaper than the going rate.

[F8-4life]

 

These cars only become "hard to find" when you are looking for one way cheaper than the going rate.

lol yup

[twodko]

Either way it'll be costly so my suggestion is to buy one finished
and done. Just get in and drive it whenever you want. 

[68ChargerBigfoot]

You're probably better to just buy one already done. I found my 68 on accident I was driving down a street saw it a guys front yard asked him is it for sale and bought it for 1800 this was in 2002 than my son was born and I almost had all the sheet metal work done. I had a 440,727 with a six pack ready to go sold it then saw it on ebay four years later and it sold for 6,500 now I could donkey kick myself in the face for getting rid of it. But thanks guys for the advice.

[1974dodgecharger]

there always for sale, but depending on sellers emotional attachment will require the right price 

[1974dodgecharger]

These cars only become "hard to find" when you are looking for one way cheaper than the going rate.

what, these cars are old, junky, and dont drive like modern cars how do car values go up in price thats stupid. 

Im gonna go find me a 2nd gen charger in pristine condition and it should be 500 bucks due to depreciations value.

[charge69]

Ha !  In 1976 I paid just a little more than that for mine !  Sure wish I could go back and get a few more !

[Challenger340]

Agreed, prices appear to have gone insane !
IMO,
far beyond any normal "popularity" quotient in a normal supply vrs demand marketplace, for 45 yr old Gen II Cars that ride like a drunken elephants ?

So what else could be a factor, to the what I will call "disproportional" rise in prices ?
I believe Money chasing "value" of any kind, any asset, pushing down onto even lower models, than even the traditional "collectible" versions like the HEMI's and R/T Cars ?
Don't laugh OK !
What else explains it ?
HEMI's and R/T Cars were collectible even long ago, and commanded high prices for "badging" as assets.
But Nowadays,
seems people are willing to fork over even $10K to $15K for basically junk ?
Is the MONEY worth THAT much less ?
or,
has the hunk 'o junk reached THAT much Value ? and WHY ?
I would sure like to know ?

Case in point.... this one just went on Ebay for $20K   with 52 nutbar bidders ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Charger-R-T-Hardtop-2-Door-1969-dodge-charger-r-t-/131283887642?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e9121261a&item=131283887642&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Granted it is an R/T... fairly complete, but needs a complete resto ?
Electrical Fire ?
Pans ?
Engine ?
WTF is going on ?

[Benfro89]

I'm sorry to tell you its so hard I've just been looking for 7/8 months or so very thoroughly and I still have not found mine for under 175 or so which is pretty crazy

But hey I look all the tine for chargers everywhere and I am not particularly looking for a 69 so if I find a good one I'll be sure to let you know by just keep looking at my thread for 69s and you might find one

Good luck man we both need it 

[Benfro89]

Need to call about this car it looks good
http://gslist.org/cto/4660727851.html

[1974dodgecharger]

I need to sell my crap if he gets 20k I should get 30k after spending fckin 50k on mine total and at least mine drives....

Agreed, prices appear to have gone insane !
IMO,
far beyond any normal "popularity" quotient in a normal supply vrs demand marketplace, for 45 yr old Gen II Cars that ride like a drunken elephants ?

So what else could be a factor, to the what I will call "disproportional" rise in prices ?
I believe Money chasing "value" of any kind, any asset, pushing down onto even lower models, than even the traditional "collectible" versions like the HEMI's and R/T Cars ?
Don't laugh OK !
What else explains it ?
HEMI's and R/T Cars were collectible even long ago, and commanded high prices for "badging" as assets.
But Nowadays,
seems people are willing to fork over even $10K to $15K for basically junk ?
Is the MONEY worth THAT much less ?
or,
has the hunk 'o junk reached THAT much Value ? and WHY ?
I would sure like to know ?

Case in point.... this one just went on Ebay for $20K   with 52 nutbar bidders ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Charger-R-T-Hardtop-2-Door-1969-dodge-charger-r-t-/131283887642?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e9121261a&item=131283887642&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Granted it is an R/T... fairly complete, but needs a complete resto ?
Electrical Fire ?
Pans ?
Engine ?
WTF is going on ?

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Hi all new to the site but loved my 68 dodge charger looking for another one but they seem to be non existant in arizona. Anyway just thought I'd try and see what happens maybe i can find another one to complete me. Thanks

If you have 145 large in cash, I know of a nice '68 4 speed hemi Charger that can be yours.

[myk]

It's not impossible.  It's just not as easy to get into it as it was 20 years ago.  But if you're serious about being completed by a 2nd gen then it can happen; just give it time and devotion...

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Trust me find one already finished! For the right price I have restomod you may like 

[Dino]

Hi all new to the site but loved my 68 dodge charger looking for another one but they seem to be non existant in arizona. Anyway just thought I'd try and see what happens maybe i can find another one to complete me. Thanks

If you have 145 large in cash, I know of a nice '68 4 speed hemi Charger that can be yours.

Trust me find one already finished! For the right price I have restomod you may like 

Dang, you guys already tired of your rides?   

I'm taking a break from mine before I make a stupid decision. 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

not actively selling but everything is for sale Dino 

[Dino]

not actively selling but everything is for sale Dino 

Very true!

I was at The Henry Ford this weekend where there were hundreds of cars up to 1932.  I almost thought about selling my car to get something like that but I wised up.   

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Hi all new to the site but loved my 68 dodge charger looking for another one but they seem to be non existant in arizona. Anyway just thought I'd try and see what happens maybe i can find another one to complete me. Thanks

If you have 145 large in cash, I know of a nice '68 4 speed hemi Charger that can be yours.

Trust me find one already finished! For the right price I have restomod you may like 

Dang, you guys already tired of your rides?   

I'm taking a break from mine before I make a stupid decision. 

Not at all, but if someone wants to give me stupid money, I'm all ears.

[tan top]

Agreed, prices appear to have gone insane !
IMO,
far beyond any normal "popularity" quotient in a normal supply vrs demand marketplace, for 45 yr old Gen II Cars that ride like a drunken elephants ?

So what else could be a factor, to the what I will call "disproportional" rise in prices ?
I believe Money chasing "value" of any kind, any asset, pushing down onto even lower models, than even the traditional "collectible" versions like the HEMI's and R/T Cars ?
Don't laugh OK !
What else explains it ?
HEMI's and R/T Cars were collectible even long ago, and commanded high prices for "badging" as assets.
But Nowadays,
seems people are willing to fork over even $10K to $15K for basically junk ?
Is the MONEY worth THAT much less ?
or,
has the hunk 'o junk reached THAT much Value ? and WHY ?
I would sure like to know ?

Case in point.... this one just went on Ebay for $20K   with 52 nutbar bidders ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Charger-R-T-Hardtop-2-Door-1969-dodge-charger-r-t-/131283887642?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e9121261a&item=131283887642&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Granted it is an R/T... fairly complete, but needs a complete resto ?
Electrical Fire ?
Pans ?
Engine ?
WTF is going on ?

 true that !!    
although  
anyone wanting a charger project to restore  , this is the type of car you need to be buying , all day long .    , but not at that price imo just nutts  , but if that what the market dictates    good luck to the buyers & sellers   no offence meant !
still seems crazy to me  

[myk]

not actively selling but everything is for sale Dino 

Very true!

I was at The Henry Ford this weekend where there were hundreds of cars up to 1932.  I almost thought about selling my car to get something like that but I wised up.   

Dirk, please put your mouse down and step away from classicautotrader.com, and I promise you that no one will get hurt.

However, I'd be lying if I said I didn't at least play with the idea of selling every time a shiny, new 5.0 Mustang rolled by...

[Dino]

not actively selling but everything is for sale Dino 

Very true!

I was at The Henry Ford this weekend where there were hundreds of cars up to 1932.  I almost thought about selling my car to get something like that but I wised up.   

Dirk, please put your mouse down and step away from classicautotrader.com, and I promise you that no one will get hurt.

However, I'd be lying if I said I didn't at least play with the idea of selling every time a shiny, new 5.0 Mustang rolled by...

LMFAO 

Okay that was good.   

Honestly I wouldn't know what to do with another car, but seeing a super clean Model A with a rumble seat for a price far less than what we pay for our cars, it makes me want it anyway.  I'm a complete sucker for boat tail cars so it's a good thing those are out of my price range...for now.

If I wanted another car it would be best to let the Charger go, and although I don't care for it much right now I can't sell it because I know I only need some time to fall in love with this car all over again.

Hi all new to the site but loved my 68 dodge charger looking for another one but they seem to be non existant in arizona. Anyway just thought I'd try and see what happens maybe i can find another one to complete me. Thanks

If you have 145 large in cash, I know of a nice '68 4 speed hemi Charger that can be yours.

Trust me find one already finished! For the right price I have restomod you may like 

Dang, you guys already tired of your rides?   

I'm taking a break from mine before I make a stupid decision. 

Not at all, but if someone wants to give me stupid money, I'm all ears.

I would be as well.  I was just offered somewhat stupid money for mine.  Only $30K but that's quite a lot for a mutt R/T clone.  Still, it wouldn't get me what I have now so no deal.

[Dreamcar]

I'm already thinking "what next" and I still have a few years of resto left before I can even drive it...but don't tell my wife     I seem to have this ever changing bucket list of cars that I say I want, but it always comes back to a 69 Charger being my dream car so I doubt I'll ever part with it. But it's difficult to justify adding cars to the garage without selling another.

Anyways, back to the OPs post...I find it difficult to believe there are no Chargers you'd want in Arizona or surrounding states...Since I live in Canada, I thought they were plentifull (relatively speaking)in the USA

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I'd be lying if I said I didn't at least play with the idea of selling every time a shiny, new 5.0 Mustang rolled by...

I've got a nice 2013 Boss 302 just for you.

[tan top]

Agreed, prices appear to have gone insane !
IMO,
far beyond any normal "popularity" quotient in a normal supply vrs demand marketplace, for 45 yr old Gen II Cars that ride like a drunken elephants ?

So what else could be a factor, to the what I will call "disproportional" rise in prices ?
I believe Money chasing "value" of any kind, any asset, pushing down onto even lower models, than even the traditional "collectible" versions like the HEMI's and R/T Cars ?
Don't laugh OK !
What else explains it ?
HEMI's and R/T Cars were collectible even long ago, and commanded high prices for "badging" as assets.
But Nowadays,
seems people are willing to fork over even $10K to $15K for basically junk ?
Is the MONEY worth THAT much less ?
or,
has the hunk 'o junk reached THAT much Value ? and WHY ?
I would sure like to know ?

Case in point.... this one just went on Ebay for $20K   with 52 nutbar bidders ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Charger-R-T-Hardtop-2-Door-1969-dodge-charger-r-t-/131283887642?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e9121261a&item=131283887642&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Granted it is an R/T... fairly complete, but needs a complete resto ?
Electrical Fire ?
Pans ?
Engine ?
WTF is going on ?

 true that !!    
although  
anyone wanting a charger project to restore  , this is the type of car you need to be buying , all day long .    , but not at that price imo just nutts  , but if that what the market dictates    good luck to the buyers & sellers   no offence meant !
still seems crazy to me  

 not wanting to hijack the original posters thread  ,  with a load of irrelevant pictures , but ...
thought it would be a good idea to post the ebay ad pictures of the car we are talking about , for future reference , before they  disappear .


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[Challenger340]

I agree 100%... absolutely fantastic start as a restoration candidate.
I just don't think a guy would ever find a much better ? or complete Charger to begin a project on ?
But,
THAT is part & parcel of what I am getting at ?
If that specimen is costing $19.8K right at the start(as good as it may be), IMO, a guy would really have to want THAT Charger, to the point of being prepared to keep it forever after "restoration", because he would be so far upside down financially by the time completed.

I am guessing there must be the intangible of it being a real "R/T" Car here to numbers and price that I am missing ?

Granted, lots of DIY capabilities that many can apply to "sweat equity", and some are very talented people out there, but I just can't see even in the best case scenario, that there is most likely not another $20 - $30K to be spent by the new owner bringing it back, even without their own labor 100% ?
And,
probably TWICE that much ??(no idea), if just purchasing it and expecting to PAY others to get it done ?  

[Homerr]

I think the green R/T is a little high from bidding fever, but a complete car vs. a car that has been stripped to a shell or at least missing all the interior and/or trim has a lot of benefits:

1.  Easy to do an inventory of what is missing.
2.  Less time and money hunting for parts.
3.  One can see some of the history of the car - maintained original, day 2 racer, etc.
4.  All the fasteners are probably there.
5.  Ability to do ones' own bag and tag on disassembly.
6.  May find the broadcast sheet.
7.  Ability to take photos and record markings for an original type restoration.

[Artur]

Here are some nice Chargers for sale in Sweden

http://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Dodge_Charger_56044068.htm?ca=16&w=3                     

http://www.blocket.se/gavleborg/Dodge_Charger_528_Hemi_55334036.htm?ca=16&w=3

http://www.blocket.se/orebro/Dodge_Charger_R_T_1969_55883660.htm?ca=16&w=3

http://www.blocket.se/varmland/Dodge_Charger_SE___72_Ev_byte_54587528.htm?ca=16&w=3

http://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Dodge_Charger_R_T_Trackpack_440_1969_55218126.htm?ca=16&w=3

http://www.blocket.se/ostergotland/Svart_Dodge_Charger_R_T_1968_55203455.htm?ca=16&w=3

http://www.blocket.se/orebro/Dodge_Charger_Kompressormatad_440_31926360.htm?ca=16&w=3

[Homerr]

Here are some nice Chargers for sale in Sweden

http://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Dodge_Charger_56044068.htm?ca=16&w=3                     $43,358

http://www.blocket.se/gavleborg/Dodge_Charger_528_Hemi_55334036.htm?ca=16&w=3       $101,030

http://www.blocket.se/orebro/Dodge_Charger_R_T_1969_55883660.htm?ca=16&w=3           $52,620

http://www.blocket.se/varmland/Dodge_Charger_SE___72_Ev_byte_54587528.htm?ca=16&w=3     $23,714

http://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Dodge_Charger_R_T_Trackpack_440_1969_55218126.htm?ca=16&w=3      $50,374

http://www.blocket.se/ostergotland/Svart_Dodge_Charger_R_T_1968_55203455.htm?ca=16&w=3     $45,604

http://www.blocket.se/orebro/Dodge_Charger_Kompressormatad_440_31926360.htm?ca=16&w=3     $97,522

I added USD.

[Cncguy]

I'm already thinking "what next" and I still have a few years of resto left before I can even drive it...but don't tell my wife     I seem to have this ever changing bucket list of cars that I say I want, but it always comes back to a 69 Charger being my dream car so I doubt I'll ever part with it. But it's difficult to justify adding cars to the garage without selling another.

Anyways, back to the OPs post...I find it difficult to believe there are no Chargers you'd want in Arizona or surrounding states...Since I live in Canada, I thought they were plentifull (relatively speaking)in the USA

There are plenty. Just to many hoarders with good intentions. Bad thing is good intentions tend to be bad on these cars, when they sit in fields waiting for resto

[Mike DC]

 

There are plenty. Just to many hoarders with good intentions. Bad thing is good intentions tend to be bad on these cars, when they sit in fields waiting for resto

You can sometimes get cars out from under even the most stubborn hoarders.  But you won't get them to sell anything by making verbal offers.  Anyone with a 2nd-gen Charger visible from the road has been getting verbal offers for years or decades.



Bring a fat-looking wad of cash bills.  Show him the cash and be prepared to do the deal right on the spot.  The sight of cash will impair his judgment better than alcohol.   If you have to bring a friend or a C/C handgun for protection because it's a high dollar amount, well, so be it.

It also might help not to let him see your empty waiting trailer until the deal is done & signed.  The trailer will remind him that you're really going to take the car away.  
 
 

Failing that, keep going back to the guy periodically and keep giving him fresh copies of your contact info.  You never know when he might get in a fit of financial frustration or need.  He might call you up 5 years later, saying "I need that money TODAY, and come get the car before I change my mind."  

[Stevearino]

Yes I realize that when you strip that green Charger down there will be lots of Swiss cheese on display but I have to say that $20,000.00 for something with a nice interior and all the pieces ,parts and fasteners there  doesn't sound like such a bad deal to me.  For someone willing to do the work themselves that car is a really nice piece.