A few 1968 Dodge Charger Questions?

[kevink]

I am looking at a 1968 Dodge Charger that in almost a Maroon in color. Do you guys know what that color was called? Also, with the current economy being as it is, what is a fair price for a numbers matching original interior car with no know/rust showing car? Thanks for any help and other info you can provide.

[skip68]

Need some pics.   What motor, tranny and options does it have? 

[bakerhillpins]

Get pics of the trouble spots: Trunk, lower rear window channels, lower rear quarters, rockers, underside... etc.

Broadcast sheet, Fender tag? Pic of the tag would help.

[Alaskan_TA]

1968 paint chip charts at http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/paintChipCharts/1968PaintChipCharts-01.shtml

[skip68]

Get the VIN# and post it if you can.   

[kevink]

It is a numbers matching 440 auto with console. The interior is original to the car. Still has the factor radio and all. Has one repaint. The motor has never been rebuilt nor has the transmission. The car is not favorite color being a burgandy color with red/burgandy interior in it.

[1970Moparmann]

It is a numbers matching 440 auto with console. The interior is original to the car. Still has the factor radio and all. Has one repaint. The motor has never been rebuilt nor has the transmission. The car is not favorite color being a burgandy color with red/burgandy interior in it.

So it's an RT?

I agree pictures would help with the VIN # and the fender tag information. 

Without any pictures or detail, I'm going low at $15 - $17k. 

[kevink]

It is an R/T... I am working on pictures now.... The guys says no rust either.

[bakerhillpins]

It is an R/T... I am working on pictures now.... The guys says no rust either.

That's what they all say... what they mean is there isn't any rust in the pics I sent you. 

[1970Moparmann]

It is an R/T... I am working on pictures now.... The guys says no rust either.

That's what they all say... what they mean is there isn't any rust in the pics I sent you. 

Amen to that.  I can't tell you how many times I've heard that!

If your really serious about the car, get as many pictures and details as you can, then if it checks out, go see it.  Pick it apart and then make an offer.

I've seen too many people get screwed on deals.  Unfortunately, trust no one unless someone can vouch for the person.

[kevink]

Here is one picture..

[skip68]

An A/C car.      I thought that R/T's didn't come with AC?     

[bakerhillpins]

An A/C car.      I thought that R/T's didn't come with AC?     

RT auto's - yes,   RT 4spds - no.  My 69 RT has AC.

383 auto or 4spd - yes.

[kevink]

I am having a hard time posting other photos... They are either too large or just will not load. But, the rest of the car is similar to the inside. Any idea what this is worth? The paint appears to be in good shape as well. It has the original trunk pan judging by the pictures. which I am assuming it means it was never a rust bucket?

[skip68]

I'm just tossing a number out....$25,000 ballpark. 

[kevink]

Thanks for the input... I think it will take $30,000 to buy it. I am just not sure that the car is worth that. I have seen some really nice restored cars sell for not much more than that. Any thoughts please chime in. Thanks again for you help. It is great to have group as knowledge as you guys to fall back on.

[Cooter]

Thanks for the input... I think it will take $30,000 to buy it. I am just not sure that the car is worth that. I have seen some really nice restored cars sell for not much more than that. Any thoughts please chime in. Thanks again for you help. It is great to have group as knowledge as you guys to fall back on.

Just be sure the "Restored" cars you refer to weren't being sold off due to despiration. Just because you saw what APPEARED to be a nicely restored Charger go for peanuts because either A. Seller was stupid, and in finacial trouble (despirate), or B. Car only APPEAREd to be nicely resoted. Doesn't mean that is the "Market". True, this car Appears to be nice, but without seeing MUCH more detailed photos, It's a crap shoot at best guessing prices.


Bottom line is, I keep seeing people referring to how "Crazy" some of the sellers are here, and most just might be, but nobody's gonna take a HUGE loss just because buyers have big dreams and small wallets. I would LOVE to have a Ferarri, but Ferarri isn't gonna lower their pricetags because my broke ass can't afford one.

[1970Moparmann]

Thanks for the input... I think it will take $30,000 to buy it. I am just not sure that the car is worth that. I have seen some really nice restored cars sell for not much more than that. Any thoughts please chime in. Thanks again for you help. It is great to have group as knowledge as you guys to fall back on.

$30k is too much.

[skip68]

I'd still feel better if we had a VIN#.   If you could get us at least the first 5 digits of the VIN that will tell us for sure what it is.
It would also be good to have a member here that's close check it out.   We do this all the time.   

[Ghoste]

Bottom line is, I keep seeing people referring to how "Crazy" some of the sellers are here, and most just might be, but nobody's gonna take a HUGE loss just because buyers have big dreams and small wallets.

All very true, but at the same time, why should I compensate a seller who was moronic enough to buy into the whole notion that these cars double in value every few months that led to the price bubble in 2007.  Just because someone paid whatever it took to own their dream car before the economy tanked doens't mean that value is correct either.  The fact is, thes cars are worth less than they were five years ago and a lot of sellers who aren't desparate still have come to grips with that.
There is a middle ground but we rarely talk about that, we only discuss the crazy sellers or the big dream buyers and not the cars in the middle.

[kevink]

I have asked for a VIN/fender tag picture. I will post it as soon as it arrived. As stated earlier by someone, I see these cars listed all over the place for $65,000+. It is hard for me to get a grasp on reality when the pricing is so all over the place from $16500 - $85,000. I know that the condition and restoration of the car has a lot to do with the price but, $65,000 - $85,000 for a 68 R/T? I booked the car the only place I could find to do so and the average retail was roughly $28,000.

[bakerhillpins]

I am having a hard time posting other photos... They are either too large or just will not load. But, the rest of the car is similar to the inside. Any idea what this is worth? The paint appears to be in good shape as well. It has the original trunk pan judging by the pictures. which I am assuming it means it was never a rust bucket?

Check out the Help desk section, there are several threads about posting pics and what you need to do to get them to post. (unique name from any other pic on the site, under 200kb, etc)
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?board=3.0

[skip68]

Kevin, it's obvious you are new to these cars and I'd feel alot better if you have someone that knows these cars look at it for / or with you.   At least you're doing your homework and are here.       So many guys learn the hard way and that sucks.   Where are you located? Where's the car?    I'd say the real world market for a nice clean R/T is $28k to $38k.  NOT $85,000. That price gets you into the HEMI range.    

[kevink]

I am in Southern Part of Alabama and the car is in Indianapolis, IN..... Who here lives close to there?

[skip68]

Not sure but I bet several are close.  If you are really interested in this car you should start a new thread here asking for any members in this area that can check out a car for me.   

[1970Moparmann]

Full tank of gas, bucket of KFC - road trip! 

How did you find the car? 

Danny (     69_500   )  lives in Indiana.  Maybe he can help    

[kevink]

I found it digging under a search for 1968 Charger. I was on a web site i had never seen before.

[Homerr]

I've been watching Chargers for near a year now and most of those $55-80,000 R/T's are marked up cars that are sitting on the floor at classic car dealers for the entire time.  I think they are just trying to wait out the market, not get into a price war and downward spiral, bought too high, and/or are looking for the casual buyer that doesn't do much research.

The private sale R/T's have been more in the $18-20k for a driver needing some rust repair eventually, $35-38k for restored 4bbl cars, and a couple of '70 V-code 6bbl cars have been failing to sell at just above $50k. 

It's still a buyer's market so hold out until you find what you want.

[skip68]

I agree with Homey.....  There is a nice 69 C500 for sale in Vegas for $55,000 if I remember correctly. 

[HeavyFuel]

Based on your post history, you've been fishing around for the right car for a long time.

Identify what you want in a car, it's level of need, it's purpose, and what you can afford.......and buy one already!

You're not getting any younger....and it's a buyers market now.

[skip68]

Holy moly! You've been looking at buying a Charger for almost 7 years here.....       Wow!  Prices have been good for a few years now and looks like they have been slowly going up.   I'd say if you haven't got one by now you're probably not going to.   Unless money is not a problem.      I would suggest you don't waste a members time looking at a car for you unless you are 100% sure it's the car for you and you are 100% ready to make a purchase.      

[kevink]

I have negotiate a price with the guy on this numbers matching 68 Charger and was getting ready to wire him a couple hundered dollars to haul it to me. He said it has the original engine and trans with the numbers stamped on the block to prove it is numbers matching. But, I just asked him to send me the fender tag and he said it does not have one! the prior owner lost it? How bad does this hurt the value of the car and is it considered numbers matching without the fender tag?

[kevink]

and he does not have the build sheet either....

[8WHEELER]

It will really effect the resale value, especially if you do a full out top notch factory correct resto on it.

But if it is the car you want, options and everthing you are looking for to keep for the long term.
Then it might be worth it for you personal enjoyment.

Dan

[Homerr]

kevink -

It might be helpful for us here (and you too?) for you to list here exactly what you want.  I see you posting about what you are looking at, but I'm not sure if you want a numbers matching/fender tag/build sheet '68 R/T or not.  ...or just a great deal that is worth 7 years of waiting.

And in what condition of a car?  Are you looking for an original survivor, restored car, project, driver?  And price range?  Are you willing to buy a plane ticket to go look at a car?

What is the goal...or, what is the experience you are looking for?  Something to work on, have a recreation of the car you always saw as a kid, your first car, be a participant at car shows, etc, etc.

[tan top]

all what the other guys say  

Thanks for the input... I think it will take $30,000 to buy it. I am just not sure that the car is worth that. I have seen some really nice restored cars sell for not much more than that. Any thoughts please chime in. Thanks again for you help. It is great to have group as knowledge as you guys to fall back on.

need to see good close up pictures &  have someone go look at the car who knows stuff  , as we all know  one thats has had supposedly 30 k spent on a resto & selling for 35  ,   it could be a rotted out car that some bondo bandit has been spreadding on 5 gallons on bondo (( a sleezy pro body guy can make anything look good for a few months , to the untrained eye , )),  may look shiney new carpet  chrome valve covers etcetc ,    but the unrestored dull original paint car thats only slightly less , is almost always the better deal  , in that situation  ,   if that makes sence ,  what ever you find  , ask seller for loads of pictures , don't accept 10-25 feet away ones in the dark  either , ask for close ups of every thing ,  

[v21hemicharger]

I recently bought this one for $25k  Original owner one repaint in 1974 always garaged absolutely no rust w/ 14 inch magnums.  Numbers match, fender tag and buildsheet.  Original interior except drivers seat replaced same time repainted.  Column shifted auto w/ buddyseat no ac.  PS PDB

[Homerr]

Interior pic is tiny but looks like it might be the same car.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/3468123142.html

[kevink]

v21hemicharger That was a great buy on your car from what I am seeing out there. I kind of gave up of the car in this thread. Just did not feel right. I have now ran across a car a lot closer to me. It is an original one repaint numbers matching 440 R/T. It has all the original interior as well. He wants $36,000 well, he said he would not sell for any less. He was asking $42,000. I am planning with him to go look at it. Any thoughts or input would be apperciated.

[tan top]

v21hemicharger That was a great buy on your car from what I am seeing out there. I kind of gave up of the car in this thread. Just did not feel right. I have now ran across a car a lot closer to me. It is an original one repaint numbers matching 440 R/T. It has all the original interior as well. He wants $36,000 well, he said he would not sell for any less. He was asking $42,000. I am planning with him to go look at it. Any thoughts or input would be apperciated.

    got any pictures ?