Headed in the AM to look at/buy my dream car...

[kevink]

I am headed to look at/buy my dream car in the morning. It is a 4 hour trip that I am excited to make. It is a 1968 Dodge Charger 440 R/T numbers matching 4 speed with console. The car has had one repaint in the 80's. The only other thing on the car that is not original is the carb and electronic ignition. The gent that has it now bought it from his friend about 10 years ago. The friend bought the car new. I am just having a hard time getting my hands on a value for an unrestored car like this. If it has completely restored I know it would be worth big $$$. Any thoughts or advice would be very much apperciated. I am going to try to post pictures. If they do not pop up it is because I can't figure out how to get them on here. I have the toughest time posting pictures.
Thanks,
Kevin K.

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[b5blue]

Sweet! 

[tan top]

       love the color combo     ,  looking forward to seeing more pictures when you get it 

[kevink]

Thanks.... my only fear is paying to much for it since I am so wound up about her. That is what I need you guys to help me with. I know the guy is asking more than it is worth but how often do you run across these? I would love for you guys to throw some prices at me of what you think it is worth if it is as solid as he says it is.

[b5blue]

Depending on how solid the entire car is it could be worth more unrestored as a survivor.  (Not that I have a clue what value it would be.)

[Hard Charger]

nice driver

your story is similar to mine and the same color combo

nice driver like that 18k-22k is a very good price as it appears in the picture.

[Blusmbl]

nice driver

your story is similar to mine and the same color combo

nice driver like that 18k-22k is good as it appears in the picture.

I'd think if the body is solid with no rust repair required the value is a little more than that, IMHO.  I'd personally pay up to the high 20's.  It is a numbers matching R/T 4 speed in a desirable color combination.

[kevink]

I think that the bottom dollar on that car is going to be $35,000..... Like I said earlier it may be more than it is worth but, there is just not many of those 68 440 4 speeds that are numbers matching out there. Would I be off my rocker to pay this guy $35,000?

[greenpigs]

Is it worth it to you...values are all  over the place.

It seems a little high, but I am cheap.

[Bob T]

I think that the bottom dollar on that car is going to be $35,000..... Like I said earlier it may be more than it is worth but, there is just not many of those 68 440 4 speeds that are numbers matching out there. Would I be off my rocker to pay this guy $35,000?

Hi Keven and Welcome. If its the one you want and you can afford it AND the body, running gear and interior is in very good condition then no, I dont think you are off your rocker. In my humble opinion, spend more now to get the best car you can for the dough you have rather than spending more later on trying to put a lesser value car into good driver condition. Granted, 35k is top dollar for an unrestored one but its hard finding a good one in the first place. I'd pay 35 if the chips were down and the car stacked up, but Im a foreigner and R/T's are super hard to get hold of.                          You could wait for a long time trying to find another, meanwhile life rolls on. This forum has a huge amount of valuable advice on resto type stuff. Good luck

[71charger_fan]

I was thinking 27 to 31, but if it's the car you've always dreamed of, you probably won't go too wrong paying 35. If you paid that for a new car, it'd be worth about 17 in a year and a half. Even if you do find you overpaid for the '68, it'll probably gain in value over the next couple of years however much you overpay now.

[kevink]

You guys have been a huge help. I am driving up to check it out either way. I will know more once I arrive. I have looked at a few others in the past and walked away knowing it was not the right car or not what they stated. How do I verify that it is the numbers matching motor on a 68?

[greenpigs]

http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/motor/36.html

Try that.

[cdr]

for that kind of money it better have the fender tag & build sheet,numbers on a 68 block are on the top rear of block where the bell housing is against the block.

[cdr]

read all of this    http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,38316.msg421523.html#msg421523

[Bob T]

As cdr and greenpigs said...take a small torch so you can look down the gap of the hood down to the oil sender guages, this is where the i.d. numbers are. Dont get too upset if the #'s dont match, its a bonus if they do, possibly they do if its a low owner car but they all got beat on back in the day. Mine is, which is cool, but not the be all about it, just getting an unmolested car puts you ahead of the game

[kevink]

Well   , i am 1.5 hours into my journey to go look at this Charger. I do not understand why i am so nervous aboug it? I guess it might be the thought of putting this much into a 45 year old car. I will let you guys know how it turns out. I know he will not take any less right now due to the amount of calls he is getting but, i can offer right?

[Mytur Binsdirti]

If the car is solid with no rot, matching numbers, build sheet, fender tag, etc, I'd say that 35 is a little on the high side, but as they say; go find another.

[v21hemicharger]

I just bought a 68 RT myself.  I paid $25k  Car was in a little better shape interior wise and paint is really nice.  Motor was re-ringed and bearing w hemi cam about 30k ago.  Headers and 1980 Vintage NOS unit, intake and carb, SS springs.  I do have all the parts taken off though.  Mine is gold w white interior.  Fendertag and buildsheet.   Bought from original owner.  There is absolutely no rust in this car.  Downside is column shifted auto with buddy seat.  I feel that I was mid value due to engine compartment and repaint and column shift.  I bought from a friend who's wife's dad bought new and put in friends wife name when new, so original owner.  I would have paid more for 4 speed carprobably up to $30k.  But to me that would be tops for an unrestored car. 

SOOOOOOO did you get it???

[69 OUR/TEA]

It depends on what you want in the end,cruise night/driver or do you eventually want a show car?
As I have replied in other threads,pay top dollar for a show car now,having your azz hit the seat and enjoy life and never lift a finger,or resto project for thousands less and do it yourself to that level.
A cruise night/driver quality will eventually turn into ,restore this,restore that and now after spending $35k,you will be spending,who knows,$10,15,20 and up.
To me,by those pics,looks pretty clean and shiny,but it is driver quality.Needs an interior no doubt.Call me being blunt,4spd,#'s matching is a plus,but from what I see,I would'nt pay more than $22-25.Tell the guy to go to his doctor and get a dose of reality,stop watching Barret-Jackoson,and check his emails on the car market that has been coming down.
We have'nht seen eng pics,or suspension either BTW.

[rt green]

the suspense is killing me i hope at a good price. good luck buddy.

[Paul G]

Look it over very well for rot and filler. The picks look like pine trees and grass, dont know where it is but it is not the desert. body work is the hardest part. The interior can be freshened up much easier than repairing the body. And, keep in mind, you will always be spending more $$ keeping it going after the sale, if anything is not right as it sits. Let the price reflect that. This guy wants your $35 grand. Make sure the car is worth that, or walk away and/or negotiate.

[ACUDANUT]

Keep us posted.

[RCKSTR]

Pics!!! 

[F8-4life]

throw him a lower offer (not insultingly low) annd walk away, give him some time to kick it around. In this economay the car WILL still be for sale for awile because if it was actually 35k nice it would already have been taken.

[469 runner]

35 Thousand does seem a little high.  I bought a similar car that I probably paid a little too much for. Eventually settled on 24 thousand, a very solid rust free southern California car still in original paint.  I initially walked away, got 30 miles down the road and turned back.  The time to buy these cars is when you see them.  I knew I would never find a better car, and at 50 years old I know time is not on my side for having one and enjoying it.  Life is short, forge ahead and don't look back.

Keep us posted.

[kevink]

Me and my 68 Dodge Charger are headed back to Alabama 20,000 dollars later. I am so stoked.

[Memphis Mopar]

Congrats! 

[NorwayCharger]

Happy for you!

[skip68]

 

[69 OUR/TEA]

Me and my 68 Dodge Charger are headed back to Alabama 20,000 dollars later. I am so stoked.

Good for you !!!!! Congrats,big diff than $35 !!!! What did you do,tear him apart ??

[nvrbdn]

sweet. congrats on your purchase.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

For 20 large, you can't go wrong. 

[b5blue]

  Happy you!!!

[XH29N0G]

  Excellent.

[RCKSTR]

Me and my 68 Dodge Charger are headed back to Alabama 20,000 dollars later. I am so stoked.

You are the KING of negotiating 

[tan top]

Me and my 68 Dodge Charger are headed back to Alabama 20,000 dollars later. I am so stoked.

damn  ,   awesome  deal     ,   looking forward to seeing pictures & stuff  

[Troy]

Troy

[Brightyellow69rtse]

good buy! 35 was definatly too high imo.

[469 runner]

You did well, congratulations.

[rt green]

ck for cops snooping around-CAUSE YOU STOLE IT!!!   good for you. i'm happy for you.

[1974dodgecharger]

the suspense is killing me i hope at a good price. good luck buddy.

I know this car its on craigslist its been on there for nearly 6 months now.  Its a price thats higher than my blood though its worthi t probably by 5k less in my opinion.

[1974dodgecharger]

Me and my 68 Dodge Charger are headed back to Alabama 20,000 dollars later. I am so stoked.

good deal man!!!  Thanks for the info how much you paid for it now I can put in my 'tracker' for prices to negotiate with people.  I have a 1 year runnign tab on sold 68 chargers for one year on a exel sheet!!!  YUP I been keeping track of it.  Thats how I base it on my 'opinion' on the prices on cars on one year!

[garner7555]

Congrats on the purchase!!!   Great car!!!    I'm also from Alabama,  on the east side.  What part are you from?  

[kevink]

Enterprise, AL. In the Southeast corner .... this is like bringing a newborn home from the hospital  and putting her to bed.

[skip68]

I know you looked for years for a car and I think it paid off.        I think you did very well.       We will need lots of pictures you know.   

[stripedelete]

Not bad at all!

[nh_mopar_fan]

Congrats!

[jessejames]

The question I always ask myself when i go look at a car is where you gonna find another one?There not making them anymore. If it's what u want and in decent shape. Get it!

[jessejames]

The question I always ask myself when i go look at a car is where you gonna find another one?There not making them anymore. If it's what u want and in decent shape. Get it!

Lol sorry... I should of read the rest of the posts. Congrats bro!

[garner7555]

Enterprise, AL. In the Southeast corner .... this is like bringing a newborn home from the hospital  and putting her to bed.

I'm familiar with Enterprise.  I'm close to Oxford AL. Congrats again on the purchase.  I saw the car on CL,  I see u got it for less than half of the advertised price!  You probably won't sleep much tonight. Hope you got home before this rain. Congrats again!!

[Bob T]

Wow, big difference between the price when you were driving up there to what you paid, good score!! Looking forward to the pics like everyone else here   

[Tilar]

Wow, You did good man! 

[billfury]

 

[70 Charger RT]

A good steal!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Congrats! Looks like a good deal 

[kevink]

It was a fair price. The car has some issues and really needs a full restoration to be what i want it to be. The trunk floor was soft and needs to be replaced. Speedo doesn't work along with a few other minor issues. I am still excited to have her. There is not many 68 R/T with #'s matching 4 speeds out there from what i have seen in all my research.

[b5blue]

Good luck with your new ride! 

[Ram07]

Nice!

[gers1968rt]

Nice car, but I'm a little impartial. 

[440mike]

Looks like a sweet car!    My brother has a 68 4 speed black on black, always loved the 68's

[Fitz73Chrgr]

Enterprise, AL. In the Southeast corner .... this is like bringing a newborn home from the hospital  and putting her to bed.

I remember seeing it on CL as well.  I'm stationed in P-cola.

[Hard Charger]

nice driver

your story is similar to mine and the same color combo

nice driver like that 18k-22k is a very good price as it appears in the picture.

wow i'm good

[69 OUR/TEA]

Nice car, but I'm a little impartial. 

Do you have another charger with the plate " swing"

[RCKSTR]

You've had it for a full day and no pics yet? 

[8WHEELER]

Congrats     I would love to own that car. Your right, not often do you see an original 440 4sp 68 charger.

Dan

[tan top]

Nice car, but I'm a little impartial.