Help with a purchase price please

[hotrod05]

My heart was really set on a 68 charger R/T. I put a post in cars wanted with no response as of yet. Here is my question, I have been in contact with someone who has a 69 R/T. I have a slight preferance to the 68 because I like the front grill and the tail lights a little more than the 69's . So I wanted to try to post a facebook page that you can see the pics of the 69. This is not a numbers matching engine or trans but I wanted to get a idea on a price that I should offer if I would decide to try to purchase this car. I'm trying to find out if he has pictures of the restoration but the by the pics on this page it looks very nice. So the question is would you hold out for the 68, they are hard to find. or try to get this 69 that is close to me. Im not looking to purchase for a few months just to try and see if a 68 will show up. but this might be a option as there are just not a lot of these cars left and the market has gone down so people are reluctant to sell their car. Thanks    http://www.facebook.com/charger.rt.566/photos_stream

[DC_1]

Looks pretty good by the pics IMO

I see he has pics of the build sheet and fender tag........ Im thinking $30-38k if he isn't desperate to sell.

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

When I was looking for a 69, I found a 68 and bought it... Never really loved the car, just liked it a lot.

When I was looking for a 69, again, all I found were 68s, but held out, then found one, then another... I would buy another, for the right price...

The car in the pics looks to me like it was "restored" by a Chevy guy. There are some things which do not look to be typical Mopar build patterns. But I'd give 30k for that car, if the numbers matched.

[jar1292]

There are guys on here that "hold out" for years waiting for the one to come. Its just the fact of are you "settling for another" and if you are will, you be happy or will it always nag at you in your sleep. I would say if you want just a driver and not plan a full restore then buy a 69' and wait for your 98' to come along. if you find one to buy, you might find yourself torn between selling your 69' to fund the 68' or you may keep it, buy the 98' and then go all out and buy a 70'  

[The70RT]

There are guys on here that "hold out" for years waiting for the one to come. Its just the fact of are you "settling for another" and if you are will, you be happy or will it always nag at you in your sleep. I would say if you want just a driver and not plan a full restore then buy a 69' and wait for your 98' to come along. if you find one to buy, you might find yourself torn between selling your 69' to fund the 68' or you may keep it, buy the 98' and then go all out and buy a 70'  

98?

[DC_1]

The car in the pics looks to me like it was "restored" by a Chevy guy. There are some things which do not look to be typical Mopar build patterns.

Really? Like what?

I know it was mentioned to not have the original motor but it does have a 4 speed, console, and Dana rear end. The car seems to be reasonably restored.....I think it definitely worth in the high $30k range.

[moparstuart]

35 k and the shifter knob is horrible

[johnnyseville]

IF # match, offer 30K, they are worth more than the 68.

[Dino]

Hold out for the '68.  Never settle.  Plenty 68's out there and cheaper than 69's.

[Homerr]

FWIW this car was on Ebay several times over the summer, never met reserve.

[hotrod05]

Thanks, I just needed a little help. My search for the 68 R/T will go on and i'm hoping to be able to post picks as soon as I find one.

[Dino]

Thanks, I just needed a little help. My search for the 68 R/T will go on and i'm hoping to be able to post picks as soon as I find one.

Where are you?  I'll keep an eye open for one.  They tend to pop up from time to time in metro Detroit.

Oh and save yourself some time and headaches and look for private sales only, don't bother with dealers.

[hotrod05]

I'm in Pennsylvania. I do have a post in the cars wanted section that is titled 68 charger R/T. Thanks again. Any one looking for the 69 R/T on the facebook page I posted, He wanted 45k 6 months ago. It was on ebay at that time. He contacted me about 2 weeks ago to let me know he might be able to come down a little. If anyone else is interested you can pm me for a phone number. The 69 is also in Pa.

[Dans 68]

Hold out for the '68.  Never settle.  Plenty 68's out there and cheaper than 69's.

What he said.     Oh, and they look better too....   

Dan

[1970Moparmann]

Hold off for the 68 that you want.  Just keep your eyes open.  If you find something, many people on this board will help you.  If I see anything in the Midwest, I'll let you know.   What until March and you should see more cars coming on the market.

[Dino]

Hotrod, be sure to place a wanted ad on Craigslist as well.  It took me a few months but it's how I found mine.  Tucked away in a garage 30 minutes from my house.

There's a few 68's in my area and although one is a rare 383 4 speed, no R/T's at the moment but I'll keep an eye open.

[Dans 68]

There's a few 68's in my area and although one is a rare 383 4 speed, no R/T's at the moment but I'll keep an eye open.

Really? For Sale? Do you have any info/contact info for that car? I'm always looking for 'em to add to my registry.   

Dan

[1974dodgecharger]

Hold off for the 68 that you want.  Just keep your eyes open.  If you find something, many people on this board will help you.  If I see anything in the Midwest, I'll let you know.   What until March and you should see more cars coming on the market.

tax man cometh......

[Dino]

There's a few 68's in my area and although one is a rare 383 4 speed, no R/T's at the moment but I'll keep an eye open.

Really? For Sale? Do you have any info/contact info for that car? I'm always looking for 'em to add to my registry.   

Dan

There you go Dan!

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/3476198637.html

I told the seller last summer his tailpanel was painted wrong and he replied he was going to have it fixed.  Not sure if he ever did.  This car's been for sale for a long time.

Here's a few more in my area:

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ctd/3487752429.html  (this is the overpriced one I started a post about)

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/ctd/3481116342.html

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/3434294657.html

http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/3544229744.html

[1970Moparmann]

Anyone know if this is true? 

1968 Charger 383 4spd. 1-of-259 (1 of 6 A/C)

This car has been for sale for a long time.  I asked this question last time I saw this.

[1974dodgecharger]

Anyone know if this is true?  

1968 Charger 383 4spd. 1-of-259 (1 of 6 A/C)

This car has been for sale for a long time.  I asked this question last time I saw this.

yup, saw on craigs now for a year!!!  Why does it not sell I dont know?  The price point is probably out of alot of peoples leagues.  Sweet spot would be 25k!!!  Then everyone snatches it up, who knows  

Dino,
didnt know you were near Detroit man!  I have family there......one works at baumont hospital area....

[bakerhillpins]

Anyone know if this is true?  

1968 Charger 383 4spd. 1-of-259 (1 of 6 A/C)

This car has been for sale for a long time.  I asked this question last time I saw this.

yup, saw on craigs now for a year!!!  Why does it not sell I dont know?  The price point is probably out of alot of peoples leagues.  Sweet spot would be 25k!!!  Then everyone snatches it up, who knows  

Dino,
didnt know you were near Detroit man!  I have family there......one works at baumont hospital area....

That QQ1 68 4spd has been for sale since at least 09.  It was the first car I looked at in 10.  I can find the thread with the report on it if you like.  Yes the claim of 1 in 6 is valid. Just was crappie body work and way over priced.

I love the fender tag though.  I would buy it if i won the lottery

[1970Moparmann]

Anyone know if this is true?  

1968 Charger 383 4spd. 1-of-259 (1 of 6 A/C)

This car has been for sale for a long time.  I asked this question last time I saw this.

yup, saw on craigs now for a year!!!  Why does it not sell I dont know?  The price point is probably out of alot of peoples leagues.  Sweet spot would be 25k!!!  Then everyone snatches it up, who knows  

Dino,
didnt know you were near Detroit man!  I have family there......one works at baumont hospital area....

That QQ1 68 4spd has been for sale since at least 09.  It was the first car I looked at in 10.  I can find the thread with the report on it if you like.  Yes the claim of 1 in 6 is valid. Just was crappie body work and way over priced.

I love the fender tag though.  I would buy it if i won the lottery

Interesting...  What makes it 1 of 6?

[1974dodgecharger]

wow BP thats crazy you figure he would lower the price since it aint selling for so long!!!  Damn!

Anyone know if this is true?  

1968 Charger 383 4spd. 1-of-259 (1 of 6 A/C)

This car has been for sale for a long time.  I asked this question last time I saw this.

yup, saw on craigs now for a year!!!  Why does it not sell I dont know?  The price point is probably out of alot of peoples leagues.  Sweet spot would be 25k!!!  Then everyone snatches it up, who knows  

Dino,
didnt know you were near Detroit man!  I have family there......one works at baumont hospital area....

That QQ1 68 4spd has been for sale since at least 09.  It was the first car I looked at in 10.  I can find the thread with the report on it if you like.  Yes the claim of 1 in 6 is valid. Just was crappie body work and way over priced.

I love the fender tag though.  I would buy it if i won the lottery

[Dans 68]

Anyone know if this is true?  

1968 Charger 383 4spd. 1-of-259 (1 of 6 A/C)

This car has been for sale for a long time.  I asked this question last time I saw this.

yup, saw on craigs now for a year!!!  Why does it not sell I dont know?  The price point is probably out of alot of peoples leagues.  Sweet spot would be 25k!!!  Then everyone snatches it up, who knows  

Dino,
didnt know you were near Detroit man!  I have family there......one works at baumont hospital area....

That QQ1 68 4spd has been for sale since at least 09.  It was the first car I looked at in 10.  I can find the thread with the report on it if you like.  Yes the claim of 1 in 6 is valid. Just was crappie body work and way over priced.

I love the fender tag though.  I would buy it if i won the lottery

Interesting...  What makes it 1 of 6?

A/C with a big block and a 4-speed. Only with the 383 4-bbl could you have a manual transmission and air conditioning. Not an option with the R/T's and 383 2-bbl.

Dan

[Dino]

Anyone know if this is true?  

1968 Charger 383 4spd. 1-of-259 (1 of 6 A/C)

This car has been for sale for a long time.  I asked this question last time I saw this.

yup, saw on craigs now for a year!!!  Why does it not sell I dont know?  The price point is probably out of alot of peoples leagues.  Sweet spot would be 25k!!!  Then everyone snatches it up, who knows  

Dino,
didnt know you were near Detroit man!  I have family there......one works at baumont hospital area....

Yep Ann Arbor, I work for the University of Michigan health center so technically I'm the competition.   

[Ghoste]

I didn't know Ann Arbor either, for some reason I thought you were in metro Detroit somewhere like Warren or Troy out that way.

[bakerhillpins]

A/C with a big block and a 4-speed. Only with the 383 4-bbl could you have a manual transmission and air conditioning. Not an option with the R/T's and 383 2-bbl.

Dan

I didn't know Ann Arbor either, for some reason I thought you were in metro Detroit somewhere like Warren or Troy out that way.

I think you are thinking of TUFCAT??

I need to find an excuse to go out to visit these guys during the Dream Cruse... 

[Dino]

I didn't know Ann Arbor either, for some reason I thought you were in metro Detroit somewhere like Warren or Troy out that way.

Spike's from Warren but I haven't seen him here in years.

And technically Ann Arbor is metro Detroit.   

I think you are thinking of TUFCAT??

I need to find an excuse to go out to visit these guys during the Dream Cruse... 

Tuffy's in Plymouth, a bit closer to the D.

I don't do the dream cruise, it's insanely crowded but I will definitely meet up with you if you're coming this way.   

[Ghoste]

Yeah, I've been to Tufcat's but not any of the other Motor City members that I recall.

[472 R/T SE]

bakerhillpins, you're out jb666's way correct?

[bakerhillpins]

bakerhillpins, you're out jb666's way correct?

Yea, He is a few hours from me in MA. I am in NH.

[Dans 68]

To get this topic back on track ( ) - I have this car in my files already. I've attached the fender tag for laughs and giggles....

Nice car, no doubt.    It would be my '68 "XP" first choice.

Dan

[1974dodgecharger]

dino,
hahaha..small world man.  They get some famous people at this hospital though (cant name names), but of course they are on the detroit pistols basketball of course among other sports stars that come in there lol

Anyone know if this is true?  

1968 Charger 383 4spd. 1-of-259 (1 of 6 A/C)

This car has been for sale for a long time.  I asked this question last time I saw this.

yup, saw on craigs now for a year!!!  Why does it not sell I dont know?  The price point is probably out of alot of peoples leagues.  Sweet spot would be 25k!!!  Then everyone snatches it up, who knows  

Dino,
didnt know you were near Detroit man!  I have family there......one works at baumont hospital area....

Yep Ann Arbor, I work for the University of Michigan health center so technically I'm the competition.   

[Dino]

dino,
hahaha..small world man.  They get some famous people at this hospital though (cant name names), but of course they are on the detroit pistols basketball of course among other sports stars that come in there lol

Same story here, plenty celebs but of course, I too cannot name names...and believe me I'd love to bragg.   

Anyone know if this is true?  

1968 Charger 383 4spd. 1-of-259 (1 of 6 A/C)

This car has been for sale for a long time.  I asked this question last time I saw this.

yup, saw on craigs now for a year!!!  Why does it not sell I dont know?  The price point is probably out of alot of peoples leagues.  Sweet spot would be 25k!!!  Then everyone snatches it up, who knows  

Dino,
didnt know you were near Detroit man!  I have family there......one works at baumont hospital area....

Yep Ann Arbor, I work for the University of Michigan health center so technically I'm the competition.   

[1974dodgecharger]

the question is dan is it worth his asking price?

I just saw some pics of it and to be honest I was not impressed based on price.  The exterior in his craigs ad is awesome I think, but then you look deeper and it dont look as good.

To get this topic back on track ( ) - I have this car in my files already. I've attached the fender tag for laughs and giggles....

Nice car, no doubt.    It would be my '68 "XP" first choice.

Dan

[bakerhillpins]

That's why its been for sale since at least 09.   

[1970Moparmann]

Interesting...  What makes it 1 of 6?

A/C with a big block and a 4-speed. Only with the 383 4-bbl could you have a manual transmission and air conditioning. Not an option with the R/T's and 383 2-bbl.

Dan
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Dan, I was under the impression that that made it 1 of 259?  

Reason why I keep digging deeper is if what you say is correct, my 68 is 1 of the 6.  

[bakerhillpins]

There are 259 383 4bbl 4spd 68s, 6 of which have AC.  

and something like 76 383 4spd 2bbl cars.

[Dans 68]

Interesting...  What makes it 1 of 6?

A/C with a big block and a 4-speed. Only with the 383 4-bbl could you have a manual transmission and air conditioning. Not an option with the R/T's and 383 2-bbl.

Dan

Dan, I was under the impression that that made it 1 of 259?  

Reason why I keep digging deeper is if what you say is correct, my 68 is 1 of the 6.  
[/quote]

Dodge made 259 of the 383 4-bbl 4-speed Chargers in 1968. Only six (that are known - I don't believe archival documentation still exists to know for certain) have A/C.

Dodge made 74 383 2-bbl 4-speed cars. 333 total between the 4-bbl's and 2-bbl's.

As far as being worth the price I don't know - I would have to see a lot more photos, and specifically photos of areas that don't normally see direct sunlight. It is a beautiful car, though. I love the QQ-1   hardtop with white interior combination.  

Dan

[Dino]

Interesting...  What makes it 1 of 6?

A/C with a big block and a 4-speed. Only with the 383 4-bbl could you have a manual transmission and air conditioning. Not an option with the R/T's and 383 2-bbl.

Dan

Dan, I was under the impression that that made it 1 of 259?  

Reason why I keep digging deeper is if what you say is correct, my 68 is 1 of the 6.  

Dodge made 259 of the 383 4-bbl 4-speed Chargers in 1968. Only six (that are known - I don't believe archival documentation still exists to know for certain) have A/C.

Dodge made 74 383 2-bbl 4-speed cars. 333 total between the 4-bbl's and 2-bbl's.

As far as being worth the price I don't know - I would have to see a lot more photos, and specifically photos of areas that don't normally see direct sunlight. It is a beautiful car, though. I love the QQ-1  :yesnod:hardtop with white interior combination. 

Dan
[/quote]

If I recall, the owner put it away for the winter but I wouldn't mind driving over there in the spring and snap a few pictures.  Any excuse to drive my own!