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Year:1968 Mileage:60568 Color: sheet metal was replaced but you can still see signs of damage in the left front wheel well and the left rear outer wheelhouse
Location:

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Up for auction a great project 1968 Dodge Charger.  The car started life with a 383 HP big block and an automatic 727 transmission on the floor.  This car was ordered new in an odd format.  The car was originally gold with gold interior and a white vinyl top.  It has factory A/C, but what I found odd is that it was ordered with a tic-toc-tac but is an automatic car.  Most automatic cars that I have owned did not have the tach and would only have a clock.  The car also came with a 3.23 Sure-Grip 8 3/4 rearend.  So I guess the original owner wanted a pretty decent muscle car, but didn't want the additional cost of an R/T model.  Either way, It was an unusual, but very nice car back in the day.

The car is solid, for the most part, with typical Charger/B-body rust in the rear.  The frame rails are solid with typical wear and tear from floor jacks, curbs, etc., but I could not see any rust issues on the rails.  At some point in the car's past it was wrecked on the driver side.  The exterior sheet metal was replaced but you can still see signs of damage in the left front wheel well and the left rear outer wheelhouse.  Besides the left fender and quarter, the door was replaced too and it opens and shuts just fine.  The car was repaired like most body shops did back in the day; they did an exterior cosmetic repair and didn't bother with the rest.  The car has a nice woodgrain steering wheel and I did not notice any cracks.  The interior was dyed/painted red.  The carpet material was glued to the floors so I am not able to peel it back without ripping it to pieces.  The floors (interior & trunk) were patched at some point and they hold up fine, but should be replaced if you plan to build the car to "show quality" standards.  All in all, they car would be a great start for someone who has been looking for a Charger, but do not want to spend $10k for a project.  I originally purchased the car with the intensions of doing a cheap low-buck Charger build.  Kind of like the guys did on the show "Roadkill" (Youtube it... it's quite interesting).  I have too many other Mopar projects and decided to sell it so that maybe someone else can enjoy it.  

The car shows 60,568 miles.  I am not sure if that is the original mileage or is it has rolled over.  The car has been off the road for many years, so it could possibly be accurate.  The car does not have and engine or transmission.  A few other missing parts that I can think of are the passenger bucket seat, grille assembly, rear seat, rear glass, driver side quarter glass, front and rear bumpers, radio, and misc trim.  What you see in the pictures, is what will go with the car.  

I do not have a title for the car but I do have two Bill of Sales from the previous owners.  After the sell, I will assist in getting a title for the car if you are interested.  Here in MS, I can apply for a title with at least two BOS. The car DOES have it's original fender tag and it decodes as followed:

For MANY additional pictures of this car, I have have set up a photo album at: http://s6.photobucket.com/user/CornDog05/library/1968%20Dodge%20Charger%20RED


CAR: Dodge Charger 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 383cid 4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: 7.75x14 White Side Wall
BUILD DATE: May 02.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio, Sure Grip
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Gold Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Medium Gold Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Medium Gold Metallic Upper Door Frame Color. 

MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
A1: 26in Radiator
H1: Power Brakes
R1: AM Radio
S1: Air Conditioning
T7: Tachometer
X2: Tinted Windshield Only
Y7: White Vinyl Top

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
u1: Sold Car When Built (Somebody Ordered It)

>>>>>> THE FINE PRINT>>>>>>   PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING>>>>>   Thank you for looking at my auction.  If you have any questions or picture requests, I will do my best to answer in a timely manner.  <<<<< PLEASE DO NOT ASK...... NO, I DO NOT HAVE A BUY IT NOW PRICE >>>>>>>  Please bid what you are willing to pay for the car.  The auction will run for the full seven days and the high bidder will win the auction.  Please do not ask me to end the auction early..... 7 DAYS.  No trades (I have enough projects).  SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY!!  I can not stress this enough.  Kids, do not bid.  If you bid, you DO have a chance of winning... don't bid and win the auction, and tell me that you didn't think you would win, and do not have the money to purchase the car.  Please do not bid if you do not have the funds to purchase the car.  I understand that you may need a little time to get the money... I don't expect to be paid on the next day... but please pay for the vehicle in full in a timely manner.  A $500 non-refundable deposit is due within 3 days after the auction has ended.  The remaining balance must be paid in full within 10 business days after the auction has ended.  All payments must be paid in full and must have cleared with my bank before the vehicle is released for delivery.  Please make proper arrangements if you plan to pick up the vehicle on the weekend.  Again, THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AT MY AUCTION!!! 

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