This 1968 Dodge Charger had been rotting away in a backyard while concealing a mystery

This abandoned 1968 Dodge Charger that was left to rot away in someone’s yard had a bit of a mystery under the hood. 

It’s unclear exactly how long the car has been parked but it had clearly been a while judging by the state of the car. 

As well as damage to its paintwork, likely caused by its time spent outside, the Charger has a cracked windshield and less-than-ideal interiors. 

But the vehicle would be an ideal candidate for a restoration job for someone with the right skills. 

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The 1968 Dodge Charger has seen better days

Classic Dodge Chargers are prime pickings for restoration jobs, given the enduring popularity of the cars. 

And it seems as though there are plenty out there for those who are keen to get stuck in, such as this example that was left parked for more than 40 years before going up for sale; or this 1967 model that had a mystery of its own. 

This 1968 Dodge Charger has seen better days after an unspecified length of time parked in someone’s yard. 

The seller – a guy who goes by hpchopper on eBay – shared details about the Charger’s condition, noting that while it clearly ‘needs work’ it was a ‘solid car metal-wise’. 

While the metalwork may be solid, the interiors are in pretty bad shape.

A buyer would need to splash out on some new seats and redo most of the upholstery.

The car also needs a new windshield and the whole car will need to be given a wash and a fresh coat of paint. 

The engine is a bit of a mystery 

However, while there’s a fair amount of information about the Charger’s bodywork and interiors, when it comes to the engine it’s all a bit of a mystery. 

The seller does reveal that the Charger has the standard 318 V8 engine – probably original – but he didn’t share any further details about its condition. 

It’s not clear if the engine still turned or had seized given the Charger’s extended period of time off the road. 

Anyone who bought the car hoping to restore it would likely want to fit a new engine anyway, with Dodge offering several more powerful options than the bog-standard 318.

Here’s hoping the car ended up with someone who was able to restore it to its former glory.

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