This 1968 Dodge Charger (chassis XP29H8B351001) is a uniquely optioned example that’s said to be entirely original and matching numbers apart from a new fuel tank. Surf Turquoise Metallic is a great looking but rarely seen color for these cars, and though manual drum brakes aren’t exactly ideal, the non-R/T range topping four barrel 383, power steering, and factory A/C are nice consolation prizes. The car is said to drive well, burn no oil, and perhaps best of all, it came new without a vinyl top. Find it here on eBay in Flat Rock, Michigan with a $24,500 BIN.

Bodywork looks mostly straight and solid, though not free of small parking lot dings and some non-structural rust on the passenger side rear quarter panel and valance. Paint is said to be all factory, and though starting to fade on the roof looks pretty good overall with a nice shine. The ’68 only round taillights seen here are really cool and sometimes we even prefer them over the more iconic full-width units fitted to later cars. 14” redline bias plys look fantastic but will be horrible in every other quantifiable way—who cares?

The interior is all 1968 as well, and though the carpet and some upholstery show their age, the dash, headliner, and door trim are all nicely preserved. A 4-speed is always preferable, but the column-shifted 727 TorqueFlite fitted to this car suits its base spec sleeper vibe well. The OEM steering wheel is definitely a keeper and looks to be in decent shape to boot. The original AM radio is installed but not connected, but a dash-out test revealed that it’s still functional. Headlights, turn signals, and dash lights are all working.

It’s no show car underhood, but the patina matches that seen on the rest of the car and is a big part of its appeal in the first place. Mileage is said to be 93k from new, and numbering on the motor, transmission, fender tag, broadcast sheet and body panels all match. There’s no word if the A/C still works, but it looks to be all there. The seller says that the engine makes good power, the trans shifts well, there aren’t any noises from the suspension, and brakes work well for what they are—un-boosted drums. The frame, floors, and trunk pan all show plenty of surface rust but are said to be completely solid.

It’d be tempting to fit a booster, front discs, modern tires, and maybe even a rotary A/C compressor, but regardless of the added safety and convenience we can’t help but think the car would be much cooler left almost completely as-is. We’d fix up the upholstery where needed and see if we still felt the same after a few hundred miles.