Big Barn Find Reveals Matching Dodge Charger Hidden Under Dirt for Decades

It’s amazing to think that there are special cars out there collecting dust in barns and garages across the United States. One such discovery includes a unique assortment of vehicles, including a 1968 Dodge Charger 440 R/T and several models from Ford’s Edsel brand. In addition, there are glimpses of a Chrysler New Yorker Sedan, Chevrolet Corvair, and the first-generation Dodge Charger.

Let’s focus on the ’68 Charger 440 since it’s the car we get the best look at. The video tour begins at five minutes and 20 seconds. This particular car is numbers-matching, meaning it still has its original engine and transmission. The body, fender, and trunk tags also display the correct numbers.

While there are some positives, this Charger needs a lot of work before it can hit the road again. The engine is seized, and the three-speed automatic gearbox requires a rebuild. The interior is in need of a complete restoration. There is even a hole in the floor behind the driver, and the center of the trunk floor needs replacing.

The body of the car is also in rough shape. There are various dents and dings, and rust can be found along the lower side sills, along with a hole in the body on the passenger side. A full repaint is necessary, and some of the windows are missing.

Bringing this Charger back to life would be a significant undertaking, but with enough time, patience, and energy, it could be done.

Moving on to the other cars in the barn, the Edsels and other vehicles appear to be in better shape, at least on the outside. However, they are covered in a thick layer of dust. Additionally, stray cats have made the barn their home, which has prevented mice from causing damage but has unfortunately turned an Edsel Pacer convertible into a litter box. It’s not a pleasant sight.

For those unfamiliar with the brand, Edsel only existed from 1958 to 1960. These models were positioned above Ford and roughly on par with Mercury in the Blue Oval’s hierarchy. The vehicles featured unique styling but shared certain elements with Ford and Mercury vehicles. Unfortunately, buyers were not interested, leading to the discontinuation of the brand.