HELP! Looking for our family's '68 Charger.

Hi there ... my name is Brian. My parents bought a 1968 Charger in the summer of '68 from a dealer in Rochester, Minnesota. It was our sole family vehicle for about 10 years. I have a older brother and younger sister, all three of us came home in this vehicle when born.

Parents divorced in late 70's, but my father knew this was my favorite vehicle on earth ... he saved it for me in his garage and on my 18th B-Day, he gave it to me (year was 1987). I was completely surprised, thought he would never part with it.

I joined the Army, left the car with my Mother while in basic training and AIT. Well, long story short ... my mother really hated my father and that car sitting at her house just didn't sit right with her. She decided to sell it. I was not happy to say the least ... but what was done was done. It was gone.

Year after year, I have wondered what had happened to it, if it was still on the road, etc.

Well, I've turned 50 this year & decided to take on the task of trying to find it.

Here is what I have:
- 1968 Charger, Red w/ black vinyl top.
- 318 engine
- Bucket Seats with center console, black interior
- Air Conditioning
- Wood Steering Wheel
- Purchased summer of 1968, Rochester, MN

I know it's not much. But it is what it is. I have no VIN or Plate number. Basic VIN decoding gives me a partial of XP29F8 + assembly plant & last 6.

I've read that 68 Chargers used a shipping order number for last 6 of VIN versus a sequential number? Is this true? Hoping that there is some sort of registry or way to look up what was shipped to that dealership that summer to help locate a complete VIN so I can try finding it that way.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Brian

pics my friend? To find this gem, one will need some points of reference. What state was it sold in? Did your mom keep a record of the sale? Transfer of title???

Durandal25 said:

pics my friend? To find this gem, one will need some points of reference. What state was it sold in? Did your mom keep a record of the sale? Transfer of title???

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It was registered in California in 1969 and stayed in CA up until she sold it in 1988. Was only registered in his name and mine during that whole time. Unfortunately, he has passed away and she didn't save anything from the sale 32 years ago. We only have a few pics of the car. I will try and get them & get uploaded.

BUSBY said:

Hi there ... my name is Brian. My parents bought a 1968 Charger in the summer of '68 from a dealer in Rochester, Minnesota. It was our sole family vehicle for about 10 years. I have a older brother and younger sister, all three of us came home in this vehicle when born.

Parents divorced in late 70's, but my father knew this was my favorite vehicle on earth ... he saved it for me in his garage and on my 18th B-Day, he gave it to me (year was 1987). I was completely surprised, thought he would never part with it.

I joined the Army, left the car with my Mother while in basic training and AIT. Well, long story short ... my mother really hated my father and that car sitting at her house just didn't sit right with her. She decided to sell it. I was not happy to say the least ... but what was done was done. It was gone.

Year after year, I have wondered what had happened to it, if it was still on the road, etc.

Well, I've turned 50 this year & decided to take on the task of trying to find it.

Here is what I have:
- 1968 Charger, Red w/ black vinyl top.
- 318 engine
- Bucket Seats with center console, black interior
- Air Conditioning
- Wood Steering Wheel
- Purchased summer of 1968, Rochester, MN

I know it's not much. But it is what it is. I have no VIN or Plate number. Basic VIN decoding gives me a partial of XP29F8 + assembly plant & last 6.

I've read that 68 Chargers used a shipping order number for last 6 of VIN versus a sequential number? Is this true? Hoping that there is some sort of registry or way to look up what was shipped to that dealership that summer to help locate a complete VIN so I can try finding it that way.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Brian

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Check out this registry. May be helpful.
https://sites.google.com/site/1968chargerregistry/
Also, the SO number on the fender tag should match the rad support and trunk lip stampings. The last 6 digits in the VIN are the sequential numbers and won't match the SO#.

I wish you good luck on you’re journey. While it’s a proverbial needle in a haystack there are vehicles like this that have been found via this site.

Without a unique identifier such as the VIN or SO number, you will never know if you find the car or not.

Go back to people such as the insurance agency that had the policy on the car to see if they have records that go back that far. Try to work back through county courthouses that may have done the title transfers.


You need something that ties the car to your family to start the trail.

If your state or local collected property taxes on cars maybe you could get the VIN from them. Maybe DMV might help or if you a cop?