Revived Classic: This 1968 Dodge Dart GTS Barn Find is Now For Sale

A rare 1968 Dodge Dart GTS, hidden away since 1987 in a building in the High Desert of California, has been brought back to life and is now available. This classic mopars for sale represents a true barn find, discovered in a well-preserved state after decades in storage. The previous owner intended to restore it, acquiring parts, but time prevented the project’s completion. Following his passing, the family offered the car, and with an optimistic spirit, it was revived. This exceptional 1968 dodge dart gts for sale is now offered by The Vault Classic Cars Dealership in Fullerton, CA.

1968 Dodge Dart GTS as discovered in California barn find location

The Discovery and Condition

Discovered as shown here, the dodge dart gts for sale was thankfully stored in a good building with a concrete floor. This type of storage is ideal for a barn find! Crucially, this is a totally solid, rust-free California black license plate car, retaining its original paint everywhere except the right front fender.

Rust-free 1968 Dodge Dart GTS body showing California black plate

1968 Dodge Dart GTS 340 Barn Find

Bringing it Back to Life

Following its discovery, significant effort went into waking this classic up. The brake system was completely overhauled, including booster, master cylinder, hoses, wheel cylinders, shoes, and drums turned. The power steering gearbox and pump were rebuilt. A rebuilt Carter AVS 4 Barrel carburetor was installed, along with a new gas tank and sending unit. New radial tires and a new windshield were also fitted. The result is a car capable of a successful 70-mile round trip freeway drive to a Cars & Coffee event, demonstrating its roadworthiness.

Revived 1968 Dodge Dart GTS driving on the road after barn find

Key Features and Interior

This 1968 dodge dart gts for sale is equipped with the potent 340 high-performance V-8 engine, factory air conditioning, Sport steering Wheel, Bucket Seats, Console shifter, and distinctive Bumblebee stripes. It features Power drum brakes and all the correct GTS trim and emblems, including the hood. The body is nice, straight, and confirms the rust-free California heritage.

Front view of the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS showing GTS hood and emblems

Side profile view of the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Rear view of 1968 Dodge Dart GTS with Bumblebee stripe

Trunk view of 1968 Dodge Dart GTS showing black California license plate

Inside, the car features the Sport Steering wheel, bucket seats, and console. The interior is largely original, save for the driver’s seat, which has been reupholstered with “Motor City Originals” material. The matching passenger and rear seat upholstery material is also included with the car. The original rear upholstery is still present, as are the very nice original door panels featuring the GTS emblem on the driver’s side and remaining nice on the passenger side. The new upholstery material for the passenger and rear seats is in the box.

Interior view of 1968 Dodge Dart GTS with sport steering wheel, bucket seats, and console shifter

Original rear seat upholstery in the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Original driver's side door panel with GTS emblem

Original passenger side door panel in the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

New Motor City Originals upholstery material for passenger and rear seats

The original carpeting remains but is unfortunately not usable and will require replacement.

Original carpeting in the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS interior

Engine and Matching Numbers

The engine, a 340 V8, runs strongly with ample power. While the block is a replacement from 1972, the cylinder heads and manifolds are the correct original High-Performance items for the 1968 340. Key numbers include:

• Cylinder heads: 2531894 – Hi Po 2.02 intake valve head.
• Intake manifold: 2531915 ’68 only 4 barrel.
• Left exhaust: 2863553, Right exhaust 2863549.

Engine bay of the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS with 340 V8

Cylinder head number 2531894 on the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS 340 engine

Close-up view of the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS cylinder head

Intake manifold number 2531915 on the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS engine

The left side exhaust manifold is visible; the right side is too close to the shock tower for a clear photo, but the number was traced.

For authenticity, the hidden body numbers on the trunk lip, radiator core support, and the trim tag for 1968 models matched the build order (not the VIN). On this car, all three of these numbers match: E8L155105.

View of the barn find 1968 Dodge Dart GTS as discovered

Trunk lip body number E8L155105 on 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Close-up of the lower right body number 155105

Radiator core support body number E8L155105 on 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Undercarriage and Body

The underside of this California car is remarkably solid, showing its history since new. It features solid original floors, super crisp edges on the lower rear fenders, and an excellent trunk pan with only a little bit of surface rust at the edges. A new gas tank and sending unit have been installed, revealing the incredibly solid trunk pan underneath.

Undercarriage view showing solid frame and floor on 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Solid original floor pan view under the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Lower right rear fender edge condition on rust free 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Lower left rear fender edge condition on rust free 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

New gas tank and solid trunk pan on the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Top view of the solid original trunk pan in the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Detailed view of the solid trunk pan with surface rust

Another view highlighting the solid structure of the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS trunk pan

Overall view of the solid underside structure

There is a scrape and crease on the right front fender extending into the door. An additional fender is included with the sale, though the original could certainly be repaired.

Included Parts and History

Included with the 1968 dodge dart gts 383 for sale is a selection of parts for the restoration process, including an extra grille, good tail lights, headliner bows, step plates, and some interior roof trim.

Extra parts included with the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS barn find

Adding to its history, a 1984 sticker is still visible on the windshield, alongside partials of others, indicating 1987 was the last year this car was registered and on the road in California. It truly is a time capsule from the past.

Dashboard view showing old 1984 registration sticker on the 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Close-up of the 1984 California registration sticker

Conclusion

This revived 1968 dodge dart gts 440 for sale presents a unique opportunity. Up, running, and ready, it can be enjoyed as a preserved classic or taken to the next level of restoration. This dodge dart gts for sale is a compelling find for any Mopar enthusiast seeking a solid, desirable classic.