The Coronet served as Dodge’s intermediate-sized car from 1965-76. The 500, like the seller’s car, was the top-line model for 1967 unless you opted for the R/T which was more spirited in its execution. This 500 started with your basic small block V8 but has since found its engine compartment filled with a 392 cubic inch Hemi with a minimum stock horsepower output of 325. Nicely preserved with one repaint, this Coronet is offered by a dealer in Greene, Iowa, and here on Coyote Classics for $42,995. Thanks, Rocco B., for the heads up on this beauty!

Dodge’s mid-size cars were restyled in 1966, so the 1967 models wouldn’t be drastically changed. The Coronets used their ‘66 body with a Charger grille with a few tweaks to the rear end. Less budget-conscious buyers opted for the Coronet 500, available as a sedan, hardtop coupe, or convertible. Dodge had no trouble moving the Coronet that year as just shy of 180,000 of them in all configurations rolled off the assembly lines. In the case of the seller’s car, that was the plant in St. Louis, Missouri.

Normally, I’m an advocate of leaving cars original, but the changes to the seller’s ’67 Coronet 500 no doubt increase the car’s value today. The most obvious change is the set of Cragar SS chrome rims with RWL tires. Less obvious is what appears to be aftermarket air conditioning vents in the dashboard (although no corresponding plumbing under the hood pops out). But the most significant difference is that the 273 V8 that the VIN says was in the car new is gone, having been replaced by a 392 Hemi.

The 392 was the predecessor to the famous 426 and was used in several cars in 1957-58. We don’t know if it was built for use during those years or closer to the period this car was produced. In any event, we’d guess that it has been rebuilt and has two 4-barrel carburetors that have recently been tuned for maximum performance with dual exhaust. It’s paired with a 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission.

At just over 88,000 miles, the car has been treated to one repaint of its original silver blue metallic paint. The seller believes that the floorboards, trunk, and body panels are all original pieces, and the frame is solid, too, although not detailed. So, rust has never been an issue for this Coronet. It’s a beautiful car that looks to want for nothing (except perhaps for the rest of the A/C system) and the asking price is below what a ’67 Coronet R/T with a 426 Hemi would otherwise go for.