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 But the most significant difference is that the 273 V8 that the VIN says was in the car new is gone, having been replaced by a 392 Hemi.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.
IIRC, the early Hemis were replaced by the B/RB series of engines. That was for the 1959 model year. The 426, unlike the early Hemis, is not a truly hemispheric design unlike the early Hemis. The 426 made its debut in either 1965 or 1966. But…who cares? Those ginormous valve covers and dual quads says two words:
Bring it!
Street 426 Hemi was an option starting in 1966.
Race 426 Hemi was available starting in 1964.
I wouldn’t change a thing, this is simply gorgeous and well done vehicle, Every enhancement has been done properly, hats off to the seller.
Just wondering if the performance would be similar to the 426?
No.
Steve R
That depends Steve R on what’s been done to the 392 I agree stock it wouldn’t come close but with the right amount of head work and a decent cam it would probably be close to a stock 426 but by today’s standards it’s a boat anchor
My dad has a 1966 coronet 500, and the previous owner tried to convert it to an R/T ( Bet you can guess how that turned out) but it was sitting in his barn for 16 years and is nothing compared to this. My dad has a 440 in his and the rag top his torn up, but this one is in the best shape I’ve seen one in.
they forgot the 4 speed!!!!!!!!!
The 1967 Coronet line was the prettiest of the Coronets built. !965 was a prettycar also. It is too bad the people at Chrysler back in the dat did not extend the builds of the 1965 Coronet line and should have done the same thing for the 1967 build into the 1968 model year. I do not know who writes the commentary for these articles but the official model line up for the 1967 Coronet line was twpo door coupe, two door hardtop, four door sedan, and four door station wagon. There is no such a thing as a “HARDTOP COUPE” it is a TWO DOOR HARD TOP PERIOD!!!!!!
Unless they documented every change, an original small block car with a larger engine worth more? Not likely…..
Those A/C vents are factory… Seems like now they just bring in fresh air.