Dodge offered two B-bodied cars in 1969 with the R/T (Road/Track) set-up, the Charger R/T, and the Coronet R/T. Both came with a Magnum 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment. The Charger was more stylish than the similar Coronet and outsold it by a margin of 3 to 1. This Coronet has been off the road for a while as the engine isn’t hooked up. It’s not numbers-matching, either, although the motor is correct. Located with a dealer in Allen, Texas, this weatherworn Mopar is available here on eBay where bids of $5,300 are likely close to cracking the seller’s reserve.
Throughout the 1950s, the Coronet was a full-size Dodge. But, when the nameplate was resurrected in 1965, it became an intermediate to compete with the likes of the Chevy Chevelle and Ford Fairlane. The B-bodies would be redesigned for 1968-70 and that run of the cars would arguably be their most popular, giving birth to the Plymouth Road Runner and Dodge Super Bee in the muscle car segment. The Coronet R/T was also a muscle car but without the hidden headlights or tunnelback roofline of the immensely popular Charger. In 1969, Dodge sold 19,298 Charger R/Ts while the Coronet R/T saw 6,518 copies (plus 437 convertibles).
The Coronet R/T has undergone several changes in 54 years. Besides the 440 having been replaced, it was converted from an automatic transmission to a 4-speed manual. It also had a color change from silver to blue (for which the latter has faded and now has that “patina” look. The VIN decodes this car as being a real-deal R/T, but the fender tag is missing to confirm more. So if you’re after all-original, this is not your car.
We’re told the automobile is almost a complete car, though a few of the trim or interior pieces may be missing. But overall, it’s solid overall and has largely escaped the wrath of the rust bug. This should be a nifty car once restored, especially considering that fewer Coronet R/Ts have likely survived compared to Charger R/T which can run into some serious money these days.
I’m going to watch this closely and bid on it just to see what ridiculous price it sells for.
BTW…Standard hood. Probably from a ’68. No bulge or Scoops.
As a automatic car it would have a 8-3/4″ rear axle. The 440 RT 4 speed would have been a Dana 60. My point is that 8-3/4″ won’t last long behind the 440, 4 speed. It might make a good bracket racer or Road Kill project? Good luck to whoever buys it.
Meh, depends on traction, clutch, etc, but 8.75s usually hold up pretty well. Mopar uses Borg & Beck style clutches which hit nice and soft compared to something like a Centerforce diaphragm type, which will start breaking driveline parts as soon as you take it out of the box. I actually ended my 12 bolt nightmares in my 69 ss camaro by putting an 8.75″ in it.
There is some good stuff here. The steering wheel with no cracks is a rarity, as well as the manual trans console. Unfortunately, there’s also a lot missing. It’d be nice to know which trans it has in it; 18 or 23 spline.
Probably low compression 440,most likely motorhome donor 8 3/4 will be fine.Dana60 was overkill for most street cars back in the day.Had a 440-6pack out of super bee dropped in my 69 roadrunner.Rearend was fine just ate clutched and tires.
The 426 Hemi 4 speeds all had the Dana 60, but the automatics had the 8 3/4, but could have the Dana 60 as an option. My guest would be all 440’s could have the option for the Dana 60 but came with the 8 3/4 as standard.
A 4.10 automatic would have had the Dana, at least for 1970. Inside if that was an option in 1969.
Per another commenter, the Dana was never an option but rather included with certain engine/tranny/gear combos.
Judging by the driver’s seat, I see this guy spent a lot of time scarfing down mehico meals!
This could be an absolutely beautiful car, but at $5,300 (reserve not met) it is already beyond its value as a “needs everything” project.
Re-body a rust bucket, restomod, or race car…this will suffer one of those three fates without a fender tag or build sheet. Unfortunately, otherwise, it is an exercise in futility.
Near reserve? LOL!!!! This is going to go north of 20 I bet. It’s all sentimental value. I just hope the purchaser lives to see the end of the likely six figure restoration. It’s going to take a lot of time.
Yes, Bick I think you actually got this one correct regarding the price for a change! I do not see 6 figures to restore this car, and yes the new owner will see 6 figures when the hammer falls. I do this for a living, the car has tremendous value, people who do not work in the industry, always slam these cars down, and very few have a clue regarding the market or repairs….they just want to blah blah…same old nonsense.
Bid to $7700.00 at last glance and still reserve not met. The phrase “No low ballers, I know what I have” comes to mind
No fender tag is not a big deal. Vin number is on the radiator cross support. On the top inside. Also the dash board and on the trunk drip rail under the rubber on the drivers side. However I see no serious rust issues and interior is all available on the Internet. I’m unsure about the power bulge hood from the picture but it might be there without the chrome inserts on the sides. It will not cost a large fortune to fix this up.
Maybe I have been out of the loop too long, but I see a 60-70,000 car restored. $20,000 just for a paint job. It’s not a 6pac or Hemi.
Good start for a Daytona clone….
You need to have the small back window. There are many RR running around with the smaller back window, but not the other way around. They were once Super Birds, then dismantled for sale as a RR.
The 426 Hemi 4 speeds all had the Dana 60, but the automatics had the 8 3/4, but could have the Dana 60 as an option. My guest would be all 440’s could have the option for the Dana 60 but came with the 8 3/4 as standard.
More of the same dealer sales – can I get my money back ? You seem to post this Mopar dealer bunches of times a week……
I personally think the Coronet R/T is just as good looking as the Charger and would love to have either. As long as I’m dreaming, I want the 440 6-pack 4speed in the original blue but who am I kidding- unless I hit the powerball or my entire family dies in a plane crash all I can do is dream. But man, would I love to park one of these in my garage!
Twenty five years ago, I traded my 73 FLH for a 60 Coronet R/T and 71 Torino GT. It was a good trade.
Twenty five years ago, I traded my 73 FLH for a 69 Coronet R/T and 71 Torino GT. It was a good trade.
For the right price it will be a fun project.
The proper number is 6755 hardtops and 483 convertibles.
$12,600.00 Just under 2 hrs. to go and still not met the reserve. Would be an outstanding car to have when finished but at this price you better want to keep it. Especially since it’s a non numbers matching car. Had a friend who had one same color and all. His brother had a 67 Camaro. Both mint. Coronet brother decided to show off, spinning tires and looped around and t-boned brothers Camaro. Totalled both. Very sad day. Hope this one goes to the right buyer.
No sale at $10,200 w/38 bids. Didn’t reach reserve.
Nice coronet which you don’t see often. Always like the 3 taillights across the rear.
One of my favorite 1/24 scale model builds as a kid.
Ended, reserve not met at $10,200 w/38 bids.
Nice coronet r/t which you don’t see often. Always liked the 3 taillights across the rear.
One of my favorite 1/24 scale model builds as a kid. Painted it a medium dark green.