There can’t be too many Mopar fans who appreciate a nice B-Body any more than I, with those having big block power and all the go-fast equipment resulting in a big smile on my face, every time a Barn Finds tipster brings one to our attention. However, it’s easy to forget sometimes not all of these were created to rule the streets, and that there are still a few great survivors out there that didn’t come from the factory with a full set of high-performance options. This 1967 Dodge Coronet here on Craigslist in Portland, Oregon, is one beautiful, well-cared-for example, and we’d like to thank reader Curvette for finding it! The asking price of $21,500 isn’t exactly cheap, but with the condition here, this one could possibly fetch close to that amount.
Calling any vintage car near mint is one of those terms that often causes potential buyers to be sceptical, and that’s how the seller here describes his Coronet. However, after checking this one out closely, I have to agree he may be on the right track, as the car appears much like it would have when new nearly six decades ago. Having only one owner is also a positive, along with not being driven in the rain and spending most of its time in a garage. It’s not my decision to make, but it seems preservation is the key here, and I hope the next owner keeps this one just like it is for years to come.
The 440 emblems outside are a bit tricky, as it sounds logical that this could indicate the engine size. However, the number here represents the trim level, which is the middle-of-the-road Coronet 440. This one is actually equipped with a 318, and while not as mouthwatering to many buyers as one of the larger offerings, it still offers decent everyday performance and good reliability. With only 56,000 miles, the small block probably still has some good life left if it’s been properly maintained.
Another indicator that the reported mileage is likely actual can be seen inside, with the interior remaining in just about as strong of condition as the outside. This one features a combination of black and white components, all well-preserved and with the factory AM radio still in the dash. I understand that the overall desirability isn’t as high as a more muscular and sporty example, but I can also dig the survivor status, and they’re only original once designation here. Hopefully, the future owner will as well. What are your thoughts on this 1967 Dodge Coronet 440?
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! The only changes I’d make, would be to convert to a dual exhaust, and mount a set of Magnum 500’s w/ the white walls, and store away the wheel covers! GLWTS!! :-)
I have to agree with Moparman, a set of your favorite wheels and tires and let out a little V8 rumble in back and this is a great cruiser/driver. Just preserve the rest. In this condition I think it’s worth the money.
Curvette, you live in PDX? I’m envious, the PNW appears to be the absolutely ideal climate for preserving cars. Survivors like this probably fall into your lap.
Hi Eric, I live in Seattle area so I keep an eye out out for cars within 250 miles of me, from Oregon into British Columbia. That’s a big area and there are lots of cars. Unfortunately I have a couple corvettes in the garage with my wife’s car (she’s not letting that sit out) so I don’t have enough garage space to pick up more cars and let them deteriorate sitting out during our rainy winters. I got my license in 1970 and have owned lots of corvettes, muscle cars and classics over the years and at my age I don’t like crawling under them as much as I used to.
Eric, the PNW is known for rusted out relics.
9 months of cold wet and rainy take a toll on steel.
When I was stationed at Ft. Lewis, I pulled 6 relics, only 1 wasn’t a rust bucket, it has a nice patina of surface rust on it, it was stored in a carport, the rest were lost in black berry bushes.
I couldn’t pass them up for the price.
LaMay has auctions of their grand fathers collection. Being a trash man has it’s benefits. He collected thousands way back in the day. Look up the museum.
This Dodge is likely from an estate sale. The sequencing on the license plate hasn’t been issued in almost 20 years.
That is a garage Queen.
Ah, Seattle is fine as well, as I said I’m quite envious. Sure, it’s rainy, but from what I’ve seen it doesn’t seem to have much effect on vehicles. Obviously better to keep them garaged if possible, but the rain certainly doesn’t compare to the snow, ice and salt where I am. It’s a sad state of affairs.
Keep the great finds coming, we appreciate it :^)
If I had to drive this it would make me as excited as a dinner date with Maxine Waters and I ain’t going there.
I’d have to change motors first thing and a nice 383 would be an attractive addition while a 440 would be better.
I think Duane was responding to you, Archie.
I think the flagging inappropriate comments button needs to be reinstalled. Get the wrenches.
Im sure the feelings are mutual..
I’d be tempted to detail under the hood. But I would be proud to drive this as is.
The actual mileage is probably a fraction of the stated 56,000 if it lived in Portland and was “never driven in the rain”.
Joking aside, this is a beautiful piece and well worth the asking price.
Price dropped to $19.5k
Nice looking prize, at that asking price it should sell fast. Good luck AL
My first car was one of these, only mine was a “White Hat Special,” dark metallic blue with a white vinyl top and the same interior as this one. I had the 318 as well, only mine had factory AC and all power accessories in it. Hard to believe I bought it for $495 off a Dodge dealer’s used car lot in 1978! Traded it for a 1963 Dodge 440 wagon in 1982. Ah, those were the days!
That $495 price, not hard to believe. I had a 69 cougar XR7 got it all ready to paint in high school and couldn’t get anyone to paint it. Sold it for $800 ! Width I had it back.
I’ve seen Mopar “experts” doing wrecking yard tours on YouTube calling the 440 model emblem a 440 Commando motor callout several times.
That guy is no “expert”, lol.
Very nice clean Mopar survivor!!
Confirms what a deal the copper 67 that sold on here recently via auction was.
Really beautiful Coronet. No underside photos but I don’t doubt that it probably looks as nice as the topside. Looks like he dropped it $2K from the original asking price. Unlike other commenters here, I’d be perfectly happy to keep this bone stock as is and drive it with pleasure.
We had a Coronet 440. I think my folks traded it for a new Ford country squire.
Anyway I have been thinking it was a 67 but the nose looks different on this one. And it seems like it had turn indicator lights (small ones on the top of the demerits). I could be wrong. Or was that in 68 ?
My ’67 had the fender turn signals. They were part of the dress up package on the White Hat Special models. I never regretted parting with my Coronet since I was getting into wagons, and wagons were all I owned until last December!
Being a race engine builder I imagine every classic with one of my high HP creations, but not this virgin. To turn this beauty into a tire smoker would be a shame.