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Barn Story! 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T

Unlike many “Barn Finds,” this one comes with a known history — for at least the last 20 years. This 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T in Mattituck, New York was discovered in a barn, purchased and slated for rotisserie restoration, sold and drag-raced, awaited restoration in a different barn for 10 years, and now finds itself here on eBay in a No Reserve auction.

Dodge introduced the R/T package in 1967, promising performance on both “Road and Track.” The quarter-mile drag strip was the track of choice for these muscle cars. DIY sub-frame connectors attest to this R/T’s trips down the 1320. Chrysler’s early adoption of unibody construction gifted their cars with minimal flex, rattles and squeaks, and tight (for those days) cornering. These attributes led to Chrysler products’ popularity as police cars, taxis, and with buyers interested in driving quickly around corners.

This car left the factory with this snazzy white interior and a matching white vinyl top over its Dark Green Metallic paint. Optional equipment included air conditioning and red line tires, making this R/T one sharp-dressed prize fighter.

This is often when the story of the missing original engine lets the wind out of our sails, but take heart; this car comes with its original 375 horsepower  440 HP engine (partially rebuilt) plus another ’67 440 short block, and what may be the original transmission. Furthermore the auction comes with a long list of parts including a host of R/T-specific bits. Kudos to the seller for including these parts in this No Reserve auction. Having owned a ’66 Coronet, I have a soft spot for any high-performance B-body. This one’s combination of show and go should appeal to a broad range of buyers. Where do you value this R/T restoration Starter Kit?

Comments

  1. Avatar Dovi65

    I was raised in the Mattituck area; most cars out there had a tough life .. salt air from L.I Sound, salt, & sand from winter roads. I wonder if the Dodge was original to the area

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  2. Avatar Brian Miller

    Close! Dad bought a ’68 Coronet Super Bee new out of Cincinnati in dark green metallic with white interior (no vinyl top, 383 4-speed car, stripe delete- would love to find that car). Later he owned a ’68 coronet R/T with a 440. Appreciate all the “B” bodies, hope someone shows this one some love!

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  3. Avatar Nova Scotian

    Are the engine and transmission really original to a car after the entire guts have been replaced with modern bits? Original?…not even close, if all that’s original is the shell. Original…such a play word for suckers.

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    • Avatar Sanity Factor

      It said it was raced so im not suprised its missing parts or using upgrades….ever hear of a ballast resistor?….yeah….screw original

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    • Avatar Armin

      Hey pal, nobody’s claiming it’s a survivor, it can still be made numbers right

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  4. Avatar Steve R

    It looks like a nice project. It’s good to find a seller that doesn’t shy away from undercarriage pictures. I hope he gets good money for the car.

    Steve R

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  5. Avatar Josh_T

    I can attest to this being a true muscle car. A few years back I saw an ad on Facebook for a 1966 390 Thunderbird and several other classic cars. The fella’s dad had passed away and he was looking to liquidate all but one. During the tour of the shop I saw this grill sticking out from beneath piles of boxes and junk that had the R/T emblem. He told me how his dad bought the car at 16 years old and how much he had loved it. He said he’d never sell it. I bought the old Thunderbird and after freshening everything up I went back looking for missing parts. We were sipping on some frosty barley pops one night and he mentioned that Mom wanted to pay off her house and it MIGHT be for sale. We looked it over and when I saw the 4 speed, my interest was piqued. I went back a week later and we jacked it up so I could hunt for numbers.
    After sitting 20 years there was incredible spider life but NO rust. I researched every number front to back and discovered it was a numbers matching car down to the Dana 60 3:54.
    I handed her a (big) check and we painstakingly dug it out. In a month’s time I had it on the road and realized it wasn’t just ant old Dodge…
    Not sure what he did with the engine when he overhauled it but it is frighteningly fast and the torque! They’re still searching for the build sheet and paperwork. They are wonderful folks and we’ve become good friends!

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  6. Avatar Josh_T

    Cleaned up..

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    • Avatar leiniedude Member

      Great story, great car Josh! I bet she sees a lot of time at that parking place. Take care, glad you are enjoying your rig, Mike.

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  7. Avatar cudaman

    How much??????

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    • Avatar Steve R

      There is a link in the story to the eBay auction. It’s a no reserve auction, whatever the ending bid will be the sale price.

      Steve R

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  8. Avatar lawrence

    Oh that rotisserie R/T..yep it’s been around…..and around…..and now here

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  9. Avatar Srt8

    It would be hard to prove that this was indeed a #’s matching car, meaning the engine and tranny it was born with. I believe prior to ’69 they were just date coded weren’t they? Any pre 69 would have a tough time proving provenance that way but when I see them in pieces I always wonder.

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  10. Avatar J-BONE

    Wouldn’t it be nice if all sellers took detailed pics of the underside of their cars like this. I bet half the buyers out there don’t do any more then kneel down under the car. Someone will get a nice car and know exactly what they’re getting.

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  11. Avatar RNR

    From eBay listing: “….RARE one year only model”

    How true – they only made ’67 Coronet R/T’s in the 1967 model year.

    Then they made 1968 Coronet R/T’s.

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  12. Avatar Dodgzilla

    I can contribute another one of these sitting in a barn. I’ve had mine for 27 years now.

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    • Avatar Josh_T

      What drive train is in that barn animal?

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