The R/T (Road/Track) designation for Dodge’s muscle cars first appeared in 1967. It began with the Coronet and eventually became part of the Charger and Challenger vocabulary. Standard in the B-body R/Ts was a 440 cubic inch “Magnum” V8 that was the most potent in the Mopar arsenal except for the 6-Pack and the Hemi. The seller has a stellar 1968 Coronet R/T, which was one of 10,000 2-door hardtops produced that year. The engine is not original, and the rest of the automobile looks to have been nicely restored. Located in Modesto, California, this potent hot rod is available here on craigslist for $72,000.
Coronet R/Ts are sometimes forgotten from 1968 to 1970 because the Charger R/T sold so much better. The Coronet R/T was gone in 1971 because there were no more Coronet 2-doors, with all the attention shifted to the Charger. The seller says this vehicle has just 43,000 miles and has spent many years in a shop which helped to hold the odometer reading down. Why the engine had to be changed is unknown, and we assume the numbers match on the 727 automatic transmission.
This Dodge is well-equipped with power steering and brakes. It came with factory air conditioning, too, but the hardware was pulled out yet saved. No use of the word “restoration” is included anywhere, but this Coronet must have been. The interior looks fabulous and the black paint flawless. This appears to have been a vinyl top or two-tone car at one time, as the chrome trim remains where the top would have been divided from the bottom.
The red stripes look great on the rear, as do the aftermarket wheels and Mickey Thompson donuts. We’re told this muscle machine attracts attention wherever it goes, and I’m not surprised. The seller says the market value of the car is around $80,000, but that sounds like Charger territory with an original motor. The seller adds there is too much to outline in the listing, but for the asking price, I would put forth a maximum effort. Thanks for the tip, Barn Finder Barney!
Sweet black stallion ..
I could live with nom …
Lord Vader, your car awaits.
Nice car.
Steve R
It really presents well, the paint still looks wet. I guess since Hagerty’s said it’s worth $80 large, that must be the value (eye roll). Seriously, it’s a very nice car and I could see the $80k if it had the original engine and the a/c was working.
Even though I like the ’69 Coronet better, I wouldn’t hesitate wanting this one. They did a really good job with the look on the restoration. I’m more of a fan of the R/T emblems back then also. They stood out better than the smaller ones you see now.
Mopar is my favorite make with the ’70 Challenger and the ’69& ’70 Chargers being my top favorites.
Mopar or no car!
This is my favorite WS23 68 Coronet RT. Love the color. But I have issues with it. For that much coin I want the heater blower and AC installed and working. Magnum 500 rims with red line tires would make it pop even more. If you have the parts how come it was not installed?? This is a rare Mopar that you dont see them like this. And its a 440 which is great but not the one born with. I wish the next owner good luck .. 🇺🇸🐻
Beautiful!
very nice indeed but i don’t think somebody looking to spend 40k on a car will be looking on C/L.
BEAUTIFUL car, but . . . $72,000 ?
The very 1st car I bought while still in High School in 1974 was a 1969 Coronet R/T with a 440. Paid all the way of $800 for it as a used car. It was fast and fun and resulted in a bunch of speeding tickets…LOL
Beautiful car, but for that amount of coin I’d expect a few more details addressed. I’d prefer a new vinyl roof to be installed as I always thought just painting the roof and leaving the chrome moldings there looks rather odd. I don’t know if the headliners been replaced but those ripples bother me. Not a big fan of aftermarket gauges or other things in the engine compartment. I’d expect that trunk to have a spare and be fully detailed. Also, that a/c should be installed and running.
Them taillights woulda been perfect for a 70 Coronet.
Stunning!
The asking price is not worth it, the original engine was pulled out. That’s 50% OF its heartbeat then you have no AC? 50GS at best
It is a beautiful car! The only flaw, or piece that appears out of place, in my option, is the moulding on the b-pillar which would indicate to me the car originally had a vinyl roof.
You can value a car like this for whatever you want with your insurance company. Doesn’t mean that’s the market value though.
Okay so it’s really hot. But it needs to be perfect for that much scratch. It’s got several flaws.
I’d also probably want to lose the red trunk lid stripes.