There have been a lot of cars with the number “500” in the name. Cases in point are the Ford Galaxie 500 and the Shelby GT500. But there was also a 500 in the Dodge Coronet series from 1965 to 1970 as the car’s top trim level (excluding the performance R/T model). In 1968, a Coronet 500 convertible was a rare commodity, with sources suggesting only 1,600 were produced. The seller has one that may have been sitting for a bit, with mostly undefined issues. Located in Federal Way, Washington, this Mopar drop-top is available here on craigslist for $11,500.

Five variants of the mid-size Coronet were offered in 1968. In the pecking order, there was the Deluxe, 440, 500, and R/T with the Super Bee somewhere at the lower end (Dodge’s version of the Plymouth Road Runner). Sales were solid at more than 213,000 cars that year, of which 40,000 carried 500 badging. A V8 engine was standard equipment (318?), with a 383 big block being the next step up. That’s how the seller’s car is equipped, though we don’t know if it has a 2 or 4-barrel carburetor or if numbers-matching is applicable.

This ragtop is well equipped with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission, power windows, power radio antenna, and power assist for the top, which comes with a zip-out rear window. The body may be okay (the photos don’t show massive holes), but the floorboards have issues,s and the seller is sending replacements along with the car. The paint is said to be dark green (almost black in appearance). The Dodge was last driven with 88,000 miles to its credit.

The roadworthiness of the vehicle isn’t discussed, nor do we get any under-the-hood pics. The interior is also a bit of a mystery in terms of condition. Chances are, if you bought this Mopar to restore, it would be the only ’68 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible in your inner circle. Road Runners and Chargers from that era are still relatively plentiful. Heads up to “Curvette” for the tip!