The Coronet officially became Dodge’s mid-size car in 1965 (B-body). Followed by the Charger in 1966, the Coronet R/T arrived in 1967 as one of Mopar’s hot new muscle cars. In production through 1970, the Coronet R/T came with a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard (like the Plymouth GTX). Located in Dallas, Texas, this numbers-matching, running cosmetic project is available for $15,000 or $16,000 depending on whether you want some original parts. It’s available here on eBay.
Besides having a muscle car alternative to the regular Coronet, this vehicle provided a basis for the Dodge Super Bee, which was a budget Plan B to the Plymouth Road Runner between 1968 and 1971. But the Super Bee couldn’t be had with the 440 4-barrel, instead with a 383 V8 as standard (but you could get a 440 6-Pack or 426 Hemi). Less than 11,000 Coronet R/Ts were produced in 1968, which pales in comparison to the widely popular Charger with its hidden headlights and tunnel back roofline.
This R/T has its original engine, but not its factory automatic transmission. It does run and drive, though it looks rather ugly. $15,000 is the starting price, and for $1,000 more you can get the car’s original High-Performance manifolds, air cleaner, pipe pan, and factory wheels. The fender tag is still present, but the build sheet is MIA. There is rust in a variety of places, including the trunk, which is “partially installed.”
While the machine does get up and go, the seller says the 440 V8 is tired and probably needs a rebuild. Some of the car’s glass needs replacing. All the gauges are present, but some don’t work. The seller thinks the brakes and engine wiring are new or newer. If you’re looking for a late 1960s muscle car project, the Coronet R/T is rarer than a Charger or some of the Plymouths.
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