Introduced in 1949, the Coronet spent its first four generations as a full-size auto in the Dodge lineup before taking a break after the 1959 model. When the car returned in 1965, it was billed as an intermediate and a popular one, selling more than 200,000 units that year alone, making it the most successful automobile on the Dodge roster. Several models were available to choose from during the fifth generation, with the muscular R/T making its debut in 1967 and featuring a 440 engine under the hood as standard equipment, which carried over to the 1968 model, such as this one here on eBay. This cool B-Body is in Chicago, Illinois, and has been in the same family since new, but it’s finally looking for a new home after almost six decades. At the moment, the high bid has reached $25,900.
It’s always fun when a vintage muscle car has a good story, especially when it goes back to day one, and this R/T is one of those with a compelling tale that Mopar fans dream about. Back in 1968, the seller’s father specially ordered and bought this car brand new, with the Coronet spending most of its downtime in a heated garage over the years. After he passed away, it was inherited by his son, so this is one of those cases where a nearly 60-year-old car has remained in the same family all through the years. It’s said to have been driven just 73,000 miles, with the 440 reportedly still starting right up. Thankfully, Dad also preferred the 4-speed manual transmission, adding even more appeal to a car with an already high wow factor.
All that time in a garage has really paid off, as the body is stated to still be very solid overall. Some quarter panel work has been done on the driver’s side, but it doesn’t appear to be extensive, and the rest of the sheet metal still seems straight and strong. The EE1 code on the fender tag confirms that this Coronet came from the factory in Dark Blue Metallic and with a black accent stripe around the rear section, but the seller doesn’t indicate whether the exterior paint is still original on the non-primered areas.
This one features bucket seats, and while the interior could use some refreshing, it’s great that the rear seat still has the build sheet nestled between the springs and padding. The number 1 under the U on the second line of the fender tag also verifies that this was indeed a specially ordered car and already sold before it was produced, built just exactly the way dear old Dad wanted! I’d love to take over where the first family is leaving off, and with all the positives this one has to offer, I’m guessing the price will continue to climb before the gavel falls here. Any thoughts to share on this 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T?
These one family owned vehicles amaze me especially having grown up in the 60s seeing my Dad trade up for new every 3 years. He was an industrial electrician and ran vehicles to death driving far to work. Who remembers being able to pay a vehicle off in 3 years? 😆 today it’s more like 8! This Coronet is really nice 👌 I hope it gets a nice home, beautiful very original unmolested Mopar
John I get that my dad was a regional manager and Oregon Washington and idaho territories. About two or three years. I was very lucky he loved cool cars. 65,67 Chevelle’s both SS, 69 Firebird 400, 70 Cuda 340, 72 Roadrunner air grabber, then it was comfort over cool. 75 chrysler New Yorker, 78Cordoba.
My father was an electronics salesman and he replaced his Fords every 2-3 years as well ;quicker in some cases like in 1955 when a hurricane put his car up to the rooftop in water . He always bought the near base model Ford Ranch wagons until they were discontinued and then bought sedans – 1
BEAUTIFUL! And a 1-owner! Six days left on the auction. It should easily top $40k. Sad the son is selling it, but apparently it holds too many memories for him to bear (per the eBay ad). GLWTA.
Easily top 40k? Easily top 60-70k
Hope the rest of it is better than the dashboard and the trunk. Yikes.
Yikes?! We’ve all seen some of the Mopars featured on here that are well deserving of that adjective. This ain’t one of them. This car just needs a little TLC. I’d do the little things to tidy it up and make sure mechanically the car was well sorted and drive the hell out of her. She’s got a lot going for her, IMHO.
New dash pads start at $212.50. I thought you were referring to something serious like a cut of dash or rust through. Replacing a cracked dash pad on a 55+ year old car should be considered a given.
As for the trunk pan, that doesn’t appear too bad. At least the seller was willing to show it. When a sellers only picture of a trunk is with a trunk mat but not the metal, that should be considered a red flag.
Steve R
Only thing I see as a owner of one is maybethe tach – it would be right of the temp switch and there does look like somethings missing….the trunk looks like a little Ziepart was applied ? Other than the non-matching air cleaner which is often it looks really good……it has been for sale before so hope it finds a new owner.
Man, that was a great story.!!
Back then it was fairly easy to identify a make from a distance based on its tail lights. The trapezoid tail lights were a warning. Way back then I saw a lot of Mopar tail lights pulling away but I don’t recall a similar tail panel on a Coronet. Not being a Mopar guy I may be incorrect.
Yes , they all had the same tail panel design. The cheaper models didn’t have the chrome around the lights, or the decorative panel in the middle. But it was the same basic design.
Nice car and would love to have it, just curious as to why it has an 8 3/4 in it instead of a dana
My favorite looking Mopar is the 1970 Coronet R/T but I wouldn’t mind owning this one! 👍
cool r/t needing a refresh. would nice all done to factory specs
I know where there is one of these in a barn since it was almost new, it is covered in pigeon poop and probably full of mice. It is a lighter metallic blue, just a gorgeous color. People were hard to deal with on the cars they had, I never asked about that one.
Awesome car in a good looking color. Gots a 440 and a 4-speed. I guess we’re all set.
Already over $40 ,000. with five days 19 hours left.
Wonder when it will top out?
Back in the mid 90’s I had the chance to buy a beautiful orig. red 67′ Coronet R/T from a guy in CT. who owned a stunning 70′ Plymouth Sport Fury. I think he wanted around $11k or $12k. I had just sold my 69′ Charger R/T the previous year so I wasn’t in the market to buy another car at the time but now I really wish I had. This Coronet’s history plus the overall looking solidness of the car sure makes it a winner. I don’t think it would take too much to bring it back to show quality.