1967 Dodge Coronet

500 Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

WP23G77184865

Gasoline

This is a 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 hardtop with 440 cubic inch engine, Torque-Flite 727 automatic transmission and 3.55 rear end. It has the original 500 badges inside and out and the unique rear fascia and tail lights only available on the R/T and 500 models. If you are looking for a pristine, 100 point show car, you’ll have to pay a lot more money than I am asking. This car has no fender tag, but it has been well maintained and has spent many of its years in storage. Again, this is not a show car, but it is a street car that really puts on a show! If you want a driver that looks great, has tons of power and is a real crowd pleaser, you’ve found the car. Sure, everyone loves the old Mustangs and Chevelles, but this Coronet really exemplifies the classic car era and it is relatively rare. “What kind of car is that? It is so cool!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard these comments. Everyone wants to talk about it and young people absolutely love it. This car has a very nice paint job with high luster and a great original Mopar color – “Sublime.” OK, it is an original color from 1970 – three years after this car was made, but it screams classic Mopar! The body is straight and strong and the overall appearance of the paint is great. The paint was well done and has a beep glossy shine, but there are some rust issues if you look close and low. If a show car is a 1-foot car (looks good one foot away) and a really rough car is a 10-foot car, this would be a 4-foot car. With the black hood with functional air scoop you might guess that there’s some serious action under the hood, and you’d be correct. On the street this car is a show stopper! That being said, there are some minor issues. The lower quarter panels fore of the rear wheels and the rocker panels are the worst areas (see photos). The quarters have some bubbling and the rocker on the left side is perforated underneath. The right rear quarter has some minor bubbling in the lower rear corner. Most people would never notice these issues, but this car is a driver and saw some periods in snow country. Even so, the underbody is rock-solid except for the very front area of the floor pan (pedal area) where there is some perforation, but the good news is that the car was undercoated and all the structural members are in good shape. It’s a strong car. I asked several people about repairing the superficial rust issues and everyone says the same thing – the car is solid and it looks great – keep driving it. Why take a good looking car out of action? After a few years you can decide if you want to make repairs or do a restoration. Frankly, I kinda like keeping some of the old patina – it’s earned some character! The upholstery and head liner have been redone and look wonderful. The original AM radio is inoperative, but all other interior electrical functions and gauges work. There is a crack in the vinyl dash pad (an easy and cheap replacement for those so inclined). The glass is all original. There are some minor scratches and one repaired chip repair in the windshield. The front and rear glass has some fogging in the corners, but remains fully serviceable. This car was originally equipped with air conditioning, and the interior controls and components are still there, but the under-hood items (hoses, compressor, etc.) have been removed. There are some nice aftermarket gages (oil and temperature) and tachometer. The speedometer works, but is not accurate because of the upgrade to a 3.55 rear end. The speedometer works, so it’s an easy fix, but I just got use to knowing that 110 mph = 75 mph. Besides, I mostly watched the tachometer anyway. There are a couple of minor electrical issues. All under hood things work, including ignition, charging, etc. The headlights, high beams, tail lights, brake lights, interior dome light, etc. work, but some interior electrical bugs are present. The left turn signal goes solid when brakes are applied and cluster illumination is inoperative even with a new cluster circuit board and new lamps. I suspect a minor wiring issue that I cannot easily access to fix. The main attraction of this car has to be the 440 engine. It has been upgraded with a Mopar 509 purple cam - nice, steady lope and great idle. It's easy to start and runs well from idle to redline. What a great sound! With a 750 Edelbrock carburetor and Headman headers it is a monster. The original engine was a 383, but it was upgraded with a 1969 vintage 440. It has been upgraded to a Mopar electronic ignition. Did I mention the sound – it is soooooo fine!!!!! It screams when you punch it and purrs at highway speed. The three-speed Torque-Flite transmission has no problem keeping up with the engine. And with a 3.55 rear end, this car has a great balance of tire-burning ability and high speed performance. Speaking of tire-burning for an admiring crowd, the front tires are new, but the rears are getting fairly low. All the better to light ‘em up, some would say! And the Cooper tires and 16-inch Weld-type wheels really set it apart. This car is a great runner. It uses a little oil, but no major issues. It starts reliably and holds a charge with no problems. The fuel filler and vent hoses are new. The fuel tank and sender are also new, but there is a minor leak between the sender and the tank that I cannot reach to fix. I suspect the sender gasket (also new) needs to be reposistioned and reseated. This car has been garage kept or has been in storage in recent years and is never driven in bad weather or rain. Unfortunately I need the garage space! Sure, a 44 year old car like this could always use some more work, but I hope the next owner drives it a few years before making any major changes. For someone looking for their first classic car or an old pro who wants a car that he can drive to an event, this is the car for you! Although I know of no major issues, the car is being sold as-is. Full payment is required within 5 days of the sale. Clear title will be provided upon confirmation of funds clearance. Here’s a list of the most recent upgrades: Bumpers re-chromed, front and rear New front hood trim Refurbished front grill and headlight bezels (original pieces are very rough, but included) Aluminum radiator and chrome fan shroud Chrome-plated alternator and brackets (original alternator and hi-mount cast bracket included) Chrome valve covers and caps New aluminum radiotor (original radiator included, but needs to be recored) Braided radiator hose Mopar electronic ignition upgrade New voltage regulator New coil with chrome cover New strut bushings (in a bag, not installed) New power steering hoses New speedometer cable New brake lines (in a box, not installed) New battery and battery tray Chrome battery terminals New original blower motor New interior and exterior door handles New instrument cluster circuit board and bulbs (minor wiring issue - no cluster illumination) New glove box liner New OE brake pedal cover New OE replacement sweeps and cat whiskers for the windows, front and rear New door sill/scuff plates New gas tank, new filler hoses, vent hoses and fittings New fuel sender (minor leak between sender and tank, but I can't reach it) New trunk seal New trunk liner New rear wheel drums and rebuilt rear brakes Newer exhaust system with original style exhaust tips