The Coronet 500 HEMI featured here has been fully restored to
original and shows only 41,891 miles on the clock. The engine and
our speed transmission are coupled to a Dana 60 rear end to handle
the pavement stomping 425 (official) horsepower. The creased and
simple Coke Bottle body style that was favored by Mopar design in
this era featured a light touch with the pen and sharp angles with
frugal use of flourishes and fluff matching the all business
mechanicals underneath. Finished in original Bright Red, with White
interior and Magnum wheels, this Coronet is one of the finest and
most well-presented examples available. She is documented by
Original Certicard, Chrysler Registry Letter, and Professional
Decode.
The interior retains its bucket seats with center console and floor
shifter, with the optional tachometer mounted on the console.
Condition and presentation are the highest levels in keeping with
the rest of the car. Engine bay, undercarriage and trunk carry the
restoration standards throughout. Paint finish is applied to as new
or better, and the overall presentation and detail are executed to
the highest level.
Model History:
Dodge resurrected the Coronet model for its mid-sized lineup in
1965 after leaving it dormant since 1959. The following year, the
Coronet lineup was expanded and could be purchased with everything
from the Slant Six drivetrain to the mighty 426 HEMI. Only 732
buyers took the HEMI option in their Coronet, and of those buyers,
204 chose the close ratio four-speed transmission option. The
Coronet 500 HEMI models quickly proved to be a top contender in the
muscle car wars with 0-60mph times in the 6-second range and top
speed published at 143mph. Even though this was the slightly
detuned 'Street HEMI', it still produced 425 hp with its dual four
barrel fuel delivery.