Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Authentic A12 Coronet / Ground-up, nut-and-bolt restoration
completed in 2014
Original 440 cubic inch Magnum V8 / SIX PACK carburetion
Original A727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission / 2,500
RPM stall converter
Correct Dana 60 rear axle / Posi-traction differential / 3.54
gears
Correct A12-spec suspension
Correct A12-spec 4-wheel drum brakes
Correct A12-spec 'H code' wheels
Sale includes restoration receipts and restoration photos
Correct Hi Impact Butterscotch paint / White vinyl roof / White
Super Bee stripe
White & Black vinyl bucket seat interior
RK Motors Charlotte is home to some of the coolest muscle cars on
the planet, and we've built our reputation on bringing you the best
MoPars money can buy. Over the last eight years we've sold more
Chrysler A12s than anyone, and when we tell you this Coronet is one
of the finest A12s we've ever seen, it's coming from first-hand
experience. Not only does this restoration-fresh coupe feature a
numbers-matching drivetrain, it also boasts crisp Butterscotch,
Black and White aesthetics. And, if you're looking for an
incredible piece of Detroit metal that'll show just as well as it
rides, it's an excellent opportunity to transform "unmatched fun"
into "impressive hard asset"!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Is there any cooler pigment than this Super Bee's shockingly smooth
Hi Impact Butterscotch 2-stage? As one of the more subdued and
scarce hues to come out of Chrysler's hip, 'brighter is better'
mindset, the car's rare code 96 yellow is some of the crispest
paint to ever adorn classic MoPar metal. Naturally, the fall-like
hue looks right at home highlighting this authentic A12's
documented, nut-and-bolt restoration. When applied under a vivid
Super Bee stripe and buffed to a show worthy shine, it becomes an
absolutely fantastic reminder as to just how cool Detroit's golden
era really was. And overall, this Dodge rolls as a high-gloss
visual masterpiece which oozes the bare knuckle confidence and old
school appeal that made Chrysler street warriors the stuff of
legend!
The A12 Package was Chrysler's very successful bid at creating a
street legal platform for drag racers. That meant, after being beat
on weekend after weekend, most of these MoPar track warriors were
retired to the unglamorous existence of field decoration or barn
furniture. Naturally, finding a top-notch A12 is a pretty rare
occurrence. In fact, this killer Coronet was rare from the get-go,
as, by the time all was said and done, Chrysler had only produced
roughly 150 auto-equipped WM23M hardtops. At the front of this
classy coupe, a bee-branded grille hangs four halogen headlights
above a fresh chrome bumper and clear parking lamps. Behind that
grille, a lightweight hood centers a forward-facing scoop, which
wears bright "SIX PACK" scripts, in the middle of four stainless
pins and smooth black paint. Above that hood, tinted glass rides
between satin wipers, pristine stainless frames and fresh,
fratzog-branded vinyl. Below that glass, slab-sided body panels
hang traditional door handles amid bright wheel trim, clear marker
lamps and a correct chrome mirror. And at the back of the car, a
black valance centers a bold "DODGE" script and factory-fresh
taillights between stainless exhaust tips, a small Bee emblem and a
second chrome bumper.
ENGINE
Make good use of this Plymouth's billet hood props and you'll find
an original, 440 cubic inch Magnum V8 that's authenticated by a
2536430 casting number, a May 16th, 1969 casting date and a
matching partial VIN. More popular than Chrysler's famed Hemi, and
almost as feared, Dodge's storied 440 SIX PACK was designed to be
the industry's best combination of comfort, streetability and big
block performance. Oxygen whips through functional cowl induction
to a correctly decaled air cleaner and three original Holleys,
which are bolted to a correct Edelbrock intake. At the front of
those carbs, a traditional points distributor sequences fire
through proven Chrysler Electronic Suppression cables. At the sides
of that intake, Hemi Orange valve covers perfectly contrast old
school exhaust manifolds. Combustion is provided by forged pistons
and high quality hydraulic lifters. Cooling is provided by a heavy
duty radiator that's cinched to pliable hoses via simple squeeze
clamps. Power is provided by a tagged MoPar battery. And
aesthetically, the buff powerplant, fully rebuilt in 2010, is
clean, mean and ready to show.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
The chassis specs leave little question as to what this B-body was
engineered to do best. Take a step under our lift and you'll find a
tough ol' drag strip skeleton that's been over-restored to match
both the car's bright engine bay and shiny exterior panels. The
aforementioned RB V8 funnels power to an original A727 TorqueFlite,
which hangs a matching partial VIN behind a 2,500 RPM stall
converter. That transmission twists a correct Dana 60 axle, which
spins a posi-traction differential around 3.54 gears. Below that
proven drivetrain, a heavy duty front torsion bar and rear leaf
suspension has been completely rebuilt to include a correct sway
bar, correct 'uneven' leaf springs and correct 11-inch brakes.
Above that proven drivetrain, over-restored floors have been
layered in glossy Butterscotch 2-stage and dressed with everything
from a new stainless fuel tank to fresh stainless fluid lines.
Exhaust is handled by free-flowing, 2.5-inch pipes, which jettison
cooked dinosaurs through an H-shape crossover and traditional turbo
mufflers. And torque meets the pavement through correct 'H code'
wheels, which spin authentic looking G70-15 Goodyear Custom Wide
Tread redlines around Gloss Black paint and chrome lug nuts.
INTERIOR
Open this Coronet's solid doors and sit down where legendary MoPar
power melds seamlessly with a no frills, no-nonsense driving
environment. At the center of the floor, firm front bucket and rear
bench seats sport bright White covers. The car's restored Charger
dash hangs rebuilt factory gauges, including a tic-toc-tachometer,
beside a familiar Chrysler Solid State radio. At the bottom of that
dash, like-new carpet balances color-keyed floor mats at the sides
of a correct console and a correct chrome shifter. At the sides of
that carpet, fresh door panels hang new armrests under mirrored
trim and color-keyed frames. In front of the driver, a faux wood
steering wheel spins satin spokes around a fratzog-branded
centerpiece. And behind the passengers, a fully restored trunk is
authentic all the way down to its vintage spare tire and yellow
decklid decals.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A book of restoration photos
A stack of restoration receipts
This A12 Coronet has it all: looks to kill, power that never stops
and a fresh restoration that wraps unique tri-tone aesthetics
around a roster of rare components. It's exclusive, valuable,
impressive, and when you take one look at its unique features and
low production stats, you realize the chance to own a classic this
cool is often a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you're in the
market for some solid, investment grade muscle that's poised to
build equity for years to come, this top-notch Dodge is your MoPar
superstar!
