Vehicle Description
It's no secret that RK Motors has worked extremely hard to become
your headquarters for all kinds of world-class collector cars. But
there are few offerings we love more than numbers-matching MoPars.
You know, the kind of broad-shouldered bruisers that wrap buff,
race-ready drivetrains in outrageous paint and fantastic marketing.
Today, such cars are highly sought prizes for serious Chrysler
collectors, and this national award-winning Coronet certainly
doesn't disappoint. It's built with an original, 440 cubic inch
Magnum V8. It's fitted with an original A833 4-speed transmission.
It's the beneficiary of a recent rotisserie restoration. And if
you're a fan of unique, old school muscle, it's what we would call
a 'must-have classic'!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a nut-and-bolt, rotisserie restoration that was
completed by Magnum Auto Restoration of La Salle, Illinois, this
Coronet currently presents much better than anything that left
Chrysler's storied St. Louis assembly line. That ground-up reboot
began when the car's intimidating body was stripped all the way to
bare metal. That fully revealed foundation was strengthened with
new floorpans, a new trunk pan and fresh quarter panels. That solid
fuselage was bathed in glossy 2-stage, which reflects correct code
FC7 Plum Crazy Metallic. That timeless pigment was accented with a
correct Black roof and correct Super Bee C-stripes. And today,
after roughly 1K miles of gentle break-in, this Dodge sits as a
champion of both the 2013 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and the
2015 Mopar Nationals.
Thanks to a lot of money spent and a lot of bolts turned, this
classic's crisp gaps and spectacular panel alignment could make a
modern muscle car blush. At the front of the car's body, a dramatic
'bumble bee wing' grille floats halogen headlights between small
parking lamps and a vivid Super Bee emblem. At the sides of that
grille, a faceted profile founds factory door handles and a chrome
driver's mirror above dent-free wheel frames and a requisite
Chrysler Pentastar. Above those panels, a Ramcharger hood anchors
bright "440" scripts in front of like-new glass that's traced in
pristine stainless. And, opposite that hood, a Dodge-stamped
valence hangs a second Super Bee emblem between traditional
taillights, a broad bumper and polished stainless exhaust tips.
ENGINE
Yank this Dodge's correct hood pins and you'll find a 440 cubic
inch RB V8 that was professionally rebuilt by Opel Engineering of
Streamwood, Illinois. At the top of that 390 horsepower monster, a
Hemi Orange air cleaner hides a correct trio of Holley carburetors.
At the base of those carbs, a cast iron intake rides between cast
iron heads and traditional, stamped steel valve covers. At the
front of those covers, a reliable points distributor shoots spark
through Chrysler Electronic Suppression cables. And at the sides of
that distributor, iron exhaust manifolds funnel spent gases in to
great sounding, true-dual tail pipes. Aesthetically, this Coronet's
Plum Crazy engine bay is exceptionally impressive, from its
correctly placed decals all the way to its old school washer tank.
A great combination of new and reproduction pieces ensure the car's
operation is both reliable and fun, with items like a correct
radiator, a MoPar red cap battery and a Chrysler-branded voltage
regulator making sure every mile is safely traveled. And, as
expected, a matching 149901 partial VIN joins a correct 2536430
casting number and August 9th, 1969 casting date to verify the
mill's status as original and numbers-matching.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Land this Bee on a lift and a correctly textured undercarriage,
complete with primer, undercoating and Plum Crazy overspray, rises
in to view. The car's original engine spins power to an original
A833 4-speed that's authenticated by a matching 149901 partial VIN
and an A833 (PP833) built on October 3rd, 1969 (2989) assembly
stamp. That 18-spline gear slinger, professionally rebuilt by
Passon Performance of Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, applies power to a
correct Dana 60 axle, which spins a tough Sure Grip differential
around correct 3.54 gears. Below that proven drivetrain, a familiar
Chrysler suspension has been completely rebuilt to include correct
drum brakes. Exhaust is handled by 2.5-inch, free-flowing pipes,
which jettison cooked dinosaurs through an H-shaped crossover and
factory replacement mufflers. And power meets the pavement through
15-inch steelies, which spin F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs around
redline center caps.
INTERIOR
Open this coupe's solid doors and experience a cockpit where
legendary MoPar power melds seamlessly with a no frills,
no-nonsense driving environment. At the center of the car's floors,
firm bench seats have been stuffed with fresh padding and topped
with correctly pleated covers. In front of those seats, an expertly
restored dash frames rebuilt Rallye telemetry and Chrysler Solid
State audio. At the sides of that dash, fresh door panels hang new
armrests under bright stainless trim and glossy black toppers. At
the bottom of those panels, like-new carpet frames a Hurst Pistol
Grip shifter. In front of the driver, an ornate Rallye Wheel laps a
monochromatic, fratzog-branded horn button. And behind the
passengers, a fully restored trunk is complete all the way down to
its fresh decal, plaid mat, Plum Crazy Metallic wheel and matching
spare tire.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Here's a detailed breakdown of this B-Body's original Fender
Tag
W: Dodge Coronet
M: Medium
23: 2-door hardtop
V: 440 cubic inch RB V8 that utilizes three 2-barrel carburetors to
create 390 horsepower
0: 1970 model year
G: Assembled in St. Louis, Missouri
149901: Production Sequence Number
E87: 440 cubic inch high performance V8 that utilizes three
2-barrel carburetors to create 390 horsepower
D21: 4-speed manual transmission
FC7: Plum Crazy Metallic exterior paint
H: High trim grade interior
2: Vinyl trim
X9: Black trim
TX9: Black door frames
A27: Assembled on October 27th, 1969
040852: Order number
V1X: Black vinyl top
A33: Track Pak rear axle that's fitted with 3.54 gears
J25: 3-speed wipers
J45: Hood tie down pins
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
N85: Tachometer
N96: Fresh Air Hood
R11: 2-watt Solid State AM radio
V6W: White longitudinal stripes
26: 26-inch radiator
END: End of sales codes
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
A reproduction sales brochure
A reproduction Operator's Manual
A reproduction Illustrated Facts and Features Manual
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
The car's official Mopar Nationals judging sheets
Two sets of keys
So, let's recap, shall we? An original, 440 cubic inch Magnum V8.
An original A833 4-speed. And a fully documented rotisserie
restoration that's seen roughly 1,000 miles of road time. This
national award-winning Dodge isn't just a cool cruiser, it's a cool
cruiser that's both exquisite and exclusive. If you're a fan of
quintessential MoPar muscle, you've found your next classic!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a professional rotisserie restoration
Awarded Concours Gold at the 2013 Muscle Car and...for more
information please contact the seller.