Vehicle Description
This 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T hardtop is kind of a big deal and
delivers every perk you'd want from a muscular Mopar. A rebuilt
440-cubic inch big block, factory A/C, great original
documentation, a low-key color combination, and a restoration
that's just right for driving. At this price, it has to represent
some kind of bargain for this much performance.
With a few years on the restoration, it isn't perfect anymore, but
we like the industrial-strength look of the Coronet, especially
since you see so few of them. There's plenty of GTX and Charger DNA
mixed in there, so the look is familiar, but most folks will do a
double-take when they see it. The low-key driver's white paint was
applied in 2007 and is a great choice if you aren't interested in
getting noticed, perfect for sneaking around on a Friday night.
It's not an in-your-face bright color, but a little softer shade
that seems all the more appealing when it's plastered all over one
of the nastiest muscle cars of the era. The sheetmetal was in good
shape prepped prior to a drop of paint being sprayed and the result
is pretty darned good, although a professional buff might bring
back some shine. The smooth hood carries a pair of hood pins that
were a Chrysler trademark during the muscle car era and the black
bumblebee stripe reminds onlookers that this isn't merely a regular
1960s cruiser but a pretty gnarly piece of hardware. R/T badges are
appropriate and the chrome bumpers are in good shape, adding a
bright bit of sparkle to an otherwise deadly serious machine.
The black bucket seat interior shows off a few desirable upgrades
that suggest the original owner decided to splurge a little bit on
his new Coronet. An unusual "buddy seat" split bench is the most
obvious feature, and it also carries a fairly compete set of gauges
and factory A/C (needs to be serviced). The headliner, carpet, and
backseat bottom were replaced with stock parts, otherwise the
interior is all-original and holding up well. The factory AM radio
is still in place, but it's probably due for an upgrade if you're
going to go cruising. Seat covers, door panels, and the carpets are
good shape and ready to rock, demonstrating that upscale muscle
definitely has its appeal. There's a good-sized back seat and the
massive trunk is correctly outfitted with a reproduction mat.
This is a real-deal R/T, and it packs a proper, numbers matching
L-code 440 cubic inch powerplant under that Magnum air cleaner
which many would argue is the best choice in a muscle Mopar for
guys who like to drive. Rebuilt in 2006 (approx. 5k miles ago) and
nicely detailed, it's plenty powerful and throws this big coupe
around like it weighs 800 pounds less than it does. There's a
correct air cleaner up top, Hemi Orange paint on the block that
looks awesome against the white inner fenders, and that massive A/C
compressor up top. The TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission
powers a robust 8.75-inch rear end that has enough gear in it to
make this big coupe feel punchy around town but not too busy on the
road. The floors are clean for having never been stripped or
refinished and a dual exhaust system gives it just the right
combination of aggressive and mellow. A set of traditional-looking
chrome Cragar SS wheels are wrapped in staggered 215/60/15 front
and 235/60/15 rear BFG radials for a perfect look.
Unusual, fast, and a ton of fun to drive, this low-key Mopar is the
kind of car that we all want in our garages. Packed with the
original broadcast sheet, title documentation, and the omnipotent
Galen Govier docs, this is truly a special R/T that can easily be
taken to the next level. Call today!