Vehicle Description
The Coronet was a midsize, mid level car produced by Dodge in
various forms from 1949 till 1976. One of the most popular version
was the affordable 1965-1970 5th generation models. Sitting on the
B body with a 117in wheelbase, the Coronet was Dodge's most popular
model for 1965, with 209,000 units sold. THe cars were available
with a number of body styles and an even greater number of engines.
Everything from a thrifty 225cid I6 to the top dog 440cid Hemi V8
were available.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this unique one of a kind
1965 Coronet 500 for your consideration. Original sold as a 2 door
hardtop coupe with a 273cid V8 in New Jersey. The car was well
equipped from the factory, with an automatic transmission, black
vinyl top, variable speed wipers, defrost, AM stereo, reverse
lights, front bucket seats with console, and dealer installed side
mirrors and undercoating. The car had a price tag of $3253.85. The
car is well documented and has the original VIN tag and other
original documents. Sometime later in the cars life it underwent a
complete change of heart. A 426cid V8 Hemi engine was installed and
the car became a whole new monster. The engine is original 1965
engine, complete with the original cast iron heads. The car was
fitted with SS valves, bronze guildsm headed seals, new studded
block, Aires forged pistons, Billit crankshaft and Beam rods. The
727 transmission was built by Mancini Racing and still has the
original shifter. It is running a 8 � rear end with 232 Sure Grip
and disc/drum brake combo.
The body is unique in that the exterior is in original condition.
The exterior retains its original finish and has tons of patina.
The car is very clean, with no rot and all of the trim and panels
are complete apart from the side rub strips. The vinyl top is in
good shape and the car rides on steel wheels with hubcaps and
225/255 tires front to rear. The engine bay is stunningly clean and
has been powder coated, primed, and painted. The car also has power
steering as well as MSD electronic ignition. The interior has been
fully restored to factory condition, with excellent bucket seats
and great upholstery from the doors to the headliner. The car turns
heads wherever it goes and runs and drives very very well. A cool
car with a cool story, there is nothing else like it.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.