Vehicle Description
Brute force meets elegance in this incredible 1966 Dodge Coronet
Pro Touring build. You simply can't get past the wicked look that
proudly screams horsepower, and inside you'll find a 5.7L HEMI V8
to back up that image. A Coronet 440 with upgraded Charger features
and modern flair throughout, this car that gets a lot of attention,
and rightfully so.
The color is called Electric Blue Metallic, a custom blend laid
down on tough Mopar steel, and it works exceptionally well on this
performance car. It's so fresh and clean you can almost smell the
wet paint and if there's a better looking canvas than a '60s Mopar,
I can't imagine what it might be. The sharp edges are highlighted
by the bright blue paint and the combination of the contrasting
flat black hood and deck lid stripes make for a very intimidating
package, and pop out even more thanks to expertly applied red
pinstripe outlines. Fit and finish are excellent, far better than
most Mopars of the era, and most of the exterior trim is new,
including the bumpers, mirrors, and door handles, and the badges
fore and aft were painted to match the flat black accents. The
flat-black painted roof contributes to the no-nonsense attitude and
you'll note that the red pinstripes were applied to the bottom of
the pillars to continue the color scheme. And for a super-cool
custom touch, a '66 Charger grille with hideaway headlights (that
work!) was installed up front. The look is awesome!
The interior is full of beautiful custom touches and was expertly
installed to the same high-standard of professionalism that was
commissioned for the exterior. Red leather front buckets have power
controls and are split by a purpose-built middle console that
houses a shorty Lokar shifter, cup holders, and a double din stereo
head unit. Fresh red carpets and matching custom door panels look
slick and the factory gauges were swapped for a cluster and
leather-wrapped dash from the same donor '66 Charger that provided
the front grille. The factory AM/FM radio is still in that dash
(although the double din controls everything now), mostly because
it looks cool, and A/C vents are neatly integrated and ready to
pump the cabin full of R134a cold air. The Coronet is great because
it also offers a full-sized back seat for friends and a truly
massive trunk for your gear, all of which are fully upholstered to
match the rest of the car. Take a closer look, this interior is
basically untouched and ready to show.
A Mopar isn't a Mopar without big power, and the fuel-injected 5.7L
HEMI V8 under the hood doesn't disappoint. Transplanted from a
late-model truck, it's got all the stock modern goodies built in,
delivers huge power with ease, and a giant aluminum radiator up
front keeps temps under control. Check out the beautifully finished
inner fenders and firewall that were painted in satin blue, and a
few detailed items like the black master cylinder and clean pulleys
make everything highly presentable. The 5-speed automatic
transmission was also transplanted from the same late-model and
feeds a narrowed 8.75-inch rear end, so whether you're on the
highway or testing someone at a red light, you'll be covered.
Cut-off right after the mufflers, the new dual exhaust system give
it a spectacular roar and Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes not only
enhance performance but look awesome behind the open wheels. A
triangulated 4-link suspension, QA1 coilovers, and the lowered
stance help with handling and provide the wicked presentation,
finished off with staggered 18-inch (front) and 20x12-inch (rear)
chrome Coys wrapped in meaty 332/25ZR20 Conti Extreme performance
tires.
We can't seem to keep restomods in stock, and this one is one of
the nicest we've ever featured. Professionally built only 111
break-in miles ago, it's definitely got the performance to go with
that slick custom look. Call today!