Vehicle Description
This 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 R/T Tribute convertible is kind of a
big deal and delivers every perk you'd want from a muscular Mopar.
440-cubic inch big block Six Pack V8, 4-wheel disc brakes, an
awesome color combination, and a full-blown restoration that's so
fresh (finished just 245 miles ago!) you can still smell the paint.
And even at this price, it has to represent some kind of bargain
for this much performance.
With so few miles on the restoration, it absolutely should and
definitely does look like a million bucks. The B5 Bright Blue
Metallic paint is one of the most popular choices among Mopar fans
and we can't argue with how it looks. 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 expertly prepped prior to a
drop of paint being sprayed and the result is very nice. Not a
perfect trailer queen, but certainly a higher-end driver that's
ready to drop saw jaws at the local car show scene. The smooth hood
carries a pair of hood scoops that were a Chrysler trademark during
the muscle car era, as are the scoops in the rear quarters, and the
white bumblebee stripe out back reminds onlookers that this isn't
merely a pretty 1960s ragtop but a pretty gnarly piece of hardware.
R/T badges were installed as appropriate and the chrome bumpers are
in excellent shape, adding a bright bit of sparkle to an otherwise
deadly serious machine.
The white bucket seat interior shows off a few desirable upgrades
that suggest the original owner decided to splurge a little bit on
his new Coronet. Higher-end upholstery and patterns, along with a
fold-down arm center console are the most obvious upgrades, and it
also carries a full set of gauges that monitor the symphony of
big-block violence under the hood. The factory radio looks a lot
like the original Music Master AM unit, and the woodgrain applique
on the dash really adds a touch of class in this big droptop. Seat
covers, door panels, and the contrasting plush blue carpets are
dialed-in and ready to show off, demonstrating that upscale muscle
definitely has its appeal. There's a white power convertible top
overhead and the Coronet is one of the few ragtops that looks great
top up or top down, and it, too, is in nice shape. Out back, the
cavernous trunk is correctly outfitted with a reproduction mat and
has enough room to accommodate just about any travel plans.
The 440 cubic inch Six Pack V8 powerplant under that twin-snorkel
hood is one that many would argue is the best choice in a muscle
Mopar for guys who like to drive. Rebuilt and detailed for show,
it's plenty powerful and throws this big convertible around like it
weighs 800 pounds less than it does. There's Hemi Orange paint on
the block that looks awesome against the B5 Blue inner fenders, and
with those matching orange valve covers and huge factory-correct
air cleaner that cover all the carbs, it's got a real 1960s
performance look. An MSD ignition, Edelbrock manifold, and
block-hugging headers are a few choice upgrades that help this big
girl pop off the line, and the power steering and power 4-wheel
disc brakes really make it a joy to drive anywhere. The TorqueFlite
3-speed automatic powers a robust 8.75-inch rear end that has
enough gear in it to make this big ragtop feel punchy around town.
The floors are as clean as the bodywork and a fresh Dynomax dual
exhaust system gives it just the right combination of aggressive
and mellow. A set of butch-looking Magnum 500 wheels are wrapped in
staggered 225/7015 front and 275/60/15 rear BFGoodrich radials for
a perfect look.
Beautifully restored and a ton of fun to drive, this droptop Mopar
is the kind of car that we all want in our garages. Call today!
