Vehicle Description
This 1965 Dodge Coronet 528 Hemi A990 replica is a tribute to the
rare lightweight examples that Dodge barely sold over 100 of units
back in '65. So finding an original one is six-figure process even
before restoration. Instead, this example underwent a painstaking
restoration to create a vehicle that is exceptionally slick, quite
authentic, and delivers 598 hp of brutal force.
The body is beautifully finished in white, which gives it the
instant look of a classic lightweight Super Stock racer. But the
glow of the multiple pearlescent clearcoats is also unmistakable.
It proves that someone has taken extra time and care in this car's
creation. It truly has the look of a classic NHRA superstar with
the large hood scoop, lightweight fiberglass bumpers, big side
exhaust tips, and Weld Racing wheels with wider rear tires. Plus,
the full graphics package on the side and rear are something that
people will really gravitate towards. But as much as this looks
like a pure race machine, the real secret is it remains street
legal.
Open the door to a competition-ready machine. There are nice
vintage details, like the door panels and low-back bucket seats on
lightweight seat mounts. While the Coronet was a fine family car,
the lightweight racers were all about eliminating any unnecessary
bulk. With a deleted radio, heater, and even the back seat, this is
pure performance motoring. In fact, they added proper racing
harnesses and a custom roll cage. The dash is now a full custom
setup with a proper switch panel and large and crisp AutoMeter
gauges, including brake pressure indicators. Plus, the large tach
is mounted on the dash at eye-level, and it goes nicely with the
Cheetah SCS shifter.
Under the hood is a real juggernaut. It looks like a true dragstrip
racer with the metal plate sealing the air element to the fresh air
hood scoop. And Mopar fans know that diagonal air filter is the
kind of thing that goes over the legendary Cross Ram intake. So we
bet you're already excited, and we haven't even scratched the
surface on the details of this awesome build. It's a 528 cubic-inch
Hemi crate V8 that has been built for performance with aluminum
heads, Comp Cams camshaft, 10.25 compression, and dual 600 CFM
Holley four-barrel carburetors. Long tube headers add to the power
while contributing to the ferocious dual exhaust. And when you
really want to bring the thunder, there are cutouts for that pure
performance intimidation. And its dominance is assured with the
full package rated at 598 horsepower and 642 lb-ft of torque.
Getting this power to the ground means the right components. So you
get the correct and strong Torqueflite 727A three-speed
transmission with a reverse valve body - which is also correct spec
for an A990. It's beefed up for racing duty and also has a 3500
stall converter. This feeds a Denny's 3.5 aluminum driveshaft on
its way to a Moser limited slip rear end with 4.11 gears for
confident and powerful take-offs. You have a reinforced ladder bar
rear end with adjustable coilovers to really keep the grippy Mickey
Thompson rubber on the road. And when it's time for stopping, you
have Wilwood drilled & slotted four-wheel disc brakes.
There is so much more that went into this build, but we'll just run
out of room listing it all. So give us a call to go over the build
receipts, maintenance record, owner's manual, service manuals, and
dyno sheet that all come with the sale. Don't miss your chance at a
seriously speedy classic Mopar.