Vehicle Description
Real H-code Hemi Coronet in ultra-rare Medium Mauve Metallic.
4-speed, power steering, freshly upgraded 4-wheel Wilwood disc
brakes, rebuilt engine, new exhaust. Documented with original build
sheet, receipts, and ownership history dating back 40 years.
Incredible car!Mauve isn't most people's first choice when building
a sledgehammer of a car like this 1966 Dodge Coronet Hemi, but now
that you've seen it, it looks pretty awesome, doesn't it? You can
probably count the number of factory-built Mauve Hemi Coronets on
one hand, making it one of the rarest of the first-year Street
Hemis. Add in the killer stance and a good dose of originality, and
the result is the proverbial iron fist in a silk glove. This sucker
speaks softly and carries a very big stick. We have ownership
history dating back to the 80s, with conscientious owners who
appreciated this Coronet for what it is rather than erasing its
history. We believe that much of the paint is original, with
perhaps the doors and hood being repainted at some point, and it
all has a consistent look. In fact, a little wear and tear only
adds to this car's appeal-the color certainly does not suggest that
this car is soft. There are a few marks and signs of age, a slight
scuff behind the right rear wheel well, a little ding in the
driver's door, but it's part of the car's history. It would be a
crime to repaint this car. The 'garage' hood scoop was added at
some point and looks right at home since the factory designed it
for this car, and the chrome remains in consistently good shape
throughout. We love the way this car looks!Parchment is the right
choice inside, and most of the upholstery is new stuff from
Legendary, including the seat covers and carpets. But again,
there's plenty of originality and none of it was erased when the
seats were freshened. The big steering wheel frames a fairly
complete set of gauges and we like the fact that they resisted the
urge to strap a tach to the steering column. Instead, there are
auxiliary gauges down low in a custom panel under the dash that
also houses a Pioneer AM/FM/cassette stereo head unit (not that
you'll need it after you hear this sucker run). The factory 4-speed
manual transmission is fitted with a Hurst T-handle shifter that
needs a confident hand-the Hemi is not about being delicate. The
dash pad and headliner are in excellent shape and everything works
except the clock. The trunk was refinished with a reproduction mat,
the battery was relocated, and the original space-saver spare is
stowed underneath.Speaking of underhood, we believe this is the
car's original engine, although Chrysler wasn't stamping VINs on
the engines in 1966. It was rebuilt by noted Hemi specialists
Fowler Engines several years ago (we have receipts) and features
upgraded aluminum heads from Indy Cylinder Head, but is otherwise
fairly stock. Even with two giant Carter carburetors on top, it
fires up easily and idles well once it's got a little heat in it,
just like all Hemis. Chrome valve covers add a bit of flash, but
the rest is more or less how the factory did it, including Hemi
Orange paint on the block, that giant air cleaner up top, and not
much space for anything else. Power steering is a nice find in a
car with that much iron over the front axle and makes this Coronet
remarkably easy to handle on the street. That was always the
goal-make an easy cruiser that can bring the pain when needed. I'd
think they succeeded.The undercarriage is original, so don't expect
shiny perfection. On the other hand, there's zero structural rust
or rot, just surface scale, so the platform is totally solid for
all that horsepower running through it. The 4-speed shifts crisply
and has a recent clutch with smooth action. The original 4.56 gears
were removed in favor of more streetable 3.54s, and with all that
torque on tap it's a smart choice that makes the car easy to live
with. Gorgeous TTI ceramic-coated long-tube headers feed a new dual
exhaust system that sounds epic but quiets down when you're going
easy. And with that much go on tap, it's important to have plenty
of stop, so a set of 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes were recently
installed to keep things under control. Great idea! There's also a
new gas tank hanging out back and new springs that give it that
killer NASCAR stance. Painted steel wheels look suitably butch and
carry staggered 225/70/15 front and 275/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A
radials. This car includes A LOT of extras, including the
aforementioned Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet, receipts for
40 years' worth of maintenance, manuals, vintage photos, and notes
from previous owners. Extra parts include the original drum brakes
and spindles, original hubcaps, weather seals, hoses, lines,
gauges, factory distributor, and a whole lot more. This isn't a car
for the guy who likes to blend in. The color alone is a unique
choice, but the ultra-nasty attitude means nobody will ever
second-guess your decision to own it. Expertly built and tuned,
sensibly upgraded, and heavily documented, it's everything you want
from a Hemi. The only question remains: are you man enough to drive
it? Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
