Vehicle Description
1966 Dodge Coronet 500
If you're asking yourself what a Coronet is, then you wouldn't be
alone. The Coronet is a car that we always forget has been around
since the late '40s. As a 4-door sedan, it started life as a
mid-sized post-war car that was somewhat up-scale in relative to
its Dodge brothers and sisters As the years went by, its core
competency didn't change much as it was still a 4-door sedan in
standard form but once Chrysler started building their muscle car
era-defining V8s, things changed for the Coronet.
For consignment, a White Hat Boys Company version of the 1966
Coronet. This one has a fire breather 440ci V8 Wedge now under the
hood, several recent new parts put on, and steel panels that were
formed by machinery, that left us fab gaps and bathed with a
respray red paint.
Exterior
This unassuming car presents as a grocery getter at first glance.
However, when one looks closely there are many factors that say
otherwise. The dual headlight front grille is flat and has an
electric shaver styled grille in shiny chrome. This panel is halved
in the center by a vertical strut, and surrounding the outside is a
wrap-around trimming which presents a slightly misaligned at the
hood/quarter panel seam. A bumper below is tucked neatly into the
bottom, and on either side of the headlights is an angled inward
signal light. A smooth long hood bathed in a respray of red paint,
is flanked by the front quarters which are trimmed in the wheel
wells with aluminum and sport Coronet badging in the front. Doors
are hung very straight, have shiny mirrors and handles on them, and
a trimming for the gaps at the rear of each door. Underneath is a
stainless steel rocker trimming. For the rear quarters it starts
getting more exciting as there is a flare that has some faux
venting on it which frames the rear tires and wheels, and this
thins at the back of the rear quarters. Above an ever thinning B
pillar eventually lands on the top of the rear quarters and is
trimmed in chrome for the drip edges and windows. A long trunk deck
wraps around the back of the car and a horizontal trim with DODGE
badging is on the center of flared outward taillights. Another
clean bumper hangs below. 15-inch Cragar Street Star polished
wheels are on all 4 corners and framed nicely by the trimmed wheel
wells all around.
Interior
The consigner states the interior is original, and it is all in
very good preserved condition. Black horizontal stitched panels are
reserved for the center of the doors where the actuator and armrest
and the window crank are located. The bottom panel is black
carpeting, and the top sill is painted black metal. Long horizontal
trimmings delineate these door panels. Inside the tuck and roll
continues in earnest with bomber styles buckets that have many rows
of tuck and rolling and smooth bolsters. A bit of chrome trimming
to the edges adds bling. An aluminum paneled center console is
between these snazzy buckets, and it races towards the dash with a
floor shifter inserted. Just prior to the dash is a factory
tachometer mounted on the console. Seen is a wood rimmed steering
wheel fronting an original dash which is very clean and covered in
black with lots of trimmings surrounding the instruments. The rear
bench, with more tuck and roll, is in very nicely preserved
condition and stretches from black covered side panel to side
panel. Black carpeting floods the floors, and above is a nice tight
headliner.
Drivetrain
A flip of the hood, and in a gleaming red engine bay, now resides a
super looking and performing 440ci V8 circa 1966-1972. This has an
Edelbrock carburetor on top in 4bbl format, and fuel and air flows
through an aluminum intake. All new plugs and hoses are seen, and
no rust is present save for the exhaust manifold. Orange bathes the
block, and it sports chromed valve coverings. On the back is an
A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission. An 8-3/4-inch rear
axle spins the back tires.
Undercarriage
Underneath, some slight surface rust is noted but all structurally
sound with plenty of undercoating still attached to the floor pan
and inner fenders. Noted also is a new fuel tank and lines, and a
new steering box. The torsion bar front suspension has been
recently rebuilt, and leaf springs are on the back. Drum brakes are
provided by the factory and are on all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
This car drives like there is no tomorrow! Plenty of 440ci power,
smooth acceleration and automatic shifting as we get up to speed in
a hurry. Nice handling for a large car, and the interior provided
plenty of comfort and room, and all functions were working just
fab!
This car is Red hot! Literally with the deep end of the pool red
paint, Cragar wheels, 440ci Wedge engine, 4-barrel carburetor, and
original major tuck and roll paneled interior. Definitely worth a
look as it's a classic muscle car from the movement's infancy, and
all looking great!
VIN DECODE
WP23F61121203
W-Coronet
P-Premium Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
F-383ci V8
6-1966
1-Lynch Rd, MI Assy Plant
121203-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
A6-Console
B4-Bucket Seats
D6-Unknown
AB51-361ci V8 2bbl
C5-3 Speed Automatic
R1-2 Watt Am Radio
SD NUMBER A0509059-October 5th Build
BDY WP23-Coronet 500 2 Door Hardtop
TR P4X-Black Vinyl
PAINT PP1B-Bright Red, Black Upper Door Frames
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.