Vehicle Description
1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible
The 1969 Coronet R/T was an affordable Mopar product that was
launched in 1966 as a very generic Point A to Point B as suggested
by its styling, but it possessed the same level of witchcraft under
the hood as it's more famous cousins. The Coronet R/T came in as
standard with a 440 Magnum V8 that was designed to appeal to the
masses and also work as a very capable tuning bed for people who
wanted to tinker under the hood. The 440 managed to produce a very
healthy 375hp of power and 480 lb-ft. of torque which has been
proven to be very conservative factory estimates. This engine came
mated to either a three-speed TorqueFlite 727 automatic
transmission as standard or as a no-charge option, one could also
opt for the A-833 four-speed manual with the 1969 as well as the
68' models featuring a Hurst shifter. If a customer was to order
the four-speed manual back then, Dodge also threw in a Sure Grip
differential and heavy-duty axles to beef up the level of abuse the
Coronet R/T could take.
If you'd like to be set apart from the hordes of Mustang, Camaro,
GTO, and Corvette owners then the 1969 Coronet R/T is for you! From
its humble but capable beginnings as a pedestrian mode of
transportation it grew into a tire shredding straight line
performer. We present for consignment a 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T
convertible. From the stunning blue paint to the white interior and
white vinyl top to the more than capable factory underrated 440ci
V8 this restoration was over the top and now waiting for you in the
North Mallway of our hallowed halls.
Exterior
Bright Blue Metallic bathes all surfaces of this all-steel car, is
miles deep, and very few imperfections are seen. The beginnings of
the coke bottle design are shown on the quarter panels which bump
outward just slightly from the doors with a look from above and
sport a pair of faux side scoops. Nice stainless trimmings are
present, and a pair of wheel arch moldings become bookends for the
rocker trim which is also stainless. A clean and white vinyl top in
like new condition tops the passenger compartment and has a glass
window. This car has all its correct badging, the correct blacked
out tail panel, groovy tri set taillights borrowed from the Coronet
500 line and liberties were taken by adding a white transverse R/T
tail stripe. The correct N96 Ramcharger fresh air hood sits proudly
above the chrome ribbed grille with its red R/T badge and textured
argent surround. 15-inch Mopar road wheels showing off their bright
and shiny chrome are on all 4 corners and are shod in blackwall BF
Goodrich rubber.
Interior
Swinging open the door and we are met with a cleaner than clean
Bright Blue Metallic steel door frame with a central white vinyl
tuck and roll insert pattern insert. Here reside not only the
window crank and door release but a wood applique strip and red
courtesy reflector. A hi back duo of bucket seats with white vinyl
tuck and roll inserts and smooth white bolsters flank a blue
central console that is topped with a chrome surround and wood
applique inlay. The seats are very clean, and the rear bench
follows suit with the front buckets. The restored dash, very clean,
is up front, and is presenting itself also in blue. Textured
plastic in black offers up a background for the instruments which
include the factory tic toc tach, gauges, toggles, and controls.
The factory solid state AM radio sits in its original place and the
heater slides sit just above. Clean blue carpet floods the floors
in front and in back, and above, the underside of the top in black
shows minor soiling. A shout out to the restored trunk with its
clean gray plaid mat, full size spare, and jack assembly.
Drivetrain
Moving to the heart of the operation, we see a completely refreshed
non original, (circa 1969 based on the block vin stamping), 440ci
mill that produces a factory underrated 375hp all bathed in the
correct Mopar orange. It is topped with a 4bbl carburetor and has
clean wiring, supple hoses and looks like it just left the assembly
line. A 4-speed manual A833 transmission which is numbers matching
and was assembled on April 30th 1969 as noted by its 2833 Mopar
10,000 day Julian Calendar stamping. All this power heads to the
rear where we see a Dana 60 3.54 Suregrip rear. A shout out to the
correct and factory optioned Ramcharger scoop assembly attached to
the underside of the hood. My crack decoder wanted me to let you
know that the radiator support has been replaced but correctly
painted with the front facing side painted in black and with the
purchase the original vin stamped support will be included.
Undercarriage
Clean and rust free are the terms for down below. Undercoating
covers the floors and may well be factory applied. A few notables'
underneath, in the form of Track Pak heavy duty suspension which is
torsion bar upfront, and leaf spring in the rear. Power disc brakes
are upfront, and power drums on the rear. The shiny stock
replacement dual exhaust snakes its way rearward passing all the
blue and black absolute rust free panels, a new tank, and shiny
components.
Drive-ability
Our decoder has some behind the wheel time in this wonderful piece
of muscle from 1969, and he reports all is buttoned up with any
controls, brakes are very good, (they need to be), and he could
definitely feel the 375 horsepower with the seat of the pants
dynamometer. All functions were fully operational at the time of
his drive. He loved it!
You could use the words wonderfully restored when talking about
this car, as it is spotless. A no stone left unturned done in its
original exterior color restoration, with plenty of attention to
detail, and we give you a near perfect piece of muscle car history
from 1969. You really have to see it in person to appreciate
it.
VIN DECODE
WS27L9G264478
W-Dodge Coronet
S-Special Price Class R/T
27-2 Door Convertible
L-440ci V8 4bbl 375hp
9-1969
G-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
264478-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
WS27:Dodge Coronet,Charger
Special, R/T
Convertible
L9G:440 375hp 4bby V81969
St. Louis, MO, USA
264478:Sequence number
E86: 440 cid 4 barrel V8 375hp
D21: 4 Speed Manual Transmission
B5: Bright Blue Metallic
B5:Trim - Basic, Cloth/Vinyl Bucket Seats, Unknown Color
P6C B7:Unknown Int. Door Frames
509:May 9th Build
467428:Order number
A01: Light Package
A33: Track Pak w/3.54 ratio
A62: Rallye Instrument Cluster Package
B51: Power Brakes
C16: Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C55: Bucket Seats
J25: 3 Speed Wipers
M25: Wide sill moldings
M31: Belt Moldings
M46: Simulated � Scoops
N85: Tachometer
N96: Fresh Air Hood
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V88:Transverse Stripes, Deleted
26:26in Radiator
END:End of Sales Codes
