Vehicle Description
Handsome 1967 Dodge Coronet 500. Built 440, great colors, solid
throughout, newer interior with upgrades. Runs and drives well, big
block torque, relatively rare today. An affordable piece of Mopar
muscle that's not too perfect to enjoy every day.The dramatic
cantilever roofline works as well on the full-sized Coronet as it
does on its smaller siblings, making it instantly recognizable and
very much a product of the '60s. Chrysler stylists took it easy
everywhere else, so the contrast is especially effective and the
angular styling works extremely well. The good news is that those
long, straight body panels don't leave any place for lousy
workmanship to hide, and as you can see, the glossy QQ1 Dark Red
Metallic flanks on this Coronet are pretty nice. There are a few
spiffs, including the giant hood scoop, the simulated air intakes
on the quarters, and a strip around the tail, but again, none of it
is over-done. Add in the handsome fine-toothed grille and matching
tail panel, and this car looks aggressive without seeming like a
kid's car. Details like the chrome bumpers, stainless body trim,
and all the brightwork around the windows remain in very good
condition with a nice shine and no critical issues. This car has
never been fully restored but it was never anybody's beater,
either.Bucket seats make the Coronet's interior functional as well
as sporting, and that's how the car was originally configured. The
upholstery was replaced at some point and the textured vinyl they
used looks suitably upscale for the Coronet's mission. The door
panels feature unique 'Coronet 500' badges and the carpets appear
to have been replaced at the same time. The factory gauges were
fairly complete, although aftermarket dials are always welcome to
keep a close eye on the vitals. You'll note that there's a custom
B&M shifter on the floor that manages the TorqueFlite 3-speed
automatic, replacing the original column shift. For entertainment,
there's a newer Pioneer AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo head unit. There's also
a giant back seat for friends and the massive trunk is properly
outfitted with a reproduction mat and there's room for a full-sized
spare underneath.There was a bewildering array of engines available
from Chrysler in 1967 and the Coronet could carry any of them,
including the 318 cubic inch V8 that was originally under the hood.
Today, however, it's running a built 440 which, thanks to
Chrysler's interchangeability, slips right into the engine bay with
minimal modifications. We don't have any history on the rebuild,
but someone has been doing some impressive work here, because this
sucker starts easily and runs strong once it's warmed up. There's
an Edelbrock intake manifold painted to match the block, so it's
kind of stealthy, and a big Holley 4-barrel on top. It's also
neatly dressed in corporate turquoise engine enamel, a chrome air
cleaner, and fabricated aluminum valve covers that add some
sparkle. The cam feels a bit bigger than stock and there's power
everywhere on the map thanks to the massive displacement. Power
steering and power brakes are welcome additions on something this
big and this fast. The TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission
is really the right choice on a big cruiser like this. I know, I
know, real mean shift their own transmissions, blah, blah, blah.
With what feel like 3.23 gears out back, this torque factory is
easy to get off the line without incinerating the tires and it's a
relaxed cruiser at speed, making it an all-purpose muscle car that
you'll love to drive. Shifts are crisp but not harsh and the
rumbling Flowmaster exhaust system makes this one of the
best-sounding cars we've featured in a long time. You'll note that
the undercarriage is mostly original, but there's no evidence that
this car ever spent time in winter weather. The original floors,
rockers, trunk extensions, and torque boxes are all in very good
condition and the only real modification is a set of traction bars.
Traditional Cragar SS mags are the right choice and carry 215/70/15
BFG radials all around.This is one of those cars that continued to
surprise us after it arrived. It has exactly zero bad habits, a
fantastic look, and enough performance that you'll always be able
to put a smile on your face just by wiggling the toes on your right
foot. That's what big block muscle cars are all about, and this one
gets all the important stuff right. For that reason, we think it's
an absolute slam-dunk. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends
and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in
our inventory prior to purchase.
