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.
Fortunately, this is an original big block car, originally packing
a 383 cubic inch V8. 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.
