Vehicle Description
This 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 R/T Convertible is kind of a big deal
and delivers every perk you'd want from a muscular Mopar. With a
period-correct 440-cubic inch big block V8, cold A/C, power
steering and power front disc brakes, an awesome color combination,
and a full-blown, comprehensive restoration that's so fresh
(finished just 378 miles ago!) you can still smell the wet paint.
And even at this price, it has to represent some kind of bargain
for this much performance.
With so few miles on the restoration, this beautiful droptop
absolutely should, and definitely does, look like a million bucks.
The B5 Bright Blue Metallic paint is one of the most popular
choices among Mopar fans and we can't argue with how AWESOME it
looks, although this particular shade of blue is just a tiny bit
different (although most people won't notice the difference). It's
a modern application that required modern materials, and the
nearest and best-looking paint was Intense Blue Pearl from the
Chrysler color palette, and we absolutely love the way it looks
dripping all over this low-slung droptop. It's not an in-your-face
bright color, but a little softer shade that seems all the more
appealing when it's plastered all over one of the nastiest muscle
cars of the era. The sheetmetal was expertly prepped prior to a
drop of paint being professionally sprayed and the result is very
nice. Not a perfect trailer queen, but certainly a higher-end
driver that's ready to drop saw jaws at the local car show scene.
The Code N96 Fresh Air hood carries a pair of hood scoops that were
a Chrysler trademark during the muscle car era, as are the
simulated scoops in the rear quarters, and the white bumblebee
stripe out back reminds onlookers that this isn't merely a pretty
1960s ragtop but a pretty gnarly piece of hardware. R/T badges were
installed as appropriate and the chrome bumpers are in excellent
shape, adding a bright bit of sparkle to an otherwise deadly
serious machine.
The blue bucket seat interior shows off a few desirable upgrades
that suggest the original owner decided to splurge a little bit on
his new Coronet. Higher-end vinyl upholstery and patterns, along
with a full center console are the most obvious upgrades from the
base model cars, and it also carries the factory Light Package and
the Rallye Instrument Cluster Package that features a full set of
gauges to monitor the symphony of big-block violence under the
hood. The factory radio looks a lot like the original Music Master
AM/FM unit, and the chrome accents on the otherwise black-and-blue
dash really adds a touch of class in this big droptop. Seat covers,
door panels, and the matching plush blue carpets are dialed-in and
ready to show off, demonstrating that upscale muscle definitely has
its appeal. There's a white power convertible top overhead and the
Coronet is one of the few ragtops that looks great top up or top
down, and it, too, is in great shape. Out back, the cavernous trunk
is correctly outfitted with a reproduction mat and full-size tire
and jack set, with enough room to accommodate just about any travel
plans.
The period-correct, RB-series 440 cubic inch V8 powerplant
(date-coded from November 1968) under that twin-snorkel hood is one
that many would argue is the best choice in a muscle Mopar for guys
who love to drive. Recently rebuilt and detailed for show, it's
plenty powerful and throws this big convertible around like it
weighs 800 pounds less than it does. There's Hemi Orange paint on
the block that looks awesome against the B5 Blue inner fenders, and
with those matching orange valve covers and huge factory-correct
air cleaner that cover all the carbs, it's got a real 1960s
performance look. 1967 high-compression heads, a Mopar Purple cam,
Summit 750CFM 4-barrel carburetor, and an Edelbrock intake are a
few choice upgrades that help this big girl pop off the line, and
the power steering and power front disc brakes really make it a joy
to drive anywhere. A giant Wizard aluminum radiator and dual
electric fans keep the whole show nice and cool, while the
TorqueFlite A727 3-speed automatic powers a robust 8.75-inch rear
end filled with 3.23 gears inside to make this big ragtop feel
punchy around town and on the highway. The painted floors are as
clean as the bodywork and a fresh TTI H-pipe dual exhaust system
gives it just the right combination of aggressive and mellow. A set
of butch-looking Magnum 500 wheels are wrapped in meaty redline
radials for a perfect look.
Beautifully restored and a ton of fun to drive, this droptop Mopar
is the kind of car that we all want in our garages. Call today!