Vehicle Description
1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible - R/T Tribute - 440 4bbl V8 -
727 Torqueflight Transmission - Blue Exterior Over White Interior -
New White Convertible Top - Repainted and Reupholstered
Approximately 20 Years ago Garage Kept Motors is excited to feature
this 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible R/T Tribute. This car is an
amazing opportunity to own and drive a car that looks and performs
like the highly collectible 440HP R/T Coronet, but at a much more
reasonable purchase price. This car was treated to a cosmetic
restoration in 2002 and has been lovingly cared for since. This car
is painted in the MOPAR factory color of Medium Blue Metallic and
features the correct white rally stripe treatment at the rear of
the car. We have no record of what color the car was originally.
The 20-year-old finish presents well with a few expected chips and
blemishes gathered over the last two decades, but shines with a
great luster. The R/T-style emblems, grille, and side scoops were
installed during the refinishing, and the hood scoops are fully
functional with the correct Ramcharger cold air inlet to seal the
hood to the air cleaner. The bumper chrome shows some very light
signs of patina but shine brightly. The white convertible power top
was recently replaced, and the fit is very good, thanks to a
professional installation. The tonneau cover is in very nice
condition as well with a nice tight fit. New upholstery and carpet
were installed in 2002 when the exterior was refinished. A close
look at the interior surfaces show very light wear and the
upholstery is free of any rips or tears. The combination of a black
dashboard and black carpeting, really make the white seats and door
panels pop. Options include dash light, faux-wood trim dash, and
factory AM radio. Gauges are standard Mopar issue and include a
sweeping speedometer, and temperature and voltmeter. An auxiliary
SunPro oil pressure gauge is mounted below the dash. A set of
matching, R/T embroidered floor mats look cool while protecting the
carpet. The rear trunk compartment is clean and features a new
rubber mat. Under the hood sits an era-correct 440 topped with a
four-barrel carb sitting on an aluminum intake. The correct factory
and fully functional cold air Ramcharger hood-mounted intake setup
is in place. As we mentioned, the engine was upgraded to resemble
the correct R/T 440 High-Performance V8. The installation is neatly
done, and looks like it came from the factory that way. A set of
chrome valve covers with the Mopar Pentastar adorn the engine, and
a number of the correct factory decals are in place. Power is
transferred to a column-shifted 727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic
transmission which was rebuilt recently. The underbody and chassis
are unrestored but included a new fuel tank and dual exhaust. The
dual exhaust features an H-pipe and chamber-style muffler that flow
into tailpipes with the factory-style chrome tips. The braking is
handled by four-wheel power drums, and the vehicle also features
power steering. Fuel and brake hardlines and rubber have been
recently replaced, as well as front shocks and rear air adjustable
height shocks have been recently installed. The combination rides
on 14 chrome steel Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in Firestone Firehawk
radial tires with raised white letters. Included in the sale is a
Coronet R/T clock to decorate the garage where this R/T finds its
next home, as well as an additional RH rearview mirror. This
convertible is a very sharp car, sure to draw plenty of thumbs up
as you cruise with the top down. Please call if interested or
e-mail with specific questions. Thanks for looking.