1968 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible
History
The Coronet is an automobile that was marketed by Dodge as a
full-size car in the 1950s, initially the division's highest trim
line but, starting in 1955, the lowest trim line.
The Fifth generation Coronet was introduced in 1967. It was
available as a two-door hardtop or convertible. Chrysler might have
been late to the muscle car party, but they practically invented
personal muscle with cars like this restored 1968 Dodge Coronet 500
Convertible we have at Adventure Classics.
In addition to the beautiful white top it offers 318 cubic inch
power, great colors, and it's seldom-seen at local cruise nights,
so you can bet on getting plenty of attention.
1968 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible
318 Bored 30 Over Engine
340 Spec Cam
Edelbrock Aluminum Intake
727- 3 Speed Automatic
4-barrel carb
Chrome air cleaner
Orange painted valve covers
Factory cast iron exhaust manifolds
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Performance spark plug wire set
Factory AC (needs to be hooked up)
Clean, painted, and detailed engine compartment
Torque Flite 727 3-speed automatic transmission
ITT Exhaust mufflers and the dual exhaust
Cragar chrome SS wheels
Raised white letter BF Goodrich performance Radial TA tires
Restored white interior by Legendary
Twin white front bucket seats
Factory dash and gauges
Factory steering wheel
Original radio
Matching door panels and rear seat
Tall chrome automatic shifter
Gleaming chrome factory center console
Massive trunk is fitted with a correct plaid mat
New blue paint job
Rotisserie restoration in 2011
Great trim, chrome grille, chrome front and rear bumpers, great
glass
White Power Convertible Top
Engine & Drivetrain
Despite the car's size, it's a relative lightweight piece, so the
318 cubic inch V8 Bored 30 Over under the hood that was produced
from 1959-1971, is packing plenty of power to get it around quickly
with the 340 Spec Cam.
There's a 4-barrel carb under the open element chrome air cleaner,
Edelbrock Aluminum Intake, power steering and brakes, orange
painted valve covers, the factory cast iron exhaust manifolds,
performance spark plug wire set and coil, Factory AC (needs to be
hooked up), and all sitting in a very clean, painted, and detailed
engine compartment.
The engine is backed by a Torque Flite 727 3-speed automatic
transmission that always seems to find the right gear when you need
it, twin ITT Exhaust mufflers and the dual exhaust give it an
awesome muscle car sound as it rides on Cragar chrome SS wheels and
raised white letter BF Goodrich performance Radial TA tires that
enhance the car's performance demeanor.
Interior
The sparkling restored white interior by Legendary is also a
combination of original and restored parts that works really well.
Twin white front bucket seats are made for cruising and there are
new black carpets on the floor, the factory dash and gauges are
crisp and sharp, with a factory steering wheel, the original radio
remains in the dash, matching door panels and rear seat , and the
tall chrome automatic shifter sitting in the gleaming chrome
factory center console.
Even the massive trunk is fitted with a correct plaid mat to hold
any luggage or all the trophies you are going to win with this
beauty.
Exterior
The handsome straight lines of this Coronet 500 shows off the like
new blue paint job showcasing the angular lines, quarter panels,
and straight sheet metal as it was a Rotisserie restoration in
2011.
It also has great trim, chrome grille, chrome front and rear
bumpers, great glass, that iconic styling of the white Power
convertible top, and Coronet 500 emblems really set this Coronet
apart from other muscle cars.
Conclusion
Just think of getting behind the wheel of this 1968 Coronet 500
Convertible that we have at Skyway Classics and having the power of
the 318 engine, beautiful color combination of blue over white, and
that top-down experience driving and cruising.
Don't let this unique machine slip away.
Call or email us at:
[email protected]
727) 580-9919 or (727) 688-1148
AdventureClassicCars.com
