Vehicle Description
1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Hardtop Tribute
"For years, theories have spread as to why Chrysler launched their
optional High Impact Paint colors in the summer of 1969. Could it
have been the booming economy that allowed production of these
frivolous features? Society's newfound desire for individuality? Or
was it as simple as too much free love and good mind-altering
substances? Whatever the case, these unique options have always
made Dodge stand out and generations of Mopar nuts are thankful.
Sublime made a successful return to modern Mopar vehicles, being
made available on limited productions like the Dodge Daytona
Charger, SRT Hellcats, and even some Dodge Ram pickups!" Thx to
dodgegarage.com
For consignment, a 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Hardtop tribute in
Sublime Green, fuel injected and sporting a new hydraulic roller
440ci V8 that's putting out a dyno proven 538 horsepower. The car
has a title verified 64,187 actual miles, but it now has a new
motor with less than 200 miles. The car also sports rack and pinon
steering and rebuilt suspension with new leaf springs and torsion
bars. The new motor with a roller cam upgrade was built by
Performance Injection Equipment. The Coronet has an esteemed credit
to being a part of the invitational display at the 2014 Chrysler
Nationals at Carlisle, a trophy winner at the 2017 Ocean City
Cruisin, and a participant in other shows. What started out as a
mild-mannered Coronet 500 is now a rip-roaring replica of the
legendary R/T.
Exterior
Impossible to ignore, some have called Sublime Green radioactive as
it's practically fluorescent in its exposure and without a doubt,
the massive contrasting nostrils on the hood jump out like a giant
black wave washing over you. They're borrowed from a 1969 RT, as
are the side ducts and add about a million points of muscularity.
The gloriously flat square face is matched only by the tail that
houses ever increasing sized lights that flank the rear trim of
symmetrical and vertical bars. Spectacular! The headlights. by the
way. shine with green neon when on. Hood pins mean business as do
the 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels with staggered size tires. A black
vinyl top is in excellent condition and leads to a sloping rear
window with an undulating bottom edge blending seamlessly into the
long decklid with the raised center detail. The chrome and polished
metal is fantastic, but the paint shows some imperfections that
include some rust bubbling under the paint low on a fender behind a
wheel and along the rocker panel, minor scuffs and scratches on the
black stripes down low, bubbling on the rim of wheel openings,
bubbling and body repair on the door corners, body filler in the
leading edges of the passenger's fender, touched-up chips, and
minor panel gap fitment faultiness.
Interior
Straight black door panels greet the occupants with Coronet 500
emblems discreetly embedded on the header where we also find a few
chips on the painted header of the driver's door. The button backed
black vinyl bucket seats are as they were in the era, flat and not
entirely supportive, but these appear in good condition with a
missing button on the driver's side. The rear bench is crisp and
clean with its stitched vinyl pattern and appears unused. A custom
aftermarket steering wheel provides some soft grip, and the
standard gauges are in line with the shape of the car, rectangular
and horizontal. Extra autometer gauges are added to the center of
the dash just below an AM/FM/CD radio on a carbon fiber panel that
continues to the passenger side dash. The chrome shifter is housed
on the center console covered in a striated metal treatment with
courtesy lights to the sides, all looking robust and serious. Black
carpet covers the floor, the headliner is in decent condition and
the trunk has a carpeted black mat and shows usage.
Drivetrain
A 440ci V8 resides under the pinned hood and it is spotless. Inside
that powerplant, we have TRW forged pistons, Spreedpro rings, ARP
main studs, a hydraulic roller cam with .565" lift, 242i/248e
duration and a 110 centerline. Edelbrock Performer RPM heads are on
board as is a FAST EFI system on an Edelbrock intake. The exhaust
manifolds have been JetHot coated and an aluminum radiator with
custom aluminum fan shroud has been added. Transferring the power
is a new 727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission with less
than 2000 miles, which sends it to the 8 �" rear with 2.76 gears.
Power brakes are employed on the car with disc up front and drums
out back.
Undercarriage
Clean driver quality is how we would classify the underside. Very
little surface rust to speak of and no oil dripping. The dual
exhaust finds Dynomax mufflers before exiting under the rear
bumper. A Unisteer rack and pinion power steering is here along
with a rear sway bar, a new front sway bar, new shocks and springs,
while torsion bars make up the front suspension.
Drive-Ability
Starts right up with the electronic fuel injection and announces
its presence with a rumble from the dual exhaust. The car tracks
well on the test loop, has great throttle response and plenty of
power on hand and the braking to back it up. All functions work as
they should with the exception of the reverse lights.
It's not just the color of this car that says, "Coming through, get
out of my way..." it's the stance, the muscular width, the scoops
everywhere, and that flat front that just sort of grimaces. This is
a very nice tribute at a fraction of the cost of a real R/T and
this one has fuel injection for the win! Come check out this neon
wonder and ride off into the sunset. We look forward to watching
those taillights disappear!
WP23F8A155098
W-Dodge Coronet
P-Premium Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
F-361ci 2bbl V8
8-1968
A-Lynch Rd, MI Assy Plant
155098-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
CAR:Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door Hardtop
ENGINE: 18ci 2bbl V8
TRANSMISSION:3-Speed Automatic
TIRES:7.75x14 White Sidewall
MODEL YEAR:1968
BUILD DATE:October 25.
AXLE:2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR:Premium Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Green
Interior.
PAINT:Medium Green Metallic
OTHER:Forest Green Metallic Upper Door Frame Color.
MOLDINGS:
19:Wide Sill Moldings
25:Drip Rail Moldings
78:Wheel Lip Moldings
ABC OPTIONS:
R1:AM Radio
X2:Tinted Windshield Only
Y6:Black Vinyl Top
abc OPTIONS:
h7:Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
m6:Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
u1:Sold Car When Built
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