Vehicle Description
Awesome color combination on a desirable Coronet 500 hardtop.
Recently built 390 cubic inch stroker motor (318-based) with
estimated 450 horsepower. Gorgeous interior with console. Very
solid car. A bit of a sleeper with a stunning look to go with
it!The first thing that everyone notices about this beautiful 1967
Dodge Charger 500 hardtop is the color?Medium Copper Metallic. And
code TT1 is indeed this car's original color, making it somewhat
unusual among all its black and red siblings. The second thing they
notice is just how straight the bodywork is, suggesting that they
not only started with a good car, but that someone spent the time
to get it right before spraying any of that gorgeous copper paint.
The angular Coronet bodywork remains one of Chrysler's best designs
of the 1960s, particularly that cantilevered roofline, making the
car sporty but grown-up. The doors swing closed with a
characteristic kerCHUNK and panel fit is quite good all around.
This is an original V8 car (actually, it was a 318 car from new) so
the 'V8' emblems on the flanks are honest and the chrome and
stainless trim is nicely finished with a bright shine. Even the
super-fine grille and tail panel look great without the usual heavy
pitting. No modifications, no stripes, no add-ons, just a clean
Mopar with a serious dose of firepower under the hood.The copper
bucket seat interior has to be the highlight of the car?it's
absolutely beautifully done. Anchored by brown carpets, it's a
testament to 1960s style at its peak. The center console is a nice
feature, adding a bit of muscle car attitude to the low-key
Coronet, along with Chrysler's handsome shifter for the 3-speed
automatic transmission underneath. The factory steering wheel is
big and skinny, but power steering makes it effortless to wheel
around, and it frames a full set of factory instruments augmented
with a tachometer cleverly tucked in where the clock used to live.
There is no radio, but that means you can install the entertainment
system of your choice or just leave it as-is--the radio block-off
plate is kind of cool. That engine is plenty entertaining all by
itself. A dark headliner keeps the interior from being copper
overload and it fits quite well with no rips or sagging. And like
most Chryslers of the period, the trunk is positively massive and
features a correct plaid mat with the spare tire tucked
underneath.This car came from the factory with a 318 cubic inch V8,
so it seems fitting that there's still a version of a 318 living
under the hood today. Bored and stroked to 390 cubic inches, it
features an Eagle forged rotating assembly, Icon .030 oversize
flat-top pistons, a Mopar Performance 'Purple' camshaft, Howards
lifters, and a set of Edelbrock aluminum heads on top. Intake
duties are performed by an aluminum Edelbrock Air Gap intake and
Holley 4-barrel carburetor with an electronic ignition system to
light the fires. Long-tube headers feed a fresh Flowmaster dual
exhaust system which sounds spectacular. The TorqueFlite 3-speed
automatic was rebuilt using a shift kit and a high stall torque
converter to help get it off the line a little better, and there
are now 3.55 gears on a limited slip in the 8.75-inch rear end. The
underside has not been restored, but you will note that there's not
rot or structural issues anywhere, making this an incredibly solid
car. Front disc brakes were added in the name of safety, and the
front suspension was rebuilt so it tracks straight and steers
right. New shocks all around preserve that awesome torsion bar ride
quality and a fresh gas tank out back ensures no fuel problems when
you need it most. 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels are a great choice and
carry staggered 225/70/15 front and 235/70/15 rear
radials.Documentation includes a factory assembly manual and a
wiring diagram.This is a really pretty car that attracts a ton of
attention in our showroom. But under the skin, it's a
take-no-prisoners machine that wants to prowl the streets looking
for a fight. If that kind of split personality appeals to you, then
take a closer look. There's a lot of money invested in this car and
with a few tweaks it could easily be taken to the next level. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.
