Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally straight
and rust free and great daily driving survivor of this very rare
and Galen Govier documented original Mopar - a mostly all original
and stock 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door 383 c.i. V8 Convertible
with the car's original and highly desirable upgrade 383/330HP 4
BBL V8 engine and rare 4 speed manual transmission!This 1965 Dodge
Coronet 500 383 4BBL V8 Convertible is one very rare MOPAR,
W461229123 and documented in the Chrysler Registry. There were only
474 1965 383 4BBL Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door Convertible's built to
USA specs with about 185 4 speeds and about 287 automatics.
Canadian amp; export figures are unknown. This particular example
is #2 of 2 in sequence of 1965 383 4BBL Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door
Convertibles registered and built at the Lynch Road, MI assembly
plant and sold new in the U.S.A.The 1965 Dodge street cars had a
lot going for them, particularly the rebirth of the Coronet
nameplate, which had last appeared in the late 1950s. The 65s had
been restyled, and the Coronet title was riding on a 117 stock
wheelbase with 204 overall length. This midsize model was available
in the base Coronet (formerly Dodge 330 grade), mid-range Coronet
440 trim, and upscale Coronet 500 trim, like this particular
example.The new 500 model was added as a sporty top line model and
the convertible model replaced the 440 2 Door Sedan in the Coronet
440 line. The 500 added vinyl bucket sports seats, center floor
console, deluxe door armrests, padded instrument panel, and deluxe
spinner wheel covers.Standard equipment included:CC-1 Light Blue
Metallic Paint(61 code) 383/325HP 4BBL EngineCarter AFB 4 BBL
carbs4 speed manual transmissionPower TopFront bucket seatsDual
exhaustsPadded dashBright Aluminum full length body side
mouldingElectric windshield wipersFull carpetingExterior bright
trim around side windows amp; body sidesBack-up lightsHeater amp;
DefrosterCompression Ratio 10.0:1Final gear ration: 3.23:1Correct
Turquoise color enginePower Steering ($67)Music Master AM Radio
($45)383/330HP V8 Engine ($267) This car has been owned since new
by obviously only very careful and mature owners and obviously has
always been garaged from the elements and is 1 of only 185 built
with a 4 speed manual transmissions, and has been fully documented
by Galen Govier, the renown and recognized 'Godfather of Mopar
Historical Records'. The car boasts the 383/330HP 4 Barrel V8
engine with the correct (2468130) casting number and its original
and legendary very rare 4 speed manual transmission. The car also
boasts its original AM Music Master radio and heater. The car has a
new battery, new fuel pump, new dual brake master cylinder, 15"
chrome wheels with Red line radial tires. This great driving 1965
Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door Convertible is a mostly all original rare
s urvivor from this era and would make a wonderful daily driver for
any Dodge or MOPAR enthusiast. The rebuilt 383 V8 engine runs
strong and sounds absolutely magnificent and this particular car
drives really well - must be driven to be appreciated - does not
miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - a truly remarkable daily
driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! With
very few remaining 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door Convertible with
the desirable 383 V8 with 330HP and the very rare 4 speed manual
transmission, this is an extremely unusual opportunity to own a
great daily driving example of this rare and very desirable sixties
MOPAR with power steering in very fine daily driving condition
ready and for any classic American car or Mopar enthusiast to enjoy
or collect today!
