1965 Dodge Coronet 500 426 Street Wedge 4-Speed
Rare 426 Street Wedge | Matching-Numbers Engine | A833 4-Speed | Original Sheet Metal | Broadcast Sheet
Offered for sale is an exceptional 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 two-door hardtop equipped with its original matching-number 426 Street Wedge V8 and the very popular A833 four-speed manual transmission. This is a rare and desirable combination in a beautifully restored Coronet that retains an impressive amount of originality. The included documentation identifies the car as VIN W451180686
This Coronet came to us from its long-term owner of 31 years and is in excellent condition throughout. The body, interior, trunk and undercarriage all present extremely well, and the car is ready to be driven and enjoyed.
Excellent, Original Body
During the restoration, the body was chemically stripped to bare metal, revealing an exceptionally solid car. No body filler was required, and the Coronet retains all of its original body panels.
The body was restored in 2015 by Dusty Boots in Covington, Kentucky, and the car is finished in its trim-tag-correct Ruby Red paint color. The combination of the correct exterior color and original interior makes for an especially sharp-looking automobile.
The underside of the car is equally impressive, with an excellent, solid undercarriage. The trunk is exceptionally clean and rock solid and includes a spare tire.
Original 426 Street Wedge Power
Under the hood is the car's original matching-number 426 Street Wedge V8. The engine was rebuilt on April 7, 2018, with paperwork included, and the engine is fitted with Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum cylinder heads.
Backing the 426 is the desirable factory-equipped A833 four-speed manual transmission with floor shift. Power is delivered through an 8¾-inch rear end with 3.55 gearing and limited-slip/Posi-Traction, according to the accompanying vehicle information.
A brand-new set of Flowmaster mufflers with dual exhaust exiting at the rear gives the big-block Mopar a fantastic hot-rod sound without taking away from the character of the car.
Beautiful Original Interior
The interior is remarkably original. It retains its original interior throughout, with the exception of a new seat skin installed on the driver's seat.
That level of interior preservation complements the quality and originality of the body and drivetrain and is particularly appealing in a car of this age.
Tasteful Driving Upgrades
The Coronet has received several sensible improvements intended to make it more enjoyable on the road while retaining its classic appearance.
The accompanying information lists the tire size as 215/60R15.
Documentation
Importantly, the car retains its original broadcast sheet, an especially desirable piece of documentation for a collectible Mopar. An owner's manual and paperwork from the engine rebuild are also included.
The documentation also shows that the previous long-term owner purchased the Coronet through Midwest Car Exchange at the Kruse Auction on May 20, 1995, providing an unusually long period of known ownership history.
Highlights
Finding a restored 1965 Coronet 500 is one thing. Finding one with a matching-number 426 Street Wedge, factory four-speed, original body panels, largely original interior, broadcast sheet and more than three decades of previous ownership is considerably more difficult.
The title on this vehicle reads Exceeds Mechanical limits, the odometer reads 10,306 miles at the time of this listing.
