Documented Restored Numbers Matching Coronet R/T 426 Dual Quad HEMI V8 Automatic
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Dodge |
Model: | Coronet |
SubModel: | R/T |
Type: | Other |
Doors: | 2 |
Year: | 1968 |
Mileage: | 36,173 |
Color: | Blue |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Interior color: | Blue |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
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Private seller |
Description of 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T |
SUMMARY 15-year $100K restoration completed in the Summer of 2015Original 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 Original A727 3-speed automatic transmission Correct Bright Blue Metallic paint / Correct White bumblebee stripe Correct White on Blue bucket seat interior Correct power steering / Correct heavy-duty power drum brakes Correct Hemi Suspension Sale includes an original broadcast sheet and a book of restoration photos 15-inch steel wheels / Correct F70-15 red stripe tires Correct 8.75-inch rear axle In its purest form, his numbers-matching Coronet is an unabashedly ruthless street fighter. Free from all the nonsense add-ons that have increasingly clouded our driving experience for the better part of five decades, he car is tailor-made to be one of the most exclusive and uninhibited classics on American roads. And in addition to highly desirable aesthetics that are the direct result of a 15-year, 100K restoration, t features original Hemi power that's backed by an original TorqueFlite 3-speed and correct Hemi suspension. If you're in the market for some incredible investment grade muscle that's poised to rise in value, ere's your next prospect! BODYWORK/TRIM The beneficiary of a 15-year, 100K restoration that was completed in the Summer of 2015, his fully sorted Dodge mixes killer street presence with classic MoPar attitude. That reboot began with a partially restored body that was sandblasted all the way to bare metal. That metal revealed a solid fuselage that, fter the addition of a new trunk pan and a few patches, as massaged and block-sanded into a collection of virtually flawless surfaces. Once those surfaces were completely clean and fully prepped, heir all-business demeanor was reanimated in smooth 2-stage that reflects correct Bright Blue Metallic pigment. And today, he car rolls as one lust worthy classic that's ready to show AND go! Every bit of this B-Body's bright ornamentation appears straight and presents well. And while it's really hard to determine whether all those baubles and bolt-ons are original, hey certainly look nice! At the front of the car, restored grille hangs a bright "R/T" script between four halogen headlamps, clean chrome bumper and crystal clear parking lights. Behind that grille, orrect fender-mount turn signals frame a silver-detailed hood that flows to a factory antenna and satin-finish windshield wipers. Behind that hood, orrectly tinted glass founds pristine stainless trim beneath correct drip rails and a correct driver's mirror. Below that glass, sculpted profile anchors traditional Chrysler door handles and dent-free rocker guards between small "HEMI" emblems, right "R/T" scripts, mall marker lamps and fresh wheel frames. And at the back of the car, satin valance hangs ornate taillights and another "R/T" script between polished exhaust tips, second chrome bumper and a correct bumblebee stripe. ENGINE Toss this coupe's light hood and you'll find an original, 26 cubic inch Hemi V8 that's authenticated by a famous 2468330 casting number and matching partial VIN. As Plymouth's top option for power hungry gearheads, hrysler's legendary elephant block utilizes cast iron heads, n oversquare bore, forged steel crank, orged steel rods, orged aluminum pistons and a hydraulic cam to twist stout 10.25 to 1 compression into a stated 425 horsepower and 490 lb./ft. of torque. All that high performance hardware spins in a glossy, emi Orange block that hangs attractive, rganisol-coated valve covers over correct, ow-restriction exhaust manifolds. A perfect mixture of fuel, nd oxygen is supplied by a polished and decaled air cleaner, orrect Carter carburetors and a correct aluminum intake. Compression is sparked by Chrysler Electronic Suppression cables, napped onto a correct points distributor. And resultant combustion is cooled by a big, 6-inch radiator that's fitted with pliable hoses via old school squeeze clamps. Visually, he body-matched engine compartment is clean and predictably impressive. Thanks to the car's thorough rebuild, he big mill performs just as well as when it rolled out of the showroom. A roster of correct and restored details includes items like factory decals, familiar Chrysler washer reservoir and a reproduction MoPar battery. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION Slide under this solid B-Body and you'll find a virtually spotless chassis that's framed by original factory undercoating. At the center of those bones, n original A727 TorqueFlite, hich hangs a correct PK2801544K part number beneath a matching partial VIN, pins power to a correct 8.75-inch axle. That spirited driveline rides in a correct, ompletely restored Hemi Suspension, hich is fitted with correct power steering. Stops come courtesy of correct heavy-duty power drum brakes. Exhaust is handled by upgraded, -inch tubes, hich bend around an H-shaped crossover and brash Flowmaster mufflers. And everything rolls on Bright Blue Metallic steelies, hich twist correct F70-15 Goodyear Speedway redlines around brilliant fratzog center caps. INTERIOR Swivel this Dodge's level doors and you'll find a correct White on Blue interior that's functional, traightforward and very livable. Correct, eadrest-free seats are wrapped in pliable vinyl covers that display hardly any signs of wear. Between those seats, correct console, omplete with an ornate shifter, urfs stain-free carpet that's protected by color-keyed, R/T" branded floor mats. At the sides of that carpet, hite door panels look sublime inside correct, ight Blue Metallic frames. In front of those panels, modernist dash seats sweeping telemetry and a correct tachometer next to a familiar Dodge Solid State. In front of the driver, glossy steering wheel laps a satin horn bar. And behind the passengers, nicely finished trunk hides a correct jack and spare tire between a plaid mat and new decal. HISTORICAL INFORMATION Since our sale includes both an original Broadcast Sheet and an original fender tag, here's no questioning this Coronet's highly accurate restoration. Here's a detailed look at how the car rolled out of Chrysler's St. Louis manufacturing facility: FENDER TAG: CAR: Dodge Coronet R/T 2-door hardtop MOLDINGS: 19: Wide sill moldings25: Drip rail moldings 78: Wheel lip moldings ABC OPTIONS: A1: 26-inch radiatorH1: Power brakes R1: AM radio T7: Tachometer X1: Tinted glass Y7: White vinyl top abc OPTIONS: a6: Consoleb4: Bucket seats h7: Fender or hood-mounted turn signal indicators m6: Remote operated driver's outside mirror u1: Sold car when built BROADCAST SHEET: W: Dodge CoronetS: R/T 23: 2-door hardtop J: 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 8: 1968 model year G: Manufactured in St. Louis, issouri QQ1: Bright Blue Metallic paint 307: White vinyl top 317: White Bumble-bee sport stripe S: Sport Trim Grade 6: Vinyl bucket seats C: White on Blue interior 73: 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 that's equipped with two 4-barrel carburetors 395: Automatic transmission 404: 3.23 gears 408: Sure Grip differential 415: Heater that's complete with a defroster 421: AM radio 45: F70x15 red stripe tires 451: Power brakes 456: Power steering 478: 11-inch heavy-duty brakes 480: Dual horns 486: Console 487: Cigarette lighter 503: Carpeting 509: Glovebox lock 511: Map light 512: Remote operated driver's outside mirror 514: Glovebox lamp 515: Ashtray lamp 516: Trunk lamp 517: Hood/fender-mounted turn signal indicators 521: Tinted glass 529: Custom sill moldings 535: Drip rail moldings 536: Remote outside mirror 548: Wheel lip moldings 564: Bucket seats without headrests 565: Rear armrests 577: Tachometer 579: Undercoating & hood pad 589: 3-speed wipers 626: 70-amp battery 648: Hemi Suspension 691: Expedite OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES An original Broadcast SheetA 1968 Service Manual A book of restoration photos Extra paint Extra trim An extra mirror Two sets of keys With original Hemi power, correct Hemi drivetrain and correct blue on white aesthetics, his all-business MoPar combines explosive curb appeal with boundless investment potential. It's clean. It's freshly restored. And best of all, our hard-earned money is buying a fun car that's poised to continue gaining value. If you're in the market for some stunning Detroit metal that as nice as it is exclusive, his impressive Coronet is your next classic! |