Dodge resurrected the Coronet nameplate in 1965 and applied it to their redesigned mid-size automobiles. As was the case with the Dodge Charger, the Coronet was also available as an R/T (Road/Track), the high-performance model with a standard 440 cubic inch V8. This ’67 edition has been stored inside for more than 40 years but is apparently brought out occasionally as we’re told it runs well. Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, this Mopar project is available here on craigslist for $26,000. Once again, Barn Finder Gunter Kramer comes through with the tips!
The R/T was only offered on the Coronet for four model years (1967-70). Available as either a 2-door hardtop or convertible, the R/T came with either a 4-speed or an automatic transmission. The only engine option was the 426 Hemi which was sparsely ordered. A little more than 10,000 Coronet R/Ts were built in 1967 and only 6% of them were drop-tops. Dodge did some product consolidating in 1971 and the Charger carried the mid-size performance banner by itself.
We gather this ’67 Coronet has been in the same family for more than 40 years. It has only had three owners in total. From this look of things, it was painted white when new but converted to red with some gold accents added. Perhaps when the paint was bright and shiny it worked a lot better than it does now (IMO). The fender tag and Certi-Card have survived the past 56 years. No rust seems to have had its way with this Mopar.
The value of this car is increased by the fact that the engine and transmission are numbers-matching. Though the Dodge looks like it could use a good bath and detailing, we’re told it runs and drives great and is licensed and insured at 68,000 miles. If I were to bring the Mopar home, I’d have to go back to the original color and try to recreate its authenticity where possible.