Photo: eBay seller pentasam
Customers stepping inside a Dodge dealership in 1965 had to pay at least $2,267 for a Coronet. This was the base price of a six-cylinder Coronet, with the V8 carrying a starting price tag of $2,361.
The price increased gradually as you picked an upgraded model with new options. Dodge wanted to make sure the Coronet fits every potential customer, so the carmaker expanded the lineup in 1965 by adding no more, no less than 3 series and 10 models.
The top configuration was the Coronet 500, whose price started at $2,637 when you ordered the two-door hardtop coupe and $2,852 for a convertible. The Coronet 500 could only be had with a V8 engine.
The Coronet in these photos landed on eBay with a strong desire to return to the road after allegedly spending years in storage. The car is an original barn-find survivor, and eBay seller pentasam claims it only exhibits very little rust.
While they don't share any specifics on where and how the Coronet spent the barn era, the lack of massive rust suggests the car was stored in a dry climate on a concrete floor. However, I still believe it's mandatory for every buyer to inspect the car in person or order a third-party inspection, especially as a long tenure in hiding equals potential damage, making a complete restoration significantly more difficult.
The vehicle rolled off the assembly lines as a Coronet 440 fitted with a 318 engine and an automatic transmission. It still runs and drives, but it's unclear if it already received engine work or if it still comes with the original drivetrain without significant fixes. I seriously doubt it's an unaltered V8 engine, but you'll decrypt more information during inspection.
The interior "is a little sunbaked," though the owner didn't share more specifics. The cabin still looks good and doable, but a complete restoration should also include an overhaul of the interior.
I've seen many Coronets hitting auction sites in search of a new home, but this 440 seems to check many boxes for a complete restoration. It's unclear how accurate the survivor part really is, as this would imply an all-original, unrestored, and unaltered car. The lack of specifics makes the car intriguing but could also make some people walk away, so hopefully, the seller would update the listing with more information.
The owner is willing to let this Coronet go for $17,500, but they also enabled the Make Offer button to let the door open to negotiations. People who want to see it in person can find the Coronet parked in Wichita, Kansas, and despite starting and running, it can only leave for a new home on a trailer.
The top configuration was the Coronet 500, whose price started at $2,637 when you ordered the two-door hardtop coupe and $2,852 for a convertible. The Coronet 500 could only be had with a V8 engine.
The Coronet in these photos landed on eBay with a strong desire to return to the road after allegedly spending years in storage. The car is an original barn-find survivor, and eBay seller pentasam claims it only exhibits very little rust.
While they don't share any specifics on where and how the Coronet spent the barn era, the lack of massive rust suggests the car was stored in a dry climate on a concrete floor. However, I still believe it's mandatory for every buyer to inspect the car in person or order a third-party inspection, especially as a long tenure in hiding equals potential damage, making a complete restoration significantly more difficult.
The vehicle rolled off the assembly lines as a Coronet 440 fitted with a 318 engine and an automatic transmission. It still runs and drives, but it's unclear if it already received engine work or if it still comes with the original drivetrain without significant fixes. I seriously doubt it's an unaltered V8 engine, but you'll decrypt more information during inspection.
The interior "is a little sunbaked," though the owner didn't share more specifics. The cabin still looks good and doable, but a complete restoration should also include an overhaul of the interior.
I've seen many Coronets hitting auction sites in search of a new home, but this 440 seems to check many boxes for a complete restoration. It's unclear how accurate the survivor part really is, as this would imply an all-original, unrestored, and unaltered car. The lack of specifics makes the car intriguing but could also make some people walk away, so hopefully, the seller would update the listing with more information.
The owner is willing to let this Coronet go for $17,500, but they also enabled the Make Offer button to let the door open to negotiations. People who want to see it in person can find the Coronet parked in Wichita, Kansas, and despite starting and running, it can only leave for a new home on a trailer.
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