Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller classiccarsrule
Dodge Coronet came back to life in 1965, and the production numbers prove the carmaker made the right call when it decided to revive the nameplate.
The company sold close to 210,000 units, and this means the Coronet was the best-selling model in Dodge's 1965 lineup.
The Coronet could be had in multiple versions: the base Coronet, the Deluxe, the 440, and the 500. The Coronet 500 was the top-of-the-line version, coming with a 273 V8 engine as standard and sporting equipment unavailable on other trim levels, such as bucket seats and a padded dash.
The mid-range Coronet 440 was fairly popular because it offered the right balance between price, engine options, and standard equipment. The model posted on eBay by seller classiccarsrule is living proof.
Wearing a high-quality red finish, this Coronet convertible looks better than many siblings I've seen lately. And this is despite the potato-quality photos posted by the owner, as the images are blurry and look just like they've been taken on a very foggy day.
However, the car looks fabulous, and considering it's completely original, I believe that what we have here is a gem that's been hiding for many years. The interior looks clean and complete, the rust doesn't seem a problem on this Coronet. If anything, the vehicle might have been stored inside, going out only on rare occasions. The seller says the floors and the trunk are very solid, so you won't have to do underside repairs.
I might be wrong (which is totally possible, considering the awful photos), but the Coronet looks complete. I can't spot anything missing in these images, but you should discuss such details with the seller.
The engine under the hood is a bonus surprise. The Coronet rolled off the assembly lines with a 361 V8 engine, and the same unit is still in charge of putting the vehicle in motion. The V8 mill runs, but it's unclear if it has ever been rebuilt or received any significant fixes to get back to working condition.
Everything on this Coronet looks great, and despite still leaving several essential questions without an answer, the vehicle is worth inspecting live. You must travel to Albany, New York, for this, and I believe you'll need to tow the car home.
The seller says the engine starts, but the Coronet might not be in road-worthy shape yet. The photos show it on a trailer, so it might require several repairs before hitting the road again.
The auction begins at $5,000, but the seller also enabled a reserve. If you don't want to fight against other Internet warriors to take the Dodge home, you can always trigger the Buy It Now option and get the car on the spot by paying $8,500.
The Coronet could be had in multiple versions: the base Coronet, the Deluxe, the 440, and the 500. The Coronet 500 was the top-of-the-line version, coming with a 273 V8 engine as standard and sporting equipment unavailable on other trim levels, such as bucket seats and a padded dash.
The mid-range Coronet 440 was fairly popular because it offered the right balance between price, engine options, and standard equipment. The model posted on eBay by seller classiccarsrule is living proof.
Wearing a high-quality red finish, this Coronet convertible looks better than many siblings I've seen lately. And this is despite the potato-quality photos posted by the owner, as the images are blurry and look just like they've been taken on a very foggy day.
However, the car looks fabulous, and considering it's completely original, I believe that what we have here is a gem that's been hiding for many years. The interior looks clean and complete, the rust doesn't seem a problem on this Coronet. If anything, the vehicle might have been stored inside, going out only on rare occasions. The seller says the floors and the trunk are very solid, so you won't have to do underside repairs.
I might be wrong (which is totally possible, considering the awful photos), but the Coronet looks complete. I can't spot anything missing in these images, but you should discuss such details with the seller.
The engine under the hood is a bonus surprise. The Coronet rolled off the assembly lines with a 361 V8 engine, and the same unit is still in charge of putting the vehicle in motion. The V8 mill runs, but it's unclear if it has ever been rebuilt or received any significant fixes to get back to working condition.
Everything on this Coronet looks great, and despite still leaving several essential questions without an answer, the vehicle is worth inspecting live. You must travel to Albany, New York, for this, and I believe you'll need to tow the car home.
The seller says the engine starts, but the Coronet might not be in road-worthy shape yet. The photos show it on a trailer, so it might require several repairs before hitting the road again.
The auction begins at $5,000, but the seller also enabled a reserve. If you don't want to fight against other Internet warriors to take the Dodge home, you can always trigger the Buy It Now option and get the car on the spot by paying $8,500.
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