Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller 68barris
Chevrolet dominated the late '50s thanks to its full-size lineup, with Impala and Bel Air bringing back the number one spot to the GM brand after many years of Ford domination.
Dodge's main contender was the Coronet, though the last years of the decade brought terrible news for people who loved the nameplate.
The carmaker killed off the Coronet after the 1959 model year, a surprising decision considering that the car was still selling well. However, the 1959 Coronet remains a highly desirable release, especially thanks to the engine options available for this model year.
Dodge introduced a brand-new 383 on the Coronet, pushing the maximum power rating to 345 horsepower thanks to two four-barrel carburetors. A 4-barrel configuration was also available with 320 horsepower.
A 1959 Coronet that made its way to eBay earlier this week doesn't come with a 383, with the owner believing the mysterious unit under the hood is a 318. The engine is free and turns over by hand, so it's not seized from sitting. This Coronet looks like it's been sitting for many years, so the engine still showing signs of life is good news for a potential restoration.
The same family owned the car since it was new, but it looks like it's been parked for decades. Such a vehicle should normally come with rust on the floors and in the trunk, but the owner says the metal damage is still very limited. The trunk floor will need some work, and the rear floor pan should be good to go with a simple patch.
The occasional rust doesn't seem concerning, but I'd still put the car on a lift to inspect the undersides. However, the piece de resistance is the paintwork, which the owner says is still original. The beige finish survived the test of time, but a true connoisseur or collector would want a full respray, especially if they aim for a tip-top shape.
The odometer indicates 78,000 miles (125,500 km), which could indicate that the car has never been restored. Chances are the vehicle has it all, including an all-original, unrestored, and complete package that turns the Coronet into a survivor requiring a complete restoration.
The bidding kicked off a few days ago, but the starting bid appears to make many potential buyers to walk away. Seller 68barris hopes to get at least $7,500 as part of a no-reserve auction. Their expectation is optimistic, especially considering the non-working engine, but if everything else is still original and nothing big is missing, the car should be worth a full inspection.
If you want to see it in person, you can find the Coronet in California, the same place where it has lived since rolling off the assembly lines.
The carmaker killed off the Coronet after the 1959 model year, a surprising decision considering that the car was still selling well. However, the 1959 Coronet remains a highly desirable release, especially thanks to the engine options available for this model year.
Dodge introduced a brand-new 383 on the Coronet, pushing the maximum power rating to 345 horsepower thanks to two four-barrel carburetors. A 4-barrel configuration was also available with 320 horsepower.
A 1959 Coronet that made its way to eBay earlier this week doesn't come with a 383, with the owner believing the mysterious unit under the hood is a 318. The engine is free and turns over by hand, so it's not seized from sitting. This Coronet looks like it's been sitting for many years, so the engine still showing signs of life is good news for a potential restoration.
The same family owned the car since it was new, but it looks like it's been parked for decades. Such a vehicle should normally come with rust on the floors and in the trunk, but the owner says the metal damage is still very limited. The trunk floor will need some work, and the rear floor pan should be good to go with a simple patch.
The occasional rust doesn't seem concerning, but I'd still put the car on a lift to inspect the undersides. However, the piece de resistance is the paintwork, which the owner says is still original. The beige finish survived the test of time, but a true connoisseur or collector would want a full respray, especially if they aim for a tip-top shape.
The odometer indicates 78,000 miles (125,500 km), which could indicate that the car has never been restored. Chances are the vehicle has it all, including an all-original, unrestored, and complete package that turns the Coronet into a survivor requiring a complete restoration.
The bidding kicked off a few days ago, but the starting bid appears to make many potential buyers to walk away. Seller 68barris hopes to get at least $7,500 as part of a no-reserve auction. Their expectation is optimistic, especially considering the non-working engine, but if everything else is still original and nothing big is missing, the car should be worth a full inspection.
If you want to see it in person, you can find the Coronet in California, the same place where it has lived since rolling off the assembly lines.
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