That Thing Got a Hemi? 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T






















Remember Joe Dirt, one of the most classic and hilarious comedies of the early 2000s? Who am I kidding, of course you do! (IF you don't, have a five-minute discussion on what is wrong with you and then proceed to watch the movie). In one of the movie's best scenes, Joe Dirt (played by David Spade), walks around as a sign guy advertising for the dentist Molar World; while working, Dirt sees a 1967 Plymouth (I presume a GTX) convertible powered by the vaunted Elephant: the 426 Hemi. His reaction is so priceless that words cannot describe it, so I recommend you watch the clip here. While this 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T is not a desirable drop-top, it is a rare 426 Hemi, four-speed equipped car. Find it here on Hemmings in Westminster, California, with an asking price of $89,000 obo.
























Despite offering the Street Hemi in its B-Body cars, Mopar still struggled to keep up in the image department against General Motors and Ford for 1966. As a result, sales languished, and Mopar realized it needed to beat the competition with both show and go. For Dodge, the answer was a Road and Track (R/T) package for its 1967 Coronet. Similar to the Coronet 500, the R/T boasted an exclusive grille, R/T badging, and other brightwork. This first-year Coronet R/T is one of 10,108 R/T hardtops built for 1967. Painted Bright Blue, this Coronet R/T is an unrestored time capsule, having been owned by four fastidious owners in its 50-year existence. Desirable options exterior-wise include Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in blue-line tires and bumper guards for both the front and rear bumpers. The blue-line tires are a refreshing alternative to the usual redline tires, and I dig the blue paint.
























Though a 375-horsepower 440 RB was the standard engine, this Coronet R/T has the optional 426 Hemi. Rated at 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque, the 426 Hemi was the most powerful engine available for Mopar in 1967. Backed by the A833 four-speed manual transmission and the 3.54 Dana 8 3/4 rear end, this Coronet R/T's odometer reads at only 88,953 miles, and this car is one of only 121 Hemi four-speed R/Ts built and one of 28 known to exist. To check out the drivetrain in action and a full walk-around of the car, check it out here on YouTube.



























Anybody got $89,000 laying around, wasting away? Inside, this Coronet R/T is bespoke with a black bucket-seat and console, floor-shift equipped interior. Desirable options include said console, console tachometer, AM/FM radio, and four-speed floor shift. Much like the rest of the car, the interior is original and, in the words of David Freiburger, "Mint". Overall, this Hemi-equipped R/T hardtop is one of the nicest, original R/Ts up for sale, and though the price may seem high, the options are intriguing and desirable. What are thoughts on unrestored, Hemi-equipped first-year Coronet R/T?
Location: Westminster, CA, USA

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