SOLD My ‘68 Coronet R/T

[detmatt]

I have decided to listen to reason on this one and pass it along to someone that can make some time for it. I’ve owned it for 8 years and have done almost nothing to it and it’s very likely that I will never have time to restore it myself.
It has its original drivetrain including numbers matching freshly rebuilt 440, also matching HEMI 4 speed and most likely the Dana 60 with 3.54 gears that it was born with.
It is originally a black car with white rump stripe and a white over black bucket seat non-console interior with original fender tag to prove it.
It is relatively complete and the previous owner started the restoration. In my opinion some of what’s been done should be redone to higher standards for a car as rare as this and I believe I have taken that into consideration with where I set the reserve. That being said it’s quite a project but a VERY worthy one.
It is currently on eBay.
1968 Dodge Coronet R/T | eBay

 

[azblackhemi]

Could look like this when done Matt.

 

[detmatt]

Only better because it’s a black and white hdtp!
But seriously it deserves to be restored to the level of that beauty.

 

[azblackhemi]

Here's what it looked like before. A hacked up race car from the 70's. An original hemi car.

 

[azblackhemi]

Only better because it’s a black and white hdtp!
But seriously it deserves to be restored to the level of that beauty.

But not a Hemi car!

 

[detmatt]

It looked bad *** before you were let loose on it!
And either way, go find another!

 

[1978 NYB]

I sure would like to see the 68 R/T after Chris finished it.

 

[live4theking]

If only had some serious coin laying around.

 

[Rapidtrans777]

GLWS. I owned a '68 R/T long, long time ago.

 

[Fury Pursuit]

I can only say if I was after a 68/69 Cornet, this would be the one to get!

An amazing car when done...

Possible trade for???

 

[detmatt]

Sorry, no trades.

 

[barnfind]

I recently let my 71 Barracuda conv go, after 16 yrs of ownership. The shop the car was at for some metal work burned to the ground. Only one car was lost in the fire , my shell was spared. All of the hard to find parts were lost in the blaze. The second pic shows the stall where my car was, the hood is still against the wall. The shop owner didn't have insurance either adding to the saga. It took the wind out my sails, so to speak, and reason took over. The new owner was after it for quite a few years and will be taken on as soon as his 71 Challenger conv is completed. Good luck on your sale. At least our cars will get what they deserve.

 

[detmatt]

I recently let my 71 Barracuda conv go, after 16 yrs of ownership. The shop the car was at for some metal work burned to the ground. Only one car was lost in the fire , my shell was spared. All of the hard to find parts were lost in the blaze. The second pic shows the stall where my car was, the hood is still against the wall. The shop owner didn't have insurance either adding to the saga. It took the wind out my sails, so to speak, and reason took over. The new owner was after it for quite a few years and will be taken on as soon as his 71 Challenger conv is completed. Good luck on your sale. At least our cars will get what they deserve.
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Sorry man, that’s horrible!

 

[live4theking]

I recently let my 71 Barracuda conv go, after 16 yrs of ownership. The shop the car was at for some metal work burned to the ground. Only one car was lost in the fire , my shell was spared. All of the hard to find parts were lost in the blaze. The second pic shows the stall where my car was, the hood is still against the wall. The shop owner didn't have insurance either adding to the saga. It took the wind out my sails, so to speak, and reason took over. The new owner was after it for quite a few years and will be taken on as soon as his 71 Challenger conv is completed. Good luck on your sale. At least our cars will get what they deserve.
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What a shame.

 

[Beep Beep Dave]

Cool car for sure....would look pretty amazing finished. Good luck with the sale!

Dave

 

[cm23uoc]

Running a Body shop without insure is pretty insane. My condolences.
Did you get any compensation for the lost parts ?

 

[cm23uoc]

Here's what it looked like before. A hacked up race car from the 70's. An original hemi car.
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I think I wouldn't have gone the back to factory route as an owner, but thank god my bank account spares me such hard decisions.

 

[azblackhemi]

I think I wouldn't have gone the back to factory route as an owner, but thank god my bank account spares me such hard decisions.

Being a real hemi car going back to original was the only financially sensible option.

 

[azblackhemi]

Running a Body shop without insure is pretty insane. My condolences.
Did you get any compensation for the lost parts ?

Very true however the car owner should have classic car insurance himself to cover this kind of loss.

 

[Zymurgy]

This will be a great car to restore, good luck.