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1965 Dodge Coronet

Michigan

$40,995

Vehicle Details

Make

Dodge

Model

Coronet

Year

1965

Mileage

60,000 miles

Body Type

Convertible

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

426 Street Wedge

Condition

Fair

Description

This 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible is a genuine muscle car treasure with factory 426 Street Wedge power and matching four-speed manual transmission. After 18 years of covered, climate-controlled storage, the car presents zero rust—a remarkable foundation for any serious restoration. The odometer reads approximately 60,000 original miles.

The 426 Wedge engine and floor shifter combination represents authentic muscle car DNA from Dodge's golden era. This is a project with significant upside potential, requiring restoration work to bring it back to full glory. The car's long-term garage keep and rust-free condition make it an ideal candidate for a proper frame-off restoration.

Ideal for the enthusiast builder seeking a numbers-matching platform with real provenance and period-correct muscle car credentials.

Dodge Coronet Buyer's Guide (1965–1976)

Full guide

Mike Sullivan

Muscle Cars

1965–1976

~4 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The Dodge Coronet is the foundation of the Mopar B-body universe — the same platform that underpins the Charger, Road Runner, and Super Bee. The Super Bee package on the Coronet is the hidden gem of B-body collecting: Hemi-eligible, properly fast, and still priced below the Charger equivalent. Know what you're looking at before the seller does.

This guide covers

✓ 11-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 5 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Coronet Buyer's Guide

Dodge Coronet Market Overview

Based on 34 Dodge Coronet listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

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$36,618

Avg. Asking Price

1950–1975

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site — Average Range

This car: $40,995

Low: $7,900 High: $189,995

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 59%

Manual 12% ◄

Condition Distribution

Excellent 15%

Good 3%

Fair 18% ◄

Poor 3%

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Dodge Coronet Buyer's Guide (1965–1976)

People focus on the Charger and overlook the Coronet, which has kept prices more reasonable for longer than they should have stayed. The platform is identical — same frame, same suspension geometry, same engine bay that accepts everything from a 318 two-barrel to a 426 Hemi. The Super Bee was literally a Coronet with a performance package, and it was built that way because Dodge needed a budget muscle car to compete with the Plymouth Road Runner. That packaging decision created one of the best values in Mopar collecting. I've seen well-documented Super Bee Coronets sell for half what a comparable Charger would bring. That gap has been closing, but it's still real.

What to Check Before Buying

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VIN and fender tag verification — Decode VIN and match to fender tag — engine code must be consistent for any premium valuation

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Lower rear quarter inspection — Inspect from inside wheel well at bottom of quarter panel — primary B-body rust zone

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Floor pans — Lift front seat carpet and check for rust-through or patch repairs

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Trunk floor corners — Remove trunk mat and probe all four corners for rust penetration

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Rear frame rails — Get under car and inspect frame at rear kick-up area for structural rust

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Build sheet search — Check under rear seat cushion and trunk area for original build sheet

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Hemi authentication — For 426 Hemi cars: verify VIN engine code, block casting numbers, and date codes

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Torsion bar alignment — Check front ride height and verify torsion bar adjustment is correct

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Multi-carb function (440/Hemi) — Verify all carburetors open and function correctly — six-pack progressive linkage especially

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Power steering leaks — Check power steering pump and lines for seepage

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Convertible body structure — Check door gap consistency and windshield frame for flex-related issues on drop-tops

Common Issues

Lower rear quarter rust is the defining B-body issue — the inner structure corrodes before the exterior skin shows it. Floor pan rust accompanies quarter rot. Trunk floor corners deteriorate from trunk lid seal failures — universal on high-mileage cars. Rear frame rust at the kick-up area is a structural issue visible only from underneath. Mopar torsion-bar front suspension requires periodic adjustment and eventually wears at the torsion bar anchor points — a proper alignment reveals problems. Power steering pump leaks are common on hydraulic systems with age. Carburetor rebuilds are needed on most multi-carb setups (440 Six-Pack, Hemi) that haven't been recently serviced. Engine identity fraud is a documented issue on Hemi cars — a 440-to-Hemi conversion using correct cosmetic components fools casual inspection; verify VIN encoding.

What to Look For

Verify engine codes against the fender tag and VIN before any powertrain valuation. Lower rear quarters are the B-body signature rust zone — inspect at the bottom of the rear quarter panel behind the wheel openings from inside the wheel well. Floor pans under both front seats. Trunk floor corners and trunk lid seal condition. Rear frame rails under the axle area — requires getting under the car. Look for the build sheet under rear seat cushion or trunk area — its presence significantly aids authentication. On Super Bee cars, verify the bumblebee stripe is original (paint code evidence) vs. added. Hemi cars require VIN verification — the engine code is embedded in the VIN on 1968+ Dodge products. Check all rubber seals and weatherstripping on convertibles.

Price Guide

Base driver (318/383): $14,000–$22,000. Super Bee 383 driver: $28,000–$45,000. Super Bee 440 Six-Pack documented: $50,000–$70,000. Documented 426 Hemi Coronet: $80,000–$120,000+. Convertibles add 15–25% at all condition levels. 1971–1976 cars trade at $10,000–$20,000 driver condition. The Coronet consistently prices 20–35% below equivalent Charger models — that gap represents the best value proposition in B-body collecting for buyers who want the car rather than the nameplate.

Did You Know?

The 1966 Dodge Coronet 426 Hemi was one of the first production cars sold to the public with an engine that had been winning NASCAR races — the street Hemi was barely detuned from the race version. The Super Bee package was introduced for $3,295 in 1968 — cheaper than the base Charger. Mopar B-body cars appear in more drag racing record books than any other factory platform from the muscle car era. The Coronet name was actually used by Dodge as far back as 1950 — the 1965 B-body revival was a deliberate callback to an earlier prestigious nameplate.

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