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1968 Dodge Coronet

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$189,995

1968 Dodge Coronet

Vehicle Details

Make

Dodge

Model

Coronet

Year

1968

Mileage

41,535 miles

Exterior Color

Blue

Interior Color

Blue

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

to the interior

Condition

Excellent

Description

This fully restored 1968 Dodge Coronet Super Bee delivers authentic muscle car thrills with its legendary V8 engine and manual transmission. Finished in its original Blue with matching Blue vinyl interior, every detail has been meticulously returned to pristine condition. The restoration spans engine to upholstery, capturing the power and craftsmanship that defined the golden age of American muscle.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or fulfilling a lifelong dream, this is a genuine piece of automotive history ready to turn heads and deliver the raw performance that made Super Bees legendary. Rare opportunities like this don't come around often.

Dodge Coronet Buyer's Guide (1965–1976)

Full guide
M
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

34
Listed Now
$36,618
Avg. Asking Price
1950–1975
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Above Average
This car: $189,995
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

✓
VIN and fender tag verification — Decode VIN and match to fender tag — engine code must be consistent for any premium valuation
✓
Lower rear quarter inspection — Inspect from inside wheel well at bottom of quarter panel — primary B-body rust zone
✓
Floor pans — Lift front seat carpet and check for rust-through or patch repairs
✓
Trunk floor corners — Remove trunk mat and probe all four corners for rust penetration
✓
Rear frame rails — Get under car and inspect frame at rear kick-up area for structural rust
✓
Build sheet search — Check under rear seat cushion and trunk area for original build sheet
✓
Hemi authentication — For 426 Hemi cars: verify VIN engine code, block casting numbers, and date codes
✓
Torsion bar alignment — Check front ride height and verify torsion bar adjustment is correct
✓
Multi-carb function (440/Hemi) — Verify all carburetors open and function correctly — six-pack progressive linkage especially
✓
Power steering leaks — Check power steering pump and lines for seepage
✓
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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