Dodge Coronet: Evolution of a Muscle Car
Although the Dodge coronet didn't hit muscle car status until the late 1960's when they were decked out with the 426 Hemi and 440 Magnum engines, the 1953 model did show a hint of the power to come with the introduction of the optional 241 cu. inch Red Ram Hemi engine. That coronet with it's shiny new Hemi won over 100 land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Despite that grand claim the Dodge Coronet as a muscle car is still overshadowed by the successful introduction of the Dodge Charger in 1966, as well as other competing muscle cars from Plymouth and Ford.
1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer Flickr Pics
325ci Red Ram Hemi - nice!
'57 Dodge Coronet Lancer with a 325ci Red Ram Hemi
Staring down a real nice '57 Dodge Coronet Lancer
Classic shot of a 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer
Close up angle of a '57 Dodge Coronet Lancer
325ci Red Ram Hemi in a classic '57 Dodge Coronet Lancer
Million Dollar Muscle Cars
by Colin Comer
"Million Dollar Muscle Cars provides a photographic history of these rarest of rare cars, from the high-performance fantasies of yesterday to the high-finance wheeling and dealing of today. In full-color pictures and detailed prose, the book follows these cars from their performance beginnings to their decade of decline to an automotive world awakening to their historical significance and eternal cool."
1967 Dodge Coronet Station Wagon
How does a station wagon turn into a muscle car?
As the muscle car revolution hit the cars of the 60's and 70's Dodge brought the Coronet along for the ride, but the Coronet's beginnings were a bit more humble. In fact one of the first limited production model Coronet's back in 1949 was a four-door, eight passenger limousine - basically an extended version of the stock Dodge Coronet.It seems looking back at the changes the Coronet has undergone throughout the years that Dodge just didn't know what to make of it. The Coronet had become the testing grounds for other more successful models. But it did have it's brief stint as an outrageous muscle car and for that we are grateful.
FS: 1957 Dodge Coronet 1967 Coronet Wagon 1967 Coronet Convertible
1967 Dodge Coronet Convertible
The evolution continues...
In the same year Dodge was experimenting with the Coronet as a family station wagon it also began to toy with the idea of the Coronet as a Muscle car. The Third Generation Dodge Coronet began it's muscle car transformation in 1965 when Dodge reintroduced the Coronet as it's mid-sized car.Between 1965 and 1970 the Coronet went from family car to muscle car, but then after hitting its muscle car peek in 1970 Dodge had other plans as the Charger took over as Dodge's muscle car option, and the Coronet was relegated to four door family car or station wagon once again.
1967 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible Flickr Pics
The muscle car phaze begins...
See the full photo and video gallery of this rare convertible Dodge Coronet 440.
Great looking 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 convertible.
Staring down a great looking 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 convertible.
Staring down a great looking 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 convertible.
Nice lines on a great looking 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 convertible.
A classic fall shot for a rare classic. Great looking 1967 Dodge Coronet 440
1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 500
Last year for R/T styling
1970 was the peek year for the Coronet as a muscle car. After 1970 the Coronet was doomed to family car status. Quite the shame since this 1970 version sported a smooth split grille which tapered toward the center, dummy rear fender scoops and R/T badges which really gave the Coronet a tough powerful muscle car look.
Slow sales on muscle cars in general and particularly the Coronet resulted in 1970 as the last year for the R/T styling and even the convertible Coronet. Only 12 R/T Hemi models were built and an even fewer two Hemi convertibles. A real loss to the muscle car clan. The "Sub Lime" green Coronet 500 featured below was among only 2319 hardtop R/T's produced, this one sports a 440 Magnum 390HP engine that went 0-60 in 6.6 seconds!
See more photos and even video of this Dodge Coronet R/T 500 at Sunset Classics.
1970 Dodge Coronet 500
1970 Dodge Coronet 500
1970 Dodge Coronet 500
1970 Dodge Coronet 500
Chromed out 440 Magnum in a 1970 R/T styled Dodge Coronet
Classic Dodge Coronet's for Sale
Classic Coronet's currently up for auction
There are still quite a few classic Dodge Coronet's trading hands through various online auctions. If you dream of owning a classic Dodge Coronet eBay is the place to go. Below are current Coronet auctions from Super Bee's to R/T's and everything between, including the rare Coronet Police car from time to time!
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Hemi Muscle Cars (Enthusiast Color)
Featuring a gallery of all-new color photos by veteran MBI author Robert Genat, this history of Chrysler's Hemi muscle cars focuses on production automobiles like the Coronet, Road Runner, Charger, Challenger, Super Bee, Super Bird, and Barracuda, but also includes coverage of the motorsport Hemis that dominated NHRA drag strips and NASCAR ovals. Includes production numbers and sales figures.
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Road & Track, January 2007
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bdkz
Awesome lens! I love the Coronet. I also gave you a Squid Angel Blessing! Posted March 30, 2008 |
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davewashere
I haven't forgotten about the Coronet. I always thought it looked cool as hell. I especially liked its starring role in the movie 25th Hour. The car was actually cooler than Ed Norton. Posted January 10, 2008 |
La Dodge Coronet station wagon del 67 es la que tengo, es igualita y del mismo color.
Kurt
Posted November 17, 2007
That's a beautiful 1957 Coronet you've got there, and that red ram hemi looks hot!
Posted November 10, 2007
