1965 Dodge Coronet Light Blue

Said by the selling dealer to be “exceptionally straight and rust-free,” this 1965 et 500 convertible is also comparatively rare. ing to Galen Govier documentation, it is one of a believed 185 produced with the 383 V8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission. The car has been restored and is said to be in largely stock condition. “It is in very fine daily-driving condition,” notes the seller. 

• The engine is believed to be the original 383-cu.in. OHV V8.
• A single Carter AFB four-barrel carburetor supplies fuel and air.
• When new, the engine was rated at 325 horsepower and 425 lb.-ft. of torque.
• Photos of the restoration document an engine rebuild.
• It is paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
• The features an 8.75-inch rear axle with a 3.23:1 final drive ratio.
• ng the restoration, the body was stripped and disassembled prior to painting.
• It was resprayed the original CC-1-code Light Blue and the finish remains in good condition.
• A couple of small dents are seen in the left-front fender and the finish shows some orange peel.
• The right-front fender shows some flaking paint around the et badge.
• A replacement white canvas convertible top was also installed.
• All the exterior chrome and trim elements appear in very good condition.
• The interior — in blue with white vinyl upholstery — was also restored.
• It appears in very good condition, with light wear on the seats and carpet.
• Equipment includes bucket seats, a center console, a padded dash and a ic ter AM radio.
• An aftermarket tachometer has been installed on the steering column.
• The chassis, suspension and braking elements are believed to have been restored to stock.
• Originally equipped with steel wheels and hub caps, the car now wears Magnum 500 chrome wheels.
• They’re matched with BF Silvertown redline radial tires.

• Galen Govier documentation and a photo book of the restoration are included.
• The original fender tag is still attached to the body.

• There are no reported needs.

• This et 500 Convertible is reportedly one of 185 produced with the 383 V8 and a four-speed.
• The car has been restored to stock specifications.
• It is powered by a rebuilt version of the believed original engine.
• The body was repainted the original CC-1-code Light Blue. It has a couple small dents.
• Also restored was the interior, which featuring white vinyl bucket seats and a center console.

The selling dealer states that it will provide a clean and open fornia title for the proper transfer of ownership for this vehicle. Fewer than 200 examples of the 1965 et 500 convertible were believed to have been produced with a 383 engine and a four-speed transmission. This one has been restored and is said by the seller to be in “very fine daily-driving condition.” 

Please note: If the winning bidder is a fornia resident, the selling dealer is required by fornia law to register the vehicle in the buyer’s name and collect the appropriate sales tax and registration fees. Out of state buyers will have the title assigned to them but will not be charged the fornia taxes and fees.