West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptionally straight and rust free and great daily driving example of this very rare and mostly all original Mopar, a 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door 383c.i. V8 Convertible with the cars highly desirable 383/330HP 4 BBL V8 engine and Torqueflite automatic transmission.
This 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 383 4BBL V8 Convertible is one very rare MOPAR, as there were only 474 1965 383 4BBL Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door Convertible's built to USA specs with about 185 4 speeds and about 287 automatics. Canadian & export figures are unknown.
The 1965 Dodge street cars had a lot going for them, particularly the rebirth of the Coronet nameplate, which had last appeared in the late 1950s. The 65s had been restyled, and the Coronet title was riding on a 117 stock wheelbase with 204 overall length. This midsize model was available in the base Coronet (formerly Dodge 330 grade), mid-range Coronet 440 trim, and upscale Coronet 500 trim, like this particular example.
The new 500 model was added as a sporty top line model and the convertible model replaced the 440 2 Door Sedan in the Coronet 440 line. The 500 added vinyl bucket sports seats, center floor console, deluxe door armrests, padded instrument panel, and deluxe spinner wheel covers.
Standard equipment included:
(61 code) 383/325HP 4BBL Engine
Carter AFB 4 BBL carbs
Power Top
Front bucket seats
Dual exhausts
Padded dash
Bright Aluminum full length body side moulding
Electric windshield wipers
Full carpeting
Exterior bright trim around side windows & body sides
Back-up lights
Heater & Defroster
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Final gear ration: 3.23:1
Correct Turquoise color engine
Power Steering ($67)
Music Master AM Radio ($45)
383/330HP V8 Engine ($267)
This car has been owned since new by obviously only two very careful and mature family owners and obviously has always been garaged from the elements and is 1 of only 287 built with the Torqueflite automatic transmissions.
The car boasts the 383/330HP 4 Barrel V8 engine with the correct (2468130) casting number and its original automatic transmission. The car also boasts its original AM Music Master radio and heater.
Reportedly the second owner purchased the car in 1975 and drove it as his primary car for about a year. He had acquired it from the original owner in Denver, Colorado, some little old lady, as the story goes. This second owner restored the car as required and had the engine rebuilt too. It sat in his garage as he rarely drove it and around the year 2014 he gifted it to his daughter and son-in-law. They embarked on a premium upholstery restoration after stripping the car to the frame in Visalia around the year 2015.
The engine was rebuilt about a year ago and has less than 1K miles on the rebuild. The car also has a performance starter, aluminum radiator and reservoir, headers and a rebuilt carb. The master brake cylinder, power steering lines, tires and the gas tank have all also been replaced.
This great driving 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door Convertible is a mostly all original rare survivor from this era and would make a wonderful daily driver for any Dodge or MOPAR enthusiast. The 383 V8 engine runs strong and sounds absolutely magnificent and this particular car drives really well - must be driven to be appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money!
With very few remaining 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 2 Door Convertible with the desirable 383 V8 with 330HP, this is an extremely unusual opportunity to own a great daily driving example of this rare and very desirable sixties MOPAR with power steering in very fine daily driving condition ready and for any classic American car or Mopar enthusiast to enjoy or collect today!
