1969 Dodge Coronet R/T HEMI

Featuring a complete redesign in 1968, the newly styled B-body Dodge Coronet showcased more shapely body lines and overall tougher muscle car presentation. By 1969, the upscale...

Featuring a complete redesign in 1968, the newly styled B-body Dodge Coronet showcased more shapely body lines and overall tougher muscle car presentation. By 1969, the upscale R/T (Road & Track) model would have its own stand alone features to include simulated body side scoops forward the rear fenders, rear bumblebee stripe flanked by thin pinstripes, and a third center light between the rear taillights in a blacked out tail panel. And when ordered with the Ramcharger fresh air system, which came standard with the 426ci Hemi, the hood gained two functional fresh air hood air scoops. Coronet R/T hardtop production with a factory Hemi totaled only 97 units, of which only 39 came with a Torqueflite transmission!

Offered here is a fully documented, all number matching 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi Hardtop finished in factory code correct Y2- Yellow over P6X- Black bucket seat interior with center console. Options and features include its original 426ci Hemi 2x4bbl V8 engine factory rated at 425 horsepower, Torqueflite automatic transmission, Ramcharger hood intake system, power steering, Rallye instrumentation with 150mph speedometer and Tick-Tock tachometer, remote outside mirror, 3-speed wipers, roof rail drip moldings, wide body sill moldings, Music Master AM Radio, and 14” Magnum 500 wheels!

This very special Coronet R/T Hemi Hardtop comes with a very well documented history with its earliest known ownership out of California. Restoration receipts provided show a Sharpsburg, Georgia owner by 2002, who would commence a professional engine rebuild by specialist Gerald Wright of The Wright Performance in Ball Ground, GA. He comes well known in the MOPAR circles for building some serious stuff! The original, number's matching block would be cleaned, inspected, measured, and magnafluxed prior to the overhaul. After a power hone to the cylinder bores, it would receive new forged JE pistons (+.005) & Speed Pro rings, rebuild rods with ARP rod bolts, polished crank, fully balanced rotating assembly; all new Clevite rod & cam bearings; Michigan Motorsports main bearings, Comp Cams street & strip cam & timing set, Melling oil pump, new aluminum MOPAR heads (2531110-M) that were fully ported & polished by Wright himself, stock pushrods & rockers, updated electronic ignition, original Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors & stock intake, all blueprinted with 10.25:1 compression for use on modern premium pump gas. It would be completed in April 2005 with horsepower estimated by Wright Performance at 528hp at 6,250 rpm and 521 lb. ft of torque at 4,250rpm!

It would earn new ownership in September 2005 to a prominent collector in Farmington, MO were it would almost immediately receive a proper cosmetic restoration. Started in January 2006, it would undergo a complete restoration in rotisserie fashion. It was already a very straight, and virtually rust-free example that would be completely media-stripped, professional prepped and painted by Kevin Ball's Auto Body. Restored from the ground up including a complete overhaul of the 727 Torqueflite transmission, rebuilt 8.75” rear axle with the factory 3.23:1 gearing, all new braking system, restored & calibrated all instrumentation and tachometer by the TachMan, all suspension components, new wheels/tires, exhaust system, weather stripping, restored stainless trim, window seals, and much more! The finished result came in April 2009 and stayed with this same owner until July 2022.

According to the Galen Govier Authenticity/ Chrysler Registry report, this rare Coronet R/T Hemi hardtop is 100% correct and number's matching and represents one of just 39 Hemi/Automatics built for the 1969 Coronet R/T model year. This is a very early car and was original fitted with option W23-cast center (aluminum) wheels by Kelsey-Hayes which were later discontinued by Chrysler. They are equally rare and hard to find today, and this wonderful vehicle comes with a correctly dated set with unused Firestone F70-15 red stripe tires fitted to impress friends and judges at the car shows!

Also included will be an original broadcast sheet, all GTS certification paperwork, original cast iron Hemi heads, restoration receipts, and past ownership documentation. This presents a very rare opportunity to own a super special Hemi MOPAR that checks all the right boxes for a long-term BlueChip investment! It hasn't been offered to the market in 17 years, and we don't expect it to last very long! Thanks for looking!