1967 Dodge Coronet Hemi R/T
SOLD Mecum Auctions Kissimmee - $154,000
Following the Chrysler Hemi’s first release for the street in 1966 on any B-engine platform,
Dodge’s release of the R/T (Road/Track) model in 1967 was done to serve one purpose:
create a high-quality, high-performance image vehicle for the brand. The car here
represents the pinnacle of that ideal for both buyers yesterday and today, being one of only
32 Coronet R/T two-door hardtops produced in 1967 optioned with the 426 Hemi and A833
4-speed transmission driveline.
The R/T package, exclusive to the Coronet that year, was offered only in hardtop and
convertible formats in ’67 and came with a lot of premium equipment as standard. In fact,
both the Coronet and Charger were now the only street Dodges to have the Hemi as
optional that year. Beneath the hood here, with its unique centered trim, is the detailed,
original, matching-numbers 426 Hemi engine.
Engineering Code A102 designated these
street examples, with its 10.25:1 compression, dual inline 4-barrel carburetors, a round
chrome air cleaner, iron hemispherical cylinder heads and factory dual exhaust system. This
mill was backed by the heavy-duty A833 4-speed manual transmission equipped with the
factory Inland shifter and a 3.54:1 ratio 9.75-inch Sure Grip Dana 60 axle. Front power disc
brakes were also installed on this package.
Painted in Bright Red and coming without a vinyl roof, this Coronet features unmistakable
crisp lines with painted-and-chromed, cast-metal R/T emblems in the grille, rear quarter
panels and unique, cast rear decklid insert, plus bright rocker moldings and wheel-well trim.
Of course, inside carried on the ideals of quality with bucket seats, a chrome-ribbed center
console with storage area and side illumination, a radio, the exclusive 150 MPH
speedometer and pedal dress-ups.
The exterior gives heed to the engine by a single little
HEMI decklid emblem and front fender-mounted 426 Hemi callout tags, and a set of 5-
spoke Magnum 500 road wheels and factory-width redline tires complete the car’s
presentation. This Dodge has benefited from a newer restoration completed in 2019, and it
has all the right stuff to be attractive: low production, desirable paint, premium optioning
and, of course, Hemi power.
Detailed original matching numbers Hemi 426/425 HP engine
Hemi orange engine
Dual 4-barrel carburetors
Hemispherical cylinder heads
Dual exhaust system
4-speed A833 manual transmission with inland shifter
1 of 32 Hemi Coronet R/T 2 door sedans produced in 1967 optioned with a 4-speed
transmission
3.54:1 ratio 9.75 inch sure grip axle Dana 60
Front disc power brakes
R/T body style
Bright Red roof and body paint
Premium grade trim
Black vinyl bucket seats
Newer restoration in 2019
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