A Forgotten Classic: The 1967 Dodge Coronet

The 1967 Dodge Coronet has almost been forgotten, but it’s still a beautiful and powerful model—albeit a very expensive one.
Written by Tom Hindle
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
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A retro dodge grille
Ahh, the 1967 Dodge Coronet. The sharp lines of the mid-sized
Dodge
beauty are just as attention-grabbing now as they were back in 1967. This memorable car epitomized late mid-century styling with its sleek, angular, and tailored design. 
Don't let the car's business-like appearance fool you, though. The Coronet R/T packed a lot of power under the hood! In fact, the edition with the optional Hemi engine was the fastest in the line and is now the rarest—it’s even harder to find than Dodge's rare Midnight Express pickup truck.

Which Dodge Coronet model is your favorite?

In 1967, there were 14 models of the Dodge Coronet available. You could choose a 440, 500, Deluxe, R/T, or station wagon model as your own. In fact, the Dodge Coronet featured one of the best selections of engines, transmissions, and options among intermediate-sized cars in the industry. 
If you opted for the R/T model, it came standard with a 440 V-8 that produced 375hp. That coveted engine was only offered on the R/T. According to
MotorTrend
, Dodge offered the optional 425 hp dual-quad version of the 426 Hemi only in the Coronet R/T. 
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The 1967 Dodge Coronet is a real charmer

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A 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 two-door hardtop sporting a fiery red exterior with a contrasting white pearl and black interior is sure to draw admiring glances. Proud owners George and Debby Reneau enjoy showing off their prized Coronet wherever they go. Sometimes it's a weekly visit to their favorite burger stop, others it's one of the many Southern California cars shows they attend each year. 
Wherever they go, their striking red beauty steals the scene. That's the thing about Dodge Coronets—just about everyone who sees them loves them! Unfortunately, if you fall in love with one as nice as the Reneau's, it will cost you a pretty penny to own it. 
The good news is that with all of the Dodge Coronet models available in 1967, and the popularity of them, there are still quite a few of these underrated classic cars available more than half a century later.

The rare Dodge Coronet R/T with a Hemi

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The Dodge Charger may have a bigger reputation as a muscle car, but the Dodge Coronet R/T can certainly hold its own whenever it hits the road. That speed comes from the streamlined styling and full-on performance package that were standard. The R/T featured police-car suspension, fast 440 V8s, and a 150 mph top speed. There was no question, then, that these machines were built for speed. 
Add the optional (and pricey!) monster Hemi engine and the R/T was conservatively estimated to produce 425hp. Of course, if you've got your heart set on a 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T with the legendary Chrysler Street Hemi you'll have to search longer and pay more—a lot more.
Hemmings
warns that just 238 of these vehicles were built in 1967. 

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