This Extremely Rare 1970 Coronet R/T Is up for Grabs

Auction

The rare 1970 Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T pictured above has undergone a hot rotisserie restoration. If you'd like to have it sitting in your garage, then place a bid when it goes up for auction in June. 

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Drivetrain

Under the hood sits a matching-numbers 426ci V8 engine with hemispherical-chambered cylinder heads - the iconic Hemi powerplant. This unit was rebuilt by renowned drag racer "Dandy" Dick Landy in 2000. The engine pumps out 425 horsepower which is all sent through a 4-speed manual transmission. 

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Rare Transmission

This is one of just four 1970 Coronet R/T hardtops fitted with a Hemi engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. The documents indicate that this model was the first of the four to be produced. 

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Restoration

This model underwent a rotisserie restoration using only factory or NOS parts. The restoration was completed in 2014 and this Coronet has obviously been well looked after since then. 

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Interior

Inside you'll find this Coronet's jet black interior is just as well-kept as its exterior. It's been fitted with a woodgrain steering wheel, R22 AM/8-track player, and a light group. No expense was spared when creating this car back in 1970.

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Paperwork

Included in the sale are the car's broadcast sheet and its Chrysler Registry report. As you'd hope with a car this rare, its history goes back to the original purchaser. 

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Very Rare

This Coronet, with its V88 transverse stripe delete, isn't just rare because of its 4-speed manual transmission. It's one just 13 Hemi Coronet R/T's built-in 1970, as the 426 ci Street Hemi was an expensive option at the time of production. This model has placed 15th on a rarest Muscle Car list. 

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