1965 Dodge Coronet 440 318 C.i. 4 Door Mr Hollands Opus Driver Ed Car?? Look on 2040-cars
Tuscola, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Model: Coronet
Make: Dodge
Mileage: 85,200
Sub Model: 440
Trim: 440
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Blue
Drive Type: U/K
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Power Options: power steering
Here's the story on this car. I had been looking for a mid 60's MOPAR for a few different reasons. My wife's Uncle was part owner of a Dodge dealership back in the 60's and early 70's (Heaven for any MOPAR lover). I had seen the movie " Mr. Holland's Opus " and he used a 65 Coronet for his first Driver's Education car - with some very funny scenes. My Granddaughter is going thru Drivers Ed right now and I thought a tribute care with EAST TOWER DODGE on the side of the car would be great for everybody. WELL, I just can't get it done. For some reason I just don't get everything done anymore like I used to. I'm 60 now and things just take longer. I'm not going to be able to get this car anywhere near finished in time. So it's for sale.
I bought the car out of Nebraska and had it shipped here so it's not an Illinois rust bucket. But PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read this description closely. This car needs a complete restoration. Yes, it will run. Yes, the transmission works, Yes, the brakes work and yes, it has good tires on it. The car runs rough and it smokes (blue). It looks pretty good in the pictures but it's a rattle can paint job just so the neighbors wouldn't complain when it's out (it's been stored inside most all the time). The lower part of the left front fender is rusted pretty bad. The lower front part of the right front fender is bent and can probably be straightened. The rear quarters are in surprisingly good shape as are the floors. The interior needs restored. The windshield has wiper streaks on it but the rest of the glass looks good. The car has an almost new battery and a new fuel pump in it but I think the carb needs rebuilt to help it run a little smoother. I also purchased a set of used "driver quality" tail lights that may be worth about half of my starting price. I also have access to another wide block 318 (from a 64 I think). It can go with the car if it is picked up before March 31. IT MUST BE OUT OF THE STORAGE AREA BY THEN. It's a spare 318 a buddy had for his 64 Dodge and it was supposed to be a good running engine before it was pulled and put in storage. Keep in mind that if the car is shipped, the only place to put the spare engine would be in the trunk of this car and to leave the trunk lid open. It could do some terrific damage before it got to where it was going.
Another thing, I would like a deposit on the car within 3-4 days but some of you may be waiting on a tax return (I remember those). I will wait up to a month on the balance but the car must be paid for before it ships or is picked up. NO I WILL NOT TAKE A CHECK ON THE DAY THE CAR IS PICKED UP. Bring green money (or silver or gold). Good Luck
Please ask any questions. I want the buyer to be well informed about this car. THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION
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