1965 Dodge Coronet 500

History

The Coronet was a full-size car from Dodge in the 1950s, initially the division's highest trim line but, starting in 1955, the lowest trim line. In the 1960s, the name was transferred to Dodge's mid-size entry.

After a brief absence, the Coronet name was attached to the former full-size models in 1965 to become Dodge's intermediate-sized car. For 1965, Dodge sold slightly over 209,000 units, making the Coronet the most popular model sold by Dodge that year. Trim levels initially were base Coronet including a Deluxe version, Coronet 440 and Coronet 500. The base Coronet and Deluxe were available as two-door sedans, four-door sedans and station wagons. For 1965 only, Dodge also sold only 101 units of a modified wheelbase version of the base Coronet two-door sedan and 440 hardtop used for NHRA drag racing.

The top of the Coronet line-up was the Coronet 500 and was available only as a two-door hardtop or convertible in 1965. Slightly over 33,300 units were sold in 1965 and included as standard, a V8 engine (273 cubic inches), exterior trim and badging, bucket seats, padded dash and chrome floor console. Coronets were manufactured at Chrysler's Los Angeles assembly plant and at Lynch Road assembly plant in Detroit.

VIN W455177758

Airzona car, built at the Los Angeles, California plant. This car was featured in “Mopar Monthly” Magazine, in January and February of 2013. A plaque with photographs of the car, and a copy of the built sheet, is included in the sale of this beautiful Mopar. We do not have the original build sheet.  Fender decoding is listed at the end of this ad.

The previous owner told us that this car will do 12’s in the quarter with the A/C running!

Mechanics

512ci Stroker Engine, Only 4,000 Miles on the Build

727 Automatic Transmission

8 ¾ Chrylser Rear End with Eaton Limited Slip

Vintage A/C

Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake

Carter AFB Carb

Power Drum Brakes

Power Steering

Chrome Alternator

Chrome Valve Covers

Optima Battery

New Rebuilt Springs

New Rear Shocks

New Fuel Line

Jet Coated Headers

New Exhaust System

Flowmaster Mufflers

New Gas Tank

Custom Oil Pan

Steering Gear is in Great Shape

New Ball Joints

New Flexlines

3.55 Gear

Posi Sure Grip

Tires are 255 60 15

2722 RPM at 60 MPH

Body

Hand Rubbed Laser Straight Finish

Professional Red Paint Jon

New Black Vinyl Top

Doors Fit and Operate Great

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

Chrome and Stainless are Beautiful

Quarters are Straight and Solid

Glass is in Great Shape

Trunk is Solid, has a nice Mat and Spare Tire

Trunk is Nicely Painted, Has Nice Rubber

American Racing Torque Thrust Wheels

BF Goodrich Tires Up Front 225/60/15

Mickey Thompson Tires Out Back 255/60/15

Floorboards are Original, Solid and Clean

Frame is Solid as a Rock

Rockers are Clean

K Member is Solid 

Wheel Wells are Solid, No Patches

Interior

New Upholstery Kit by Legendary

Bucket Seats

Center Console

Aftermarket Tach on Column

Aftermarket Gauges Under Dash

Upholstery is Beautiful

Interior Trim is Gorgeous

Interior Lights Work

Headliner is in Great Shape

Gauges Work

Wipers Work

Build Sheet/Fender Tag Decode

VIN: W455177758 = Dodge Coronet 500, 1965, Los Angeles Assembly Plant

Fender tag:

AB: 50 = 361 2BBL

D: 5 = 727 Torqueflite

E: 1 = A/C w/heater

F: 1

Q: 1 = AM Radio

V: 3 = Back Up Lights

X: 8

Z: 2 = Bucket Seats

SO: 527 = May 27, 1965 build date

BODY: W42 = Dodge Coronet 2 door 

TRM: P4X = Premium Vinyl Black seats

PAINT: WW1 = White

Build Sheet:

478 = Seat belts

481 = Deluxe wheel covers

507 = Deluxe Steering wheel

512 = Outside mirror chrome, remote

539 = 3-Speed/Variable speed wipers

541 = Tinted glass

585 = Black vinyl Roof

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