1957 Dodge Coronet 2 Door, Lancer, Royal, Mopar, Belvedere, Savoy on 2040-cars

1957 Dodge Coronet

Hello Classic Mopar and Exner big fin car fans!  Here is a mostly complete, all original and unmolested 1957 Dodge Coronet post car - 2 door sedan.  Showing only 49,706 miles.  Believed to be original, but although very unlikely, could be 149,706.  Car has quite a lot of good things going for it, but also has bad/severe rust issues. Partial rust through damage on driver side floor pan by rocker side, rocker side itself, some on trunk pan, mostly at rear.  Bottom of quarter panels and rocker panels eaten through in some places, some scaling, pitting and other misc. rust damage at bottom of trunk lid, panels, frame, etc.  The car certainly could be restored but quite a bit of panel replacement work and/or metal fabrication and repairing would be required.  The in-line 6 cylinder engine had the top (head) removed quite some time ago by the previous owner(s); it sits loosely on top of the engine now.  Unknown if engine turns, it is safe to assume that it does not and could need to be replaced, but maybe not.  Push button transmission, most likely Fireflite, perhaps 727 Torqueflite.  Except for these two big items (rust and engine), the rest of the car is actually in pretty remarkably good condition.  The bumpers are in great shape, as well; they are straight and shine brightly.  The trimwork is in great condition too. The same with the dash, instrument panel. grille (check the photo of the grille emblem - looks great), etc.  The glass and windshield are in excellent condition; no cracks, holes or damage.  The door panels and upholstery are in fair condition, but are somewhat dried up.  Unbelievably, the seats still have the original plastic covers on them! 

This big fin late 50's Mopar begs to be restored, but the body work will not be for the faint of heart.  I did buy this car together with a 1957 Dodge Custom Royal 2 door hardtop - see my other auction currently running - a red & white car - with the intent of restoring it and/or to use as a perfect donor for a few items that the Custom Royal needed parts exchanged and/or replaced with.  However, I got busy and life happened/changed and I never got to it.  Although I love cars, I unfortunately do not have the knowledge or the experience to work on them and I have no choice but to have to use shops and other people for everything I do and they are not cheap!  Now, as I am moving and my storage situation has changed, I have decided to pass the torch to someone with more experience , time and enthusiasm and hope that they will be able to bring this cool, original survivor back to its former glory or, at the very least turn it into a very nice driver.  They don't make cars like this anymore you know and they are harder to find as time goes by.  You always see a lot of classic muscle at car shows, but seldom enjoy any big fin late 50's and they always do bring attention and deserved appreciation.  It is my wish to see this car being acquired by a similarly appreciative person. 

I would entertain/prefer to sell both cars together as they are the perfect match for each other in terms of restoration ease as well as transaction and shipping details.  Please call me with any questions at 303-941-1765.  You are welcome and encouraged to look at the cars in person before bidding, but the photos should be quite helpful in assisting you to make a good decision.  Bid with confidence - see my 100% positive feedback. 

Thanks for your interest in my auction(s) - Happy and successful bidding!