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1965 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible 2-door 6.3l Complete - Project - 1 Of 400!!!! on 2040-cars

Year:1965 Mileage:98061
Location:

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Mesa, Arizona, United States
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 This is a 1 of approximately 400 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertibles with a 383 Big Block and Auto Transmission
98,061 BOX A MILES, That is under 100K miles ever!
Only 400 ever produced from the factory

Please look at pictures very carefully as I have tried to include pictures of everything

The car was disassembled by previous owner and taken to shop to begin restoration.  The shop went under and the owner received his car back in pieces and gave up on the restoration.

The body is not perfect by any means, but is most definitely worth saving.  You can see rust in the rear inner fenders, and behind the rear seat in the trunk.  If you would like pictures of a certain area, please ask and I will be happy to get it.  I do not know the complete history of the car, but it is clear to me that someone has done a lot of metal work, with a lot more needed to be done.  The car rolls around fine.  I have the original 383 Big Block and the original automatic transmission.  These are supposed to be the original numbers matching parts to the car.  The only part I've noticed that I can not find is the original carburetor.  A list of the major components that are noteworth:

* Bucket Seats in Front
* Center Console with built in clock (Have multiple console bezels)
* Rear Seat also included
* No cracks in windshield
* All Glass is included save the rear glass for the convertible top.  The top has deteriorated
*Car was running and driving prior to disassembly for restoration
*Clean and Clear title w/ 98K BOX A MILES
*All Panels present (Hood, Fenders, Doors, Trunk, Quarters, Bumpers, ETC)
*ONE OFF Reproduction Sill Plates Included with Sale (Were not cheap to have made)
* You'll notice in the photos there are duplicates of many items, the auction includes ALL of them!

This vehicle is a serious project, but it is VERY RARE and worth putting back together.  I believe all of the trim, moulding, and emblems are accounted for, but can not guarantee it, as I am no expert on 1965 Dodge Coronets.

Buyers/Bidders are encouraged to view vehicle in person as this is an AS IS Sale, All Sales are Final, there will be no refunds or exchanges given.  By bidding on the vehicle you enter into a contract with myself (The Owner) to pay any moneys that you bid as well as handle any costs accrued for shipping of the vehicle.  If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything regarding this vehicle, feel free to message me and I will respond promptly!

$1,000 non-refundable deposit is due within 24 Hours of completion of the auction, with the remainder due within 72 hours of the completion of the auction.  Only acceptable payments will be Paypal or Cashiers Check for the initial $1000 and only a bank drafted Cashier's Check or Cold Hard Cash will be accepted for the balance.

The vehicle will not be delivered to any delivery service or will it be released until payment is received in FULL!  I'll be happy to drop the vehicle off to a shipper, but only at the buyers expense and all arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer.  Buyer will sign a responsibility release, meaning once the vehicle is in posession of the shipping company, I am no longer responsible for any damages or missing items.  That will depend on the quality of shipper you, the buyer select and are willing to pay for.  Please ask any questions before it becomes an issue.

Should the bidder refuse to pay, I reserve the right to take legal action via EBAY and by Private Lawyer if Necessary, not only for the amount due for the vehicle but also for any damages to be deemed by my lawyer.
Of course I hope it never comes to that but I like to have my bases covered.

Vehicle is also for sale locally, and I reserve the right to end auction if vehicle sells privately.

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