1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Hardtop

The R/T option added dummy rear fender vents and a hood scoop, plus R/T emblems. There were heavy duty front and rear shock absorbers, an extra-heavy duty suspension, all-vinyl bucket seats, carpeting, and more. Outrageous color schemes were not uncommon on the R/T models, such as Plum Crazy, Hemi Orange, Go-Mango, Sublime Lime, and Banana Yellow. Both the standard and optional list of equipment were extensive and impressive.

This 1970 dodge Coronet 'Hemi' R/T Hardtop has the optional Track Pack, Rallye Cluster instrument panel, a console, four-speed transmission, Stereo Tape with AM radio, F70x14 tires with raised letters and High-Impact paint colors and front disc brakes. There is a High performance Axle Group, a Sure-Grip Differential and the Air Scoop Ram charger Hood. The most impressive option was the one that lurks under-hood. It is a 425 horsepower, 426 cubic-inch Hemi engine. The original sticker price on this car was a staggering $4,832.95.

This car is painted Plum Crazy and there is no racing stripe. At the 1997 Mopar Nationals in Indianapolis, this car scored 1923 points out of a possible 2000 and was awarded a Gold Certificate.

1970 was the last year for the Dodge Coronet R/T hardtops and only 2,319 examples were built. Just thirteen Hemi hardtops were built and only four hardtops came equipped with the Hemi engine and a four-speed transmission.

In 2008, this vehicle was offered for sale at the 'Sports & Classics of Monterey' presented by RM Auctions. It had an estimated value of $200,000 - $300,000. The lot was sold for a high bid of $156,750, including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2009