Coronet R/T ???

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Im wondering the value of a car if in fact it is a true 69 Coronet hard top R/T 440 six pack, also that same value if its a clone.

Oh and 1 stipulation to this.. The 440 engine is blown, but in the car. I have no other info, just asking as a general question. I've got a friend that is curious.
 
straightlinespeed said:
Im wondering the value of a car if in fact it is a true 69 Coronet hard top R/T 440 six pack, also that same value if its a clone.

Oh and 1 stipulation to this.. The 440 engine is blown, but in the car. I have no other info, just asking as a general question. I've got a friend that is curious.
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there was never a 440 "six pack" option in 69 on the R/T .....only the superbee had the half year six pack option and "A12" would be on the fender tag. There is a huge difference between a superbee and an R/T.

If its a real R/T the vin will start out with WS23L9 (440+4) or WS23J9 (if a HEMI)
 
Thank you Rani for that info. I dont know much about the B-bodies.. Obviously hahaha

I do know that it is a 440 engine (blown up), but I did not see the superbee badging on it so that leads me to just believe its a R/T.

With that being said what is the range of value.
 
straightlinespeed said:
Thank you Rani for that info. I dont know much about the B-bodies.. Obviously hahaha

I do know that it is a 440 engine (blown up), but I did not see the superbee badging on it so that leads me to just believe its a R/T.

With that being said what is the range of value.
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cant tell you without pics ......come on you should know the drill already :boxing:

The superbee and R/T were not the only trim levels on the same basic car it could be a number of possibilities.

it could be a:

WL Coronet deluxe which is a cousin car to the Belvedere.
WM Superbee which is the cousin car to the Road runner
WH Coronet 440 (not engine size, 440 is a trim level) its the cousin car to the Satellite
WP Coronet 500 which is the cousin car to the Sport Satellite
WS Coronet R/T which is the cousin car to the GTX

If its a numbers matching 440 its most likely a WS or WM, if any of the others then its most likely a body someone put a 440 into.

Only the WL and WM were available in a post coupe with the sedan pillar as the "B" pillar.
 
I wish I could provide you pics. I was asked today by a friend what I thought the value of the car would be.. Now why this person is asking I have no idea, perhaps they know of one for sale or are being asked by someone else. Im just not sure...

Of course I told them the info, I needed... VIN and fender tag info.. That would tell me everything. But I dont think they have access to the car. Hence the broad range of value Im willing to accept.

Exact words out of there mouth.

Whats the value of a 69 Coronet R/T that has been restored but has a blown up 440 engine.

I did tell him what you told me above about it being a Superbee, and he just said it just says R/T on the grill and had a blacked out hood that says six pack.
 
If its a perfect resto with a blown engine, the value could still be 35k or so, if its a used driver, lots less. Pics are kinda mandatory. lol
 
yeah...that's like saying "what's this car worth?"
 
Remember too, peoples definition of "blown engine" differs. Some people think a knocking or smoking motor is blown.
 
A 69' coronet R/T is a fairly rare car. If it's indeed an R/T an done correctly fratzog lover
is close on the value unless of course it's a hemi car.
 
cudascott said:
A 69' coronet R/T is a fairly rare car.
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That is absolutely correct because sadly the coronet was always overshadowed by its brother car ...The Charger and Charger R/T

This is why in 71 they were combined and the coronet was only a 4 door and wagon and the 2 door version was the charger for a few years. "71 charger superbee" ring a bell LOL.

the Coronet came to have a mild family car and workhorse taxi/ cop car image until it silently disappeared in 76.
 
1969 Dodge Coronet R/T

~ Production Numbers ~

* Hardtop ........ 440/375 HP ........... 6351
* Hardtop ........ 426 Hemi ................. 97

* Convertible ... 440/375 HP ............. 416
* Convertible ... 426 Hemi .................. 10
 
I would place any 69 B bodies value north of $15k, with the higher the trim option, the higher the value! If it's "restored", meaning really restored, you can expect the price line that Fratzog outlined for an R/T with engine problems! However, I would not expect any other Coronet from 69 to reach over $25k unless it's a Hemi car!

However, if it's a hodgepodge of different parts, or a clone car, without being a true R/T, I would estimate it at $18k for a restified example of any other model mentioned by Rani!
 
cosgig said:
I would place any 69 B bodies value north of $15k, with the higher the trim option, the higher the value! If it's "restored", meaning really restored, you can expect the price line that Fratzog outlined for an R/T with engine problems! However, I would not expect any other Coronet from 69 to reach over $25k unless it's a Hemi car!

However, if it's a hodgepodge of different parts, or a clone car, without being a true R/T, I would estimate it at $18k for a restified example of any other model mentioned by Rani!
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Good Analysis

I would think that a 'Mint' > 1969 Coronet R/T 440 Hardtop {4-Speed}
with the Dana Rear would be somewhere in the $55,000 range.

Providing it had the right color, and was equipped with the under-hood
'Ramcharger' fresh air-induction unit.
 
Thanks for the really good info on the car guys and gals. Im just going to tell him from $15-30k. Im sorry for the vague question with out pics or any other info. When I talk to him today I'll find out the skinny on it and why he wants to know.

Thanks much for the help!
 
Too vague of a question to really answer. Too many variables. If it is a rot bucket from he77, it could be worth next to nothing. I have run away from a '69 R/T that I could have gotten for about 5 grand but would have cost $50k plus to restore since it had no floors, frame rails, and a seized engine...
 
The 69 Coronet R/T or 500, quick tale is that it has what looks like 3 tail lights across the rear panel. The other Coronet models didn't have that.
 
Superbees came standard with 383's and you could option 440 or Hemi...

R/T came standard with 440 and optional Hemi...

I believe the Superbee was the sister to the Roadrunner and started as a basic B-body with cheap interior and a 383 so the working man could drive it to work during the week and then take it to the drag strip on weekends. Cheap, affordable, hot rod and family car....
 
I use to own a 69 coronet R/T 440/auto 3.91 gears. Sunfire yellow. It had a six pack and a sixpack hindged hood. Hood was like no other fiberglass Sixpack hood I've seen. The front part of the hood line was short. Guy that bought it swore it was a 6 pack RT but I told him they didn't make them. He swore it was a late year thing on RT's not just superbees. I think it was added. Last I seen it was for sale over near east coast for $45k was fully restored except original interior which was mint looked factory except for th widened steel wheels in back, 3" exhaust, and headers.
 
As always there are many cars/trucks out there that Ma Mopar said were never made.It will always be a mystery what some workers did to keep the assembly line moving.Yes,No,Maybe ??
 
krazykuda said:
Superbees came standard with 383's and you could option 440 or Hemi...

R/T came standard with 440 and optional Hemi...

I believe the Superbee was the sister to the Roadrunner and started as a basic B-body with cheap interior and a 383 so the working man could drive it to work during the week and then take it to the drag strip on weekends. Cheap, affordable, hot rod and family car....
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Hold It Right There Mister,

The 1968 Dodge Super Bee was not available with a '440 Magnum'.

The 1969 Dodge Super Bee 'also' was not available with a '440 Magnum'.
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
Hold It Right There Mister,

The 1968 Dodge Super Bee was not available with a '440 Magnum'.

The 1969 Dodge Super Bee 'also' was not available with a '440 Magnum'.
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That's correct the only option for a 69' super bee was a hemi. The 383 was standard and nothing else. Also the R/T was 440 standard with the only other option being a hemi and that's the skinny.
 
First off I want to thank you all again for the range in price and the quick history on this car. I did pass on the info to him but I have to say Im disappointed I even got involved.

I found out that a coworker of his had this car and they got into a discussion of what that car would sell for today. Supposedly he sold that car at some point and sold it as described who knows when..

Guess next time I need to know if this car even exists or ask more questions.. DOH!
 
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