37k-Mile 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Convertible represents the golden age of Dodge’s mid‑size muscle‑car era, combining brute performance with open‑air style. The Coronet R/T had debuted in 1967 as Dodge’s answer to the growing muscle‑car market, but by 1970 the formula was fully refined.

Graphic designer Harvey Winn created the now iconic Super Bee logo, carving the three-dimensional badge himself at his kitchen table. And the 1970 Coronet was distinguished by a bold new bee-inspired design from Diran Yazejian that clearly separated it from the anything else on the road.

At the heart of the R/T 440 Convertible was Chrysler’s RB‑series 440ci Magnum V‑8, rated at 375 horsepower and backed by either a heavy‑duty three‑ or four‑speed manual or the 727 TorqueFlite automatic as on this example. Standard performance equipment included upgraded suspension, heavy‑duty brakes, and distinctive R/T trim. The appeal of the convertible body style was emotional: big‑block power, aggressive styling, and the freedom of a power‑operated top.

This 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible is among the rarest street Mopar muscle cars built—one of 219 produced, and one of just eight finished in Hi-Impact Go Mango Orange. Reportedly one of three surviving examples, it began as a Chrysler executive car, spent decades carefully stored after limited family use, and today shows under 37,000 miles from new following sympathetic recommissioning in 2006. It has been on display and is offered by Hank’s Garage, a North Salt Lake, Utah, venue filled with classic American muscle cars, which blends timeless automotive heritage with modern style to create unforgettable events.

This 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Convertibles is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist with the original Broadcast Sheet, original replaced components, historic photos and documents, recent authentication from marque expert Galen Govier, and a clean Utah title in the owner’s name.

Highlights

• Offered from the Hank’s Garage Car Collection

• One of 216 1970 Coronet R/T 440 Convertibles produced

• One of eight 1970 Coronet R/T 440 Convertibles finished in EK2 Go Mango

• Known ownership and mileage history

• Authentication by Mopar authority Galen Govier

• Showing under 37,000 original miles

• 440ci Magnum V‑8 with single 4bbl carburetor

• A727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission

• Black Bumblebee Stripe

• Black vinyl bucket seat interior

Factory Equipment

• The Broadcast (Build) Sheet decoded by Mopar authority Galen Govier can be viewed under "Additional Documents," and it shows the following options:

  • D6 – Delux Bucket Seats

  • X9 – Black Upholstery

  • TX9 – Black upper door frame

  • V01 – Monochromatic paint style

  • EK2 – Go Mango paint

  • V3X – Black Convertible Top

  • V8X – Black Stripe

  • A04 – Basic Group

  • B11 – H.D. 11" Drum brakes

  • C16 – Console

  • C23 – Rear armrest/ashtray

  • C55 – Bucket Seats

  • C93 – Carpeting

  • D32 – 727 TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission

  • D53 – 3.23 8-3/4” Axle

  • E86 – 440ci 375 Horsepower V8

  • F25 – 70 Amp/Hr Battery H.D.

  • G15 – Tinted Windshield

  • G33 – LH Outside chrome mirror

  • G41 – Prismatic rear-view mirror

  • H11 – Heater

  • J11 – Glove box lock

  • J15 – Cigar lighter

  • J25 – Three-speed windshield wipers

  • J31 – Dual horns

  • J41 – Pedal Dress up

  • L05 – Map/Courtesy Lamp

  • L11 – Glove box lamp

  • L15 – Ash receiver lamp

  • L76 – Heater controls Lamp

  • M26 – Wheel Lip moldings

  • M31 – Body belt moldings

  • M42 – Front stone shield moldings

  • M46 – Quarter air scoop/simulated

  • N41 – Dual Exhaust

  • P37 – Power Convertible top

  • R11 – AM radio

  • S15 – Extra HD Suspension

  • S25 – Shocks HD front/rear

  • S31 – Front sway bar

  • S79 – Partial steering wheel horn ring

  • S77 – Power Steering

  • T86 – F-70-14 WSW Tires

  • W11 – Delux Wheel covers

• The chassis number (WS27U0G188336) decodes as:

  • W – Car Line Dodge Coronet

  • S – Price Class Special (performance / premium trim level)

  • 27 – Body Style Two‑door Convertible

  • U – Engine 440 cubic‑inch V‑8, 4‑barrel (440 Magnum)

  • 0 – Model Year 1970

  • G – Assembly Plant St. Louis, Missouri

  • 188336 – Sequential Production Number (starts at 100001)

• Note: Questions regarding Galen Govier’s authentication of this 1970 Coronet can be directed to Diane in his office at 608-326-6364 or by email at gts@mhtc.net

Servicing & Documentation

• The only components that have been replaced since this car was manufactured are:

  • Distributor cap and rotor (saved and bagged)

  • Spark plugs and wires (saved and bagged)

  • Battery (reproduction of original)

  • Mufflers and tail pipes

  • New radial tires on non-original Rally wheels (original wheels and hubcaps are included)

  • Heater and radiator hoses

  • Fluids and filters

Known Imperfections

• The right rear quarter panel was scratched in 1979, and Weather's Dodge repaired the scratch and blended out the paint on this panel. It is a nearly imperceptible repair.

• While the top of the engine has been recently detailed and painted, the original grease pencil markings that were found on the valve covers were photographed and duplicated over the new paint.

• Driver’s front high beam headlight is burnt out.

• The car’s original exterior paint throughout shows small paint chips, small areas of paint faded, small areas of paint cracking, small areas of scratches in the paint, and small dents.

• Due to prolonged display in the top-down position, the convertible top fabric has stiffened and prevents the top from closing completely.

• The starter solenoid does not always engage, but turning the key a few times will get it to start.

• Production date on all four tires shows 0105 (2005). Tires do not show any signs of dry rot or cracking on the side walls.

Ownership History

• Prior to 2000

  • The Coronet was owned by the owner of Weathers Dodge (now called Weathers Motors) in Media, Pennsylvania.

• 2000

  • Larry Charney confirmed that he bought the car from the owner of Weathers Dodge and then sold it to John Pasemann during that same year (confirmed by title information). Mr. Charney had changed out the factory original spark plugs and plug wires and air cleaner element and left them in the trunk of the car when sold to Mr. Paseman.

• 2002

  • John Pasemann sold the car to Classic USA, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (per title information).

  • Mileage recorded at this time: 32,750 miles

• 2003

  • Leonard Spallone purchased the car from Classic USA (per title information).

• February 2005

  • Leonard Spallone sold the car to Jeff Miller (per title information).

• 2005

  • It is believed that Jeff Miller, of Illinois, consigned the car to the Mecum Auction held in Saint Charles, Illinois.

• 2005 (possibly May)

  • William Wiemann is believed to have purchased the car at the Mecum Auction (per title information).

• 2006–Present

  • William Wiemann sold the car to the current owner.

Included Items

• Original factory Production Broadcast (Build) Sheet

• Original wheels and hubcaps

• Original distributor cap and rotor

• Original spark plugs and wires

• Black convertible soft top boot

• Historic photos and documents

• Dodge advertisements

• Jack mounting hardware, but no jack or spare tire is included

• The license plates for this car are not included in the sale

Additional Information

A previous owner conveyed the story of this 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Convertible: “This R/T Convertible is one of the rarest drop-top Mopar muscle cars ever produced. More specifically, it is one of only 219 total produced, of which 16 were 4 speeds, and 203 were automatics, as this car is. To narrow it down even more, only eight convertibles were produced in the ‘Hi-Impact’ color of ‘Go Mango Orange’.”

“Originally a Chrysler factory executive car, as were most specially equipped cars, this car has quite an interesting history. Instead of being sold new to a retail customer, this car was kept in Chrysler Corporation's name and assigned to a zone representative in southeastern Pennsylvania.”

“At the end of the official 1970 model year, the executives were to turn in these cars. At this point, our zone rep friend decided that he would really like to buy the car for himself and contacted the owner of Weathers Dodge in Media, Pennsylvania, to work out a plan. Weathers was to purchase the car and then sell it to the rep in a few weeks. Weathers did as asked, but the zone rep never bought the car.”

“Rumor has it that rep was fired and no longer wanted a Chrysler product. So, this beautiful Go Mango R/T sat at the dealership in this small town, with no takers. After a year, a neighbor of the owner of Weathers Dodge bought the car for his wife to use as a fair-weather driver. In 1979, with just 25,000 miles on it, the couple traded it back in to Weathers for a new Dodge. Here is where it gets interesting: Weathers then decided to keep the car for his family to use.”

“Since they had a son in need of a car, it was given to him. His son drove it a few times the first summer, but then it sat due to high gas prices. The car was put in to storage and forgotten. After 20 years of storage, the son decided he would rather have a new Durango for his wife and pulled the old R/T out and sold it. It now had 31,218 miles on it from new. The new owner, who appreciated what he had found, sympathetically serviced, and brought the car back.”

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 Email: mlowney@hagerty.com