What's it Worth In Phoenix; 1970 Coronet F8

[Billccm]

This car is in my backyard. Deal breaker for me is factory air and drums, but at the right price I'd buy. What do the experts think?

1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Hardtop

Anyone in the Phoenix area know the car.

 

[Kern Dog]

Holy crap that is beautiful!

 

[1 Wild R/T]

You live in Tucson & A/C is a deal breaker??????

 

[Billccm]

You live in Tucson & A/C is a deal breaker??????

"Factory AC" is a deal breaker. I'll pay MORE for a car with VINTAGE AIR and Disc brakes.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

"Factory AC" is a deal breaker. I'll pay MORE for a car with VINTAGE AIR and Disc brakes.

I've converted dozens of Factory systems to Sanden compressors, the factory systems allow fresh air, aftermarket only recirculate the air that's in the car.... Why would you choose to not be able to get fresh air?

 

[Billccm]

I've converted dozens of Factory systems to Sanden compressors, the factory systems allow fresh air, aftermarket only recirculate the air that's in the car.... Why would you choose to not be able to get fresh air?

I understand your point of view and success. I don't want 60 year old evaporators leaking R134 every three weeks. Been there done that, and us Arizonians like "MAX" AC recirculating. I won't miss the fresh air. My experience is not the same as yours and I prefer Vintage Air systems.

 

[moparedtn]

Holy crap that is beautiful!

I agree. For a green car, that one appears to have been stewarded quite well over the years.

 

[Kern Dog]

This has to be a $50,000 car at the minimum.

 

[Billccm]

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This has to be a $50,000 car at the minimum.

I'm going to guess upper 60s. Those last four minutes on Bring a Trailer jump the sale price quickly.

 

[Billccm]

Bid jumped $17,800 in 7 minutes and 7 days to go. It will probably hit 50s mid way and stay there until those last few minutes.

 

[DeltaV]

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This has to be a $50,000 car at the minimum.

Search the VIN. It sold for $55,000 in 2010 at a B-J auction.

 

[DeltaV]

This particular car did not come with the H31 rear window defogger, but it is a nice touch. I have thought about adding one to my '70 Charger 500.

 

[71RRHI]

Very nice Coronet I would guess it sells 60K.

 

[YY1]

Me likey.

Even in green.

The black interior helps.

 

[DeltaV]

For posterity

VIN: WS23U0G180736

Excerpt from the BaT ad:

Decoding the fender tag shown above reveals the following information:

• R21 – 5.5-watt AM/FM solid-state radio
• V88 – Delete transverse stripes
• 26 – 26″ radiator
• END – End of sales codes
• EF8 – Dark Green Metallic painted roof
• C21 – Center front-seat cushion and folding armrest
• C55 – Front bucket seats
• H51 – Air conditioning w/heater
• J25 – Three-speed windshield wipers
• M21 – Roof drip-rail moldings
• EF8 – Dark Green Metallic exterior paint
• D6X9 – Deluxe trim, front bucket seats, black vinyl upholstery
• TX9 – Black-painted interior door frames
• 114 – January 14 build date
• 201476 – Order number
• E86 – 440ci Magnum V8 w/four-barrel carburetor
• D32 – A727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission
• WS23 – Dodge Coronet R/T two-door hardtop
• U0G – 375-horsepower 440ci V8 w/four-barrel carburetor; 1970 model year; Saint Louis, Missouri, assembly plant
• 180736 – Sequence number

 

[DeltaV]

Search the VIN. It sold for $55,000 in 2010 at a B-J auction.

 

[Billccm]

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How many miles has this car racked up in 14 years?

 

[DeltaV]

How many miles has this car racked up in 14 years?

Only things I've found so far are:

Barrett-Jackson ad for the 2010 auction states:
"It underwent a nut and bolt rotisserie restoration in 2006. Since then it has had only 25 miles put on it and has been kept in a climate controlled environment."


BaT ad states:
"The seller purchased the car in 2014 and has since added approximately 5k of its 89k indicated miles."

Another one for posterity:

 

[DeltaV]

I'll be disappointed if the bidding doesn't reach $75k.

I wouldn't let it go for less than $80,500 if it were mine.

*******
I'll show some of my biases...
Vinyl top delete (excellent taste)
Tail stripes delete (excellent taste)
No wing on the trunk deck lid (excellent taste)
I prefer the looks of the hood on this car.
I like this model.
I like green.
I prefer the black interior.
Great wheel choice over the originals.

 

[68BabyBlue]

This car reminds me of a factory A/C, column shift automatic GTX I owned in the 90s, I think that combination was favored by older, affluent owners. Couple who bought mine new were in their 40s when they ordered it, kept it as a pampered garage queen for 22 years. That Coronet looks like it had similar history.