1968 was the year when the Super Bee came to be, and while the R/T was still offered with a very-very-very intriguing package, including the Hemi engine, it was no longer the superstar. The Super Bee got everybody’s love, though I wouldn’t mind driving an R/T either.
The Coronet you can see in these pictures is neither an R/T nor a Super Bee (though it tries to look like one), but it claims it has something else to impress. It could be a Hollywood star, though the owner says they have no evidence this is accurate, other than a couple of photos showing a similar Coronet appearing in the 2013 film American Hustle.
eBay seller steven8740 says the buyer would have to verify these claims, as they were being told the Coronet was part of a package of cars used in the movie, though no evidence has ever been found.
I won’t insist too much on what the eyes can see, but the Coronet is clearly in good shape. It requires typical repairs, including new lower quarters, but if you want a complete restoration, you must put the car on a lift and inspect every inch of metal to determine its condition correctly.
The Coronet still runs and drives, but you won’t like what’s under the hood. The Coronet has a six-cylinder unit in charge of putting the wheels in motion, though it’s unclear if it’s the original engine or a replacement unit. However, we’re getting much better news from the trunk, where the owner offers an extra mill for customers interested in a performance boost.
The car sells with an extra 440 and transmission, though the big block’s condition is unclear. “I was told the engine is good and will run,” the seller says, but it’s a claim that couldn’t be verified, so it’s another tidbit you’ll have to inspect yourselves (hopefully before you take the car home).
The 440 was the standard engine on the Coronet R/T, coming with a four-barrel carburetor for a total output of 375 horsepower. It was the second-best choice after the Hemi, rated for this model year at 425 horsepower.
The Coronet has already caught the attention of many people online, getting four bids in a few hours after the auction went live. It’s now two days away from the end, but the top offer still hasn’t unlocked the reserve, meaning that the Coronet might fail to find a new home this time. The highest offer is $13,100, and the owner didn’t unveil the reserve’s value. You can see the car in person in Rustburg, Virginia
