1967 Coronet 440 or 500

[rockcod]

Hi, new to the forum and to Mopars. I am looking at possibly buying this car (for me and my boys to work on together), but somewhat confused as to what it actually is. The owner says it is a "500" but I have my doubts, the badging on the rear deck lid panel is "500", but the badges on the quarters are "440". It has a 318 2bbl carb, auto trans., column shift, power steering, non power brakes. The owner states, the floor needs patching, as does the trunk (waiting for photos of those areas). My background is with vintage Toyota Land Cruiser's, so rust is nothing new to me.

Since the car is not close for me to look at in person, what is a fair price on something like this?

Thanks for any input and a great site.

Tony

 

[BigBlock61]

Have you tried google images to compare? The tail lights are from a 500

 

[tallhair]

What is the VIN? If it's a 500 should be WP23, 440 WH23 would be a Coronet 440. My guess would be 440 since that's what's on the quarters and why would someone add those to a 500?

1966-67 models have the Vehicle Identification Number located on a stainless-steel plate riveted to the left front door hinge pillar post.



1st digit: Car make:
B = Barracuda (1967)
L = Dart
R = Belvedere / Satellite
V = Valiant
W = Coronet
X = Charger

2nd digit: Series number:
E = Belvedere Fleet, Coronet Fleet
L = Valiant 100, Dart 170, Belvedere I, Coronet Deluxe
H = Valiant 200 (1966), Valiant Signet, Dart 270, Belvedere II, Coronet 440, Barracuda (1967)
K = Belvedere Police, Coronet Police Belvedere II Super Stock (1967), Coronet 440 Super Stock (1967)
P = Barracuda (1966), Dart GT, Satellite, Coronet 500, Charger
S = Belvedere GTX (1967), Coronet R/T (1967)

 

[moparsteve636]

That is a coronet 440 model! some one changed out the deck lid or added the 500 trim and tail lights. The side trim is 440 trim level. If it runs and is drivable I'd say $2,000-2,500.00. Rust repair is going to be costly! In restored condition you're only looking at $12,000.00 top dollar if you decided to sell it some day!

 

[rockcod]

Thank you for the responses and info., waiting for the owners to get back to me about the VIN.