Hi All-a special historical Coronet 500

[maddart]

Hello
I'm new to the board and have a story to tell.(Member of A-bodys also). I went to wisconsin today and purchased a rust free 1967 coronet 500 which still has the original paint/vinyl top/interior and motor with 126000 miles.Cars in very good condition for its age. ultimately the car needs resto but i hesitate to do that because the car has its certi-card which indicates it belonged to a fellow named John Vukovich-the research shows this was phillys coach and long time baseball player that purchased the car in 1967 after receiving a sign on bonus and has passed away 3 years ago.
Question?
Do i leave the car the way it is and just refresh the motor or do a complete restore paint and all.
All suggestions are welcome
Thanks
Mark

 

[GTXperience]

Welcome to FBBO Mark! Good to see you here from FABO. This is a tough question you pose. Can you post some detailed pics of the 500 for us to see?

 

[maddart]

I will try to get some more detailed photos, but here is a couple of photos sent to me by the previous owner.
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/maddart4668/passengersideback.jpg
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt337/maddart4668/driverside.jpg

 

[gearheadbill]

Historical?

Looks like a nice car,I would enjoy the as you see fit,My 2cents you will not hurt the value no matter what you do,you can only make it Better!
Bill

 

[moparsteve636]

I would just freshen it up no major redos!It looks like a survivor to me.

 

[MarPar]

Nice lookin' survivor!! Freshen that motor up, and drive the wheels off it!!! :grin:

 

[wannadrag]

Welcome,looks nice

 

[69 Runner]

welcome

If the car looks like it does in those pics (at least the exterior) then I'd only do what was necessary to keep it in top mechanical condition

 

[maddart]

The pictures look better than the car close uo. Several areas wearing thin to primer several small car door dings over the past 40+ years. That adds to the patina of the vehicle. The interior is immaculate with a singke crack in the dash pad-easy enought to fix.
Mark

 

[69 Runner]

The thing about an original car (like Galen says) is they're only original ONCE. Unless the paint was really getting bad, I'd be tempted to leave it be.

 

[426HemiCharger]

How close are you to the WI border? I was just curious because I may be near you.:confused: I love the car, freshen up the engine only and what ever is a major problem.:yes:

 

[maddart]

I am out by Joliet/Lemont. Passed thru Gurnee on my way back. I am going to drive the car the way it is thru the summer and pull the motor in August to rebuild.
I am going to sent the trans to Brewers for a once over and reseal.