2. 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible Hemi 426
Dodge introduced the Coronet nameplate in 1955 as their highest trim level for their full-size cars. In the mid-’60s, it moved to the mid-size segment and became Dodge’s most successful product. Coronets were attractive, intermediate cars for family buyers with a good selection of engines and trim levels. Dodge offered the famous R/T trim package on two-door coupes and convertibles.
That meant more ambitious buyers could get a 440 V8 or the famous 426 Hemi engine in their Coronets. The Coronet R/T was Dodge’s answer to the Pontiac GTO, the Chevelle, and other intermediate performance cars. However, they only built two super-rare ’67 Coronet R/T Convertibles with Hemi engines and that makes this Coronet a collector’s item. Interestingly, Coronet R/T buyers in those days opted for the reliable and almost equally fast 440 Magnum engine, as well as the closed body styles. Whoever bought that plush Hemi convertible must have been looking for a powerful cruiser with many options. But they never intended for buyers to use this car as a stoplight terror, yet rather as a summer night express.