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| − | (1949-1959) The Dodge Coronet started as 2nd series 1949 powered with a 230 cu in flathead six & comfortable chair high seats. K.T. Keller wanted Chrysler cars made so a tall man could wear his fedora on his head. The 1949 Dodge was touted as lower on the outside ...higher on the inside.The marque was revived in 1965 -1976, with 1970 being the last 2dr Coronet. | + | *(1949-1959) The Dodge Coronet started as 2nd series 1949 powered with a 230 cu in flathead six & comfortable chair high seats. K.T. Keller wanted Chrysler cars made so a tall man could wear his fedora on his head. The 1949 Dodge was touted as lower on the outside ...higher on the inside. |
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| − | 1960 Dodge Dart models: | + | 1960 Dodge Dart models: Phoenix Pioneer, Seneca and Dodge models Polara & Matador |
1977 Monaco referred to as the small Monaco. | 1977 Monaco referred to as the small Monaco. | ||
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Background:
History:
- (1949-1959) The Dodge Coronet started as 2nd series 1949 powered with a 230 cu in flathead six & comfortable chair high seats. K.T. Keller wanted Chrysler cars made so a tall man could wear his fedora on his head. The 1949 Dodge was touted as lower on the outside ...higher on the inside.
- The marque was revived in 1965 -1976, with 1970 being the last 2dr Coronet.
Model Predecessor
1949(1st series) Dodge Custom, which was advertised as the smoothest car afloat.
Model Successor
1960 Dodge Dart models: Phoenix Pioneer, Seneca and Dodge models Polara & Matador 1977 Monaco referred to as the small Monaco.
Export Versions
Drag Racing
don't forget the A990s
Related Models
Competition
Body Styles
Technical:
Class
Platform
Engines
1969 ENGINES
225 cu in slant six 145 hp 318 cu in 2bbl V-8 230 hp 383 cu in 2bbl V-8 290 hp 383 cu in 4bbl 330 hp Coronet & Super Bee w/ a/c 383 cu in 4bbl 335 hp Super Bee & 4 spd Coronet 440 cu in 4bbl 375 hp Coronet R/T 440 cu in 3-2 bbl 390 hp Super Bee 6 Pack 426 cu in 2-4 bbl 425hp Hemi
