1965 Dodge Coronet A/FX Kentucky Colonels

Things were not funny in 1965, at least not to Ford racing management, who called foul when Chrysler engineers went “big” with radical wheelbase changes. The car offered here is one of a handful to survive that era when Super Stock changed “FX” into what the Ford guys derisively called “funny cars.” This vehicle is one of the 101 examples built for Super Stock that year, coming off the assembly line at Lynch Road on January 13, 1965. As a code-W051 race package, the car was sent to Western Dodge Sales and Service in Owensboro, Kentucky, on January 25, 1965. Affectionately considered the seventh 1965 A/FX Dodge and the 13th A/FX Mopar—12 were created directly by Chrysler engineers and a subcontractor named Amblewagon—the Kentucky Colonels Dodge showcases the wheelbase and engine changes that made history, along with the special factory-designed fiberglass fenders, hood with large scoop, bumpers and decklid. Previously on display at the Floyd Garrett Muscle Car Museum, the car has received an extensive restoration to its as-raced configuration, and it retains the legendary outrageousness of the “ultra-stock” revolution. Lift off the hood and find an authentic 426 Hemi race block—dated December 1964—with the A990-correct factory Alcoa-marked aluminum heads, high-dome pistons, Prestolite transistor ignition including the distributor, and Hilborn tall-stack injection. These special engines were designed originally to remove weight for Super Stock and were never again released by the factory in a package car. A forged-steel crankshaft and Crane camshaft are here, but most importantly this car has a set of ultra-rare original S&S A/FX headers. Behind this behemoth of power is a reworked Art Carr race-prepped TorqueFlite transmission with an A990 stall converter and a 4.56:1-geared rear end. Inside are lightweight seats, heater and radio delete, a well-designed roll cage and a period-correct Hurst dual-gate shifter. With fit and finish better than new, a Chrysler Registry report and painted-on race lettering, this A990 Dodge with its “one step beyond” race modifications will be eye-opening to the knowledgeable and curious alike.

HIGHLIGHTS

This car was Built January 13, 1965 at the Lynch Road assembly plant as a 426 Hemi Coronet W051 Coronet Super Stock. Shipped to Western Dodge Sales and Service in Owensboro, Kentucky on January 25, 1965 along with fiberglass fenders, hood, bumpers and deck lid. It wast he 7th 1965 A/FX Dodge and the 13th A/FX Mopar. Previously on display at the Floyd Garrett Muscle Car Museum. Extensive restoration to as-raced configuration. Factory Alcoa-marked aluminum heads, High dome pistons, Transistor ignition, Forged steel crankshaft, Hilborn injection, Crane camshaft, Original S&S A/FX headers, Original Prestolite distributor, Aluminum racing oil pan, Art Carr race-prepped Torqueflite transmission, Original A990 stall converter, 4.56 geared rear end, Radio and heater delete, Extensive Chrysler Registry inspection report