1965 Dodge Coronet Hemi

The Dodge Coronet is an automobile that was marketed by Dodge in seven generations, and shared nameplates with the same bodyshell with varying levels of equipment installed. Introduced as a full-size car in 1949, it was the division's highest trim line and moved to the lowest level starting in 1955 through 1959.

The Coronet reappeared for the 1965 model year as the intermediate-sized B-body using a 117-inch wheelbase - continuing what had been the Dodge Polara.

For 1965, Dodge sold slightly over 209,000 units, making the Coronet the most popular model sold by Dodge that year. Trim levels initially were base Coronet including a Deluxe version, Coronet 440, and Coronet 500.

The middle of the Coronet line-up was the 440 which was available as a two-door hardtop, convertible, or station wagon. The 440 designations did not indicate engine displacement as commonly assumed - the nomenclature was a carryover theme from the 1963-64 Polara series. About 87,500 Coronet 440 models were sold in 1965 and included as standard, a V-8 engine (273 cubic inches), exterior trim and badging, bucket seats, padded dash, and chrome floor console. The basic price for the 1965 Coronet 440 was $2,345. Dodge produced only 200

Coronet 440s with a 426 cubic-inch Hemi V-8 engine, making this a very rare car.

This Coronet was restored and customized by local car collector Alexander "Ski" Orzechowski. Improvements include custom interior, custom wheels and tires, and more.