Catch of the Day – 1969 Dodge Coronet.

This is a very special picture that brings me some good memories. I took it during our trip when we moved from Markham, ON, to Edmonton, AB, in July 2024.

I spotted the car as we stopped to refuel at Terrace Bay, ON, known for its lighthouse, by the side of the road.

The Esso gas station is a stone’s throw away from the lighthouse. The wooden building is open to visitors, and at the top, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Superior.

The Coronet

The moniker Coronet had been around for quite some time. The car underwent seven generations, spanning from 1949 to 1976.

Honestly, I didn’t realize the Coronet had such a long history. I thought it was only made in the 1960s. Oh well, all the things we learn while blogging.

The 1969 Coronet 500 we see here belongs to the fifth generation, which spanned from 1965 to 1970, and was built on the legendary Chrysler B-Body platform. The Coronet offered a complete lineup of models, including 2- and 4-door sedans, station wagon, convertible, and the one pictured, a 2-door hardtop. Customers could choose from a variety of engines, from the grocery getter 225 CID Slant 6 to the wild 426 HEMI and 440 Magnum. Muscle car oriented versions like the R/T and Super Bee were also interesting options.

As we can see, this car spent a good portion of its life thundering down the quarter mile. The body is somewhat rough, with some noticeable rust spots, but otherwise, it appears to be straight and totally salvageable.

I didn’t have the chance to talk to its owner and find more details about this drag strip warrior survivor, but I really hope it was going to receive a well-deserved complete restoration.

And who knows, maybe the owner will keep it as a race car.

I hope you enjoyed this edition of “The Catch of the Day,” and I will see you next time.