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Featured Car: Roddy Johnson’s 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible

by Alain Lauzon
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Featured Car: Roddy Johnson’s 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible

This featured ride belongs to Roddy Johnson, and it’s a sleek drop-top that blends vintage Mopar design with a modern twist under the hood.

Vehicle Profile

Year: 1966
Make & Model: Dodge Coronet 440
Body Style: Convertible
Engine: 5.2L Magnum V8 (from a 1998 Dodge Van)
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Paint Colour: Black
Interior: Original black
Restoration Status: Partial Restoration
Modifications / Custom Work: Engine swap and modern transmission

What Makes It Special

Roddy’s 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible marks the first year of the redesigned Coronet body style — a bold, squared-off look that helped usher in Dodge’s muscle car identity. What sets this one apart is the modern 5.2L Magnum V8 from a 1998 Dodge van, paired with a 5-speed overdrive automatic, giving this classic a more refined and reliable driving experience.

Dressed in black-on-black, and keeping much of its original interior intact, this convertible carries the soul of a survivor and the performance of a sleeper — a true cross-era cruiser.

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