1974 Dodge Coronet Custom Wagon, First Look! 9 Passenger MoPar Plymouth Chrysler Obsolete Automotive

[@scottmiller8791]

Nice. There is probably 2 or 3 1974 Coronet wagons left on the planet.

[@LongIslandMopars]

I would agree with you

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Oh yea you definitely don’t see these! I’ve personally never seen one other than in photos!

[@johnmccann3964]

These kind of cars are exactly what I like to see. Shiny 57 Chevys are not interesting to me. That wagon is just pure badass and has got to be the rarest Mopar from the 70s. I can't even believe it actually still exists! Great find and thanks for sharing.

[@agviator]

I would much rather watch cars like these roll off a trailer for a few hours than watch million dollar, billionaire museum pieces roll by on Barrett Jackson.

[@ChristopherArmstrong-et3ud]

You got that right!

[@bradyakubovic2550]

Totally agree! A real car.

[@geemanbmw]

I remember when those wagons were everywhere

[@MrGaryRoberton]

The old commercial signs are getting collectable. 1974 was an in-between year for styles, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of rust on that one, makes it quite rare to be that intact. Cold war motors would be jealous

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

The only rust is on the doglegs and drivers floor pan. Otherwise she’s pretty dang solid!

[@jamespn]

That generation of wagon was produced from 1971 through 1978 as a Coronet Suburban 1971 to 1976 and as a Monaco Suburban from 1977 to 1978. Nice find.

[@diedonner299]

This was our family car when I was growing up in the 1970s. Ours was beige with simulated woody sides. 1974 Dodge Coronet Crestwood

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I’d love to own a woodgrain version!

[@diedonner299]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive I know of only one wood grain in existence and it’s somewhere in Europe!

[@diedonner299]

And My mom used to scape bottom on the rear end all the time backing out of my aunt’s driveway which was on a steep grade, just like Tig almost did backing it off the trailer here.

[@mypronouniswtf5559]

Most of these seemed to be some sort of brown or green,nice to see a blue one..There were a few maroon/burgundy usually 76-78 versions and even silver ones most common besides green and brown in my area..I do remember a black Crestwood wagon 77 or 78 and it had duel exhaust and a trailer tow package,was about 3 blocks from my house.. I have a 1974 400 4 barrel and 727 pulled from a nice Coronet Wagon from the junkyard back in 1994'ish.Complete engines and trans were $350!! We used to buy a engine or trans every payday(I was early 20's then).. Sad people here just junked good solid cars that ran good but only failed smog because of a carburetor needing a rebuild(they stopped smog testing in the early 2000's,too late to save most wagons and 4 doors). Most cars thats what it was,very sad so simple and a cheap repair but...They bought that new $6999 Hyundai Excel instead! The 400 only needed a carb rebuild and it ran perfect,good power,compression was 130 plus on all 8!!!! After a 750 Carter and high flow manifolds It found its place in a 68 Charger I had at the time as the 383 was pooched and barely running.I later pulled the 400 for a strong 440 in later 90's then sold it and bought a real 69 Charger R/T that was too nice to pass up(still have it). I even have the 400,now a 451 with just over 500 hp..The 383 was rebuild and slapped in a 72 Barracuda turned 'Cuda and was a beast! Man,those days were great! Now I pay $40k and dump another $20k to make $10-$25K lol oh well..Still a good hobby! Thought maybe you would like a little story form my past by an early 50 year old geezer!

[@danielulz1640]

Nice wagon and packed with goodies. That sign is just what you need for your front yard. LOL.

[@gasser66]

That's quite the mechanism for that rear window. Me, I like the Swiss Army knife, it's a channel regular.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

People complained about it before so I just keep using it. 😂

[@rightlanehog3151]

You identify this as a '9 passenger' but just as importantly, the Coronet and Satellite of this era were the only Intermediates wagons that could hold a full sheet of plywood with the tailgate closed. 😁

[@standards1234]

Thanks for the video of the nice Dodge wagon. Especially the tailgate lubrication demo. We have shared your road trip video with my father in law he’s a World War II vet b 1921

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Awesome! Glad y’all enjoyed the videos!

[@1966-Charger]

Grew up in a '73 Coronet wagon with a 318. Great car! My Dad kept it until 1990. '74 was the last year for the Chrysler fuselage era design and Elwood Engel's last year at Chrysler.

[@sneaks01]

Awesome car!! My Uncle was a Dodge Dealer so we always had Chryslers in our family! Great job!

[@danielulz1640]

We really should pass the collection plate and get him a set of Craftsman screw drivers! 😮😂

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Hard times in the land of plenty!

[@danielulz1640]

Ha ha ha. ​@@ObsoleteAutomotive

[@dietersmythe9649]

Swedish Army knife garage

[@piercehawke8021]

I recommend Harbor Freight; their Icon line of screwdrivers are very good

[@MichaelJustice-ng7by]

I love that sign it's awesome

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

@14:12 the dip stick is for the temporary gasoline tank

[@olikat8]

LoL- I brought 4 of my old Mopars from Washington State when I moved from there to NC...

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I’ve gotten a lot of cars from Washington state over the years. They seem to stay in pretty decent shape there!

[@olikat8]

Yessirree@@ObsoleteAutomotive

[@nathanielwaters6730]

If you gonna own a classic Mopar, bring you and whoever to Mopars at Carlisle this Summer!!! Mopar Nate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

[@gregmosk]

Usually in July

[@bjepper1]

You’re taking all the good cars from Washington. Congratulations, you found another nice car.

[@weegeemike]

Sweet wagon man! Talk about RARE! You never see these on the road. You might have a bit of a challenging time finding little odds and ends parts like trim/badges etc considering its not only a Mopar but a wagon as well. Either way it's cool to see it runs and is pretty clean considering the age, I'm sure you'll get it looking and running real nice. P.s. I LOVE the Pentastar keychain you had on the key for this car ❤. And I fuckin ADORE and love your Pentastar used car sign. Been looking for some myself, Dodge/Dodge Truck Chrysler/Plymouth whatever. They remind me of being a kid when chrysler still rocked the pentastar on dealer signs.

[@General.Longstreet]

Cool car and beautiful scenery!

[@oliverw3646]

Nice wagon, Austin, Congrats!

[@taskmaster58]

My dad ordered one of these new as his company car, he ordered it with a posi-traction rear end & deluxe wheel covers radio delete (none of the company cars where he worked could have a radio).

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

What color was it?

[@taskmaster58]

He had it painted company colors white with an orange stripe down the sides. Company logo on the front doors He worked for The Nova Scotia Power Corporation.@@ObsoleteAutomotive

[@steves9905]

y'all find some sweet cars. In the early 80's I bought a clean 74 Satellite Regent wagon from a hippie in Boulder Colorado, back before CO started salting their roads. I don't remember if it was the 318 or 360, but it had A/C and got horrible gas mileage...could barely afford to drive for the couple years I had it. It was tan over tan with the wood sides...pretty nice, but I like your blue over blue better. I sure like all the wacky and wonderful cars in your driveway. The new wall signs are awesome too

[@user-cg1ki9gt4p]

there are some things on this thing that will need work. but not much. can't believe it was by salt water thought. looks so nice.

[@glenz1975]

This wagon is pretty cool, like the front grille with the twin headlights and its a V8 as well. That dealer sign is awesome! Been enjoying your content. Cheers from New Zealand 😊

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks for following along!

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

@16:31 when going to the parts store for belts, take the old belts with you. T verify the size. Chrysler was infamous for changing belts and pulleys during production. And the parts books may or may not be accurate.

[@dh2360]

Very cool station wagon, imagine it would be a really nice ride on the road.

[@rickrice3221]

Wagon’s sweet - so’s the sign! About the hood letters - maybe they go missing because they are easy to pry off and they interchange with a more desirable Dodge? The same “Plymouth” letters were used on the hood of my ‘66 Satellite as well as the deck lid on my ‘64 Barracuda, and I harvested a bunch off much later Furies - every time I saw one in a yard with a better letter or two I grabbed them.

[@norahjaneeast5450]

I see that station wagon and think about seeing one of these with White truck rims I believe they had deflated tires so they wouldn't sink in the sand because it was being used as a vehicle for lifeguards Cannon Beach or Seaside Oregon

[@allenzinn5474]

I owned a '74 Dodge Colt station wagon, back in the day, and there were a surprising amount of similarities! Color was blue, loved that car, very fun to drive! 😁

[@grego934]

A friend of mine that I worked with had a tan wagon the just like that one that had a 360 v-8 in it . His Dad said that it was ordered set up like the police version , I don’t know how true it is but I know that the wagon ran like a scalded dog! It was fast lol and never broke down . But looking at that wagon especially being tan inside and out and just kinda ordinary like it was , it made for the perfect sleeper lol . I actually wanted to buy that wagon but it was given to a family member a few years later that needed a car . This video reminded me of that car . Hail if you put that one up for sale , I might be interested lol

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@grego934 It’s available for sale actually. Feel free to email me ([e-mail]) or message me on Instagram (@obsoleteautomotive).

[@flashg67]

Vic’s Classic Car Parts in Chesnee does have a red “B-body” wagon from around 1975-77 that may have a usable fuel tank in it.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I need a few pieces. Especially a drivers front door window regulator! I’ll have to check that out.

[@domenicogaldo6065]

It is very apt that you got the NOS Chrysler sign there Austin. How did you get to like Mopar rather than the more usual GM or Ford products? Really glad you did; and a really great piece of what is called by youtubers over here in England, Carqaeology. That´s always fun.

[@jeffreyrigged]

Signs are awesome. Id love a buick one for my shop.

[@haroldrogers6083]

Motel 6 , we'll keep the light on for ya !! Lol

[@glenbo2464]

WOW , were south of Everett about 50 miles. LOL It reminds me slightly of Plymouth Satelite wagon a friend had.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

They are pretty much the same car. Coronet and Satellite are sisters.

[@jeffreyrigged]

Thats a cool ride. Id hotrod this out. 17s lower slightly but still run those caps.

[@danam0228]

Such a new car ;-) Love the sign

[@user-cg1ki9gt4p]

westport wa.state here sir. first thing i thought of was .hard left rudder. gotta watch.

[@benchattin]

Tempted in making the 3 hour trip to take the '72 Coronet off your hands, haha! Seen it on Marketplace.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Come on down! It’ll make a good driver.

[@user-ip1ro6qx2b]

Hey Austin you scamp! Imagine using a swiss army knife for one of it's many uses. Good call. I Love wagons and this one is no exception. Love the sign too! Treasures abound and you find them all. Keep it up!!!

[@chrisparsons7043]

I'm new to post-73 US cars, seems a good solid example for 50 years old. The pen-knife use was doing my head in too, but now i know why you did it I'm on your side 😁 amd the irony of finding the screwdriver ten seconds later 😄 I'm quite new to this channel, but i think you do a great job. Well done from here in England 👍😎👍

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Thanks for following along! Glad you enjoy the content and thanks for commenting! 😎

[@kennymcelheney8470]

I like how you use your SAK for almost everything.. thanks for sharing videos.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It’s my most used tool!

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Good stuff. Happy Motoring.

[@haroldrogers6083]

Austin my 64 Dodge Polara was a little lighter blue that that wagon , my 70 Plymouth Satellite was Midnight Blue with wide white strip that ran from front to rear , my 73 Plymouth Duster was the same Midnight Blue with the wide white strip from front to rear . The only non- bkue i had was my 68 Dodge Dart it was yellow with black top and interior it had a 318 automatic and ran a whole in the wind !!

[@christophertoscano2026]

I love the wagons

[@philipchesley9615]

4:09 no SMOKE!!!!??? You got 20 more years on that 'mill! Wow!!!! For you kids: Notice the factory "gaps" at every panel, door, hood, tailgate etc... If you don't see this, you're looking at major reconstruction. Pay attention! Cheers!

[@JubileeValence]

Haha! 1974 emissions BS choked us all but you're right! Nice!!!

[@davidkastin4240]

Nice Dodge wagon. Didn't see these in my area idky. Imploded muffler is possibly a air fuel mixture problem.

[@waggitnshaggit6592]

I like it! That B5 is a nice Blue too. For real ya dang near build a house with a Swiss they just jealous!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I’ve used Swiss Army Knives in ways people have never imagined. 😂

[@waggitnshaggit6592]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive Spoke !

[@MichaelJustice-ng7by]

Love the wagon

[@LongIslandMopars]

That would go great with my 74 Charger. When it started on the trailer it sounded just like mine. Love the Chrysler starter. My Charger has the same blue interior.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It could be yours!

[@LongIslandMopars]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive keep me in mind

[@haroldrogers6083]

Near been a big fan of the 74 Mopars , the bumpers and grill and hood just dont work for me , but wagons are hot right now !!

[@ReaperRestorations]

Salt Lake City...dang only 60 miles from me! those signs probably came out of Hinckley Dodge.

[@tripp-n-drive]

It came out of storage in Evanston WY

[@johnbrooke2764]

Cool vehicle!

[@therontacker6442]

Great car!

[@capricetony]

Love It! 318 👍👍👍

[@LongIslandMopars]

Sounded just like my 74 Charger when it was backed off the trailer.

[@Random324-42]

9 passenger is where it’s at.

[@martinliehs2513]

Would have been nice to see the mileage tally from the odometer. Pretty sure that it has not rolled over 100,000 based on its condition. I was surprised by how much surface rust is on the underside of the roof. Did the factory not apply any paint there?

[@dcformee123]

Hey I don't think those hubcaps came on that particular car because usually Chryslers and almost all the cars for Ford/GM/ Chrysler when the cars came with the small poverty caps usually the rims are painted the same color as the car. and rims are black on that wagon with the little poverty caps? So I'm pretty sure that car came with full wheel covers when it was new.

[@moparcasey3135]

Just found your channel. I’m pretty sure I bought a yellow 57 Belvedere from you in 2018. I still have it!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Was it a 2dr hardtop?

[@moparcasey3135]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive yes, came with a stuck 301

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@moparcasey3135 Have you made any progress on it?

[@moparcasey3135]

I put it in the garage and have not touched it… it’s day is coming!

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

@@moparcasey3135 Actually was just talking about that car not too long ago wondering what became of it!

[@christianheidt5733]

Beauty!!!

[@selenelacaze9883]

I love these ones !!!!!

[@QuebecGamer20]

I don't know how many people will get this... But this car reminds me a LOT of the one in Pacific Drive

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Never played it but I know what you’re talking about!

[@charlescarter6146]

Wow, you must have all the money ! We had a 74 Polara wagon when I was about 15. And them signs.....well no telling where they came from. Must have been in storage because them are nice. So keep spend,n your money and I'll keep watch,n.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

I ain’t got that much money. Otherwise I wouldn’t be working on cars in my yard!

[@charlescarter6146]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive well it's good you appreciate those cars that others would have written off. So please keep at it.

[@paulszafranski7502]

Love it

[@joeystrains.9316]

Looks like a great 9 second drag car😁. Pretty solid body.

[@arthurmccarron4379]

My late father owned. 76 Plymouth. Fury salon. The. Body’s. Look. The. Same. His. Was. Forest green. With. Ranch. Siddimg. Thanks

[@JubileeValence]

MINE!!!!!!!!

[@louislepage5111]

This thing would make a great Drag racing car .What class I'm not sure , Super Stock eleminator ??

[@williamhurley6348]

Beautiful wagon. I had a 74 Dart Swinger in the same blue. Miss that car every day. Rock salt was created by Satan himself.

[@aidendaignault3290]

Where do you find these cars?

[@prairiestateautoresto]

I have a set of 1974 Dodge wheel covers that would fit your wagon, I would let them go for a good price.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Full wheel covers or dogdish?

[@prairiestateautoresto]

@@ObsoleteAutomotive W11 Deluxe Wheel Covers

[@haroldrogers6083]

Of that tire gauge is a Dill then its going to still be accurate .

[@lkmsl]

Is any of your cars for sale ?

[@mrmook3001]

Can i have that spare shift lever please?

[@heidisonnenberg7059]

Would love to buy the hubcaps from your Coronet Wagon for my 68 Coronet Police Car if you want to part with them 😊

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

These are some of my favorite hubcaps. Don’t want to really part ways with them!

[@derbygreg9884]

What's nice about the fuel cell in the back is when it is put in a demolition derby you already have the tank.

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

Well that won’t be happening and the boat tank is going away.

[@talltom1129]

Demolition derbys are a waste of a lot of good cars.

[@marklevine-es2br]

It reminds me of an old “police”car station wagon……

[@MichaelJustice-ng7by]

South labels at Taco Bell in 2016 cars only been off the road 8 years or less

[@planetwisconsin9901]

Old black handle Snap On screwdrivers!

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Rubber. Rear window Might. Try. WD 40. I use it on my. Wipers. Makes. More. Plyable. Rain. Rolls off

[@davidkastin4240]

Armol All works good too.

[@davidkastin4240]

Armoral

[@styldsteel1]

Here's the story. Of a lovely lady. Who was bringing up three lovely girls. All of them hair of gold like their mother, the youngest one in curls.

[@ApeGorrillo]

FIRST!

[@1FeistyKitty]

there was a conspiracy to make mopar grilles progressively uglier during the 70s

[@joemazzola7387]

The dodge letters probably get lost in the automatic car wash with that spinning brush Y'all naibors might not like the sign outside

[@MarkB.-mo3lz]

Screw the neighbors, be Mopar proud!😂

[@user-hd1dm7hr3f]

Сильно задроченная машинка

[@anateresahernandez4460]

[@fordssuck]

Where can I buy cars like this?

[@davidcorliss]

The Internet

[@tripp-n-drive]

From Obsolete Automotive himself

[@MichaelJustice-ng7by]

South labels at Taco Bell in 2016 cars only been off the road 8 years or less

[@ObsoleteAutomotive]

It’s not really been off the road. Just been driven as it is here and there.