Image Credit: MGM Classic Cars.The Dodge Charger and Challenger usually dominate conversations about classic Mopar muscle, yet the Coronet R/T deserves considerably more attention than it gets. According to the MGM Classic Cars listing, this 1970 example combines a numbers-matching 440 V8 with factory documentation and is currently offered for $69,995.The car represents the final year of the Coronet R/T, making it especially interesting to collectors who favor less obvious muscle cars. Dodge ended two-door Coronet production after 1970, closing the book on one of the brand's most distinctive B-body performance models.Finished in B5 Blue with a restored black interior, this hardtop presents as a largely factory-style example rather than a heavily modified restomod. Its original drivetrain, factory AM/FM radio, and two broadcast sheets strengthen the case for anyone looking for a Coronet with documented authenticity.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe odometer shows 89,000 miles, and MGM Classic Cars describes that figure as actual. While the car is not an untouched survivor, it has been restored sympathetically enough to retain much of the character that made the R/T special in the first place.The Coronet R/T Was Serious MuscleImage Credit: MGM Classic Cars.Dodge introduced the Coronet R/T for 1967, giving buyers a more performance-focused version of its midsize B-body. The model arrived before the Charger received the R/T badge and came standard with Chrysler's 440-cubic-inch big-block V8.For 1970, that engine was rated at 375 horsepower in standard R/T form. Buyers looking for something even wilder could step up to the 440 Six Pack or the legendary 426 Hemi, although those variants were produced in much smaller numbers.This example sticks with the standard 440, paired with Chrysler's 727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic. That combination offered plenty of straight-line performance while remaining easier to live with than some of the more extreme drivetrain choices available at the time.Final-Year Production Makes It Relatively RareThe 1970 model year marked the end of the line for the Coronet R/T. Dodge built only 2,615 examples that year, making it significantly rarer than the better-known Charger R/T from the same period.AdvertisementAdvertisementHardtops accounted for the vast majority of production, with only a small number of convertibles built. When the standard 440 and TorqueFlite automatic are factored in, the pool becomes smaller still.That rarity does not automatically make every surviving Coronet R/T highly valuable, but it does give clean, well-documented examples extra appeal. In a market crowded with Chargers, Challengers, and Super Bees, the Coronet offers familiar Mopar muscle with a less predictable shape.Matching Numbers And Two Broadcast Sheets HelpImage Credit: MGM Classic Cars.One of the biggest selling points here is the claimed numbers-matching drivetrain. The original 440 remains with the car, and MGM Classic Cars also lists the transmission as original to the vehicle.The sale includes two factory broadcast sheets, which are especially useful for confirming how a Chrysler product was originally configured. Documentation like that can make a major difference when collectors are evaluating authenticity, particularly on cars that have been repainted or restored.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis Coronet has received cosmetic work over the years, including a repaint and interior restoration. Even so, retaining the original drivetrain and period equipment gives it a stronger connection to its factory configuration than many restored muscle cars.It Still Has Useful Street EquipmentImage Credit: MGM Classic Cars.The Coronet is fitted with power steering and front disc brakes, both welcome features on a large-displacement 1970s muscle car. Those options make the car easier to enjoy on the road without changing its basic character.Inside, the black cabin has been restored and still includes the factory AM/FM radio. The combination of a big-block V8, automatic transmission, power assistance, and front discs gives the car a practical edge for someone who actually intends to drive it.That may be one of this Dodge's strongest qualities. It is rare enough to feel special, yet not so exotic that every outing has to become a preservation exercise.$69,995 Puts It In Serious Collector TerritoryAt $69,995, this Coronet R/T is not an inexpensive entry into classic Mopar ownership. The asking price reflects the model's rarity, final-year status, numbers-matching drivetrain, documentation, and restored presentation.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhether the price makes sense will depend on how much value a buyer places on originality and scarcity. For someone specifically hunting a 1970 Coronet R/T, though, finding another example with matching numbers and two broadcast sheets may take some patience.Would you choose this Coronet R/T over a similarly priced Charger? Is a numbers-matching 440 enough to justify the $69,995 asking price? Which overlooked Mopar muscle car do you think deserves more collector attention?If you want more stories like this, follow Guessing Headlights on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.