Extremely rare 1970 Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T discovered in storage showing only 185 miles on the clock
Published on Oct 24, 2026 at 9:46 AM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Oct 24, 2026 at 9:46 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
This extremely rare 1970 Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T was discovered in storage – and it only had 185 miles on the clock.
At a Mopar event at Beachbend Raceway in Kentucky, this YouTuber encountered an almost untouched 1970 Coronet R/T.
The owner opened up about the car’s backstory.
It’s no surprise that this car had spent so much time in storage, as it looked nothing short of immaculate.
The awesome cars that don’t get much time out on the road
We see so many incredible cars out on the road that it’s easy to forget about how many gems remain tucked away.
And it’s all the more impressive when we see the condition of some of these hidden treasures.
One 1982 Mercedes 500SL was a perfect example of this, having spent 43 years inside a climate controlled garage.
It was a similar story for this 1986 Parisienne Brougham and a 1969 Yenko Camaro.
When you see the exceptional condition of these cars, it makes a strong case for keeping your cars stowed away.
But then not as many people would get to enjoy them.
It’s definitely a double-edged sword.
This 1970 Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T has held up remarkably well
YouTuber Corner Classic Car Hunter paid a visit to a Mopar event at Beachbend Raceway in Kentucky, where he met a man called Albert.
Albert was there with his 1970 Coronet R/T with a 426 Hemi.
The car only had 185 miles on the clock, and it’s no wonder – it’d spent years in storage.
Alfred had longed to own a Camaro for years, but it was his ‘unobtanium’.
Then he managed to secure it from the town of Ten Sleep in Wyoming, where it had spent years as a ‘dry store car’.
“It really shows well for being that old,” the host remarked.
“It’s been preserved like no other.”
As a kid, Albert had been friends with the second owner’s son.
He was occasionally allowed to wash and wax it, but that was about as far as he got with it back then.
“Every couple of years, he would start this car, pull it out of the shop, and we’d get to wash and wax it,” he recalled.
“He’d pull it back in the shop. And I begged and pleaded, ‘Oh, let me sit in the passenger seat when you pull the car out’.
“And he wouldn’t do it. He says, ‘Nope. Nobody’s ever sat in that passenger seat. No, I can’t do it’.”
How were things looking on the interior of this Dodge Coronet R/T?
As you might expect from a car that’d only been driven 185 miles, the inside showed next to no signs of wear.
Trim panels in tip-top condition and factory undercoating throughout the trunk.
What more could you ask for?
In this YouTuber’s view, this car was ‘four thumbs up out of four’, which is indeed high praise.
Most iconic classic cars
Chevrolet Bel Air (1955 – 1957): Considered the defining 1950s cruiser.
Pontiac GTO (1964 – 1967): Often called the first true muscle car.
Ford Mustang (1964): Created the pony car class.
Dodge Charger R/T (1968 – 1970): Muscle car royalty, helped by its screen presence.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
