Dodge Custom Royal

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Dodge Custom Royal
1955 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
Overview
ManufacturerDodge (Chrysler)
Also calledCustom Royal Lancer
Production1955–1959 [1]
AssemblyUnited States: Hamtramck, Michigan (Dodge Main Factory)
Australia: Mile End (Chrysler Australia)
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size
Body style4-door sedan[1]
2-door hardtop[1]
4-door hardtop[1]
2-door convertible[1]
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine
  • Canadian by Year
  • 1956: 303 CID Plymouth A Block (Badges on valve covers show "Super Red Ram")
  • 1957: 313 Plymouth A Block
  • American by Year
  • 1955: 270 CID
  • 1956: 315 CID "Polyspheric" (Badges on valve covers show "Super Red Ram")
  • 1956: Optional D-500 315 CID
  • 1957: 325 CID "Polyspheric"
  • 1957: Optional D-500 325 CID
Chronology
SuccessorDodge Polara[1]

The Dodge Custom Royal is an automobile which was produced by Dodge in the United States for the 1955 through 1959 model years.[1] In each of these years the Custom Royal was the top trim level of the Dodge line, above the mid level Dodge Royal and the base level Dodge Coronet.[1] 2-Door Hardtop, 4-Door Hardtop and Convertible models were marketed under the name "Dodge Custom Royal Lancer".

A La Femme option was available on 1955 and 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer models.[2]

  • 1955 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
    1955 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
  • 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
    1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
  • 1957 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
    1957 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
  • 1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-Door
    1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-Door
  • 1958 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
    1958 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
  • 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-Door
    1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-Door

Australian production

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The Custom Royal was assembled by Chrysler Australia at its Mile End plant in South Australia from early 1958 utilizing CKD kits imported from Detroit.[3] It was offered only as a four-door sedan.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition
  2. ^ John Gunnell, Standard catalog of American Cars 1946-1975, Revised 4th Edition, pages 334 to 336
  3. ^ a b Gavin Farmer, Chapter Five, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010