Current Auction: Arizona in the Fall 2014 on November 28th, 2014
262
Lot #:
262
Year:
1957
Make:
Dodge
Model:
Custom Royal
Body Style:
CVT
Exterior Color:
Ice Blue
Interior Color:
Blue
# of Cylinders:
8
Engine Size :
325
Transmission:
Automatic
# of Speeds:
3
Description:
Fully Restored 1957 Dodge Custom Royal Convertible
Factory correct original and rare Ice Blue with matching blue interior and top. Period correct D-500. 325 CID Hemi V8, 3-Speed Torqueflite automatic.
AM Radio, rare record player, power windows, power brakes, power seat, power steering and power top.
After a complete re-design of the entire lineup in 1957, the jewel of the Dodge lineup was the all-new Custom Royal. Available in 2 or 4 door Lancer or a 2 door convertible, the Custom Royal was built atop an ultra long 122" wheelbase with "Torsion-Bar" independent front suspension and rear leaf spring set-up with shock absorbers.
The '57 Custom Royal seen here is a special example that was originally ordered with the 3-speed Torqueflite automatic, but was powered by the smaller 325ci "Red Ram" V8. During the restoration, however, a correct 325ci D500 Hemi V8 was installed, complete with correct dual Carter Carburetors and side intakes.
