1957 Dodge Coronet

1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer 2 Door Sedan For consignment, a 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer two door sedan with a title verified 87,355 actual miles, owned by our consignor for 20 years. Webster defines a Coronet as a small or lesser crown usually signifying a rank below that of sovereign. Given the extensive Dodge line in 1957, including fifteen trim levels, the Coronet Lancer was placed just below the Royal Lancer, hence the Coronet name. Today, it is as stately as anything coming out of 1957! Exterior Dodges Swept Wing styling covered the entire nineteen options in 57, including the wagons, and is accentuated here by the stunning and stock configuration two tone layout of Flame Red and Cloud White. The wings also highlight the cars length which is substantial, while its bulk is perhaps tempered by the sandwiching of a red up between a white roof and lower half. This is quintessential 50s with bold and protruding rear tail lights under the wings fin, underscored by a beefy chrome bumper. The front holds a wild design with a dual headlight appearance under the cartoonish brow of chrome trim, all over a massive twin bumper. The trunk sits well within big fenders and is adorned with twin torpedo ornaments. 14-inch wheels wear proper wheel covers and white wall tires to complete the epic style. The paint and metalwork are fantastic on the car, she is more than show ready. Some minor bubbling on a lower panel make up the short list of imperfections. Interior Black takes over for the white on the interior, starting on the door panels that stack red over black panels with some stainless trim to dress things up and both doors are in great shape. Black patterned inserts are rimmed with black piping on the split bench seats which are bordered in red vinyl, creating a striking contrast, and both front and rear seats are in excellent condition. The drivers station is a robust collection of a substantial steering wheel with a metal center, and an aircraft-like presentation of gauges, from the sweeping horizontal speedometer to the line of circular gauges over a series of chrome knobs. This is an artful and functional cockpit. Shifting is accomplished with the push button panel to the left of the wheel while entertainment is provided by the AM radio to the right. Black carpet covers the open floor nicely and a gray headliner is high and tight. The massive trunk is finished with a black carpeted floor and houses a spare with room for eight more if needed. Drivetrain An impressive engine awaits when you open the hood, what Dodge called their aircraft type V8, a 325ci Red Ram V8 rated at 245 horsepower, fueled through a 2-barrel carburetor and backed by a Torqueflite 3-speed automatic. 3.36 gears are found in the rear axle and power drum brakes on all four wheels do the taming of the power. Some staining on the intake manifold distracts from an otherwise clean and unique power plant under the hood. Undercarriage Conditions are very clean and uncomplicated underneath with minimal surface rust and only a touch of residual oil, including a few drops on each pan. Dual exhaust flows through glasspack style mufflers on their way straight back to angle cut tail pipes that exist under the bumper. Suspension consists of torsion bars up front and leaf springs in back. Drive-Ability The 1957 Dodge brochure, which we recommend owning, is replete with boastful claims of speed, handling, and rigidity. For a 1957, it certainly fits the bill with decent power and handling for such a big car. But it is a big car and really finds its niche in long slow straight aways where it cruises in comfort and runs well. This well sorted and well preserved car shows no signs of stopping and all functions on board operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. It unleashes a hurricane of power! It tames a tornado of torque! It breaks through the vibration barrier! It is a swept wing mastery of motion! No, theyre not referring to the B-2 Stealth bomber, but in 1957, this was state of the art and confident claims made by Dodge to sell any of their nineteen models. This is a fantastic example of a head turning show stopper. You know you want it, heck, we all do! Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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