1955 Dodge Coronet

Highlights

• One-family car originally from Pennsylvania, recently imported to the UK
• The vendor is the first UK registered keeper
• Significant history file including invoices and original registration documents

The Appeal

If you're a fan of mid-century American automotive design, you're going to love this 1955 Dodge Coronet.
Featuring sweeping lines, generous chrome detailing, and the characterful 270ci Red Ram V8: Dodge's first-generation hemi-head engine, this car has it all. A s dash-mounted gear selector and full whitewall tyres complete the picture. The Coronet offers a distinctly period driving experience.

Our example, finished in Chiffon green, has spent its life as a one-family car in Pennsylvania before being recently imported and registered in the UK. The vendor reports great bodywork and a completely solid underside and states that the chrome and stainless steel trim is in very good order. Inside, the interior is said to be original, with the dash, dials, steering wheel, and metal window frames all looking well-preserved.
Recently detailed, serviced, and with a piece of trim replaced and wheels freshly painted, this Coronet appears well cared-for and ready to enjoy. Extensive accompanying paperwork, including invoices and original registration documents from the previous owner, adds to the provenance.

Key Information

• Mileage: 21,300 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom (recently imported from the USA)
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 4.4-litre (270ci) Red Ram V8, two-speed automatic
• Paperwork: invoices and original registration documents from the previous owner are included (see gallery)

The Detail

• Recently serviced and detailed
• One piece of trim recently replaced, the vendor notes
• Wheels recently painted
• Chiffon green paintwork; the vendor states it appears to have had one repaint, which presents nicely
• Minimal paint imperfections with some age-related cracking and marks in a few areas
• The vendor states the chrome and stainless steel trim is in very good order
• Underside reported to be very solid with an older underseal coating still applied
• Tyres have decent tread; full whitewalls have cleaned up nicely
• The vendor states the interior is original with minimal wear
• The vendor states that the dash, dials, steering wheel, and interior metal window frames are all present in very good order
• Dash-mounted automatic gear change lever
• Doors shut nicely, and all panel gaps are reported to line up well
• The vendor states all glass is free from rock damage and presents well
• Retains the original 6V electrical system
• 270ci Red Ram V8 with two-speed automatic, reported to be running and changing correctly
• The vendor reports no real play in the steering and that the brakes are good

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