Welcome to 1950s Cars – Dodge
Priced a mere $75.00 less than the Coronet it was considered economy,
the interior boasted that it had enough head room to not knock your hat off
Cost: $1,811.00 1950 Dodge Wayfarer Convertible
Dodge relied on Chrysler’s engineering excellence to sell its cars. For instance, the 1970s Dodge Hornet showcased this with its innovative design and reliable performance, making it a standout choice for drivers looking for both style and substance in their vehicles.,
heralding such virtues as smooth ride and Safety-Rim wheels
Cost: $1,925.00
Keep your classic car looking good with Dodge indoor and outdoor covers1951 Dodge Wayfarer Sportabout
America’s lowest priced full sized completely convertible open car,
it sounded good but just over a thousand were sold
and it turned out to be the models last year
Cost: $1,730.00 (base)1952 Dodge Meadowbrook
Little was changed in this model year for Dodge or Chrysler,
they were busy making military vehicles for use in Korea
Cost: $2,240.00 (base model)1953 Dodge Coronet
This Club Coupe was equipped with the new Red Ram V-8
it also was the first Dodge to decorate the hood with the now iconic Ram’s head ornament
Cost: $2,198.00
Another Spring special included this two-tone coral/white paint,
the outside spare tire swung to the side for trunk access
Cost: $2,205.00 1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
The Royal lancer was the top of the line Dodge this year,
the three-tone paint didn’t last long but it was popular while they offered it fender skirts were an option on the Royal only
Cost: $2,395.00 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
“La Femme”
Dodge just didn’t get it when it came to marketing to women,
this attempt had soft tone exterior colors,
a matching umbrella, rose leather shoulder bag and gold flaked pink upholstery
Cost: $2,877.00 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer
This very popular model was the first Dodge to join the tail fin craze,
equipped with pushbutton TorqueFlite selector,
dash mounted rearview mirror and a Scope-Sight speedometer
Cost: $2,335.00 1958 Dodge Sierra Wagon
Dodge’s most popular wagon at a time when wagons sold well,
this particular one was a “Spring Swept-Wing” edition featuring special colors and interiors
Cost: $2,733.00 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
The hardtop coupe (shown) started at $3200.00
a comparable Coronet which sold for about $500.00 less out sold the Royal three to one
Cost: $3,312.00 (with a V-8)