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1953 Dodge Coronet Red Ram Hemi on 2040-cars

Year:1953 Mileage:97500 Color: trim
Location:

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

 

Up for sale is a beautiful 1953 Dodge Coronet.  Engine is the original 241 cu. In. Red Ram Hemi with factory dual point distributor,  6 volt system and Gyromatic transmission.  Running gear and brakes are in great working order with 97k miles on the car. The car was resprayed some time ago in the factory color of Esquire Red.  The overall condition of this car is great considering that it is original and appears to have been taken care of fairly well. Car is very reliable and can be driven daily. There is an oil change sticker in the door jamb that states 89k miles in 1973. There is another from southern California. I can make out 195’ something so it may have been from out there originally.  It was in Sioux City Iowa when I found it. The steering and overall chassis are original. The car wanders a bit but drives fine otherwise.

The interior is complete however needs restored.  The dash board and steering wheel are complete and in really good condition. All of the dash lights work and dim when the panel light is adjusted. Gauges work. Fuel gauge doesn't read correctly.  Heater, defroster and original two speed electric wipers all work.  Glove box is fine.  The radio turns on but is not working. This car has factory front and rear speakers both of which are still in the car. Headliner is there. The interior light is there and works. The front seat upper has a cover over the original material and is very old and torn. The upholstery on the lower section of the front seat is coming apart. The rear is original as well and in good general shape with some old mineral stains and small areas that are torn. Car has original seat belts up front and aftermarket belts at the rear seat.  The driver’s side door glass is cracked but whole.  The rest of the glass is in good general condition.  All four door windows roll up and down cleanly.  Trunk has the original hounds tooth mat made from a weave material and is stained.  The spare tire is an old Allstate Cushion tubeless wide white wall 7.10-15 tire and in really good condition. The original jack is present as well.

The exterior trim, bumpers and grill are all complete. There is pitting in some of the chrome, the bumpers have some surface rust, scratches and general use marks from 61 years of service however are very straight. The side trim is complete and so are the various emblems and hood ornament.

The car has some rust in the front passenger floor up around the body mount.  Somebody did a repair on the driver’s side that isn’t impressive. Both of these spots are from a leaky cowl vent and rubber floor mats over the 61 year life of the car.  Otherwise the car is very solid including the trunk and spare tire well.

This car isn’t perfect or close and has various dings, blemishes, scratches, chips, etc. that would be normal on an original 61 year old driver. Overall this is a very classic 1950s Americana piece.  It’s been fantastic for cruising and general hopping around.  This car puts more smiles on faces than I can explain.

 

Title is clear, in my name and registered here in Florida.  This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranties or guarantees offered or implied. Sale is final, buyer is liable for any shipping. Please ask any questions you may have. The car is available locally (Fort Myers, FL) for in person inspections. I require a $1000. Non Refundable Deposit within 48 hours of the auction ending. The balance will be paid in full before the car leaves or sits on a trailer. No exceptions. I will hold the car up to a month with proper communication.

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