Vehicle Description
1957 Dodge Custom Royal
Why This Car Is Special
The 1957 Dodge Custom Royal like the one we have here at Skyway
Classics, was a top of the line Dodge with a 325 cubic inch Hemi
with a Carter carburetor. With 285 horsepower and the push-button
Torque Flite automatic transmission it was a true early muscle
car.
Mechanical
Our Royal has the 325 cubic inch Hemi with a Carter carburetor with
the correct factory air cleaner assembly, with 285 horsepower and
the push-button Torque Flite automatic transmission. It looks
factory correct and sits in a clean and detailed engine compartment
with options like the power steering, power brakes, and air
conditioning.
Big news for 1957 was the all new Torsion-Aire suspension which
ours has. It was an independent torsion bar system that included
''anti-dip'' upper and lower control arms, shock absorbers and an
anti-roll bar.
Complementing the front system was a rear leaf-spring suspension
with shock absorbers. Each of the 2.50-inch wide five-leaf springs
measures 55 inches in length and the rear differential was mounted
forward of center to reduce spring wind-up during hard
acceleration.
Interior
Look inside and you will see the 60/40 front seat in red/grey with
a great tri-color dashboard, door panels, carpet, headliner, power
steering, factory radio with dual antennas, and the most desirable
feature, factory air conditioning.
Exterior
Advertising bragged of the Dodge's "New low look! New
safety-strength design! More fine-car features than any other car
at its price! Now see the new queen of automotive fashion...the
long, low, lovely Dodge Custom Royal for '57! Drive and ride in the
all-new luxury of the biggest, finest Dodge of all."
And we have one here that looks great with its two-tone Red and
White interior with great body panels and chrome, dual rear
antennas, dual mirrors, wide whitewall tires, factory full size
wheel covers, and only 87000 miles on the speedo!
Conclusion
The 1957 Dodge Custom Royal like the one we have here at Skyway
Classics is an excellent example of what most collectors consider
to be the most desirable of 1950s Dodges. Ours checks off all the
boxes with the V8 engine, factory air conditioning, great red on
white paint scheme, and those whitewall tires!
Come see it today.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
