Vehicle Description
Daring to be different is great, especially if the different is as
good looking as this 1935 Dodge 5-Window Coupe. With a sleek
aerodynamic look, wonderful art-deco styling details, and strong
small-block Chevy V8 horsepower, it's one of those awesome rods
that will stand out just by virtue of being something other than a
Ford or a Chevy.
The bright teal paint certainly helps this one grab everyone's
attention, but it's the detailing that will make them look closer.
The sleek Dodge coupe has a unique look that was similar to the
hotrod styling from the other automakers, but the long wheelbase,
low stance, and sleek tail section make it look far more radical
than most. Finish quality is driver-grade with a few years on the
build that still looks great, with nice body gaps and a bright
shine that can only come from a lot of time invested in buffing and
polishing the final finish when it was completed. Much of the
original trim was retained, and it really sparkles against that
teal paint, which is further punctuated with some slick pinstripe
work throughout the body. We're particularly fond of the front end,
which offers neat details like the dipped front end and bumper
delete, familiar ram hood ornament, and a very cool grille that
seems to look as tall as the entire car. Add in a host of hood
vents, swooping fenders, and bright stainless trim, and the whole
car seems to be in motion like one of those old paintings showing
cars at speed. We love the oval rear window and rumble-seat style
trunk out back, and get a load of those super-cool 'Dodge'
taillights. And it is worth noting that this coupe is entirely
steel as well, which is one of the top reasons this coupe will
always have great value.
Despite the fact that this beauty is a coupe, there's plenty of
room inside, where it has been handsomely reupholstered in blue
cloth. The split bench look great inside this Dodge, and despite it
being a singular unit, there's still plenty of room for two inside.
They skipped any pretense of making it look exactly like a 1935
Dodge inside, but that's OK because the handsome upholstery and
paint work shows well and makes it a very comfortable place to be
on a road trip. The original Dodge gauges will left in place in the
center of the painted dash, all of which were refurbished and are
in great working condition, augmented with a Dolphin tachometer
strapped to the steering wheel. Cold Vintage Air A/C blows out of
the vents mounted underneath the dash, there's a full array of new
switches to the left of the steering wheel, and an Alpine AM/FM/CD
head unit was integrated into the dash as well. Up top a custom
sunroof lets in extra light, light carpets add a plush feeling that
speaks softly of luxury, and the tilt column with a sporty 4-spoke
steering wheel with a super-cool center badge is a nice touch. And
please take a moment to note that this car includes a spacious,
finished trunk with custom compartments that's ideal for
long-distance touring.
A familiar 400 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 lives under the hood and it
was built for the long hauls. It's got some great chrome dress-up
pieces, a performance intake, and dual Quadrajet 4-barrel
carburetors, all of which work together seamlessly to make it run
great and look cool. A big radiator with an auxiliary fan keeps
things cool, and R134a refrigerant in the Vintage A/C system make
it a trusted highway cruiser for long hauls and service access is
pretty good. Power 4-wheel disc brakes and power steering give this
streetrod great road manners, as do the tubular A-arms and
coilovers up front, while the dual Flowmasters give it a
wonderfully throaty yet mellow exhaust note. A heavy-duty rear end
with highway-friendly gears inside makes the car feel lively around
town, but it's easily tamed by the TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission that manages the shifts. It's got just the right rake,
augmented by a set of flashy Eagle alloy wheels and 205/70/15 front
and 225/70/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials.
Nicely built and preserved through the years, this handsome Dodge
stands out both in terms of quality and rarity. Why do what
everyone else is doing when the alternative looks this good? Call
today!
