Vehicle Description
1953 Dodge Coronet Sedan
In 1953, the Coronet was Dodge's top-of-the-line car, with plenty
of chrome trim and exquisite interiors. Still, many basics were
available only as options: turn signals, heater, radio, windshield
washers, backup lights and a clock. In reality, the Coronet was
really an upgraded trim level of the basic Meadowbrook line. It was
a handsome car, with an air scoop on the nose under the hood
ornament. The chrome belt-line sweeping across the lower door
panels and over the rear fenders made the 1953 Dodge lineup look
quite distinctive.
For consignment a fully restored all buttoned up and ready for the
prom 1953 Dodge Coronet 4 door Sedan. Still in 6-volt form, and
since it spent many years in storage our consigner put a new fuel
system in, from tank to carburetor and in between. Also totally
rebuilt brake system, new plugs, wires and points and now it runs
like a Swiss watch. Sadly, due to health reasons our consignor
reluctantly needs to pass it on for others to enjoy. Turn the key
and go back in time to 1953.
Exterior
Straight rust free steel is bathed in big beautiful bling shiny
burgundy paint. Chrome trimmings including the front grille and
bumper, headlight bezels, front hood opening trim, ram hood
ornament, window trimmings, trim spears, wheel well surrounds and
of course the rear lights and bumper, and near perfect badging,
ladies and gentlemen we have a beaut! Wide whites with shiny dog
dish red badge DODGE wheels are all around. 4 large doors provide
access to the next section I'm gonna describe so swing away...
Interior
Near showroom door panels utilize painted uppers in a steel blue,
with some square multi colored blue striped broadcloth housing the
perfect gray vinyl armrest, door actuators and window cranks and a
curved trim piece which delineates the broadcloth from the lower
dark gray vinyl. Very tastefully done and all near perfection. A
straight unmarred gun metal gray dash has plenty of chromed trimmed
gauges in square and round format. The bottom of the dash cascades
in a curve toward the floor, but before it gets there is housing
the temp sliders, metal vertical ribbed and screened speaker and a
shiny ash receptacle. A large metal door glovebox resides in front
of the passenger side. Simply beautiful will best describe the
original steering wheel and horn rim topping a big steering column
with a clear plastic PRND gear selector indicator with red
lettering. Sitting in front of the dash is a long contrasting tan
broadcloth two tone bench with a darker tan checked pattern bolster
and upper third, and ribbed lighter inserts. The rear bench takes
on the same look, and on back of the front bench is an ashtray and
some stainless steel grab bars for easy access and egress to the
rear seat. Gray carpet that is very clean is on the floors, and
above is a broadcloth headliner in a more small square check
pattern which has some holes and a taped repair.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 241ci Hemi V8 with a single 2-barrel carburetor
atop. On the back is the Gyro-torque 4-speed automatic. The engine
bay is clean but has slight surface rust around the water pump
area.
Undercarriage
Plenty of surface rust on the framing and floor pans and rockers.
The consigner states the car sat for a while and we can note a new
fuel tank, lines pump and rebuilt carburetor to get rid of all the
gum. New brake and brake linings are now in. Brakes are mechanical
drums and suspension is independent coil springs for the front, and
leaf springs for the back. New tires are on and are from this
year.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter with little to no coaxing to do so. On the test
track it was reported to have performed flawlessly in the
acceleration, braking and handling departments. All functions were
operational except for the radio.
A very nicely restored example with a beautiful paint job,
refinished chrome trimmings and a 4 door version from the white hat
boys in 1953 model year. Turn the key and enjoy.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
