Vehicle Description
1949 Dodge Coronet, 1949 - 1952. 2 doors model name - Coronet - was
new, and the cars were conservatively styled in line with what
Chrysler's chief executive KT Keller thought customers wanted. Only
available with Dodge's dependable 230 cid flathead six @ 103 hp
against Pontiac's 90 hp for their six and 104 hp from their inline
eight. Highest quality used components often not found standard on
competitors, including aluminum pistons, automatic choke, "floating
power" engine mountings, and full-pressure lubrication of the
engine and oil filter. Very nice Laplata Blue 505 paint. Great
lines gap and fit all the chrome and trim on the car is in superior
condition. Very unique style front grill featuring two smaller top
pieces separated by rectangular grill and the bottom third piece
extends out below the headlight and turn signal indicators. Very
nice two-tone tan and brown interior. Very original car the
undercarriage looks good. Brand new feature for 59 was a key-start
ignition. Dodges utilized fluid coupling plus clutch standard
shift. Gyro-Matic two-range (four-speed) semi-automatic
transmission with fluid coupling and clutch. With the Gyro-Matic,
the clutch was required only to shift between low range, high range
and into reverse. The shift lever control on the steering column
mimicked "three on the tree" but without "first" gear position. The
car features a durable rigid double channel frame, independent
front coil suspension, inclined rear telescopic dampers, safety rim
wheels, and dual front brake cylinders in the drum brakes providing
extra stopping power. Factory correct Babymoon dish hubcaps with
Dodge and red letters and an amazing set of Firestone non-radial
tires, not recommended for use in driving. This vehicle is either
classic, antique, exotic, super rare, or all of the above. It may
not run or drive and may not have run or driven in numerous years.
As a museum piece we were required to disconnect or remove the
battery and drain the fuel tank.
