1957 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL HARDTOP - FINS AGAIN

Dodge had a make-over this year with a longer, wider and lower stance, and yes, fins that were larger than last year's model. More powerful engines were added to the mix also. About 5 percent of Dodges had a D-500 engine which were V8, 325 or 354 cid with 285/310 and 340 horses respectively. Other Dodge engines this year are L-head, 230 cid / 138 hp, V8 325 cid with either 245 or 260 hp. The Custom Royal is the top of the Dodge line that came as a 4-dr. sedan, Lancer hardtop sedan, Lancer hardtop coupe, or convertible coupe. These 4 Custom Royal models totaled 55,149 units and usually were ordered in two-tone configurations. Check out this great example of the Dodge make-over with fins. It's a good looking Dodge. And thanks very much for viewing this '57 Dodge Custom Royal.

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[hristo369]

Corvette which is visible in the background is amazing C3 :)

[55lincoln]

@hristo369 Yeah, sometimes when videotaping a car, you'll see other great vehicles nearby. Glad U enjoyed the C3 Vette.

[hristo369]

Beautiful car, my favorite is the 1958 Plymouth Fury :)

Cars from the 50s and 60s are wonderful \m/\m/\m/

[55lincoln]

@hristo369 Not only a beautiful car but rare also. Glad you enjoy cars from the 50s and 60s. Thanks for enjoying this so much.

[cheddyrod]

Nice to see a 57 in such great shape. Yes the build quality of the 57s were atrocious but they did get better in 58 and by 59 they were very good. Unfortunately the build quality of the 57 to 59 all got tarred with the same brush. Any way the Dodge with D500 was one hot machine..

[55lincoln]

@cheddyrod That Forward Look really shook up the car industry design staffs. Build qualilty did suffer making these 57 - 59 Chrysler products all the more rare. The D500 surely made those that had it very hot indeed. Thanks for viewing and I'm glad you enjoyed this 57 Dodge.

[55lincoln]

@itsmegp46 I know what you mean. They did rust badly and thats a shame. Quality control or lack of it could make or break a car. Chrysler products rusted and as you say, they dissolved. Thanks though for enjoying this apparent rust free Dodge.

[itsmegp46]

Dodge and Plymouth did ok, not quite like GM in general, but held their own against Chevy and Fords family cars. But the biggest issue with the 57-59 cars were, the cars were notorious rusters. As good as these cars were in style, performance and engineering, very little attention was paid to rust proofing. Many of these cars quickly dissolved.

[55lincoln]

@itsmegp46 I know what you mean. You just don't see these in person anymore. Then again, Chrysler products didn't sell as well as GM or Ford products, so it's a treat to see something like this. Thanks so much for enjoying this Dodge.

[55lincoln]

@brians09challenger My uncle had a 57 Desoto Fireflite with this color combo and was a 4-door sedan. Mighty glad you enjoyed this. You have a great New Year also.