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1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible

Posted By: CaptainGTX

1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible - 10/15/09 09:12 PM

Recently bought a 53 Dodge Coronet convertible from family of original owner. It has been in storage since 1965 and is a veritable time capsule. It has its original Red Ram engine with Gyro-Torque transmission. Original paint (believe to be special-ordered DeSoto Ceramic Yellow, since Dodge apparently never offered a yellow), top & interior. Some rust on one quarter needs repaired. Paint & top are probably not good enough to keep it as a survivor in those regards, but hope to keep everything else as original as possible.

My first car in 1964 was a 53 Coronet Red Ram sedan & I cannot ever recall having seen another convertible (although supposedly 4100 were built & there are pictures of two others on the internet).

Just wanted to share my find. Will share some photos if I can get them to load.
Posted By: CaptainGTX

Re: 1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible - 10/15/09 09:16 PM

Here's a picture.

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Posted By: CaptainGTX

Re: 1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible - 10/15/09 09:17 PM

And another.

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Posted By: RodStRace

Re: 1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible - 10/15/09 09:28 PM


cruising for sure!
Posted By: PocketThunder

Re: 1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible - 10/16/09 01:48 PM

Yep, i would do a little maintenance on it to keep it cruising and leave the rest alone.
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: 1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible - 10/16/09 07:47 PM

Wow! Thats nice.

Sheldon
Posted By: jedrattle

Re: 1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible - 10/19/09 02:04 AM

That's beautiful!! I love the early 50's converts! I have a `50 Plymouth convert that I have to sell right now!
Posted By: fstfish66

Re: 1953 Dodge Coronet Convertible - 10/20/09 05:29 AM

never seen one of those that i can remember,,,
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