1957 Dodge Custom Royal Hardtop

The 1957 Dodge Custom Royal series, their top-of-the-line model, came with a standard Red Ram V-8 engine or the optional, high-performance D-500 engine. When the D-500 was fitted with optional dual-barrel carburetors, it became known as the Super D-500 and offered 310 horsepower. Dodge's advertising stated 'New low look! New safety-strength design! More fine-car features than any other car at its price! Now see the new queen of automotive fashion…the long, low, lovely Dodge Custom Royal for '57! Drive and ride in the all-new luxury of the biggest, finest Dodge of all.'

The particular Royal Lancer Coupe is one of the rare cars fitted with the Super D-500 engine option. This car is well equipped with power brakes, power steering, power seat, power windows, a Power-Flite automatic transmission, a radio with dual antennas, and factory air conditioning.

Currently in the Howard and Norma Weaver Collection, this car has been given a recent restoration. It is finished in Glacier White and Velvet Blue paint, and features the optional leather interior with cloth inserts.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015