1957 Dodge Custom Royal Hardtop

Between 1955 and 1959 Dodge ran three Lancer models, the Coronet, the Royal and the Custom Royal; it debuted as a hardtop version on the full-size platform. This two-door hardtop carries the big block 361 cubic-inch V8 which was available in three versions ranging from 305 to 340 horsepower. It features a padded dash and steering wheel, foot-operated windshield wipers, dual antennas, and thick chrome eyebrows. Power windows, power brakes, air conditioning, and swivel seats were options. A total of 11,397 Custom Lancers were made in period and thus magnificent examples are very rare. This example is all original except for one repaint, helped by its odometer reading of 41,000 miles.