1950 Dodge Coronet

4 Door Sedan

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

D34132215

Gasoline

This is a professionally restored 1950 Dodge 4 Dr. Sedan with less than 83,000 original miles that spent all but the last two years of its existence in the dry southwest. Included in the sale are all owners and accesssory manuals as well as the original Colorado plate that was on the car when I purchased it. The car was restored 3 years ago and, aside from a few tiny dings in the paint that are virtually un-noticable, it still looks as good as the day it was completed. The paint is a match to the original and according to the 1951 Dodge color selection card ( included) it is called "Irredescent Bronze". During the restoration the engine was rebuilt and continues to run smoothly, quietly, at the designed temperature, with 40+ pounds of oil pressure; it starts instantly and does not burn oil. The electrical system was converted to 12 volts and a new battery was installed last October. Recent service includes the installation of a factory rebuilt carburator, new brakes, exhaust system, new shock absorbers, fuel filter, tune up, directional signals installed, worn wiring replaced, and 4 brand new Coker Radial wide whitewall tires installed. There is a delux Mopar model 807 push button radio in the dash. Two weeks ago while driving a back country road I hit a bump and the radio concked out.....likely a tube was loosened. The factory installed Mopar All Weather Comfort System provides heat and fresh air but not air conditioning. The interior upholstery, along with the arm rests, visors, and headliner were part of the restoration and the fabric selected is beautiful, period correct, and a very close match to the original. It all fits like the original; tight and straight with no pulls or wrinkles. The transmission is Dodge's 1950 version of an automatic. In reality it is a cross between a Fluid Drive and an automatic and, in fact, it includes 4 forward speeds and one reverse. The column shift has 2 forward positions: one in the postion where 2nd speed would normally be found on a standard shift, and the other where 3rd would be found. The car is started in nuetral and when warmed up the clutch is depressed and, for normal driving, you shift to the normal 3rd speed position. As the clutch is released and the accelerator is depressed the car moves forward in the low range; when you reach approximately 15 mph you take your foot off the accelerator for a moment until you feel a click. That is the solenoid shifting into the high range similar to what you would expect from an 'overdrive'. You do not have to depress the clutch again, even after stopping. At a stop the engine will idle and when you depress the accelerator again you repeat the cycle but this time without the clutch. For slow speed or city traffic driving you can start off with the shifter in the normal 2nd speed position and, with the accelerator, toggle between a low/low speed and a slower driving speed ( up to about 25 mph). It sounds complicated but in fact it's very simple and fun to drive. The owners manual describes the transmission a bit differently and more simplistically however I've described what I've learned while I've owned and driven the car I am selling the car to make room in my barn for a boat I just purchased and which will be requiring my attention for the next year or so. Were I to keep the car about the only things I would do would be to replace the carpeting ( which is actually still in excellent condition ) with a mohair type like the original. Additionally I would have the steering box rebuilt. My mechanic adjusted the screw on the box to remove some excess play in the system. His feeling was that it should be rebuilt in the next few months and new shims installed since further tightening would cause binding. I have been quoted $275.00 by a firm in Minnesota to rebuild the box and approximately $225.00 locally for the labor to remove and re-install it. The steering wheel should also be refinished as the original finish is wearing thru around the circumference. This is an extremely nice car with many miles left in her. Drive her to shows, tour in her confidently at 55 mph, and enjoy the attention she gets whenever you stop, wherever you go. I've put no reserve on the auction and the starting bid is far less than what's been invested in this 60 year old classic. Please note that my wife's picnic basket is not included in the sale Buyer is totally responsible for pick up. I would like my barn clear within 10 days of the auction end. In lieu of a Paypal purchase, a $500.00 deposit will be required within 48 hour od auction close, and payment in full must be made within 7 days of the close of the auction.