1957 Dodge Coronet

Coupe

325 V8

Automatic

35295371

Clear

This car was originally from the USA and was imported into Canada 16 years ago. It is located in Dundas, ON which is just outside Hamilton in storage About 30min from the U.S. Border. Viewing can be arranged. I purchased it off the previous owner who had it for 16 years and drove it every year except during winter. While I've owned it, I've had the original rad professionally and properly rebuilt, original carb professionally and properly rebuilt, bought 6 wheel cylinders, I've replaced some faded taillights, had the brakes inspected. The Good:It runs, drives and stops. I had it at about 60-70mph on the highway for about an hour. I have drove it around town as well. I have drove maybe 3 or 400 miles in the car to a few shows. The radiator and carburetor have been professionally rebuilt right after i got it. The brakes work as they will lock the wheels if you hit them hard enough, I do have 6 new wheel cylinders to go with the car as I was going to change to a dual master set up. The interior was done at some point. Its in very good condition. Original tube radio still works, wipers are new and work (no washer though), horn works. All glass is there and not cracked, windows roll up and down. Body is solid from the grass line up no rust. No rust on the doors. Original headliner still in car and intact. Starts right up, first time cold no problems. I have the original factory service repair manual and parts catalogue with all the parts numbers, and a owners manual. Cigarette lighter still works. Push button transmission functions great in all gears. Original generator works fine. Oil pressure is good. The oil pressure and amp meter both work fine. Has Power steering, but manual drum brakes. Heater works. Headlights, signal lights and tail and brake lights all work. The frame is solid front to back with no soft spots. Has Original keys. Car drives straight and power steering functions as it should. I have the clear title in hand. The Bad: The floors, trunk and rockers were done before the previous owner bought it but they weren't done properly. He described it as a wrap around job. The sheet metal was placed on top, and not cut out and welded in. So while you can drive the car as it is, at some point you will want to do them properly. Small oil leak from valve covers, but have new valve cover gaskets in the trunk. Also speedometer and odometer don't work, I have new speedometer cable in the trunk. The odometer reads 85525 and previous owner estimated current mileage at around 88000. The fuel gauge doesn't work, new owner had new fuel tank installed so not sure if sending unit in there or not. I did noticed if i fill it right up it will leak, it appears to come from where filler neck meets tank, so I'm guessing no seal was used in there.Temperature gauge also doesn't work, I put in new thermostat and housing. But that's as far as I got there. There is some rust on the inside of the trunk lip, not on the trunk itself but just inside support. The lower quarters, rockers, lower fender by the door all have bondo but look decent, as well the the top of the fenders by the headlights (common problem). Exhaust or manifold has a leak up near the front somewhere so should be replaced. Also paid a friend to change the oil (Joe Gibbs Hot Rod Oil) and filter, and he complained about how hard it was to get the gaskets right (old style canister). So now when it runs there appears to be a slight leak from there. It didn't leak before he changed oil, so I'm guessing he botched the gaskets. When I got the car, the keys didn't work in any of the locks. I shot WD-40 in them all, now they all work fine except drivers door. Will sell to USA and Canada only. Please only serious bidders. Only bidders with over 10 feedback. I will cancel others unless you contact me first. I will assist in shipping if I can and can help load it, but shipping is the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. 500 Deposit due within 24 hours of auction end. If buy it now is used, 500 deposit is due immediately. Please feel free to ask any and all questions. I've been as honest on here as I can and listed every concern I've come across in the few months I've owned it. This was my first old car and I've found out I'm not as handy with tools as I was back in High School, so I've bought another old car already Hot Rodded. Of course selling as is, where is with no warranty. I've seen this listed in a few auctions so I will repeat it, its bid to win, not to view it.