Dodge Custom Royal
Motor vehicle
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The Dodge Custom Royal is an automobile which was produced by Dodge in the United States for the 1955 through 1959 model years.[1] In each of these years the Custom Royal was the top trim level of the Dodge line, above the mid level Dodge Royal and the base level Dodge Coronet.[1] 2-Door Hardtop, 4-Door Hardtop and Convertible models were marketed under the name "Dodge Custom Royal Lancer".
AlsocalledCustom Royal Lancer
Production1955–1959 [1]
AssemblyUnited States: Hamtramck, Michigan (Dodge Main Factory)
Australia: Mile End (Chrysler Australia)
Australia: Mile End (Chrysler Australia)
| Dodge Custom Royal | |
|---|---|
1955 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dodge (Chrysler) |
| Also called | Custom Royal Lancer |
| Production | 1955–1959 [1] |
| Assembly | United States: Hamtramck, Michigan (Dodge Main Factory) Australia: Mile End (Chrysler Australia) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan[1] 2-door hardtop[1] 4-door hardtop[1] 2-door convertible[1] |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Chronology | |
| Successor | Dodge Polara[1] |
A La Femme option was available on 1955 and 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer models.[2]
1955 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
1957 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-Door
1958 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan
1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-Door
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Australian production
The Custom Royal was assembled by Chrysler Australia at its Mile End plant in South Australia from early 1958 utilizing CKD kits imported from Detroit.[3] It was offered only as a four-door sedan.[3]