Guest Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Recently a 1954 Dodge Crusader has come into my possession and I am wondering if anyone could venture a ballpark figure for its value. The vehicle is in fairly decent shape. It still has the original whitewall inserts and bug grill. The paint is great as is all the chrome. The seats were covered and in excellent condition. With a bit of a tune up the engine should turn over..ie: the engine oil was not watered nor was the rad fluid diluted or discoloured.I realize that without seeing the vehile it is impossible to be accurate, but I was wondering about an educated estimate of value. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brian Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Is your Crusader a US model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 According to "standard catalog of chrysler" there is no dodge named "crusader".Here is an article I found on the net about a dodge crusader. (it's canadian)http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery;jses...;amp;sbid=lc03aSo it's a canadian dodge and/or plymouth.Using 54 dodge's as a guide -- the value of your car as defined by "old car value guide" (Feb05) would be in the range of $3,000-30,000 depending on model and condition.Hope that helps.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brian Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 As a Canadian model your Crusader is probably worth more in Canada than the US. Peter's comment about price is probably valid here also, but I find many US buyers are wary of the engine because of its 3.375" bore and lack of pistons and rings availability in the US. However, engine can be bored to 3.4375 and US Desoto/Chrysler pistons used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Bill-W Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 The Canadian-built DOdge Crusader was basically a Plymouth Savoy with a Dodge front clip and nameplates. So the Crusader was the cheapest Dodge. A total of 4,440 Crusaders were built in 1954 - Club Coupe - 1,1054-door sedan - 2,5602-door wagon - 775They were also built in Detroit for export markets and sold as the Dodge Kingsway.As yours is Canadian, though, it uses the larger of the Chrysler Corp's flathead sixes. The engine is a 228-cid unit (3.375" bore with 4,25" stroke). Chrysler built their flathead sixes well into the 1970's for industrial uses so parts are out there.BillVancouver, BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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