George Albright Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I have very reluctantly decide to put up for sale my pride and joy, for the next steward to baby her. I bought this AMAZING original top of the line 1954 Dodge Royal over a year ago after the previous Dodge collector did the brakes and put radials on it, driving it about 400 miles. The original mileage now stands at 29,300. Originally sold in Oklahoma. I am crazy about this car. The only reason I am selling it is I now have the Dodge and a 1952 Nash Rambler Country Club in my climate controlled mancave and two cars simply take up too much space in it. The Dodge is bigger, and thus takes up more space. The Nash is restored but not original like the Dodge and thus the Dodge must have special attention, not left in the sun, etc. The Dodge is a show, HPOF, and special occasion car due to its originality. The paint is mostly original. The hood, deck lid and right front fender are the only areas repainted years ago with lacquer paint, and almost perfectly blend in with the original paint. Dodge made the 241 CI real hemi motor only in 1953 and 1954 and went to the poly motor in 1955 as they were cheaper to produce. This is a smaller version of the mighty Chrysler 331 CI hemi that took the automotive world by storm beginning in 1951. Both motors are rare to find now, as hot rodders like my friend Big Daddy Don Garlits used them in drag racing in the late 1950s. The Dodge accelerates as a hemi should. The car also has a desirable speed manual shift on the column rather than an automatic, as normally found on Royals. The car starts and runs beautifully and it can barely be heard in idle. The trans. shifts as new and the brakes and steering are great. The seats and door panels are virtually mint as it has had plastic seat covers from new. I am a sucker for clear seat covers! The dash is mint. Very desirable two tone green colors. The only negative I can report is that once the car warms up it smells a little as there is a small grease or oil area on the very back on the drivers exhaust manifold. Engine compartment is super clean and original. Original spare. Guys this is the 1950s car to have and show and make AACA members jealous with it originality. I have exactly $13,900 in the car including the shipping to me. Price is $13,900 FIRM. Please do not buy this car unless you will respect its originality. No trades. Clear title. I can assist with East Coast shipping. Lots of photos by email for serious inquiries. Stored in Ocala,Fla. Thanks, George Albright, Ocala. email to request photos: gnalbright@gmail.com Cell 10-4 weekdays EST please. 352 843 1624 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 please see below. Thanks George 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leif in Calif Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Really nice example! What is HPOF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 3 minutes ago, Leif in Calif said: Really nice example! What is HPOF? Historic Preservation of Original Features 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 31 minutes ago, 58L-Y8 said: Historic Preservation of Original Features Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leif in Calif Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 2 hours ago, 58L-Y8 said: Historic Preservation of Original Features Thanks! I was aware of the class but didn't know it's formal name or acronym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 Forgot to mention the chrome and stainless trim are almost perfect and just installed a new NAPA battery. Ready to cruise and show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Beautiful car, George! Good luck with sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Thanks finseeker. You posted my car in the not mine category a year and a half ago and I bought it from the Boston area. It truly is a very very special car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 It appears the original paint has never been buffed. It’s quite thick all over. A delicate buffing will make it like new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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