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1954 Dodge Royal - Auction - Mill Hall, PA - 1954 Dodge Royal ConvertibleIn the spring of 1954, a Dodge Royal convertible was selected as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. To commemorate the honor, Dodge introduced a tip-top-of-the-line Dodge Royal 500 convertible as a $201 option. The 701 500 editions included very attractive Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels, a “continental” spare tire, and special trim. A dealer-installed Offenhauser intake manifold and special carburetion raised engine output to an estimated 200 horsepower, which exceeded the power generated by almost all cars on the road and which gave the highest horsepower-per-cubic inch available in a Detroit car for the year. The Royal 500 began Dodge’s true emergence as a “performance” car line, and in fact took the top four places in its “medium” class and six of the top ten at the famous Mexican Road Race.
This 2 owner Dodge Royal has the Red Ram Hemi V8 engine with an automatic transmission. The first owner had the car from 1954 until 1971 and the second owner had the car from 1971 until 2010. When restored it needed very little body work and was in perfect running condition. It features power steering, radio, heater, power top, windshield washer and a continental kit. A terrific automobile. 1954 Dodge Royal Convertible
Please note, this vehicle will be offered for sale only at the Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, July 17th and 18th, 2015 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. For more information contact us at (800) 248-8026 or visit www.cpaautoauction.com.
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