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1956 Dodge Custom Royal D500 - $27,500 - Santa Barbara, CA - 1956 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL D-500 SEDAN. Owned for 5 years. Odometer shows 92k miles.Equipped with:
-D-500 performance package
-Powerflite auto. trans.
-Radio, heater, tinted windshield
The following work has been performed by current owner:
-Powerflite rebuilt
-4-barrel carburetor rebuilt
-Brake system rebuilt (Sleeved wheel/master cylinder, brake shoes from White Post)
-New radiator
-Refurbished gas tank
-New fuel pump, belts, hoses
-Front suspension rebuilt, aligned
-New front coil springs, rear leaf springs (mfd. to D-500 specs)
-New shock absorbers
-Generator, starter rebuilt
-Speedometer head rebuilt
-Exhaust system rebuilt (aluminized)
-Pertronix electronic ignition
-5 new Firestone P225/75 R15 WSW radial tires
-4-bar optional "spinner" wheelcovers
-Optima battery
-Rear bumper/guards rechromed
-5 seat belts installed
-1956 CALIFORNIA year-of-manufacture license plates
-Factory Shop Manual and Owner's Manual
-Custom made "Noah" California Car Cover included
This car has the rare D-500 performance option. This was one of the very first of the "muscle cars" which were often used as Highway Patrol pursuit cars. The D-500 package consisted of a 260 bhp "Hemi" engine with solid valve lifters and a performance cam, heavy duty Chrysler N.Y. steering, suspension, springs, shocks, sway-bar and center-plane brakes with 30% more lining than standard Dodges. The car sits 1.5 ins . lower than standard Dodges of this year. The exterior is excellent and the interior is largely original except for the front seat cover and front carpet which are the original material from SMS.This car drives beautifully.
For further info. on the D-500 package, google "FEAR THE FLAGS" at:
http://chrysler300country.com/dodge_d500.htm
http://chrysler300country.com/dodge_d500.htm_2.htm
Link to ad on Hemmings.com
