1953 Dodge Regent review from North America

"A funky old beast with gobs of charm"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

I bought this car from a family in Vancouver -- they had owned it for 30 years and just slowly let it slide into disrepair in the last decade or so. I replaced the front shocks, king pins, wheel cylinders, rear shoes and tires. All fairly predictable.

General comments?

Fabulous funky old warhorse. Dreadful gas mileage -- maybe it needs tuning? Any suggestions?

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Model Year1953
First year of ownership2006
Most recent year of ownership2006
Engine and transmission flathead six Semi-Automatic
Performance marks 3/10
Reliability marks 9/10
Comfort marks  
Dealer Service marks 0/10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 5/10
Distance when acquired67000 miles
Most recent distance67500 miles
Previous carPlymouth Valiant
Date of Entry 11th September, 2006

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