1955 Dodge Lancer Custom Royal review from North America

Actually, nothing has "gone wrong" with it, it sat for too long and the gas turned to molasses, messing up the fuel tank, lines and carb. I wasn't alive when this was a daily (three times a month) driver of my Grandfather's, but my mom said it never broke down.

There are some small holes in the mufflers, but they're 50 years old now. Timing is off a bit.

This car is great, and all original, including the two-tone paint, and interior. My grandfather ordered it new, and kept it in a garage all its life.

It has a rare option - "power-pack" where you get factory dual exhaust, 4-barrel carb and a three speed manual (three on the tree) transmission with overdrive. I've been told it's a rare car due to it's original shape and options.

Really runs well, and drives smooth. These old hemi's have a sound all their own. I'll probably pass it down to my son, Ben, when he learns to drive it safely (about age 33).