Difference between revisions of "Dodge Coronet"
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| − | (1949-1959) The Dodge Coronet started as 2nd series 1949 powered with a 230 cu in flathead six & comfortable chair high seats. K.T. Keller wanted Chrysler cars made so a tall man could wear his fedora on his head. The marque was revived in 1965 -1976, with 1970 being the last 2dr Coronet. | + | (1949-1959) The Dodge Coronet started as 2nd series 1949 powered with a 230 cu in flathead six & comfortable chair high seats. K.T. Keller wanted Chrysler cars made so a tall man could wear his fedora on his head. The 1949 Dodge was touted as lower on the outside ...higher on the inside.The marque was revived in 1965 -1976, with 1970 being the last 2dr Coronet. |
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History:
(1949-1959) The Dodge Coronet started as 2nd series 1949 powered with a 230 cu in flathead six & comfortable chair high seats. K.T. Keller wanted Chrysler cars made so a tall man could wear his fedora on his head. The 1949 Dodge was touted as lower on the outside ...higher on the inside.The marque was revived in 1965 -1976, with 1970 being the last 2dr Coronet.
Model Predecessor
1949(1st series) Dodge Custom, which was advertised as the smoothest car afloat.
Model Successor
1960 Dodge Dart models: Pheonix Pioneer, Seneca and Dodge models Polara & Matador 1977 Monaco referred to as the small Monaco.
