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Dodge Royal Sedan Red Ram Hemi V8 — 1954

The first generation Dodge Royal, equipped with a Hemi V8 and Powerflite automatic transmission, has long lived in the shadow of the finned, late 1950s Dodge Royal models. Now, there’s an opportunity for younger car enthusiasts to rediscover the early, pioneering Dodge Royals.

Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"A historically interesting vehicle in running condition. 1954 was the first year for Dodge’s top model, the Royal, which came equipped with the Red Ram Hemi V8. This car is also fitted with the Powerflite automatic transmission. It requires a brake overhaul."

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Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"A historically interesting vehicle in running condition. 1954 was the first year for Dodge’s top model, the Royal, which came equipped with the Red Ram Hemi V8. This car is also fitted with the Powerflite automatic transmission. It requires a brake overhaul."

Beschreibung

(The text updated with new information 2024-09-30. The owner adds the following information: the automatic transmission serviced with new oil and filter in 2024. Packing boxes on the input and output shaft of the gearbox have been replaced. The conversion of the electrical system to 12 volts was done by an automotive electrical company in Bengtsfors. Alternator of 105 amps. The tank gauge works if you replace the sensor in the gas tank.)

Imported to Sweden in 2003, this Dodge has since been located in Torsby, Värmland, with two owners. The car was last inspected in 2018, and under Swedish veteran vehicle regulations, it is now tax-exempt and exempt from periodic inspections.



We were only able to conduct a limited test drive in an industrial area as the brakes require attention before the car can be driven on public roads. (See the technical section for more details.) We recommend both an exterior and interior detailing to enhance the car’s appearance. Reupholstering the seats would also give the car a significant boost. It appears that the car hasn’t been driven much in recent years, so a service inspection is also recommended. The car seems to be intact and not tampered with—everything is in its proper place. There is two ignition keys and working door locks. The car comes with a spare tire, a warning triangle, and a lug wrench. However, the original jack and owner’s manual are missing. The speedometer is calibrated in miles, and the total mileage is unknown.



The Dodge Royal was the brand’s top model, featuring the Hemi V8 engine. The first generation Royal was introduced in 1954, the same year Dodge debuted its first fully automatic transmission, the Powerflite. Despite being smaller than its corporate siblings’ engines, the Dodge Red Ram Hemi V8 still managed to break numerous speed records in 1954 at the Bonneville Salt Flats. (See more under history.)

Teknische Daten

  • Baujahr/Modelljahr
    1954/1954 
  • Erstzulassung
    2004-06-20 
  • Abgelesener Tachostand (km)
    52223 miles 
  • Kennzeichen
    UFJ447 
  • Fahrgestellnummer
    34713178 
  • Kw / PS
    110 / 150 
  • Kraftstoff
    Gasoline 
  • Getriebe
    manual 
  • Innenausstattung/Polster
    Vinyl 
  • Farbe
    Vhite/Blue 

Beurteilung Fahrzeugzustand

  • Zustand technisch:

    Equipped with a Dodge Red Ram Hemi V8 engine at 241 cubic inches (4.0 liters) and a 2-speed Powerflite automatic transmission. The engine has a stated output of 150 hp. The car started easily, and after a short warm-up, we took it for a brief test drive. However, we couldn’t drive it extensively, as the brake pedal goes to the floor and pressure needs to be pumped up (see the video clip). The brakes must be repaired before the car is driven on public roads. During the short test drive of a few hundred meters, both the engine and transmission performed well. There is a small exhaust leak from a crack in the manifold, as seen in the picture.



    The car’s electrical system has been converted to 12 volts and equipped with an alternator for increased reliability. The functionality of the charging gauge and fuel gauge is uncertain.

  • Zustand Interieur:

    The front bench seat and rear seat have been reupholstered with a vinyl-like material that is starting to lose its color. The headliner is in good condition, with some staining near the C-pillars. The speedometer is calibrated in miles. The floor of the trunk shows significant surface rust, as seen in the photos.

  • Zustand Exterieur:

    The car has an older repaint that doesn’t meet modern standards, more of a practical respray. There are a few small rust bubbles at the lower edge of the front door and on the rear fender. The gaps around the right front door are slightly uneven. The windshield shows wear from the wiper blades. The car is fitted with good Maxxis tires in size 205/75-R15, giving it the correct height and stance. The bumpers have some damage in the form of dents, scratches, and surface rust spots. Some of the cast chrome parts have pitting. While we didn’t have the opportunity to lift the car, the visible parts of the underside appeared to be in good condition.

  • Zustand gesamt:

    An early Hemi-equipped Dodge Royal in a wonderfully unpretentious, usable condition.

Fahrzeugangeben vom Kraftfahrzeugbundesamt

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2024-04-28
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2004-06-15 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2004-06-20 (540101)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2018-05-29
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3

Fakten zum Modell

In 1954, Chrysler introduced its first fully automatic transmission, called “Powerflite.” Before that, Dodge offered a semi-automatic transmission known as “Fluid Drive,” which used a clutch instead of a torque converter. For 1954, the Red Ram Hemi engine, which had been introduced in 1953, received updates that increased its horsepower to 150. Dodge took four Hemi-equipped 1954 Dodges—two sedans and two convertibles—to the Bonneville Salt Flats in September 1953, where they set no fewer than 196 new AAA-certified speed records, including a flying mile record of 108.36 MPH with a sedan. (See photo)

Lagerort und Info zur Besichtigung

Location: Årjäng

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Mathias Casserlund

mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2024-10-17.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auktionsinfo

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