1956 DODGE Custom Royal D-500 Sedan. Early Muscle Car. "HEMI" V8.

Description

Very straight `56 Custom Royal D-500 sedan. Coral, charcoal, ivory tri-tone. Equipped with Powerflite auto. trans. (pushbutton), tinted windshield, radio, heater. Standard steering and brakes (non-power assisted). Original headliner, rear seat upholstery/carpet/door panels. I believe it has been repainted once, prior to my ownership. Minor touch-up on the charcoal portion since then. Third owner. Owned 8 years. Have spent approx $14K (receipts) which includes:
-Rebuilt Powerflite A.T.-Rebuilt 4-bbl Carter WCFB carburetor-New radiator-Rebuilt gas tank-New fuel pump, hoses, belts-Rebuilt front suspension-New coil springs and leaf springs built to correct specs for the (stiffer suspension) D-500-Rebuilt Detroit U-joints-New windshield weatherstrip-Rebuilt starter and generator-Pertronix ignition system (still have dual point breaker plate if desired to restore to original)-Rebuilt speedometer-New stainless exhaust system. (super quiet mufflers)-5 Firestone P225/75 R15 radials. Spare has never been on the ground.-5 Seat belts-Rechromed rear bumper/guards-Reupholstered front seat and front carpet in original material-Timing chain, gears, etc.-Quad bar wheelcovers-New heater control valve-1956 YOM California license plates-Owner's Manual and Factory Service Manual plus supplemental D-500 service letters
This car drives very well. Quiet and smooth and tight. Runs very cool due to new radiator and complete flushing of inside of block when I first acquired it.
The 1956 Dodge D-500 is a very special car, valued at a 35% premium over the identical standard (i.e. non-D-500 model). Basically, the package consist of:-Hemi-head, solid valve lifter, higher compression (9.25 vs. 8 to 1) engine.-Chrysler New Yorker suspension. Heavy duty springs, steering knuckles, sway bar, 30% larger center-plane brakes, wheels. Car sits 1.5 ins. lower than standard Dodge.
To learn more about the origin of this package, check out the ALLPAR link when you google 1956 Dodge D-500.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA. For more information, call Jeff at (805) 687-6173 or text at (805) 705-8695