Production chronology1955–1956
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Dodge / Model record
Dodge1955
Production1955–1956
Recorded originUnited States
ClassAutomobile
Background
The 1955 Dodge car lineup, consisting of the entry-level Coronet, Royal, and ornate Custom Royal, was a major departure for the company. Driven almost out of business in 1953 and 1954, the Chrysler Corporation was revived with a $250 million loan from Prudential and new models designed by Virgil Exner. The Dodge lineup was positioned as the mainstream line in Chrysler's hierarchy, between DeSoto and Plymouth.
Text adapted from “1955 Dodge” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07
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