1959

This 1959 Dodge Custom Sierra wagon spent time in California and Wisconsin, where it was acquired by the seller in 2015 and was subsequently relocated to Kansas. The car is finished in aquamarine and cream over green vinyl and cloth upholstery and is powered by a 361ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Work under current ownership included a repaint, retrimming the interior, and replacement of the brakes, tires, and shocks as well as refurbishing the carburetor and cooling system. Features include chrome bumpers and trim, a roof rack, 14″ wheels with polished covers, swiveling front seats, fold-down second-row seats, a rear-facing third-row “Spectator” bench seat, a receiver hitch, and fender-mounted mirrors. This Spectator Wagon is offered with spare parts, partial records, manufacturer’s literature, a jack and lug wrench, and a clean Kansas title in the name of the seller’s trust. The body is painted in aquamarine and cream and is said to have been refinished under current ownership. Additional work reportedly included replacement of the weather stripping and window channeling as well as re-chroming the bumpers. Equipment includes a chrome grille, roof rack, side moldings, and fender-mounted mirrors as well as tinted windows, a receiver hitch, and a fold-down rear tailgate with a power-retractable window. Blemishes include rubbed through paint on the driver-side fender and etching on the rear glass. Other imperfections are shown in the gallery, and additional paint is included in the sale. The 14” wheels wear polished covers and are fitted with 215/75 Coker Classic whitewall tires which were installed under current ownership. Power steering is installed, and stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes. Service under current ownership is said to have included replacement of the tie rod ends, ball joints, brake cylinders, and brake shoes as well as turning the brake drums, repacking the wheel bearings, and installation of air shocks and a dual-circuit master cylinder. The cabin features seats upholstered in green vinyl with patterned cloth inserts joined by a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpets. The front bucket seats swivel, and the second row and rear-facing third-row “Spectator” seats fold flat. Features include lap belts, wind-up windows, a push-button gear selector, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror. Work under current ownership is said to have included replacement of the upholstery, door panels, and carpets as well as repair of the headliner. The push-button AM radio and clock are broken, and the dome light does not activate with the driver’s door. The two-spoke steering wheel wears chrome horn rings and fronts a 120-mph horizontal speedometer and gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, and amperage. An auxiliary coolant temperature gauge is installed below the dashboard. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 56k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership. The factory temperature gauge is broken and a spare instrument assembly is included in the sale. The 361ci V8 was rated at 305 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque when new and features a four-barrel carburetor which is said to have been rebuilt under current ownership. Additional service reportedly included installation of a Pertronix electronic ignition and replacement of the water pump, thermostat, hoses, belts, fuel filter, air filter, and the battery as well as refurbishment of the radiator and an oil change. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Torqueflite three-speed automatic transmission. Recent service is said to have included replacement of the rear axle shaft, seals, and bearings, refurbishment of the drive shaft joints, and replacement of the transmission fluid and differential fluid. The transmission leaks around the shift linkage.