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1952 Dodge Coronet Gyromatic Transmission Solid Car!!! on 2040-cars

Year:1952 Mileage:30000 Color: Burgundy /
 Brown
Location:

Antioch, Illinois, United States

Antioch, Illinois, United States
Transmission:gyromatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:Flathead 6
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1952
Interior Color: Brown
Make: Dodge
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Coronet
Trim: Coronet
Drive Type: Gyromatic
Mileage: 30,000
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Great solid body, perfect for the restorer."

 Up for auction is a 1952 Dodge Coronet 4 door sedan.  The car was last titled in 1985 with 22,000 miles on it.  It now has about 30,000.  The car has the Flathead 230ci engine with the Gyromatic transmission, or Tip Toe shift (Desoto).  The transmission works great.  The car drives smooth, but will not go over 35mph then it starts to backfire.  No. 4 intake valve is sticking.  Brakes are hard, and the master cylinder leaks occasionally, mainly when the car sets a while. Exhaust is amateur, NAPA glass pack, clamps, sounds cool, okay for daily driver. 

This car in in great condition for the age. IMO the condition of the body, and the interior are just amazing for a car this old, from Illinois! Some of the parts appear to be brand new.  I have to sell it because my daughter is getting braces, and the cash would be nice, but not nice enough to be low balled...Car for sale locally, reserve the right to end auction at any time.  Cash only sale!  Your bill of sale will be the title....plates come with the car.  They came off ebay.

The Great....
-excellent interior, nothing damaged or missing (besides front carpet).
-clock works, but is slow (correct twice a day)
-all original, you can still see the OEM stickers on some parts of the engine
-Decent set of used radials on the vehicle
-new fuel pump, oil pan was dropped and cleaned, newer battery, fuel tank cleaned and lined, carb rebuilt
-ROCK SOLID BODY!  This car sat a log time in a barn (still has hay under bumper), developed a nice patina.  Must have been a lot of cats around...
-clear Illinois title
The Not So Great...
-front fenders have typical sheet metal rust around headlights
-small amount of rust around rear fender/trunk area, passenger rear fender replaced (OEM) due to accident.
-dent on trunk hump
-No.4 cylinder has low compression 30.  All the rest are okay. 
-radiator weeps in some spots when it sets a while.  I have never seen it leak when up to temperature.
-heater controls are seized due to setting for years.
-exhaust manifold has a 1" crack.
-gas gauge does not work

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