[{"id": 13448478, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So much style here. Love the stern and perhaps even pissed off ruffled brow front-end.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1705587451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13448695, "authorName": "troy_hall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/troy_hall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely Stunning Lines. Miss the big fin cars. GLWTA {;-)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1705589535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13448764, "authorName": "GLCC2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glcc2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is such a cool car. Amazing design!\r\nI was in awe over the design cues and how the times inspired the the final product.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1705590255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13449074, "authorName": "Pdigwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdigwig/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Pdigwig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705592729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13449090, "authorName": "celtictaverngreg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celtictaverngreg/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by celtictaverngreg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705592912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13449304, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is probably the spec bandleader Lawrence Welk would have driven as his courtesy car; his TV show as sponsored by Dodge (or as he pronounced it, \"Dotch\") for many years.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1705594686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13449426, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For some reason Dodge was preoccupied with Knights in armor during this era and they appear in several locations on the \u201857 and \u201858 models. The flush mounted ash tray on the main instrument panel was ultra cool - you push on either end and the panel pivots around like a secret door to reveal a convenient place to rest your heater while operating all the push button tech of the time. Didn\u2019t see ash trays like that again until the Datsun 510 with the very same design for the dual ash trays in the back seat of the two-door dime.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1705595770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13449498, "authorName": "Pdigwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdigwig/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Pdigwig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705596365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13450761, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This be a real Dee Luxe Dodge!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1705603424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13453039, "authorName": "redfury66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redfury66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is interesting to see one of these in a single colour....the styling lent itself to a two-tone treatment, with the middle section being one colour and the bottom, top and fins in a different hue.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1705610942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13457716, "authorName": "pacers35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacers35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My maternal grandparents had one of these for several years while I was growing up. I have always loved the push button transmissions.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1705679774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13459528, "authorName": "Jaguarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaguarman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just another example of why I think 1959 was the best year of design in automotive history. Not because of the aerodynamics, efficiencies, practicalities, or beneficial traits that made the car faster or more efficient. Quite the opposite. Design just for ascetics and style. To hell with everything else.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1705689799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13463629, "authorName": "60Sevillian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/60sevillian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With apologies to the '59 Buick, I've always thought these '59 Dodges were the angriest-looking cars of all time.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1705704656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13465066, "authorName": "ronbo97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronbo97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like a nice, low mileage car. Is that the original paint, or has it been partially or fully repainted ? Also, does the gas gauge work ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1705721107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13465563, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Dodge Custom Royal Sedan just oozes class - GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1705750301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13479383, "authorName": "Raffi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raffi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a magnificent example of our complete and utter worship of the misguided excess of the post war era. Remember this car came out right after the 1958 recession. But it was clear that the big three viewed the recession as nothing more than a bump in the road. \r\n\r\nWhile these were eventually heralded as the end of this design excess era. the more sedate offerings that would eventually come only make these glorious relics that much better as examples of a dreamy but forgotten tomorrow. \r\n\r\nMiles of chrome and tail fins, more chrome on the dashboard alone than on the entire exterior of any European offering, and acres of plush seating are captivating invitations to elegant living. Each and every micro bevel, angle, and detail throughout this car was perfectly carved by hand from workers with steel lunchboxes hiding raspy tobacco induced grumbles of impatience with their boss while wolfing down bologna and cheese sandwiches. \r\n\r\nWhen I look at this excess, while it's far more than we should have dared, America had some big ones back then and had no fear letting them loose on the highway, eager to carve out the future. \r\n\r\nEverything about this four door should be celebrated as a period that will never happen. Though modern cars are far safer, more reliable, and convenient, there is something endearingly romantic about this convergence of excess, ingenuity, and pride. It's Custom and it's Royal. From a time when no one in America was Dodging anything. \r\n\r\nGLWTA!!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1705872370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13480576, "authorName": "RatFink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratfink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ronbo97: It appears to me to have at least been partially repainted, as you can see that the driver's rear quarter panel is darker than the driver's rear door. I would add that since it is detectable in the pictures and the video, you can bet it's noticeable in person.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1705887515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13481897, "authorName": "GLCC2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glcc2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for all the comments,\r\nYes, this car is Hot! \r\nIn response to questions, It does run very well and the fuel gauge does work.\r\nThe hood, front header, roof, and trunk lid have been repainted and the shade of white/cream is different. The previous owner has passed and not sure if done on purpose, it very could have been as most all of these were not only two-tone but sometimes three-tone. Also the fins on these vehicles were added on at the factory, they are of different materials, painted separately and their finish does age differently. The color and finish do look very nice and flows well on the 'ol Dodge. We do not see evidence of repair bodywork nor rot. Very dry and straight car.\r\nThanks again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1705933972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13483205, "authorName": "mickeyjm47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeyjm47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you please provide a photo of the swing out front seats.\r\nCould you explain more about the \"Statement of Qwnership\". I don't understand about the PA title was signed over to the NY owner but no new title was issued. Does this PA title go with the sale plus the \"Statement of Ownership\"?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1705945373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13487246, "authorName": "GLCC2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glcc2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mickeyjm47\r\nJust added photos of seats swung outward. Apologies for lighting as the car is inside and not a lot of room to work with.\r\nWe are a NYS auto dealer and the title is a PA title signed to the dealer owner whom passed away. The executor filled out a statement of ownership over to us and we will issue a dealer reassignment to the new owner. We kept the PA title as part of the transfer documentation so you or whomever purchases it clearly sees the mileage and ownership history. The alternative would be we issue it on our name and still issue a dealer reassignment to the new owner\r\n.. Either way it's not an issue but BAT wanted to mention it for transparency. As a licensed, bonded, bona-fide dealer we guarantee title transfer as required.\r\nThank you for inquiring and looking at our Dodge.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1705959883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13488520, "authorName": "Tanglewood426Hemi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tanglewood426hemi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My sister bought one these new near the end of the 59 model year. Only difference was hers came with a 2-bl carb. It was even all white, and I put fender-skirts on it. It had a Sure-Grip rear with the optional size tires. Even had the swivel seats. \r\nNot many cars back then had Posi rears, so I did well stop light racing in NE Indy. Don\u2019t discount the performance of a 361 !\r\nIt also cornered very well for that era. Not so good at stopping.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1705973800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13492698, "authorName": "mickeyjm47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickeyjm47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for your prompt response and detailed explanation of the \"Statement of Ownership\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706035730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13497438, "authorName": "unclecharlie51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclecharlie51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tanglewood95 My parents had a '59 Plymouth Sport Suburban with this motor in it, Torqueflite and 3.31 SureGrip. They let a 17 year old out on the public highways with three hundred and five horsepower! It was a 4000 pound car so off the line against things like 327 4 speeds was tough, I was giving away three or four hundred pounds. BUT from a 15 or 20 MPH roll in first gear and manually shifting the Torqueflite it was a formidable street beast, and a full throttle up shift at about 80 was something to behold! Because it had 3.31s top end was around 115 give or take. And at 115, because if the fins, it was a very stable car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706061754, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13497828, "authorName": "celtictaverngreg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celtictaverngreg/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by celtictaverngreg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706067903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13497981, "authorName": "ronbo97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronbo97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to correct a few mis-statements: There were no three-tone Mopars produced after 1956. \r\n\r\n\"the fins on these vehicles were added on at the factory, they are of different materials, painted separately and their finish does age differently. \" \r\n\r\nThis statement is completely false. The fins were an integral part of the body and stamped out of the same 20ga sheet metal as the rest of the body. They were painted at the same time as the rest of the body.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1706070442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13500021, "authorName": "Pdigwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdigwig/", "bidAmount": 12222, "content": "$12,222 bid placed by Pdigwig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706116956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13500425, "authorName": "GLCC2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glcc2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ronbo97\r\nThank you for the additional information. \r\nI welcome as much knowledge as possible and these awesome cars. \r\nWe did request the local MoPar Club to come and look at the car and some of the members collectively stated same, that the tailfins were added to the the base body and the trim would be surrounding it as a finishing touch to conceal fasteners. I myself didn't build the car nor was around the factory when they were built to confirm. But,,, There is some information that colaborates to the additional applique. \r\nCopied a pic from Wikipedia for information.\r\nWe have seen some late 50s cars with wild color schemes. Some with three colors. Maybe not as it rolled off the showroom floor 65 years ago as new but tastefully done by their owners to taste.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706119495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505739, "authorName": "RatFink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratfink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GLCC2017: This looks like a nice car. If I were to guess, the older previous owner cared for it, but maybe was on a fixed income so he had some panels repainted rather than spring for a full repaint. In your comment about the paint, you say that, \"The hood, front header, roof, and trunk lid have been repainted and the shade of white/cream is different.\" You also say that the paint on the fins ages differently. So I am looking at the pictures and it is difficult to see these differences, I was wondering if you could help me. I can see that the hood and header area is darker than the front fenders, so that makes two shades: light and dark. The fins aging could be a third variation, let's say medium. So I can see that the driver's side quarter panel is darker than the driver's rear door, but does it match the other dark panels or is it medium? Basically tell me if this is correct: Fenders, doors, and passenger's quarter are light; header, hood, roof, trunk, and driver's quarter are dark; fins are medium. Is this right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706144655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505945, "authorName": "GLCC2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glcc2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RatFink\nAnswering your questions the best way I can...\nThe previous owner had plenty of funds available to him and owned a Dodge dealership. Money wasn't the issue. I believe when he obtained the vehicle he liked it enough and really left it as it was. I also believe that when the hood, header, roof, and trunk were done. They were done close in hue but maybe on purpose. I say that because the car looks good!\nThe rear fins were mentioned because of pictures under certain lighting makes the transition between the top of trunk to quarter fin showing shade difference and quarter sides between trim. It is really not that noticeable and I purposefully pictured it so shades / hues showed as much as possible.\nI honestly can't bash this car, it is Beautiful, even with the top sides a bit different. Could almost say that it was done on purpose. Will get a few more pics of those areas posted tomorrow morning for you. They will be inside pictures under more subtle lighting.\nThank you for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706147005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13505986, "authorName": "pilgrim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilgrim/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by pilgrim", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706147417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13506023, "authorName": "RatFink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratfink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GLCC2017: Yeah I wouldn't bash the car either. I think the only thing that throws me off with regards to the mismatch being deliberate is the quarter not matching the door. I can't believe anyone would do that unless they were making a police car. You can't go wrong with more pictures, I look forward to seeing them. Meter readings would be the most helpful here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706147980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13506323, "authorName": "celtictaverngreg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celtictaverngreg/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by celtictaverngreg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706152649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13506930, "authorName": "Pdigwig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdigwig/", "bidAmount": 13900, "content": "$13,900 bid placed by Pdigwig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706183897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13507070, "authorName": "Electraglider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electraglider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Built when more of anything was just considered better. \u201c1959 Styling\u201d the automotive equivalent of the Winchester Mansion. Opulent accoutrements with little to no purpose. Isn\u2019t it grand!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1706188875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507177, "authorName": "63impalaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/63impalaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 1959 Dodge and sister Chrysler, Desoto and Plymouth cars were the last body atop frame designs. For 1960 the Corporation would re-tool its plants for unit-body versions that looked similar but were designed to deal with the controversy caused by the introduction of the 1957 cars. The 1957 Mopar lineup suffered from poor design and resulting construction. \r\n\r\nThe 1959 Dodge in any form is a seldom seen machine.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706190741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507458, "authorName": "KennitJKennit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kennitjkennit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, to live in a world where this could be my daily driver. This makes me want to put on a suit with a skinny tie, don a classy hat, and drive to the office where it wouldn't fit into a single parking space. Love everything about it.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1706194162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13507582, "authorName": "GLCC2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glcc2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RatFink\r\nGot some more pics for you under different lighting.\r\nYou can see the bit of difference in paint hue.\r\nAbsolutely not painted on account of rust. Either age fade or scratches/dents.\r\nVery very solid car.\r\nThank you for your interest.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706195606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508013, "authorName": "jdchellgren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdchellgren/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by jdchellgren", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706199384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13508088, "authorName": "DryGulched", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drygulched/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The epitome of a 50's \"machine\". Fender skirts, tail fins, jet aircraft lines and enough chrome to see it from space. Glad to see these are taken care of. They're time capsules.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1706200094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13508246, "authorName": "celtictaverngreg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/celtictaverngreg/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by celtictaverngreg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706201488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13509069, "authorName": "mfeighner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfeighner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Striking car. Win it, drive around telling all lookers it was a car from one of the Godfather movies.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706206812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13509161, "authorName": "SandLC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandlc/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by SandLC", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706207140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13509199, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 1/25/24 at $15,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706207260, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13509499, "authorName": "EliasNull", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eliasnull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad on the no sale. When I have room in my garage, one like this is what I want in it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706208276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13510393, "authorName": "thersh6232", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thersh6232/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Makes one wonder what the Reserve was... Such a beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1706210906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13511352, "authorName": "22manyWillys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/22manywillys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Briggs Body did the bodies for Chrysler and Packard after WWII. When Briggs Sr died in 1952, the heirs had to sell the company to pay the horrendous estate taxes of the time, and the workers (mostly) went to Chrysler. That contributed to the end of Packard quality, and by the time of the \"Forward Look\" Chryslers, I suspect the old Briggs craftsmen had gone to others. Workmanship in the late 1950's was awful in the US, as often witnessed by ill-fitting panels and other carelessness. (i.e. hardware falling off interior items) The unit-body shift was indeed an attempt to correct former flaws. A harsh recession in the early 80's and Lee Iacocca's leadership changed things for Chrysler IMHO.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706214538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13512817, "authorName": "ronbo97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronbo97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GLCC2017 - Your local Mopar club obviously doesn't know jack about late 50s Mopars. They were available only in single or two-tone schemes. The fins weren't tacked on; the panel was spot welded onto the quarter on the outside, but integrated into the trunk lid surround on the inside. I did a ground up restoration on one and have been studying the 59 Dodge for decades. So I just *may* know what I'm talking about.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706219240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13513081, "authorName": "GLCC2017 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glcc2017/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ronbo97\r\nHey! Lee Harvey! Take it easy. There's no need for being inpolite or downright rude. This is a nice clean platform where people communicate and exchange information and god-forbid get to bid on some very nice cars. WOW!\r\nVery un-called for.\r\nI appologize to the rest of the community on your post.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1706220553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13518319, "authorName": "CaprockClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caprockclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think calling someone Lee Harvey (Oswald) is more inpolite than what Ron originally posted...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706297902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13521332, "authorName": "ronbo97", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronbo97/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GLCC2017 - It's too bad you can't handle the truth.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706312409, "type": "comment"}]