Since Paul said his '58 Dodge CRL is a Canadian Dodge (the only one with the full
Dodge body) does anyone know if the "Spring Special" option groups were offered in
Canada?
I seem to remember the SS being a USA offering only - but since the CRL had the
right sheet metal, a SS could have been possible. The Mayfairs, Regents, Crusaders
and Suburban wagons couldn't have used the trim options on the rear end since they
had the Plymouth sheet metal. As I recall they had two V8s, a 354 poly head and a
313 in addition to the 250 flathead 6cyl.
Hmmmm?
Brian
57 D500s in MI
ALIENVOICE@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Again, all the information in Collectible Automobile 10/2 is pretty much
> correct. The wider body-side molding and the grill medallions were the
> "Deluxe Molding Package", and the bright fin end-cap and wide rear license
> plate escutcheon formed the "Bumper Appearance Group". Some cars had one or
> the other, some both. I guess you could also order a Spring Special color
> without either, but would it still be a "Spring Special"?
>
> My Coronet has the Deluxe Molding Package, but not the Bumper Appearance
> Group. Currently all white, but will probably add some red to two-tone it
> and set off the beautiful lines.
>
> << > According to Collectible Automobile, Vol.10#2:
> >
> > [1958] "Dodge's 'New Spring Swept-Wing' included a wider, full-length
> > body-side molding with a textured insert; a Lancer helmet-and-shield center
> > grille medallion on Custom Royals or Dodge crest badge on Royals and
> > Coronets; a triangular bright fin rear end cap; and a new, wider chromed
> > license plate escutcheon.
> > ...The ad also depicted body-color headlamp doors, but they apparently
> never
> > made it into production. In addition, three new deluxe colors were added--
> > Poppy Red, Frosted Turquoise, and Paris Rose-- together with new
> > turquoise-and-black and red-and-black interiors."
> > They go on to talk about some spring option quirks and the Texan and Regal
> Lancer.
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