1955 DODGE C-SERIES CUSTOM PICKUP - LHD

This Dodge C-Series Pickup is a superbly finished custom truck, which features an uprated engine, contemporary stylish features, and a fully re-trimmed cabin. Under the rare ‘gullwing’ bonnet panels is a 342ci (5.6-litre) naturally aspirated V8, coupled to an automatic transmission.

Understood to have been built and first registered in the US in 1955, this C-Series was imported to the UK in early 2018, and re-registered in January that year. It has been with the current owner since February 2018, and has remained stored in his garage away from the elements, though has been started occasionally to keep the engine in good running order.

Its bodywork is in superb condition, with impressive shut lines and boasting classic 1950s styling with pronounced rear wheel arch covers, a bluff front end and a broad grille. The respray in bright red is only a few years old, and is in excellent order, though there is a scuff line across the inside of the tailgate, where it has grazed the back of the truck when being opened and closed.

The loading bed and side panels have been fully restored, and there are now elegant marine-style lacquered wood slats and metal runners. At the edge of the tailgate, there is also some slightly chipped paint and a small crack, which is clearly shown in the photo gallery. The minor imperfections do not detract from what is otherwise a stunning creation. It rides on Intro ‘Twisted Vista’ alloy wheels, in size 18-inch at the front and 20-inch at the rear, and there is also an underbody lighting system.

The cabin has been re-upholstered in black and white material, incorporating fluted seat centre panels and door panel inserts. Its headlining, sun visors, and roof pillar trims are finished to match, while the metal dashboard is painted in the body colour. The grille style inlays house three modern TPI-Tech instrument gauges on the driver’s side, and there is a four-spoke Grant steering wheel. Its headlight flasher works from a chrome floor-mounted switch as per the original factory specification, and lap belts have been fitted. Behind the flip-down centre panel is a modern Sony stereo head unit with CD player, plus USB and Bluetooth connectivity. The small digital odometer is said to be unreadable, but there are no other electrical foibles.

As the vendor has never driven the truck since it arrived in the UK, he cannot speak to its road manners, but there are no known faults, and the engine has been started on occasion to keep it running well. It has also recently had new engine and transmission oil, and new K&N 360mm air filters. All of the tyres have covered less than 500 miles, so still have virtually their full tread remaining.

This Dodge C-Series Pickup is an attention-grabbing custom truck that blends 1950s American with modern features and some sophisticated design elements. It could be a wonderful classic vehicle for promotional use by a small business, but would be just as well suited to weekend drives and as a striking ‘show truck’ when regulations allow.

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Car Overview

  • N/A
  • automatic
  • LHD
  • Red
  • Black and white
  • 5.6L V8
  • VIN82367051


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  • Lot #02240
  • private Sale
  • Hornchurch, Essex, United Kingdom

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