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1955 Dodge Dealer and Factory Options

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All 1955 Dodges could be tarted-up with extra-cost, built-in features from the factory, or added-on at the Dodge dealership, such as

"Dodge" Script Visor Mirrors
"Spinner" Full-Wheel Covers
4-Way Power Seat
Constant-Control Power Steering
Continental Kit
Curb Feelers
Exhaust Extensions
Fender Skirts
Heater & Defroster
Power Windows
Push-Button Radio
Rear Seat Radio Speaker
Right & Left Outside Mirrors.
Safety Power Brakes
Solex (Tinted) Glass
Special Light Group (Includes Hood, Trunk, Map, Glove Box And Two Interior Lights).
Town & Country (Wonderbar) Radio
Undercoating (Gray crust in trunk, and other locations)
White Sidewall Tires (7.60X15)
Windshield Washers
Wire Wheels

More information about drivetrain options

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New for 1955 - Four-way power front seat, allowing for up-down and forward-back adjustments, controlled by the lever in the photo above.

This car has "Full-Time Power Steering," as indicated on the chrome horn bar.


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The Powerflite automatic transmission was controlled by the lever on the dash.

The 1950's Dodge "spinner" wheel-covers were a coveted target of thefts, because they looked so good on any car.

The Chrysler corporate Town & Country radio could be controlled in three ways: Turning the tuning-knob, pressing a previously-set button for a specific station, or pressing a button, which would cause the radio to seek the next station with a strong broadcast signal on the dial.  This last choice was very handy for long drives, when the driver is unfamiliar with the local stations.

For a touch of extra style, you could get rear fender skirts from your Dodge dealer or other sellers, such as JC Whitney catalogs. After all... What could be more suited for a lady's car than skirts? Also: If it had been a "men's car", wouldn't it have worn "Fender Kilts"? ðŸ˜ƒ

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