What cars did Dodge make in 1957?
Dodge's 1957 passenger-car lineup
The following are the primary Dodge passenger cars that were available in 1957, representing the core lineup shown in showrooms across the country.
- Dodge Coronet
- Dodge Custom Royal (including the Royal Lancer sub-trim)
The Coronet and Custom Royal lines formed the backbone of Dodge's 1957 passenger-car offerings, providing a range of body styles and trim levels to suit different buyers’ needs and budgets.
Body styles offered in 1957
These body configurations were available to complement the two main model lines, giving buyers choices that matched the era’s tastes for spacious, stylish family cars and stylish hardtops.
- 2-door sedan
- 4-door sedan
- 2-door hardtop
- 4-door hardtop
- Convertible (limited availability on select trims)
With these body styles, Dodge aimed to balance practicality with the era’s emphasis on bold styling and open, airy interiors.
Notes and historical context
1957 sits within Chrysler’s Forward Look era, characterized by bold chrome, sweeping fins, and curved windshields. Dodge’s lineup reinforced the tiered approach—Coronet for value and Custom Royal for premium styling—while offering various trim levels and options to attract a broad audience of buyers in the late 1950s.
Summary
In 1957, Dodge’s car lineup centered on two main models—the Coronet and the Custom Royal—with the Royal Lancer as a sub-trim of the latter. These were offered in multiple body styles, including sedans and hardtops, with limited convertible options, reflecting Dodge’s strategy to provide stylish full-size cars across a range of budgets during the late 1950s.
