Now THIS is a car!! It's really nice to see a car this old so well taken care of and in mint condition. Plus with still under 50,000 miles and a smooth, quiet running engine, what more could you ask for?! Very elegant styled car that I would LOVE to have! I would definitely buy this car. And great job Chrysler on this car!
My father had a '52 Dodge Coronet Club Coupe in maroon. Split windshield, 6cyl flathead mated to the Fluid Drive, semi automatic trans. She was all original, inside and out and ran great. I learned to drive in her. Thanks Dad, RIP, I love you. ❤
This is a car from MY generation! When I was little we had a neighbor who had a 1952 Chrysler New Yorker. Essentially the same car as this one, only with a V8 engine and more features, like power windows (only the most luxurious cars had those). I was in awe of that car. Thank you for posting this.
I have fond memories of my father's '52 Dodge Coronet 2 dr Coupe. In Maroon. 3spd Fluid Drive. She automatically "dropped' into 1st with a soft "clunk' when you stopped. Then you'd shift into 2nd and 3rd. I learned to drive in that car at 13 yrs old. The interior wasn't as fancy, but it was still a classy car. He had it for a few years and the photos of he and I standing next to it are bitter sweet. RIP Dad. I love you. 😊💖
Chryslers from this era have become somewhat obscure over the years for whatever reason, but I really like them. They're almost like the American equivalent of a low-line Mercedes-Benz from the '50s (think European taxicab, not 300SL) - the focus is on high quality and reliability rather than flashy styling or cutting edge technology. Flathead engines and weird semi-auto transmissions were becoming archaic in 1949, but they were sturdy as hell. It's hard to imagine that there's only 8 years between this and the Forward Look Chryslers.
My parents had a 1948 two door Dodge which had the three speed fluid drive transmission. Always fascinated me the way the gearbox woluld chnage from third to second below 30 MPH and then change back up into top gear. It did around 90,000 miles before it was traded in for a 1959 British Austin A105/6 Westminster. Beautiful car but rusted out in three years !
WOW, Does this bring back memories. My dad had one of these in 1957 and kept it into the early 60's. I remember, we used to go everywhere in that car. I think my Sister has a few pictures of it. I'd love to own this beautiful example.
Well preserved Coronet. Very smooth running straight 6. For a few moments at the beginning of your video the engine exhaust made it sound like it might have been a V8. Beautiful chrome instrument panel and very nice appointments overall make it just a step away from classification as a luxury automobile.
I had a 1950 Dodge with this transmission. In the up position was low and second. In the down position it was second and third. If you started in low, it would shift into second when you let up on the gas. Then you had to use the clutch to shift to the down position to get into high. Usually I would leave it in the down position so I started out in second and it would shift into high when I let up on the gas. It worked flawlessly.
1949 Dodge Coronet: It's hard to believe that this beauty has "never" been restored. It looks as if it never was taken out in the elements. She was probably used as a Sunday morning, Church, driver. Thank You for the tour.
I own a 49 Dodge Wafarer 2dr sedan - the cheapest 49 Dodge model, same front end, but seven inch shorter wheelbase (115 vs. 122). Mine has a different version of fluid drive. Instead of two gear positions, each with two speeds with planetaries (like an automatic or a manual overdrive) to shift between the two speeds in each gear position, it has simply a regular three speed transmission with a clutch PLUS a fluid coupling (like a torque converter, but with no torque multiplication). Yes, it all seems strange today. You could sit at a light with the clutch out, but you had to use the clutch to change gears. The fluid coupling did make it easier for an inexperienced driver to take off from a stop or change gears without stalling or clashing. Bad part was you had no engine braking, so when you parked, you HAD to use the parking brake, or on the slightest incline it would simply roll away.
Amazing condition for a 1949, Back in 1967 when I bought my first car I got a 1950 dodge with fluid drive, almost like the gyro matic. I paid 35.00 for it and drove it for 2 years. The car was brush painted green by a farmer that owned it. I still get tube car radios to fix and restore every now and then. Thanks Kyle for the review... well done
Cole Phelps is the main character in the game LA Noire, his badge is number 1247 and you hear him say that a lot in the game when using the phone. The game is set in the 1940s and this car is in it, it reminded me of the game. Hope that helps.
What a beautiful car. That was a time where quality was put into them. They sure don't make them like they used to. I like the side vents and the white wall tires, they would probably look good on some of the newer luxury cars.
My grandmother had a 1950 2 door sedan called a Wayfarer in a medium blue which was quite similar. It served her well for about ten years and was very comfortable to ride in, but these vehicles sure didn't have much pizzaz until "The Forward Look" came out in 1955 and then Chrysler really went crazy. The Fluid-Drive was ahead of its time and saved effort, though without power features required alot of effort in steering and parking.
I believe these cars had 4 speeds, not 2. Each range (High and Low) had 2 gears. When you were on your way, you let off the gas, the transmission would shift up with a "click," and remain in its high range until your slowed down or changed ranges.
@@janebeckman3431 If you move the shift lever up, you have two low gears. If you move the lever down, you get two high gears. The car is normally driven with the lever down. You start in third gear and over about 20 mph, lift foot from accelerator pedal momentarily and the car will shift into fourth gear. Interestingly, at speeds below about 45 MPH you can force the transmission to shift back down to third gear for more power for passing slower traffic. Performance with this system was rather languid, but these transmissions were virtually bullet proof.
you said "without further or due, lets go ahead and start it up" and i was all thinking it was going to be some bad ass key like all of the new cars, haha! :D
They always say don't buy the first year of a new model, as they have not worked out all the kinks yet. Well this us 70+ years old, in this case I'd say they were wrong. Pretty car, looks real strong and like a tough and dependable car.
So I have to say, you made a rare find. I should be so lucky. I know an older lady who has an all original 67 Camaro. Down to the wiper blades. You should get a review of it!!!! Keep the rare cars like this one coming!
truly high class vehicule my father had a '50 plymouth and this car was a high classs vehicule too , far better than the all plastic and electronic car we have today. these cars were build tough to survive unpaved roads and to give a confort not known today. these body on frame cars were much quieter than today unitbody cars. the only drawback of these cars today is that the rear axle ratio is much too low to operate on highways and the brakes are not sufficient to be safe at high speed. Today, these issues can easily be corrected with currently available parts. If, in the engine rebuilding process, you install a full flow filter and a better bypass filter, you can easily double the engine life as these engines were known to produce carbon particules.
Fluid Drive had all of the normal first, second, and third gear positions. It was also a fluid drive coupling. You would use 2nd, and 3rd gears, for normal driving, and 1st for starting on an incline. The clutch did not have to be used except for shifting. Not while idling. Dodge called the above, Gyro-matic, called it Fluid Drive on Chrysler, and Tip Toe Shift, on De Soto. Plymouth only came with a standard 3-speed transmission.
In 1953 Plymouth came out with its own version called Hy-drive. It only lasted until early in 1954 when it was replaced by PowerFlite which was a two speed fully automatic transmission.
I think this is your coolest review yet! Sure, the Aventador may be more technologically advanced and much faster, but this car has got character. The classic radio, unique horn, beautiful styling, and top it off.... its 62 years old! Keep these coming!
The marvelous thing about this vehicle is, that it can provide you with everyday reliability and pure motoring pleasure, quite similar to what we have been accustomed to. This was in a time, when the Germans were still only dreamt to have 300 cc three wheelers, or the Italian 497 cc 'little mouse' was still years away to roll out from their factory. In fact there were scores of countries all around the world, where not even the prime ministers had vehicle in caliber and stature equal to this.
A very nicely preserved car. They are smooth as silk and do great on the highway. My Dad had a 47 Luxury Liner in the mid 60’s as a 2nd Car with the same set up. Thanks for sharing
Saabkyle04-ever. I will keep this subscription for as long as possible. It is quite possibly the most varied automotive channel on the web. Keep up the good work, Kyle and I will keep watching. Can't wait to see what is next.
My first car. The '49 was very dependable, although a tad underpowered, and the fluid drive, the forerunner of the automatic, was off the line like a herd of turtles. But when you wound it up, it ran down the road in perfect comfort. Served me well. Really a great car. But everything was better then, wasn't it?
I owned one of these and they have three speeds: first, second, and drive, two low and the "drive" geat. I still miss mine---it was in nice condition, but the gearing was starting to show signs of age at 73,000 miles, so I sold it to a collector before it had issues (back in the 1980s) I couldn't deal with. Originally maroon (repainted blue because the paint shop botched the order) with maroon and grey interior (original broadcloth upholstery). Used to work on it all myself." Did I mention that on a reasonably flat road, it would get up to 90 mph? (Uphill topped at around 60.)
No, you may be thinking of the straight fluid drive trans, or a different model. The gyromatic had two forward ranges: high and low. Each range had two gears. Switching between gears in each range was done without pressing the clutch.
@@Cotronixco Yes, the Drive (in 3rd gear position) would shift up or down by easing off the throttle and then re-engaging--no clutch for that except to put into Drive. But there were two "low" gears on the tree, in what would have been the standard 1st and 2nd. I rarely used the low-low 1st, as it was very "granny low." It's possible this was an earlier (proto?) version. I was told it was purchased late in 1948 by the owner before me. Used to confuse mechanics who thought it was a standard shift.
@@janebeckman3431 You must have had a different car or at least a different transmission. The 1949 and 1950 Coronet had three shift positions on the column: R, 1&2, 3&4.
Thank you for clearing that up. I didn't know each division had its own name for the same transmission. My dad's 1955 New Yorker came with 2 speed Powerflite, which was fully automatic. I think and correct me if I'm wrong, the name Powerflite was used across the board.
Man that thing is awesome and the square gauges are so wild to be on a car from that era because BIG and ROUND was the thing back then. Love the Coronet bro!Where in the world did you find this car?
Someone else may have pointed this out... but the Fluid Drive or Gyramatic has three speeds forward. First and second were selected by placing the lever in Low (2nd gear position) and second and third were selected in High (3rd gear position). There was no 1st gear position as relates to ordinary 3 speed column shift pattern. The lever under the dash opened the cowl vent. BTW the 49 Coronet is the first car I ever drove. Ours was blue and prone to oxidation in the So Cal sun.
It's interesting to note that the U.S. Military had a role in the development of Hydra-Matic. Back in the 1930s, tanks steered with levers, and with the manual transmission, the tank operator had to let go of the levers to shift gears. Hydra-Matic, in combination with Cadillac engines, allowed tank operators to keep both hands on the steering levers while the transmission shifted automatically. Our government obviously had a keen interest in this technology, and encouraged GM to complete it before the war. Note that the automotive version of this transmission came out at the very beginning of WWII.
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The spare tyre has the air of 49' inside, amazing!
Now THIS is a car!! It's really nice to see a car this old so well taken care of and in mint condition. Plus with still under 50,000 miles and a smooth, quiet running engine, what more could you ask for?! Very elegant styled car that I would LOVE to have! I would definitely buy this car. And great job Chrysler on this car!
My father had a '52 Dodge Coronet Club Coupe in maroon. Split windshield, 6cyl flathead mated to the Fluid Drive, semi automatic trans. She was all original, inside and out and ran great. I learned to drive in her. Thanks Dad, RIP, I love you. ❤
This is a car from MY generation! When I was little we had a neighbor who had a 1952 Chrysler New Yorker. Essentially the same car as this one, only with a V8 engine and more features, like power windows (only the most luxurious cars had those). I was in awe of that car. Thank you for posting this.
Amazing to have one of these in great condition since 1949.
My Uncle had a 50 Dodge fluid drive.
He was very good to me. I loved going with him He was like my Dad. RIP Uncle Elmer!.
I have fond memories of my father's '52 Dodge Coronet 2 dr Coupe. In Maroon. 3spd Fluid Drive. She automatically "dropped' into 1st with a soft "clunk' when you stopped. Then you'd shift into 2nd and 3rd. I learned to drive in that car at 13 yrs old. The interior wasn't as fancy, but it was still a classy car. He had it for a few years and the photos of he and I standing next to it are bitter sweet. RIP Dad. I love you.
😊💖
Chryslers from this era have become somewhat obscure over the years for whatever reason, but I really like them. They're almost like the American equivalent of a low-line Mercedes-Benz from the '50s (think European taxicab, not 300SL) - the focus is on high quality and reliability rather than flashy styling or cutting edge technology. Flathead engines and weird semi-auto transmissions were becoming archaic in 1949, but they were sturdy as hell. It's hard to imagine that there's only 8 years between this and the Forward Look Chryslers.
My parents had a 1948 two door Dodge which had the three speed fluid drive transmission. Always fascinated me the way the gearbox woluld chnage from third to second below 30 MPH and then change back up into top gear. It did around 90,000 miles before it was traded in for a 1959 British Austin A105/6 Westminster. Beautiful car but rusted out in three years !
this is spiffy!! Cars like these are just built so solid and tough. Its hard to believe its all original, its amazing!!
WOW, Does this bring back memories. My dad had one of these in 1957 and kept it into the early 60's. I remember, we used to go everywhere in that car. I think my Sister has a few pictures of it. I'd love to own this beautiful example.
The narrator provided the most informative tour and description of an old car that I have ever enjoyed!
The sound of the door handles makes me excited lol. They sound so...mechanically smooth.
That is one beautiful car. It's amazing it is so old but original and looking a million dollars. Thanks Kyle.
PROBABLY THE BEST REVIEW YOU EVER MADE...
Well preserved Coronet. Very smooth running straight 6. For a few moments at the beginning of your video the engine exhaust made it sound like it might have been a V8. Beautiful chrome instrument panel and very nice appointments overall make it just a step away from classification as a luxury automobile.
I had a 1950 Dodge with this transmission. In the up position was low and second. In the down position it was second and third. If you started in low, it would shift into second when you let up on the gas. Then you had to use the clutch to shift to the down position to get into high. Usually I would leave it in the down position so I started out in second and it would shift into high when I let up on the gas. It worked flawlessly.
There are really 4 gears with M6 transmission: Lo (1-2) and Hi (3-4)
Wow, it's amazing how much the automobile has changed from 1949-2011. That car has aged well.
My parents have 1!! Like a tan. And started restoring it, in the mid ‘90’s, for my grandparents 50’th anniversary in ‘03 💯
super. My dad had a 1950 dodge special and this brings back memories. He bought it in 1956 for 1000 dollars.
Thanks.
1949 Dodge Coronet: It's hard to believe that this beauty has "never" been restored. It looks as if it never was taken out in the elements. She was probably used as a Sunday morning, Church, driver. Thank You for the tour.
wow thats just... really amazing! makes me thing of the old days! what it would be like to live back then... amazing!
The fact that it has survived for 62 years and hasn't been restored, makes the car that much more valuable :) That's really cool!
I own a 49 Dodge Wafarer 2dr sedan - the cheapest 49 Dodge model, same front end, but seven inch shorter wheelbase (115 vs. 122). Mine has a different version of fluid drive. Instead of two gear positions, each with two speeds with planetaries (like an automatic or a manual overdrive) to shift between the two speeds in each gear position, it has simply a regular three speed transmission with a clutch PLUS a fluid coupling (like a torque converter, but with no torque multiplication). Yes, it all seems strange today. You could sit at a light with the clutch out, but you had to use the clutch to change gears. The fluid coupling did make it easier for an inexperienced driver to take off from a stop or change gears without stalling or clashing. Bad part was you had no engine braking, so when you parked, you HAD to use the parking brake, or on the slightest incline it would simply roll away.
Amazing condition for a 1949, Back in 1967 when I bought my first car I
got a 1950 dodge with fluid drive, almost like the gyro matic. I paid 35.00 for
it and drove it for 2 years. The car was brush painted green by a farmer that owned it. I still get tube car radios to fix and restore every now and then.
Thanks Kyle for the review... well done
Cole Phelps is the main character in the game LA Noire, his badge is number 1247 and you hear him say that a lot in the game when using the phone. The game is set in the 1940s and this car is in it, it reminded me of the game. Hope that helps.
Best i have ever seen, looks brand new,lovely old cruiser,
What a beautiful car. That was a time where quality was put into them. They sure don't make them like they used to. I like the side vents and the white wall tires, they would probably look good on some of the newer luxury cars.
I applaud the good man that tool such great care of this beautiful machine! Never will see beautiful cars like this again
8:15 Guys.... I think we've found ourselves a Transformer !
Lmao
@@mowenreal not following lol
@@yamahonkawazuki It's because of the noise the radio made. Compare that to the sound of transformers transforming
@@mowenreal ahh yeah noticed this after i had written my reply lol.
Reminds me of riding in a 1949 Buick to church back in the 50's.I love those 4 vent windows.
My grandmother had a 1950 2 door sedan called a Wayfarer in a medium blue which was quite similar. It served her well for about ten years and was very comfortable to ride in, but these vehicles sure didn't have much pizzaz until "The Forward Look" came out in 1955 and then Chrysler really went crazy. The Fluid-Drive was ahead of its time and saved effort, though without power features required alot of effort in steering and parking.
I have this 1949 Coronet! It is not in as good of shape as this one is and mine has 68000 miles on it and runs beautifully!!! Thanks for posting !!!
Its a beautiful car and it sounds so solid when you open and close the doors. The paint looks so nice it must have had a life in a garage and covered.
That's a beautiful piece of history there. Thank you for the post sir
I believe these cars had 4 speeds, not 2. Each range (High and Low) had 2 gears. When you were on your way, you let off the gas, the transmission would shift up with a "click," and remain in its high range until your slowed down or changed ranges.
Yes, that's the way mine was. But I thought of it as 3: first, second, and drive (which would shift for you).
Does this mean it was, a type of overdrive, or do you think the diff ratio still governed it.
@@janebeckman3431 fusion
@@janebeckman3431 If you move the shift lever up, you have two low gears. If you move the lever down, you get two high gears. The car is normally driven with the lever down. You start in third gear and over about 20 mph, lift foot from accelerator pedal momentarily and the car will shift into fourth gear. Interestingly, at speeds below about 45 MPH you can force the transmission to shift back down to third gear for more power for passing slower traffic. Performance with this system was rather languid, but these transmissions were virtually bullet proof.
I can't even say how many times I've watched this video, this car is just so cool!!!!
It sounds just like a new car. It looks beautiful.
This is amazing. Id kill for a car like this. Absolutely astonishing.
My god that thing never left the garage,That is one beautiful machine 10-4
you said "without further or due, lets go ahead and start it up" and i was all thinking it was going to be some bad ass key like all of the new cars, haha! :D
Enjoy the Lamborghini's etc. But documenting classic cars like this Dodge really makes your channel outstanding!
Very nice classic, Can't wait to watch.
I always called them the "coron-ay". What a find! Great video!
Pretty interesting find Kyle! I like that the owner even kept the original engine.
They always say don't buy the first year of a new model, as they have not worked out all the kinks yet. Well this us 70+ years old, in this case I'd say they were wrong. Pretty car, looks real strong and like a tough and dependable car.
So I have to say, you made a rare find. I should be so lucky.
I know an older lady who has an all original 67 Camaro. Down to the wiper blades. You should get a review of it!!!! Keep the rare cars like this one coming!
truly high class vehicule
my father had a '50 plymouth and this car was a high classs vehicule too , far better than the all plastic and electronic car we have today.
these cars were build tough to survive unpaved roads and to give a confort not known today.
these body on frame cars were much quieter than today unitbody cars.
the only drawback of these cars today is that the rear axle ratio is much too low to operate on highways and the brakes are not sufficient to be safe at high speed.
Today, these issues can easily be corrected with currently available parts.
If, in the engine rebuilding process, you install a full flow filter and a better bypass filter, you can easily double the engine life as these engines were known to produce carbon particules.
Thanks for the tutorial, Seasons Greetings from the Dodge hobby fans. 1937. 1948, 1921, 2 Coupes. 1 Touring Horseless Carriage.
That car was very old in 1949. I didn't know you even reviewed a 1949 Dodge Coronet w/47k miles!!! No dead battery.
American Classic craftsmanship at its best! Thumbs up if you agree! Kyle...you the man!!!
Nothing like Chrysler Corporation's postwar "slab sided" styling! Thanks for the detailed look at this vintage Dodge that's really in nice shape!
Fluid Drive had all of the normal first, second, and third gear positions. It was also a fluid drive coupling. You would use 2nd, and 3rd gears, for normal driving, and 1st for starting on an incline. The clutch did not have to be used except for shifting. Not while idling. Dodge called the above, Gyro-matic, called it Fluid Drive on Chrysler, and Tip Toe Shift, on De Soto. Plymouth only came with a standard 3-speed transmission.
In 1953 Plymouth came out with its own version called Hy-drive. It only lasted until early in 1954 when it was replaced by PowerFlite which was a two speed fully automatic transmission.
I think this is your coolest review yet! Sure, the Aventador may be more technologically advanced and much faster, but this car has got character. The classic radio, unique horn, beautiful styling, and top it off.... its 62 years old! Keep these coming!
No plastic body fillers on this car... All metal. and REAL bumpers and chrome. Amazing!
I find videos of old cars much more interesting than of new cars.
Very nice video, kyle.
When I was a child I had a a die cast one of those that was a 2 door.
It must have been some kind of dealer model because it was very detailed.
That original radio had alot more bass than I expected, heck it has more bass than my -87 Volvo 740's original sound system
great looking car. i would deffinetly drive one nowdays.
The marvelous thing about this vehicle is, that it can provide you with everyday reliability and pure motoring pleasure, quite similar to what we have been accustomed to. This was in a time, when the Germans were still only dreamt to have 300 cc three wheelers, or the Italian 497 cc 'little mouse' was still years away to roll out from their factory. In fact there were scores of countries all around the world, where not even the prime ministers had vehicle in caliber and stature equal to this.
Probably the best sounding 6 I have ever heard.
This is amazing. All original. Incredible. Thanks for the video Kyle!
that was the fastest manual window roll down i have ever seen
My wife and I just got the identical car last Sunday. The car came with two mice a nd a pack rat. It's an Arizona car and we'll worth restoring.
A very nicely preserved car. They are smooth as silk and do great on the highway. My Dad had a 47 Luxury Liner in the mid 60’s as a 2nd Car with the same set up. Thanks for sharing
They sure don't make things like they used to Kyle!
Superb video as always.
5 Stars! :)
Saabkyle04-ever. I will keep this subscription for as long as possible. It is quite possibly the most varied automotive channel on the web. Keep up the good work, Kyle and I will keep watching. Can't wait to see what is next.
we had one just like this when I was a kid
i think i am gonna cry now seeing such a beautiful car
Thank you! A very nice tour of a beautiful classic.
The gyromatic is not two-speed, but two-range.
How much did it end up selling for?
Dodge use to make quality cars, some on should show this to the folks at FCA. If you make quality products, we will buy.
Used
amazing that everything still works
Could you do more old car reviews I love when you do those
My first car. The '49 was very dependable, although a tad underpowered, and the fluid drive, the forerunner of the automatic, was off the line like a herd of turtles. But when you wound it up, it ran down the road in perfect comfort. Served me well. Really a great car. But everything was better then, wasn't it?
Wish you could have taken it for a spin so I could see what the gyro -matic is like.
There were many very interesting transmissions over the years.
Kyle, you know you want to take it home like you would a cute little puppy.
My dad had this dream car it was A good sleep pass outsiide ill never forget five years old
I owned one of these and they have three speeds: first, second, and drive, two low and the "drive" geat. I still miss mine---it was in nice condition, but the gearing was starting to show signs of age at 73,000 miles, so I sold it to a collector before it had issues (back in the 1980s) I couldn't deal with. Originally maroon (repainted blue because the paint shop botched the order) with maroon and grey interior (original broadcloth upholstery). Used to work on it all myself."
Did I mention that on a reasonably flat road, it would get up to 90 mph? (Uphill topped at around 60.)
No, you may be thinking of the straight fluid drive trans, or a different model. The gyromatic had two forward ranges: high and low. Each range had two gears. Switching between gears in each range was done without pressing the clutch.
@@Cotronixco Yes, the Drive (in 3rd gear position) would shift up or down by easing off the throttle and then re-engaging--no clutch for that except to put into Drive. But there were two "low" gears on the tree, in what would have been the standard 1st and 2nd. I rarely used the low-low 1st, as it was very "granny low." It's possible this was an earlier (proto?) version. I was told it was purchased late in 1948 by the owner before me. Used to confuse mechanics who thought it was a standard shift.
@@janebeckman3431 You must have had a different car or at least a different transmission. The 1949 and 1950 Coronet had three shift positions on the column: R, 1&2, 3&4.
What a lovely classic car!
+Hermes Bars I know right? It's beautiful!
Thank you for clearing that up. I didn't know each division had its own name for the same transmission. My dad's 1955 New Yorker came with 2 speed Powerflite, which was fully automatic. I think and correct me if I'm wrong, the name Powerflite was used across the board.
Stunning "Art Deco" Styling
Completely Amazing.
What a stunning ride!
What a lovely car. Thanks for sharing.
Man that thing is awesome and the square gauges are so wild to be on a car from that era because BIG and ROUND was the thing back then. Love the Coronet bro!Where in the world did you find this car?
very nice car, and piece of history.
what a treat Kyle!
That's the first 1950s car I see in your channel.
finally your up to classics again Thanks kyle :))
I'm only 23 years old but they just don't make cars this beautiful anymore!
@saabkyle04 That's what makes this channel so good. Where else could you see a Lambo one day, and a 49 Dodge the next? Keep up the good work!
We had one of these, it was our 1st car
Someone else may have pointed this out... but the Fluid Drive or Gyramatic has three speeds forward. First and second were selected by placing the lever in Low (2nd gear position) and second and third were selected in High (3rd gear position). There was no 1st gear position as relates to ordinary 3 speed column shift pattern.
The lever under the dash opened the cowl vent.
BTW the 49 Coronet is the first car I ever drove. Ours was blue and prone to oxidation in the So Cal sun.
My 1950 DeSoto custom is fluid drive 2 low and 2 high it is a four speed only time I clutch is from low to high and back to low
It's interesting to note that the U.S. Military had a role in the development of Hydra-Matic. Back in the 1930s, tanks steered with levers, and with the manual transmission, the tank operator had to let go of the levers to shift gears. Hydra-Matic, in combination with Cadillac engines, allowed tank operators to keep both hands on the steering levers while the transmission shifted automatically. Our government obviously had a keen interest in this technology, and encouraged GM to complete it before the war. Note that the automotive version of this transmission came out at the very beginning of WWII.
that's one beautiful car!
so awesome!! what a great old car
i'm very surprised that the original 1949 motor is still running like a champ...62 year old motor!!!
Absolutely stunning.
Now that is a proper car!
1949 Dodge Coronet these cars were built the old way Iron steel lots of chrome. And drove and rode so very good.