After WW2 Dodge, like the majority of its rivals, recommenced production with face-lifted 1942 models, which in Dodge's case would remain little altered until 1949 when the first new body styles were introduced.

The model names 'Wayfarer', 'Meadowbrook' and 'Coronet' were adopted for these new Dodges, the latter signifying the top trim level available.

As the 1950s progressed, the 'Jet Age' exercised increasing influence in automobile styling, most memorably in the form of tail fins that became ever more extreme as the years passed, reaching their zenith in 1959.

Dodges had been totally restyled for 1957 by Virgil Exner, and this 'swept wing' look continued in exaggerated form into 1959 when the Coronet offered here was made.

This car has been in the UK since 1985, spending much of the time cosseted on the Isle of Wight.

It is equipped with pushbutton automatic transmission, power steering and electric windows, and has been subtly modified over the years to reflect the previous ow...