The 1950 Dodge Coronet Diplomat was Dodge's first pillarless hardtop; apart
from that, there's little to recommend it as a collectible. The boxy 1949
bodyshell was facelifted for 1950 with a cleaner grille featuring two strong
horizontal bars with round parking lights at each end and a Dodge crest in the
center, topped by a curved grille-surround trim piece. The hardtop added a
natural sportiness to this otherwise conservative design. The low-suds Dodge
six provided a sedate pickup at best. Fluid drive was standard with four-speed
Gyro-Matic optional. Overall the car was slow, but well-built.
3,600
Wheelbase, inches: 123.5
Length, inches: 202.9
Weight, pounds: 3,515
Price, new: $2,233 (U.S.)
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Pluses of the 1950 Dodge Coronet Diplomat:
- Pioneer hardtop
- Robust construction
- Sturdy engine
Minuses of the 1950 Dodge Coronet Diplomat:
- The same crashing boredom that characterized the entire 1950 line
Production of the 1950 Dodge Coronet Diplomat:
3,600
Specifications of the 1950 Dodge Coronet Diplomat:
Wheelbase, inches: 123.5
Length, inches: 202.9
Weight, pounds: 3,515
Price, new: $2,233 (U.S.)
Engines for the 1950 Dodge Coronet Diplomat:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| sv I-6 | 230.2 cc | 103 | 1950 |
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