The American-style Dodge was exported with Dodge engines. Canadian-built
Dodge Custom Royal models (the only US-style Dodge built in Canada 1955-59)
used different engines from the American model, both for the Canadian and
export markets. In 1956 the Canadian C.R. came with a 303, 1957 - 313,
1958 - 354 and 1959 -361.
The small Plymouth-sized Dodges used Plymouth engines on both sides of the
border. The six-cylinder engines in Canadian models were different from
1938 to 1959 while the V8 engines were the same in 1955 (imported blocks)
and 1956. 1957 they used the 303, and from 1958 to 1964 the 313.
The export version of the Plymouth-based Dodge was called the Kingsway from
1946 to 1959.
The 1956 Dodge Sport Suburban was basically a Plymouth Sport Suburban with a
Dodge front clip. Do not have production figurex for individual models,
but 1956 production of Mayfair (sedans and hardtops) and Sport Suburban
models, which were available only with a V8 in Canada, came to 3,959.
Chrysler Canada built a total of 33 Kingsway Custom (Mayfair) 6-cylinder
4-door sedans in 1956.
Bill
Vancouver, BC
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Homstad" <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 10:06 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 56 Dodge Sport Suburban
> Roberto,
>
> The export 1956 Custom Royal Dodges looked just like American Dodges, but
> with Plymouth engines. The lower priced export Dodges and wagons were
> Plymouth bodies with Dodge hoods and front grills.
>
> A Canadian export Custom Royal piece of literature is on eBay at:
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34218&item
> =2470850752
>
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34218&ite
> m=2470850752>
>
> A lower priced export Dodge piece of literature is on eBay at:
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34218&item
> =2470852074
>
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34218&ite
> m=2470852074>
>
> These pieces were also printed in French.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of MARGHERITA@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2004 10:17 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] 56 Dodge Sport Suburban
>
> I received the following email regarding what I beleive is a very rare 56
> Dodge sport suburban wagon.
>
> Is it Canandian? Or were all exported Dodges' Plymouths with a dodge
nose?
>
> Can anyone give him more info?
>
> He's not on the group list. His email is: dcrcan@xxxxxx
> <mailto:dcrcan@xxxxxx>
>
> I have a picture of the car. I can email it if anyone's interested.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John M
>
>
> Hì, I am writing from Italy, one of my friend have found this car
> in a old house but we can't found some notice in internet,
> the name is Dodge Sport Surburban Year 1956 ????
> Where can I find some notice about this car ??? for buy some new parts ??
>
> Best Regards
>
> Roberto Canella
>
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