The phrase “luxurious liner” evokes psychological photographs of an govt cruise ship carrying black-tie passengers to an unique high-end trip vacation spot someplace (champagne glass in hand, after all). Let that visible marinate in your thoughts whereas we introduce immediately’s characteristic automobile. 

The Decide of the Day is a 1941 Dodge Enterprise Coupe listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a personal vendor in Paso Robles, California. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“Right here’s an opportunity to personal a uncommon 1941 Dodge three-window Enterprise Coupe,” the itemizing begins. “Body-off restoration carried out again within the 80s. Tons of information all through the restoration course of; 3,700 miles since completion.”

My favourite characteristic on this pre-war Dodge is after all the “Luxurious Liner” badge embedded into the grille on the motive force aspect. The bottom value of this automobile was $954 when it was new. Inflated to 2023 {dollars}, the quantity turns into $20,081. Few new automobiles – even entry stage compacts – could be had for such a cut price immediately. However in its time, Dodge’s thought was to supply a automobile with high-end options that might be obtained for an affordable value. The Luxurious Liner collection was launched to commemorate Dodge’s 25^th anniversary, and the automobiles might be configured in coupe, convertible, or sedan kinds.

The vendor states that this one is rust-free, and it has had only one proprietor for in regards to the final 50 years. The outside was reportedly resprayed within the unique Flare Pink, which extends to the metal wheels with polished hubcaps. Even the chrome again bumper – which itself has a singular swoopy design – bears the phrase Luxurious Liner within the center in cursive script lettering. Dodge didn’t need anybody to overlook about this automobile’s high-end aspirations.

The one-bench-seat cabin is well-appointed and even has simulated woodgrain trim on the dashboard. The upholstery, door panels, headliner, and carpeting look to be in good situation based mostly on the images included within the itemizing. Up entrance, the hood has a center-hinge setup. Beneath it, energy comes from a flathead six-cylinder paired with a “Fluid Drive” column-shifted three-speed guide transmission. Latest upkeep included substitute of the Delinte tires and the Optima battery per the vendor.

“Clean driving, and goes down the street identical to new,” the vendor says.

Does this automobile convey a presence that might have been thought of luxurious in 1941? And will any automaker get away with calling a automobile a Luxurious Liner immediately? That may be enjoyable to seek out out.

The asking value is $18,000, which is a relative cut price for such a flowery trip.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Decide of the Day.