1957 Dodge D100 Sweptside

Description

"Straight out of tomorrow,” Dodge called it. Introduced as part of Dodge’s K Series trucks, the Sweptside D100 was designed to compete with Chevrolet’s Cameo Carrier and Ford’s Ranchero, offering a stylish alternative to the traditional utilitarian trucks of the era. The Sweptside’s most distinctive feature was its rear fenders, “Signal Tower” taillights, and rear bumper, which were all borrowed from the “Forward Look” ’57 Dodge station wagons. Burt Nagos of Dodge Truck’s Special Equipment Group added these items in a separate operation after final assembly. Also added was the striking two-tone paint, chrome wheel covers and chrome trim.  

The rest of the 1957–59 Sweptside truck was standard K Series Custom Cab. In 1957, an L-head inline-six was standard, but a new “polyspherical” 315 ci-in V8 was available with 204 horsepower; and numerous improvements included a hood that opened completely, power steering and brakes, tubeless tires, a new optional pushbutton three-speed truck-rated “Loadflite” automatic transmission, and a 12-volt electrical system.  

Production records were lost in the 1970s, but the Standard Catalog of American Trucks Second Edition states only 1,050 of these hand-crafted trucks were produced in 1957, though some sources state much smaller numbers. And this older restoration has the desirable 315 V8 and push-button automatic. 

Highlights 

• First year for the very rare Special Equipment Group produced “Forward Look” pickup truck  

• Two-tone orange and white paint with color matching interior  

• Optional 315 cu-in “Power-Dome” V8 rated at 204 hp 

• Optional three-speed pushbutton “Loadflite” automatic transmission 

Features 

• Power steering  

• Tinted glass (windshield and side glass)  

• Large Custom Cab wrap-around rear window  

• Ceiling-mounting AM radio  

• Padded headliner and dual sun visors  

• Heater  

• Carpeted floors  

• Cigarette lighter  

• Dual exterior mirrors  

• Oak bed floor  

• Turn signals and hazard lights  

• New fuel tank and sending unit 

Known Imperfections 

• Some paint chips on the front driver’s door edge and one small chip under the hood ‘V’  

• Small dings in the exterior door trim near the front door openings  

• Several dings in the driver’s bed-side stainless trim  

• Blower motor and radio not working  

• Gas filler neck gasket is dried  

• Glove box liner is missing  

• Power steering is leaking  

• Both rear wheel brake cylinders appear to be leaking, although the brakes are firm and function properly  

• Some previous rust repair and some visible rust in the inner, lower quarter panels 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History 

The owner purchased this truck in January 2014. The Santa Monica-based classic car dealership who consigned the truck stated they got the truck in 2012 in a collection of cars from the estate of a local collector, and believed the truck had been in southern California for quite a number of years. The truck has clearly been at least cosmetically restored at some point, with body and paint, interior, engine and transmission, bed floor, and most chrome and stainless appearing to have been restored before his purchase. There is no documentation on the restoration, and very few miles have been added in the 11 years that the consignor has owned it. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com