Highway Patrol

1957 Dodge Police Car was a high performance pursuit vehicle based on Dodge's standard production models but specifically equipped for law enforcement use.  It was part of the Dodge lineup that featured bold, futuristic styling, a wraparound windshield, tailfins and a wide stance.

Key features included a standard 325 cu in Red Ram V8 and an optional high performance 354 cu in Hemi V8.  Some models were equipped with dual, four-barrel carburetors, producing over 300 horsepower - making them one of the fastest police cars of the time.

Cars came in a classic two-tone black and white paint scheme, roof mounted red or blue emergency light, factory-installed siren and police radio and spotlight and push bars for the highway patrol version.

The 1957 model was adopted by many departments who needed high-speed pursuit capabilities. At the time Dodge was competing with Ford and Chevrolet for fleet dominance and its powerful engines and durability made it a favorite among officers.