The Dodge La Femme
Dodge La Femme through and through Image Source: dodgelafemme.com. One of the great things about this car is that Chrysler did not shy away from making it a beast. It was a version of the Dodge Custom Royal Lancer, the top model in the lineup. To be honest, back then that way of thinking was revolutionary.
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What was the Dodge La Femme? From the Chrysler La Comtesse concept came the Dodge La Femme. It was unveiled in 1955 as a "spring special" version of the division's Custom Royal Lancer two-door hardtop. Its exterior was painted an attractive two-tone scheme of Sapphire White and Heather Rose, complemented by special gold-colored "La.
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Called the Dodge La Femme, the full-size car came in various feminine pastels and it had some unique interior features . Unlike other car manufacturers at the time, Dodge saw an opportunity for women in the car buying market. Though men were the major car buyers in the family in the 1950s, women were driving cars while doing chores and errands.
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The bottom line is the Dodge La Femme wasn't a hit compared to preceding models and didn't sell much. Some believe that the market strategy employed by the manufacturer was the reason for the terrible sales, as they made use of cheap three-fold single-sheet pamphlets to advertise the car rather than shiny demonstration models.
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The Mystery That Is The Dodge La Femme. Unveiled in 1955, the Dodge La Femme was Dodge's appeal to the female driver of the late 1950's. Although some authors and "experts" in the past have elected to point at Dodge's introduction of the La Femme with derision and ridicule, this model certainly does not deserve that type of treatment.
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Dodge's answer to Chrysler's directive was the 1955 La Femme, a vehicle which claimed to be "the first car ever exclusively designed for the woman motorist.". Unfortunately for women, very little of the La Femme's posturing for feminine appeal went more than skin deep. The car was based on the Royal Lancer hardtop, which was itself.
Dodge La Femme Wikipedia
Hello all! :DIn this week's video, we'll be glancing over the short-lived history of the Dodge La Femme, the Chrysler Group's attempt at building a family se.
The Dodge La Femme
Length. 212 in (5,385 mm) 1956 Dodge La Femme. 1956 La Femme interior. Gold-colored "La Femme" fender script. The Dodge La Femme is a full-sized automobile that was produced by Dodge between 1955 and 1956. The automobile was specifically designed for women. [1] The La Femme option was available on 1955 and 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer models.
Meet the Dodge La Femme, the bonkers car marketed only to women
The vehicle described as "the first car ever exclusively designed for the woman motorist" debuted for the 1955 model year with a "La Femme" badge. Essentially a Royal Lancer with a few extras.
The Dodge La Femme
Based on the well-received 1954 Chrysler La Comtesse concept, the 1955 Dodge La Femme was a special version of Dodge's Custom Royal Lancer. Looking for ultimate femininity, Dodge made the La.
Dodge La Femme Wikipedia
Aware of the emerging two-car trend, Dodge Motor Company designed an apparently "female friendly" version of the Royal Lancer hardtop known as the 1955 Dodge La Femme. Painted up in "Heather Rose" and "Sapphire White" and complete with pink rosebud upholstery, the "La Femme" certainly was a vision in gender stereotyping.
The Dodge La Femme
May 8, 2007 It's the earliest example of automotive marketing to women we have seen (correspondence here please) - it's the 1955 Dodge La Femme complete with a Sapphire White and Heather.
The Dodge La Femme
Story and photos by Brian Earnest. Milt McMillen has had to make plenty of tough calls over the years on whether to buy — or not buy — a car to add to his impressive collector vehicle fleet. His 1956 Dodge La Femme was not one of those tough calls. It was one of the biggest no-brainers he's come across. "With the 'Forward Look' cars.
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The La Femme was an attempt to gain a foothold in the women's automobile market. The La Femme concept was based upon two Chrysler show cars from the 1954 season. Named Le Comte, and La Comtesse, each was built from a Chrysler Newport hardtop body, and each was given a clear plastic roof over the entire passenger compartment.
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Mar 9, 2017. 10. "America's most glamorous car — designed with the ladies in mind!". Advertisement detail for the 1956 Dodge La Femme. "B y appointment to her majesty… the American woman.". One of many tag lines is splashed across a stylized illustration of a well-heeled woman in an evening gown, smiling. The car she is selling is.
Dodge La Femme
The Dodge La Femme is a unique '50s classic marketed exclusively at women. Wikimedia. The Dodge La Femme was aimed at the 1950s woman, a car that was promoted as bringing together "luxurious, delicately-toned interiors and ultra fashionable appointments." It may have experienced a slump in sales, but it certainly reflects its own distinctive style.