“It’s just a car,” lamented my late ’80s neighbor, Larry, after I complimented him on the purchase of a new 1987 Dodge Diplomat. His brand spankin’ new silver sedan was to be a family car, not actually Larry’s, as… more»
Diplomat
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
21k Mile Survivor: 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon
The 1980s Dodge Diplomat was the end of an era. These were rear-wheel-drive V8 sedans that had the engine mounted facing forward with a hump in the floor above the automatic transmission. This version of the Diplomat ran from… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Old School Engineering: 1985 Dodge Diplomat
The 1980s Dodge Diplomat was part of a dying breed. V8-powered, carbureted, rear-wheel-drive automobiles that weren’t particularly good on gasoline (16 mph in the city). But Chrysler sold a lot of them along with its companion Plymouth Gran Fury… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Unmolested Estate Find: 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon
Estate sales can unearth some great classic cars, and while some or more desirable than others, this 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon is a peach. It is an original and unmolested survivor with a list of desirable options. Its odometer… more»
