Field Find: Rare 1959 Dodge Viscount!

Hi! I just thought some of you might enjoy a look at this Canada-only, one-year-only 1959 Dodge Viscount! This is a Canadian version of the Plymouth Fury Sold at Dodge dealers. Other than the Dodge front clip and badges, it is identical to the Fury, including the dash and interior. The engine is a 318 poly-head V8 and the transmission is a 3-speed column-shift. This car does not have power steering or brakes, but does feature the deluxe steering wheel, radio (now missing, sadly), clock, and padded dashboard. Also interesting is the dual-deck antenna option, and the simulated spare-wheel cover on the decklid. This was probably a pretty flash car in pink and grey when she was new!
I doubt that there are many of these Viscounts left anymore; I've never seen one in person before. Either way, I figured it was just the thing for the Cold War Motors Used Car Lot!
Thanks to everyone for watching and subscribing... I appreciate all of your comments and "thumbs up"s!
Lots more classic clunkers on the way, and I'm working on the next Frazer update, too!
Cheers from me and Stella!

[@ukranaut]

Those bastards could at least put some sort of tarpaulin on a frame over their cars, how much could it cost for them!

[@coldwarmotors]

These are all cars that this gentleman saved years ago when they were going for scrap so that others could restore them, or salvage some parts someday. How many classic cars have you kept out of the crusher? Unless its a number somewhere over 300, you'd best let the big kids play. By the way, this video does not show the dozens of much better cars in the buildings that I filmed but didn't post. So, let's review: You called someone you've never met and know nothing about a bastard, based on a field of cars he saved from going for scrap until he could find better homes for them. You are not making friends here with that kind of performance. You actually should feel quite stupid, but maybe you have created an alternate reality for yourself where your opinion is not laughed at and your knowledge of cars is highly respected. Cheers.

[@ukranaut]

triggered?

[@danstewart8218]

No...You got Owned...

[@georgejacob3162]

Because even if they did as you said you'd come up with some other reason to call them bastards anyways.

[@jdjeep46]

I love that car with the big fins. So cool. Lots of those around when I was a kid in the 60s and 70s.

[@trnka2351]

I really hope this car will be restored. Cars this rare do not deserve to be canablized or scrapped.

[@mikeschotte9480]

That front end design is just so cool. Good to see Stella again, too. Cheers.

[@willyboy6126]

I can still see the beauty and art of this fine automobile....and it was good to see her moving again at the beginning, albeit with a little help. : )

[@5610winston]

I remember that steering wheel. My grandparents had a '57 Belvedere, nicely equipped, but my Grandma got to the point she could no longer drive non-power steering. Instead of going the easy route and buying a new car, Granddaddy found a '59 Plymouth parts car and paid a mechanic to transfer the power steering into the '57 Belvedere. The -57 steering wheel wouldn't fit the '59 splines, so the Bel got the '59 wheel. About two years later the Belvedere was heavily damaged in a Mississippi hail storm, and Grandma bit the bullet and bought a new air conditioned '67 Belvedere II hardtop coupe, white with a black vinyl top. The '67 had something Grandma just couldn't work out that looked wrong at the rear end. I (ten years old) pointed out that the left taillight had chrome trim and the right didn't. The Plymouth dealer installed the Satellite taillight to make things match.

[@harleyguyinmilw]

absolutely restorable!

[@MrGoldenwaffler]

Sweet dodge! Thanks for being part of its salvation

[@CJColvin]

That 59 Plodge Viscount sure looks solid for its age (with some rust on the front fenders of course).

[@hunny1968able]

Wow this is a cool collection of rare and exotic automobiles. I love American automobiles they are the best and work of art. I've just subscribed to your awesome channel. Hope to see more of your car in the restoration process. Welcome from New Zealand

[@Ozwarlock0]

It's so sad to see these sorts of cars just rusting away. Some people don't realise what they have. If you found something like this here in Australia, money couldn't buy it. Hope you can get her going.

[@coldwarmotors]

+Ozwarlock0 Thanks for the note! Well, I was lucky that the previous owner (my buddy John) saved these cars when he did... everyone else was just scrapping everything they could get their hands on when scrap prices were high... all of these cars would have been crushed years ago if it weren't for him. He knows exactly what hes has, too; you should see the stuff that's in the buildings! I didn't put up any of that video because I would be absolutely swamped with emails from people trying to buy his cars! Anyway, this old Dodge is safe now; I never part out any of my cars if they can be saved! Cheers from Canada!

[@jonathanvanverdegem1157]

+coldwarmotors Hopefully one day she could be restored and registered again.

[@72Disco1998]

coldwarmotors Agreed scrap metal is basically useless. No reason to crush these cars.

[@CJColvin]

I hear you brother and these beautiful classic cars are a joy to drive.

[@Ptylersworld]

If you don't mind me saying, this is probably my favorite car out of your entire collection, just because of how unique it is. :) I would love to see a video of you getting the engine unstuck and driving it around the yard one day, even if it's five years from now. Hope you're doing well!

[@raybrensike42]

Man, look at that front end. Is that the beginning of the mean alien look of today?

[@riejurv50]

Wow... She's gorgeous, love the dual antennas in the back!!!

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

Gotta love that salmon color that goes over into the interior!@!!

[@doctorzaius4084]

I never realized the 's' in Viscount was silent. Learned something new, thanks for that! I'm really interested in all these Canadian oddities... Cheviacs, Plodges, Monarchs, Vauxhalls, Euro Fords... you know what I'd love to see on this channel? A SKODA! That seems like a crucial addition to a Canadian channel named "Cold War Motors"

[@liljoeii6091]

Good for lot of good parts THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@markbehr88]

A cool beast.

[@arnepianocanada]

A '59 Dodge Mayfair is 1/2 hr from me in BC Canada. *Plodge* we called Dodge-Plymouth hybrids and *Chevriac* Chev-Pontiacs, both 'cobblings' for Canada's tinier market. After just a year, top-line Viscount became Dart.

[@wb6162]

My Dad had a 1957 Dodge with the 325 V8. He said it had 325 HP. He never lost a drag race of any kind with it--a 4 door family beast. Great era for cars.

[@CJColvin]

Seems like a beast for its day.

[@andyeunson270]

Dad had a 59 in light green metallic. Two door. Push button automatic. And swivel bench seats. Mom loved those seats. It rusted out over the headlights too dad had that fixed. I sat on the armrest in between mom and dad. No seat belts. Rear view on the dash which was metal iirc.

[@joeboxer3365]

Scott I'm glad you found this car that's got many part the 60 Fury, but seeing how complete it is and being one year model I just wish it could be saved too, and the blue Fury showing outside looked really nice too, but with so much to do and finding proper parts for your 60 Fury, maybe you'll find a use for the parts from the Viscount

[@mikeNjanice5382]

This will really make a sweet ride. continental trunk kit, and dual antenna super cool. hope to see more on this one.

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Love your videos 👍🏻💯🇦🇺

[@supremelywhite8793]

I love the DeSoto styled front end on this car, it's absolutely brilliant

[@chrisarnoldi9271]

Always looking forward to the next episode. Love the channel and of course, Stella! Cheers from Minnesota!

[@coldwarmotors]

+Chris Arnoldi Hey, thanks for saying so...cheers from me and Stel!

[@rayscott7655]

Looks like our Plymouth Savoy from the rear!

[@1955RodHot]

OMFG. Look at all those cars rusting away in that tall grass! This was like watching a horror movie.On another note: you define the "glass is half full" segment of the population!

[@danieljohnson7171]

Better then crushed or put in demo derby's

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

This Plym . . . er, Dodge, what an awesome find!

[@Kinseydsp]

Its awesome! What a great find!

[@roosty6]

Nice one. I really like the styling of the 59 Dodges. I knew of a local two door Viscount a few years ago. Looks like yours needs a little more body welding and filler but I'd like to see you get this one running again.

[@jrryc1]

Dude,you're livin' the dream!!!!!

[@allanbowes6952]

Pretty good overview. The engine is actually a 313 which were in A block cars thru 1964, then 318 in 1965. There were a lot of this with the Canadian made cars. There is the Ford/Meteor of same years as well as Chev/Pontiacs with both having 6 cylender engines.

[@GOVERNORKY]

FOUND AN OLD MAGAZINE AD OF EXACTLY THAT 59 VISCOUNT ! COOL

[@hectorcarmona3091]

it does have a prety looking face,thanks for saving it,thanks for posting,

[@glenfenderman]

I like the snarling faces on those '59 Dodges!

[@alwcurlz]

Really like the front grill on that Dodge!

[@gearnoggin]

That car is cool!

[@jtblue3recon]

Great car! Reminds me of my dad's '57 Dodge Lancer Suburban 500 D,365/325hp,4bbl.auto,and "Sure-Grip"3.23. One badass haulin' machine and I do wonder what happen to it. You have a really interesting site and great love for your cars. And the wagon was a two door.

[@hamerplayer1229]

Bob and Doug McKenzie have a car channel! WOW

[@moparedtn]

Wonder whatever happened to that '68 RoadRunner in that yard? Even had the decor panel on the trunk! Sweet dual aerials on the Vi(silent "S")count! - Ed on the Ridge

[@oleogjanni]

really nice viscount and vid thanks

[@calebproductions5970]

Nice. I don't know if I could have passed up on that dark green Gran Torino though. Love the vids.

[@paulsheehan5010]

In Mexico, the Dodge was called a Kingsway, a rebadged Plymouth, with a Dodge grille.

[@mrjason9382]

Very nice car

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Now really, this is excellent to see. 1957 an ICONIC tear in terms of styling, right across the board from All the corporations. And this is an unusual Fury.Viscount hybrid creation. Everything about your channel that I keep switching to it for... Well Great to see, but the first thing I thought was, 'What's she like underneath ?' Yeah, anyway Well Done Guys and Stella !

[@stevew270]

Chrysler had some epic front ends back in those days and that Coronet front end is one.

[@loveofchrist5808]

That is a great fine congratulations I will say a prayer for you and your car that everything came out OK and pray there’s a lot less rust on the car.✝️✝️✝️

[@heffoandjuff5903]

The front end of this car looks like somebody who is REALLY pissed off!

[@ShallowPlane]

I love this channel

[@GarryFullerSr]

Another Great old Dodge.

[@curtthacker43]

Great video I just got a 59 also four door field find in West Texas no rust and I got it to run so I'm real happy.i am on the hunt for the rear windshield if you have ideas where I can find one well mine is a Coronet

[@Bhanterman]

i love living where i do in canada lots of old farmers with old cars my grandpa has a real old nash but shes really far gone trees took it over haha

[@richhanan218]

Hi to you coldwarmotors guys. I hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving, and God bless all of you guys and your families. Thanks for the great videos. Rich (rotted 65 Impala )

[@TheIloveretro78]

great find. You need to go back and grab that 66 Newport that was parked next to this Dodge. You don't see many Newport anymore. I remember my grandfather had a 66 Newport. Cool car.

[@gojoe2833]

At 0:20 is that a 65 Fury II?? Here in the States the Fury II was only available as a pillared sedan, no hardtops! So it must have been a Canada only model, much like the Bel Air hardtops/coupes from 1970-81. You folks in Canada were sure lucky to be able to buy these unusual cars!!!

[@coldwarmotors]

Hey! Good eye, you are correct. My gold 67 hardtop is a Fury II as well. Seems it was a Canada-only model. Cheers!

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Very similar to what we got in Australia . Is it a 318 poly 🤔.👍🏻💯🇦🇺

[@Anders.W.]

Very rare only in Canada . Must bee saved and drive again . I guess there while bee more money in all this special Canada built cars one day ? So far we i know we have 3 Canada car in Sweden . One early 50`s Mercury pickup . One 58 Canada Pontiac . One early 50`s Meteor. I hope for more Canada cars !

[@RexCars1]

Love these vids... And Stella is a Great Car Dog..

[@RexCars1]

i also enjoy the Cars you guys have up there that we don't get to see here in the US..

[@funnrun3399]

My mom's parents had a 59 viscount she loved going for rides in it

[@rtchrg440]

That Dodge nose is absolutely fantastic! Hey Scott, are you going to squirt some marvel, wd40, etc. down the plug holes to see if you can get the poly unstuck? Would make a great old start vid!

[@PUBNave]

It's as beautiful as my 1960 Dodge Dart.

[@richhanan218]

Hi. Nice car. I'm amazed on all the cars you find. It's great to have guys like you our there saving these cars from the crusher. keep up the great work. keep an eye out for some 65 impala parts. Thanks

[@coldwarmotors]

+Rich Hanan Hey, thanks for the note! I'll keep saving what I can! Cheers!

[@richhanan218]

Great deal true

[@Gerk8]

A little “vitamin B” goes a long way.

[@albertaboyz]

Great car. Really like the dual antennae. I prefer "no junk in the trunk" anyways.

[@AudioMobil]

Wow! A field full of rusty dreams! Nice to see another "Plodge". The '59 Dodge front clip looks really badass...and those dual antennas are nice for sure! Maybe the color could be some kind of "coral"?

[@coldwarmotors]

+AudioMobil Hey, thanks for the note; I thought you might like this one... I'm starting to get a good selection of these weird Plodges... I have another one (1958 Regent, spring special, 4 barrel) that I'll put up soon! Cheers from me and Stel!

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

I would have grabbed the Blue '68 Satalite/Road Runner.

[@michaelcuff5780]

MrBreeze Meep! Meep! Lol!

[@yost123]

Good thing you got this winter to decide what to do with it. It looks like it's rougher than the 57 Plaza.wonder how many were built and how many are left?

[@jonathangehman4005]

"Well, it's no '49 Fraizer"

[@bg147]

Interesting car and I wonder how many are left. I have never seen one. My grandpa had 1958 Plymouth Golden Commando which he talked about rather often, and I think there are 40 or so left.

[@danieljohnson7171]

Wow how many of those are classics? And also can you do a re cap of all the cars you have in your collection on your property at the start of 2016

[@charlesmichael9188]

From the back looks exactly like my dad's 59 Plymouth Fury....pink, too

[@neildickson5394]

Interesting cars, must be rarer than an American Dodge, or Plymouth. Great 50's coral color.

[@johnmiller8250]

@James Ridler the Viscount was a Canada only model equivalent to the Fury in the US

[@takoma5]

Woooo a Dodge Viscount...must be rare, superb find...a typical Coldwarmotors car, must be thee next Daily driver ;) ?

[@bearbon2]

If the paint is the same as a US Fury that color is called Bittersweet. I love these Canada variations using parts from different Chrysler models.

[@coldwarmotors]

+bearbon2 Hey, thanks for the note, and for identifying the colour. I don't think the Canadian colours were any different, so that makes sense. Cheers!

[@Martin48964]

What have you done with the Viscount?

[@lukassmith5257]

Sweet find brother do you still have that hood???!! Cheers!

[@ranchwagonforde9780]

Corr! What a beauty. I like how the chrome moulding around the headlight makes the car appear as though its pissed off- a neat characteristic on much of those 59 Dodges. Any update on the Frazer? I'm jonesing to see the 3rd video.

[@coldwarmotors]

+RanchWagon Forde Hey! Glad you liked it. I'm editing the vid of "Part 3" as we speak! Cheers from us here...

[@bradhampton6457]

a Canadian Dodge! had a Dodge front end. Plymouth rear!

[@rogerlee3941]

Bet you've got the only one of these on your block! Never knew these even existed. Canada's got some rare stuff, at least to us car guys down here in L.A. (lower Alabama).

[@coldwarmotors]

+Roger Lee Yeah! This is a weird one for sure... it's the only one I've ever seen. They didn't make too many of them and nobody really ever saved them. She's pretty far gone, but looks great parked beside all the others!

[@dinkster1729]

I"ve seen worse. And it went to someone who needed the parts.

[@paulsheehan5010]

In the U.S the Dodge Coronet was popular with State Police/ Highway Patrol.

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

Quite enjoyable , I see it has a V8 in it ! , the killer long fins are so 59 . Chevy , & Plymouth had some big fins . I can't wait to hear it run . maybe a little paint like you did with the Gold & White Chevy ? . as I always pass on ,,, I would guess with the way it sits . I would say $4000 or so for it ? I appreciate you saving the cars because you share them with the World . Ray in Pa.

[@coldwarmotors]

+RayinPa U.S.A. Hey man! Glad you liked this one; she's a sweetie, haha. I might tidy it up if I can get the engine unstuck after soaking it this winter... Cheers from me and Stel!

[@bobmorris2905]

that is one great find!! hope you make a will it run on that car ! p.s. don't you have 354 cid polys or392s or 413s in Canada ?them Chryslers like that one run and drive like a dream...good luck!!

[@MrShene123]

Alot of nice old mopars there

[@coldwarmotors]

+Shawn Adams Yeah, my friend John has the biggest collection of B &C-body Chryslers I've ever seen! The stuff in the barns would blow your mind! He started collecting in the 80s and never stopped looking and buying... he has literally hundreds of rare old Dodges!

[@MC-gp9ke]

@@coldwarmotors So glad to see you save these classic cars. I am in the position to do a off frame restoration. Would it be possible to get Johns info so I can buy a classic to put back on the road? Appreciate any info..thank Mel.

[@davidcerio7806]

I'd like to see that dodge back on the road

[@johnburch6927]

Hope you don't mind Scott, I think I'll just hang out with you guys tonight, smoke a little and relax.

[@coldwarmotors]

Cheers John! I'm editing tomorrow's vid as we speak... All the best from here...

[@yost123]

Hope your 59 Fury parts are good enough to replace what you take off. Looks like Stwela was taken aback that it could move on its own. Stay warm!!

[@coldwarmotors]

+yost123 Thanks for the note; I'll definitely replace the parts that I remove with the imperfect ones from the Fury. Cheers!

[@suaveray]

It's so weird to see a 59 Dodge with a 59 Fury rear end. Were these cars assembled in Canada?

[@kubeckjay1137]

You inspire me! How about starting a chapter in the S.F. Bay Area? Would the dues be in Canadian or U.S.? Might be able to get a Silicon Valley billionaire dude to donate a field in which to keep the "gems" that we find! No, but, seriously, the work you are doing, saving and preserving automotive art and science, is important. Heritage Canada Foundation should expand its definition to include you activity and give you appropriate recognition and support!

[@MRCOOL2345e]

LOVE those dual antennas! They go so well with the fins.

[@roadmasterk6019]

One of my favourite grilles of all time. Whoever designed it must have been permanently grumpy! Looks exactly the Jeff Dunham's old man puppet...

[@rarevhsuploads4995]

What became of this car, it's been three years now. Was it restored?

[@waynewright2886]

& in Australia the 60's Plymouth Fury's were Rebadged as Dodge Phoenix's for the Australia Market, they Put in Dashboard from Dodge's in the Aussie Rebadged Dodge Phoenix's that were American Plymouth Fury's. With this Dodge Viscount I Saw a Version of it in L.A. a While Back, a Green & White 4 Door, I said to myself this Must Be a Mexican Version of the 59 Dodge, with a 59 Plymouth Rear End, cause Mexican Built Cars are Sold with Different Nameplates & Some were Rebadged Models Sold Down There!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Have you ever counted how many vehicles you have there, saved from the crusher? I enjoy watching each video that you make.

[@coldwarmotors]

Hi; we're sitting around 50 cars right now. I don't really have room for more, so I will begin rotating them out to good homes as space is required for whatever might come along... Cheers!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Merry Christmas to you, all your agents, numbered or under cover and Stella!

[@a.whiteman4182]

These are cool vids...but I would be stoked if you found a 1955 Bel Air hardtop or a 1932 Ford 3-window Coupe.

[@noahreynoldsriding3452]

The front end was the same on the 59 coronet too

[@raspucin70]

You've rescued a Christine's brother

[@megaswenson]

The front is absolutely AMAZING! The rear's great, too.

[@cuda426hemi]

+Bunny Biedenharn Virgil got the rears from the Bertone Studio B.A.T. cars of Alfa. The clay models for '59 were off the charts fin-go. But check the '59 GM's like the Caddy -they went batshit nuts!!

[@megaswenson]

cuda426hemi I agree. Across the board, GM's '59 tailfins were amazing! A different theme for each make, too!

[@brayanmacias6083]

It's so sad to see these sorts of cars just rusting away. Some people don't realise what they have. If you found something like this here in Australia, money couldn't buy it. Hope you can get her going.