Dodge Custom 880 1963–1965 car dimensions: 5494 mm long, 2032 mm wide and 1410 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,919 kg. Braked towing is 2,041 kg.
The cabin features cloth and vinyl upholstery with full carpeting, dual sun visors, front and rear armrests, and an electric windshield wiper. An updated instrument cluster includes a horizontal speedometer. Heater and defroster plus Airtemp air conditioning are optional. Power windows, power seats, and Auto Pilot speed control are available on some models. Visibility is strong thanks to large glass areas including a curved windshield on wagons.
The Estate wagon offers a cargo deck over ten feet deep from the front seat back to the open tailgate. Total cargo capacity reaches 91.9 cubic feet with seats folded. A power tailgate window aids loading on nine-passenger versions. Roof luggage rack is optional.
A heavy-duty towing package is available and rated up to 4500 pounds gross trailer weight. It includes upgraded cooling and suspension components such as extra rear leaf springs. Sure-Grip differential is optional for better traction when loaded.
Wagons use seven-leaf rear springs as standard for heavier duty. Power brakes and steering options support work or family hauling. The unit-body design with torsion-bar front suspension handles rough roads with cargo.
The cabin feels roomy with foam-padded bench seats in cloth and vinyl combinations across soft colors. A six-way manual front seat is standard for easy positioning. Large glass areas including a big rear window give clear views. Optional power seats and air conditioning boost ease on long trips.
Standard 361 V8 uses regular fuel. optional 383 needs premium.
Fuel tank capacity is 23 gallons.
Four-wheel drum brakes are standard.
Seat belts and padded dash are optional.
Torsion-bar front and leaf-spring rear suspension.
Fuel comes from the standard 361 cubic inch V8 on regular grade or the optional 383 cubic inch V8 on premium. The tank holds 23 gallons for solid range in the estate wagon.
Servicing centers on the factory lubrication points and maintenance items listed in the shop manual. Regular checks keep the TorqueFlite or manual transmission and drum brakes in good order.
Safety kit starts with four-wheel drum brakes and unit-body structure. Add optional power brakes, seat belts, and padded dashboard for better protection. No formal crash ratings appear in the record.
Keeping the car means watching for rust on the body and undercarriage while sourcing common V8 and suspension parts. The estate wagon's cargo space stays useful with proper care of the rear seating and tailgate.
Length 5494 mm, Width 2032 mm, Height 1410 mm, Wheelbase 3099 mm (Custom 880 1963–1965)
Sources: manufacturer data, classiccardatabase.com and hemmings.com.