Rare Canadian-market model, sold exclusively in Canada and seldom seen in Europe
Imported from Canada with an interesting ownership history
Comprehensively restored in 2023, including bodywork and respray
Carte Grise de Collection
Matching serial numbers confirmed
Single registered keeper in France since 2023
The Appeal
The Dodge Fargo occupies a fascinating niche in North American automotive history: produced exclusively for the Canadian market as a Dodge-badged counterpart to the American-market Fargo trucks, these vehicles were never officially sold in Europe, making any example found on this side of the Atlantic a genuinely rare and conversation-starting find. This 1952 example has made the journey from Quebec to France, bringing with it a colourful backstory and the results of a thorough restoration.
The history of this particular truck is as characterful as the vehicle itself. Prior to its arrival in France, it spent time at a chalet in Harrington, approximately 1.5 hours from Montreal, in the care of a Frenchman who had been living in Canada for 25 years and used it as a secondary residence vehicle. He had acquired it in 2014 from the manager of a Canadian petrol station, who had put it to work. Since arriving in France in 2023, the Fargo has been in the hands of a single registered keeper and has been regularly maintained.
The restoration carried out in 2023 was comprehensive: a full bodywork restoration was completed by panel beaters and metal formers, followed by a full respray in red, with the truck bed surround finished in Raptor protective coating for durability. The white wall tyres were also replaced at the same time, and the wiring loom was renewed. The vendor describes it as a very pleasant vehicle to drive and a very fine example of the model. It is registered as a collection vehicle in France, and matching serial numbers have been confirmed.IMG_6692 Classic Cars Company.jpg3.81 MB
History and Paperwork
1952 Dodge Fargo, imported from Canada
Dodge Fargos were sold exclusively on the Canadian market
Previously kept at a chalet in Harrington, Quebec, approximately 1.5 hours from Montreal
Acquired in 2014 by a Canadian-based owner from the manager of a Canadian petrol station
Single registered keeper in France since 2023
Regularly maintained in France since 2023
Very little documented history is known prior to 2014; service history is limited
Odometer reads 18,526 miles; the odometer has gone around the clock or been replaced and the mileage is not believed to be accurate
Carte Grise de Collection
CT-exempt (pre-1960 vehicle)
Matching serial numbers confirmed
Exempt from vehicle safety inspection
Photographic record of the restoration work included in the gallery below
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