1955_dodge | relatedmeanoftransportation | desoto_custom <tsp> desoto_custom | relatedmeanoftransportation | chrysler_newport <tsp> desoto_custom | successor | desoto_firedome <tsp> desoto_custom | manufacturer | desoto_(automobile) <sep> the 1955 dodge lineup, consisting of the entry-level coronet, royal, and ornate custom royal, was a major departure for the company  driven almost out of business in 1953 and 1954, the chrysler corporation was revived with a $250 million loan from prudential and new models designed by virgil exner  the dodge lineup was positioned as the mainstream line in chrysler's hierarchy, between desoto and plymouth 
the 1955 dodge. the chrysler newport and the desoto custom are related means of transportation. desoto are the manufacturers of the desoto custom. the successor of which. is the desoto firedome.desoto custom chrysler desoto was the first carmaker to offer a convertible