A Distinct Tradition. In a world wherechange seems to be the only constant, itsreassuring to know that some proven tradi-tions carry on.

Case in point: the 1987Dodge Diplomat.lts venerabie V-8 engine and rear-wheel

drive configuration preserve time-honoreddriving values: durability, reliability, steadyperformance, and a smooth ride.

What is more, years of engineering refine-ment have elevated Diplomats renowned levelof quality-so much so that Chrysler Motorsbacks Diplomat's high level of workmanshipfor five years or 50,000 miles (see back coverfor details).

If your preferences tend toward traditionalexpressions of engineering, design, and valuefor the money, look closely at the lasting VÎr-tues of the 1987Dodge Diplomat.

The Classics Never Go Out of Style. Classic automotive design and engineering-like classic art or literature-endure. Thus, Diplomat has stood the test of time.

The most obvious clues toDiplomat's enduring quali-ties are its optional wirewheel covers (SE modelonly), whitewall tires,tasteful chrome accents,and woodtone trim onthe inside.

But it is the durabilityof a cars power train thattruly enables it to stand thetest of time.

In Diplomat's case asilent V-8engine and rear-wheel drive configurationhave delivered completecompetency to owners fornearly a decade.

Drive Diplomat and youdrive a classic. (DiplomatSE, shown in NightwatchBlue.)

About [his cala/og. Since the time ofprinting. some of the intermationyou'll find in this cotalog may havebeen updated Ask your dealerfor details.

Same of the equipment shown ordescribed throughout this catalogis available at extra CDSt.

InteriorAmbience. Inside, Diplomat seems asspacious as a living room-and probably ascomfortable-with ample room in every dimension.

The generous shoulder,head, and leg room withinthis full-size, six-passengerautomobile makesDiplomat roomy, comfort-able, and most hospitabIe.

Once settled intoDiplomat SE'ssoft cloth60/40 seats, one experi-ences the sensation ofpillowy support to theback and thighs.

YetDiplomat does notsacrifice ergonomie con-siderations. For example,instruments to inform youof engine functions arelarge and positioned foreasy reading.

Beyond question, theDodge with all the interiorambience and functionalitybefitting its name isDiplomat. (Diplomat SEinterior, shown in Blue.)

value-packed Popularand SELuxury EquipmentDiscount Packages avail-able with substantialsavings. See back coverfor details.

EXTERIOR COLORS

• Crimson Red

• Mink Brown Fear! Coat

• Gunmetal Blue Fearl Coat-

• Gold Dusl

• Nightwatc:h Blue

• Radiant Suver

• White

• Bleek'Aooiloble ot extra coe.

Cteer Coat finish is standardon every 1987 passengercar built by ChryslerMotors.

Due 10 occastona! printingtrregulenues. Ihe colersshown rnay vary slighUyIrom actual hues. See yourDcxige dealer lor accuratecolor chips.

MOPAR parts are engineeredby Chrysler Motors lOf usein your new Dodge DiplomalWhell replacement isnecessary. Oe sure 10 specifyMOFAA parts. Used byprofessional mechanics alleNer the world.

All product iltusrratlons and speoûcouons are based on authorizcdinformation. Although descrjptions are befieved corrttt at publicationapproval. accuracy eermot be guaranteed. Chrysler Motors reserves theright to make changes trom time ro time, without rouce or obllgaüon. inpnces, speetneenons. cotors and matenals. and to change or discontinuemode ts. Sec your dealer lor the latest lnforrnetion.

DIPLOMAT STANDARD ANDOPTIONAL FEATURES

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Air Condttronrngt-Serrueutomeuctempérature control E.

Alternator 78-ampere t' • SAmenna-Flxed mast: stainless steel SAntenna Pov.rer{stereo radio required) EBertery-aûü-empere: meintenance-free ~Battery-500-ampere heavy-duty,

rnaintenance-lree ~Brakes-venred front disc; seJf-adjusting

rear drum: power.assisted $ SBumper Guards Front: black 5 sBumper Proteeuw Rub Strips- Front ..

and rcar ~ SBumpers-Chrome: with urethane cotor-

Smatched fillers SCa~!ing-Passenger cornpartment: color- I-a-'k cd SCarpeting- Tronkdress-up (black cerpeting: ~.

includes carpet covers for spare tire, wheel-houses and inner quarter panels 1> S

Carpeung- Trunk fleer: black ·S SChimes-Waming: headlights on, key in s:ignition. scat belt unfastened SCoolant Overllow Reservoir S SCorrosion Protectron-Lcwer body protectlve .urethane coating and extensive usc ol

galvanized steel 5 SDeckLid Betease-Power 11 EDelroster-Electncally heated rear window

(required on all passenger cars regtstereetEin New Yorkstate) E

Electronk Ignitionand \bltage Regulator S SExhaust System All stainless steel S SFuel FillerCap- Tethered S 5Glass Tinted: all windows 5 SHeadüghts-Halogen. quad S SHeater and Delroster Bi-levelventilalion is Sl-lood lusulation Pad S SHood Release lnsidc 5: SHorris Dual note !I 5Instrument Cluster-Inetudes gaiges lor

alternator; engine coolant tempenuure, endfuellevel; odometer. speedometer tripodometer; warning lights for brake system.

Slew oil preesure. seet beits and turn signals SInstrument Panel- Top:padded. color-keyed S Slustrument Panel Trirn-Sherwood woedtene

applique with bright accents S SInsulation-Special body sound E SLight Dome 11 SLights-Backup, door trim panel courtesy

(not available on Salon); instrument pallelcourtesy: parking brake werning: sidemarker li';l1ts and reflectors 5: S

Lights-Oome map/reading: igrution switch~I"light with time delay S

Lights-lJlu~~ate~~ntry system (tilt sleering I....column re uired ELoekCover-Deck lid:body color with

"bright Pentaslar SLocks-Door: power (oulside remote con trolmirror required 011 Salon) E E

Mirror-E.xterior lelt manua!: ehrome S NAMirror Exterior lef! remote control :ehrome -E" NAMirror-Interior passenger side visor/vanity: h..;,!ilJuminated EMirror Interior rearview day/night :..t'. SMirrors-Exterior dual renlOte control: chrome JI 5Moldings-Bodyside: vinyl color-keyed to vinyl

roof or body color I! EMoldings-Upper door frame E SMultilunction Control Lever-Steering -~

column-mounted: directional signab withlane-change feature: headlight dimmer;windshield washer/wiper (indudes auto-

I·malie speed control and interrnittent wipefeatures when these options are orde red) IS S

Radio-AM: electromc tuning: integral •dlgJtal doek SRadio AMstereo2/FM stereo: electronic

hming. four-speaker sound: integralIEdi 'ilal clock E

Radio-AM stereO:~/FMstereo/premium:electronie lunin3:seek-and-scan; DynamieNoise Reductîon- :cassetle tape player withaU~~:llaticreverse, four-speaker sound;inte 'ral digital dock E E

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~Radio-AM slereo~/FMstereo, 36--waltUltimate

Sound Systern: clecuonic tuning; memoryscan: up-end-down scan; Dynarnic NoiseReduction''. cassette tape playcr witb auto-matic reverse and metal tape capabütty.five-band graphic equalizer; joystickbalenee/tader control. tour-speakersound; crubienee sound control; integraJdi ital doek

Root-Fu!l: nonpadded vinylRoof-SUil.power: zlassScat-Power. drivers side (60/lJO)Seat Beits-Deluxe, with tensten renever and

automatic retraction. color-keyedSpeed Control-Automatic (deluxe inlermittent

wipers required)Steertng-Power-asslstedSteering Column-Tilt (dcluxe interrmttent

wipers required)Steering Wheel-Luxury: color-keyedSteenng \Vheel-Luxury leather-wrapped rwo-

spoke: cotcr-keyedStripes-BodysideSuspensjon-Front. transverse torston bar with

a.ntiswaybar; rear: leaf springSuspenston-Heavy-outy: includes front and

rcar shock absorbers and rear springs ETire-Spare:convcntional ETire-Spare: T12S/70D15compact

limited service STires-P20S/7SRIS steel-belted radial white

stoeven (set of four) • STransmission-Aulomatic: ttnee-speed wide-

ratio 'lorqueflite S SUndcrcoating I EWheel CO\iers-Deluxc (four) NAWheel Covers-LlIxury (luur) SWheel Covers-Premium: IS-inch (four) NAWheel Covers-Wire: IS-inch (four) * EWheeJs-Ca