Back in the early '60s, you could buy a turn-key racecar from your
local Dodge dealer, and it would look a lot like this 1964 Polara
hardtop. Of course, the full-race machines were incredibly rare,
but the guys who knew their hardware also knew that when they saw a
car that looked like this industrial-strength Mopar, they should
probably steer well clear of it lest they get badly hurt.
Built as a tribute to those incredible turn-key racers, this
no-nonsense Polara has the bare-knuckle street fighter look that
screams high performance in a very low-key way. The bodywork is
straight, not unlike what it would have been when it rolled out of
the factory, and it shows off the work of guys who knew their
stuff, but they didn't have to work very hard since this was a
clean, dry car with no major issues to handle. There's just a
single repaint in the original white, so you know it's led a good
life. Chrysler's turbine look was in fashion in 1964, and they
retained all the chrome and stainless trim on this one to enhance
the sleeper look. To guys who know what they're looking at, this
car is gorgeous. As for everyone else, well, don't say we didn't
warn you.
Just because it was built to pound the pavement doesn't mean it
wasn't also comfortable and stylish inside. With big-car comfort
and sporty twin buckets flanking a stock center console, it
balances just the right amount of flash with no-nonsense attitude.
The interior is mostly new save for the dash pad, which is a nicely
preserved original piece that's only just now starting to show its
age. The gauges are original and in outstanding condition, but for
a car with this much invested under the hood, it's important to
keep a keen eye on it, so auxiliary gauges were added under the
dash flanking a trick tach mounted in the console. A fat steering
wheel gives away part of the illusion, but by the time anyone
notices it'll be too late anyway. For effect, it retains the
original AM radio, and there's even a full-sized spare in the trunk
to help with ballast.
The engine is a 1969-vintage 440 with an .030 overbore and 10.5:1
slugs, so it'll run well on pump gas. The bottom end is heavy-duty
stuff from a 440 Six-Pack, and the heads are unmolested '63 Max
Wedge pieces fed by a polished '63 intake with modern Carter 750s
on top. Reliability upgrades like a Holley "blue" pump, a big
aluminum radiator, and twin electric fans mean it'll cruise
effortlessly, and a Milodon external oil system keeps it all safe.
Big tube Hedman headers dump into a 2.5-inch exhaust system with
turbo-style mufflers, and you'd better believe this sucker sounds
nasty. A built 727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic with a shift kit
and a 2800 RPM stall converter feeds a 1968 8.75-inch rear full of
3.91 gears on a Sure-Grip limited slip. Front disc brakes hide
behind those mild-mannered steel wheels, which wear 215/70/15 front
and fat 275/60/15 rear performance radials.
Give us a call at 507-386-1726 or email "
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to inquire about this vehicle.
TRADES WILL BE CONSIDERED AND FINANCING IS AVAILABLE
•••MN residents are responsible for tax, license and title
procurement fees. Out of state buyers will only have a $100 Title
Procurement fee, no tax or other fees charged.•••
