Vehicle Description
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 Dodge
Polara 500 convertible. 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.
Make no mistake, this no-nonsense Polara carries what appears to be
its original 383 V8 engine, a more user-friendly version of the
many venerable Mopar big blocks. It also offers the same
bare-knuckle street fighter look that screams high performance in a
very low-key way, like it's almost contradicted by the easy-going
nature of the vintage droptop feel. The bodywork is very straight,
almost like it rolled out of the factory just a few years ago, and
it shows off the work of guys who knew their stuff. They didn't
have to work very hard since this was a clean, dry car with no
major issues to handle. It has been refinished in its original code
P Ruby Red, so maybe it's not designed to be subtle, but even in
red, most guys won't know what's coming until it's too late. Sure,
the paint's not perfect and there are some imperfections that can
be found upon closer examination, but you can't argue with the curb
appeal of this dialed-in, driver-quality droptop. 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, where a recently
refreshed red-and-white interior absolutely steals the show. 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 in excellent condition, with
fresh red seat covers contrasted with white inserts, matching door
panels, plush red carpets, and a surprisingly well-preserved dash
pad. The intricate gauges are original and in fantastic condition,
highlighted by the beautiful dash bezel that expands from
end-to-end, and the chrome accents around the gauges, switches, and
toggles add the perfect amount of bling inside. The factory center
console houses a sporty shifter for the automatic transmission
below, which really emphasizes the killer vibe of this Polara, and
the big, original steering wheel was beautifully finished in
matching paint and chrome, and it feel amazing in the hands of the
driver. Amazingly, the original AM/FM radio is still in the center
of the dash (and it works!), the rear seat looks completely
untouched, and the beautifully finished trunk features a full-sized
spare and correct replacement plaid mats.
The engine under the long hood is believed to be the car's original
383 cubic inch V8, and the big block makes this Polara feel smooth
and effortless in everything it does. It's one of Chrysler's most
durable engines and performance is extremely entertaining. Looking
pretty stock save for the shiny chrome dress-up kit and updated
plug wires, it's a reliable runner that seems as tight today as it
did decades ago. Thanks to impeccable care throughout the decades
and since this car was refreshed, the engine bay is really clean,
and the condition of the paint-matched inner fenders and firewall
speaks volumes about the easy life this car has led. A 727
TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission doesn't seem to mind
munching on all that torque, and with highway-friendly gears in the
8.75-inch rear, it seems that this car is a bit of a sleeper, too.
The floors are impressively solid, the newer H-pipe dual exhaust
system has a great sound, and those chrome wheel covers with
super-cool spinners are wrapped in whitewall radials that are the
perfect rolling stock for this neat Mopar.
They say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but this one
is beautiful to the guy holding the time slips. A great droptop
cruiser that still has the moves. Call today!
