Now here's a fresh-looking classic that has the promise of open-air
fun written all over it. This vintage Dodge's super-sharp factory
appearance has been thoroughly refreshed, leaving it with clean
Polar White paint that carries a nice, deep shine and would even
pass muster at most local car shows. Clear, unblemished glass
surrounds its cockpit, its assortment of chrome trim shows well,
and the lighting at both ends is as clear as you could want. Better
still, with enhanced power under the hood, along with a few other
well-chosen upgrades, it also happens to be a blast to drive.
The turquoise vinyl interior has been left in its factory
configuration and looks very solid. You'll find no rips or tears in
any of the seating, and the carpeting below is well-fitted and has
no noticeable stains. The dash area is a particular high point on
this vintage Dodge, and the condition of the instrument panel is
particularly impressive, with its assortment of factory-issue
gauges providing their readings through clear lenses. When this
classic rolled off the assembly line more than 60 years ago, air
conditioning was a fairly rare feature in a convertible, yet it's
not only on board and working well here, but has also been upgraded
to accommodate modern refrigerant. An AM/FM/CD stereo sits at the
center of the dash to offer your own personal soundtrack when
you're out on the road.
This drop-top classic is a lot of fun to drive. The period-correct
361-cubic-inch V8 standing by under its hood has been enhanced with
a street performance cam and is really running great, starting up
right away, idling smoothly and pulling with plenty of power. The
engine pairs with a 3-speed automatic A727 TorqueFlite transmission
that's also in top form and is navigated via a pushbutton on the
dashboard, just to the left of the factory-style steering wheel.
The shifter's configuration may be distinctive, but it also proved
to be very reliable mechanically and true to form, this vintage
Dodge runs through its gears with slip-free precision. Once on the
asphalt, it tracks arrow straight, its power steering makes
navigation easy, and the addition of aftermarket mufflers gives it
a deep, resonant exhaust note that stops far short of being
disruptive.
HIGHLIGHTS
• FRESHLY-REBUILT 361-CUBIC-INCH V8
• STREET PERFORMANCE CAM ADDED
• 4-BARREL ROCHESTER QUADRAJET CARBURETOR
• 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC A727 TORQUEFLITE TRANSMISSION
• DUAL EXHAUST, WITH AFTERMARKET MUFFLERS
• PUSHBUTTON SHIFTER
• POWER STEERING
• FRONT SWAY BAR ADDED
• SUBFRAME CONNECTORS ADDED
• POLAR WHITE PAINT
• WHITE VINYL CONVERTIBLE TOP
• TURQUOISE VINYL INTERIOR
• AIR CONDITIONING
• AM/FM/CD STEREO
A super-sharp example of Dodge's automotive excellence during the
mid-'60s, this 1963 Dodge Polara Convertible cruises on a set of
15" painted steel wheels with factory hubcaps and would be a great
acquisition for the collector looking forward to an exhilarating
open-air experience behind the wheel of a bona fide classic. Call
today!
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