1962 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible RedWht KissimmeeAuction012514B
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- A really nice auction car that sold..I don't know for how much. The 383 was available, as well as the 361 or the 413. The exterior and interior are flawless. The red and white color scheme is perfect for this car! Although this style, with the rather strange headlights and tailights and character lines on the body sides was not fully appreciated at the time, I believe it has found its niche and is desired today.
A car made like that today would cost me so dearly. Keep Red Beauty alive and well.
Hey, Alan! Sorry to say I'm not the owner, but I hope, if it did sell at the auction, that the new owner is truly devoted to this unusual car. Thanks! :) Jack
That is my car! I purchased this at Mecum Kissimmee 2 years ago. It has been a joy to drive. Probably will show up at Mecum next year to auction it for another auto. Best!
Hey, Hal! I'm always glad to hear from owners who see their cars among my videos! I love the style of the car....it was pretty daring back in the day! Thanks! :) Jack
I had a '64 Polara 500 hardtop just like it but white with the red inserts.....wish I still had it!!!
Hey, Curt! This styling wasn't universally popular, but I liked it...the Valiant and small Dart of the time were like junior versions. I always thought the design was cool, but it was a little bit of a shock that took some getting used to. Glad you had one! Thanks! :) Jack
@@coolrides I remember this body style as a kid on the streets and they always looked "aggressive" to me, like they were waiting to lunge off the light!! ;-) I also had a '62 Impala SS "409" back in High School, but I'd much rather have my Polara back. ;-)
On the Post Road (US1) between Milford and Devon, I remember as a kid a bill board that had the ad paper fall off due to bad gluing or someone ripping the paper off.. Underneath was a real painted bill board showing the New Dodge for '62 and it was advertised as New and Lean or perhaps The New Lean Breed. It was fascinating to me. like looking at a time machine. I bet this car goes REAL GOOD with the 383. I wouldn't mind having one of these little beasties! I like these cars too. Interesting to look at.
Hey, John! That is an interesting time capsule...it reminds me of ads painted on the sides of brick buildings back in the day! Compared to earlier models, these cars sure were lean...too bad their styling wasn't better appreciated..they almost looked like something appropriate in a Jetson cartoon! Thanks! :) Jack
It is a beautiful car. I never much liked this basic styling motif when it was new but it is growing on me now. One big exception back then, for me, was the '63 Chrysler. It's hard to find a more beautiful car than that, for me - except for the '64 that managed to improve on even that.
These cars when new were somewhat controversial....the styling was a bit strange to the American eye. However for many, that styling did grow on them. I really did like them, except for the initial Valiant...the twin Lancer looked better in my opinion. All those "character lines" took some getting used to! My uncle had one of those '63 Chryslers...cool indeed! Thanks! :) Jack
I used to prefer the long, swept look of the Fords and Chevys from that era, but now I see the '62 Polara and Fury as an avant garde, very beautiful design. Tastes change!
I agree...these cars were sure not universally loved when introduced...but I believe that now people can see the beauty of their design, and give them credit for being avant garde! Thanks! :) Jack
I remember those cars when I was a kid. Even then I thought the headlights looked googly.
It's one of those cars that stays in your memory when you see it! That's an apt description of those headlights! LOL! Thanks! :D Jack
Rather than get a 60s mopar muscle car that is very expensive to restore I'd rather get a car like this. It is not as expensive to restore and you can still have fun and make a lot of memories. There is many of these cars available in the Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho areas of the United States.
Hey, Rondell! That makes sense to me! As long as there's a supply in the west....there aren't many here in the southeast. The great part about restoring one of these is that you probably won't see another like it at the car show. Many of those against that style at the time have grown to appreciate it over the years! Thanks! :) Jack
An early Jane Hathaway special. I can see Nancy Kulp pulling up in front of the Clampett mansion as we speak.
Hey, Larry! I remember that show well! They always chose cool Mopars! Thanks! :) Jack
Beautiful car....A buddy use to have the hardtop version, with a transplanted 440 that was drag raced back in the day.
I cant remember Jack, were these typewriter drive?
I noticed the yenko deuce, in the background also!!!
Thanks Jack
It sure is beautiful, and the mechanicals were stout too. Polaras would have had pushbutton Torqueflite, at 3:18 you can see the pushbuttons for it on the left....climate control on the right. I tend to stay away from videoing Yenkos because they have so often been cloned..I don't know about this one. Thanks! :) Jack
Someone was lucky to get this car! It sure is beautiful.. The red exterior color, accented with bright work and a bit of white trim, looks very nice! That interior! Talk about gorgeous!! The dash has all the amenities for a futuristic car in 1962! The white convertible top is in perfect condition..and I love the large rear window. I can't believe this car didn't sell well..ESPECIALLY with the European style! The character lines and creases do resemble what is in style on today's new models. An impeccable restoration! Thanks Jack!! .
Hey, Karyn! It's a perfect example of this car...and we're fortunate that someone took the time and money to do it! It reminds me of a stick of peppermint candy!
The creases give it a special character..no confusing it with other makes. It's a pity it didn't sell well...if it had, Mopar would have probably continued this styling for a number of years. Thanks! :) Jack
If you are going to buy a collector car this is the way to buy one - where the interior, paint and chrome has already been done for you. :)
The chrome and paint would be - ouch, too much to think about.
In 1934 Chrysler got a little ahead of themselves with the Airflow styling and this swoopy Dodge with its dramatic character lines was just TOO stylish for 1962. :)
That's so true...a lesson learned by many intrepid restorers. Expenses of restoration often are much higher than originally estimated. The best way often is to buy one restored. I do believe it was too far ahead of its time. Thanks! :) Jack
Back when you could tell what brand of vehicle that was on the road.
Hey, Gary! Very true....usually the grille told the tale...but the stoplights sure should. Thanks! :) Jack
You're welcome Jack, actually my 68 was a 2 door Newport ! :D
I really loved it !
gerard cousineau Hey, Gerard! People think I'm crazy, but I remember in 1963 seeing the base Chrysler hardtop with three speed manual on the floor. I think it was an attempt to get some new owners into the Chrysler brand, particularly young ones! Thanks! :) Jack
The specs are clear the 383 was available in 62 polara !
The reason why they might not have sold as well was probably their smaller size then their American competition at the time in today standard they looked state of the art, I had a 383 in a 68 New Yorker one of the smoothest v8 ever made ! :)
gerard cousineau Hey, Gerard! Thanks for the correction..the Car Spotter's Manual only mentioned the 361 or 413, but checking further, Mecum has an ad for an original '62 with a 383. www.mecum.com/lot-detail/BB0213-146946/0/1962-Dodge-Polara-500-Convertible/Automatic/ Thanks again! :) Jack
I've always liked this particular model year Dodge because it was so interesting to look at. From the offset placement of the headlights in the front grill, the extreme character lines of the body especially at the rear quarter panels, chrome accents, the chrome outlined white stripe and the offset placement of the tail lights, this ragtop is a beauty!! The aftermarket wheels and tires only accentuate the sporty lines of the car altho it's too bad this one didn't have the factory console. I also see hints of the yet to come '63 Chrysler Turbine, especially in the seats.
Thanks Jack!
Hey, Terry! It is an interesting car...I like it...and I remember it vividly in "It's a Mad, Mad World"...driven very hard in that movie, as were most of the other vehicles including an old Range Rovers and '48 Ford convertible! Good point about the Turbine...I put my application in to drive it..but alas, I was not Raconter1 at the time! LOL! Thanks! :D Jack
I love these Polara's through the 1960s. I just posted a 67 Polara convertible and was watching it, actually I think that's how I ended up on your video about a Polara. LOL
DougCameraman Hey, Doug! I didn't see it in the top 10, as I remember. But that might not mean anything, for it might not have sold.
Jack R Hey, Doug....I checked out the Polara! Impressive! Thanks! :) Jack
You mentioned your fondness for the styling of this model, which substantiates how similar our tastes are. You can thank Virgil Exner's design eye for this model. It's a much larger version of the original Valiant, but with different grille and tail. The Valiant was called " the baby Exner ". Both favorites of mine from both a design, engineering, and historical perspective.
You can definitely see the Exner touch in both this car and the Valiant/Lancer.
Both stood out in a sea of similar looking cars, a testimony to his avant garde models. Thanks! :) Jack
Hi Jack. Yep, my kinda car, as I have a '62 Dart coupe. The 383 was available in '62, but only as a 2 bbl carb. The double side chrome, standard on 500, was a $16 mid-year option on other Darts, to make the car seem longer. (Called 'Sports Sweep'.) Cheers from NZ. Paul.
Hey, Paul! Thanks for settling the 383 engine availability question. Glad you have the Dart version! You don't see these cars often here..they're becoming an endangered species! Thanks! :) Jack
Wow,What a Beauty!,My year too! Lol,I didn't know the 383 went that far back,My 1st car 1970 Chrysler Newport had the 383 Great Engine!
Not everyone appreciated the styling, but I too liked it...quite different from the mainstream. Mopar engines were pretty rugged and gave great service. The 383 B engine was introduced in 1959. Thanks! :) Jack
yes some of the early 60s chrysler products had a peculiar design most either loved or hated. i like this one! even better with top down.
+Dewey Veer Hey, Dewey! At first, when these came out, I was a bit shocked...but grew to like them! Thanks! :) Jack
I thought the styling was terrible then and i still think it's pretty terrible. Still, i wouldn't mind having that car!
This styling was heralded as "European" at the time....much like the original Valiant and Lancer. I like it because of its quirkiness. Thanks! :) Jack
That Dodge Polara Convertible is very stylish!.The two tone upholstery looks great, and that dash with all that chrome is gorgeous. They really knew how to design cars back then, for sure. A very nice looking car. For the polara series, this must have been the top of the line model. A convertible car usually is. This car is in showroom shape. I am aware these didn't sell well, which is still a mystery to me even now!.These cars also came in two door hardtops, four door, and wagons too. Maybe consumers back then thought the styling was too Avant Garde perhaps?, to explain loss sales?.i wonder. Thanks Jack!.
Hey, Lee! Yes indeed, this would have been the top model. Everything is restored so well....showroom shape expresses it well! Color and style combine to make it beautiful. It think the styling was different enough from the mainstream offerings of the time to engender buyer resistance. Thanks! :) Jack
this is a nice car, but I was never a fan of the 62 Plymouth or Dodge. They downsized them at the time and that was what I think the big sales loss was. Really if you compair one of these 62's to a 62 Impala the Impala wins hands down and according to sales at the time, so did the Ford Galaxie. I think this mess up in 62 cost Exner his position in styling and Chrysler brought in the guy that designed the 61 Lincoln/Thunderbird. My favorite Chryslers products including Imperial, was 64 to about 68
Many people, probably the majority at the time, shared your conviction! I admit that I was at first puzzled, then intrigued by the car. I would have bought one, or it's cousin, the Dodge Lancer which had a similar style but on a smaller scale.
It's hard for a stylist to stay on top for an extended period of time. Thanks! :) Jack
Just might be the nicest restored 62 Polara. Fantastic paint job and the chrome and upholstery is top-notch. The styling must have been too futuristic over what the 61 Dodge was. Dropping the wheel base down to 116 inches probably didn't help when Pontiac was a half foot longer. Definitely an eye-catcher. :)
Hey, Chester! It is a fantastic paint job, and the chrome seems better than new. It was totally different from the '61, and as you say, that shorter length was interpreted at the time as having less status...too bad! Thanks! :) Jack
My Father always talked about the 62 Dodge Polara 500 red convertible that he had, before he was drafted in 65
Hey, Les! This really is a very sharp car, and I can see why your father remembered it fondly! Thanks! :) Jack
Hey Jack. Nice looking car. I've seen two door Polaras, but I've never seen a convertible.
Hey, Jason! The convertible had a little more conventional look with its soft top compared to the hardtop...both were good looking cars! Thanks! :) Jack
Jack R I agree. Thanks, as usual, for posting. :)
Jason Carpp Hey, Jason! It's my pleasure! Thanks! :) Jack
That's the best looking Polara 500 they ever made with one exception MINE lol I had to throw that in Jack.
That's quite alright! I understand! LOL! Jack
Very nice car, the 383 4 barrel was available in 62, but not till late in the model year.
the 330 hp version was a special order, very rare in a Polara 500 Most of the 62 383 4 barell 330 hp engines went into police cars. there may have been a 325 hp version too?? I'm not sure.
Thanks for the information on the engine availability! Not sure about the versions available..that police special must have been an impressive car! Thanks! :) Jack
Jack, lovely car. My last car at home ( Canada ) 1964 Plymouth Fury 3 313 two barrel. I think it must have had special orders from the factory when new, cause it would light up the rear hides whenever I asked. 64's & 65's had best rooflines of the decade !!
Hey, Alex! I think this car was underappreciated at the time..the emerging styling at Mopar was spot on...they figured out how to compete with GM and Ford in the styling arena! Thanks! :) Jack
Awesome.. Thanks
Hey, Ron! Glad you like! Thanks! :) Jack
The car didn't sell very well because it was smaller than its competition and it was ugly as hell. The Ford Galaxie 500/XL convertible for 62 ran rings around this vehicle.
Hey, Larry! Probably most people at the time would have agreed with you. Some were intrigued by the unusual styling right from the start...but time has been a bit kinder to the car. More people appreciate the styling now....similar reaction as to the initial Edsels. Thanks! :) Jack
Never available as a 383 ! NEVER
UGLY CAR... A REAL DOG
Hey, Bob! Opinion was really divided on this car...the "European" styling just didn't sell well, but some people liked it. Thanks! :) Jack
Lots of things wrong on this car..I have 2 of them .Incorrect engine for this car,incorrect air ,incorrect console just to name 3 !
russel finch Hey, Russel! Not my car..but I think you'll find that on cars this old, lots of things have been replaced by what was available or at hand. Thanks! :) Jack