Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Craigslist
Many people believe the 1964 Polara copied the rear styling of the Chevrolet Impala, a theory that makes sense, considering the competition between the two models was getting fiercer.
However, Polara and Impala retained their unique styling for the 1964 model year, and while some lines are similar, I don't believe Dodge copied Chevrolet or the other way around.
Dodge continued to invest big in the Polara marketing push, with the company advertising the 1964 model year as a car aimed at buyers looking for luxury options available as standard. The Polara could be had as a convertible, 2-door hardtop, 4-door hardtop, and 4-door sedan.
Like Chevrolet, Dodge offered the Impala with two standard engines. The six-cylinder unit was a 225 Slant-Six available only on the 2-door hardtop and the sedan, while the base V8 was the 318, which could be ordered on all four body styles.
Dodge also fitted more powerful engines on the Polara, including a 383 with either 2-barrel or 4-barrel carburetors and a 426 with one or two 4-barrel units.
A 1964 Polara wearing the Golden Anniversary finish is back from 48 years in storage, flexing a surprising condition considering its age and the long tenure in hiding. The 2-door hardtop was parked in 1975 but continues to be all-original. It's unclear if this Polara ever served as a donor for other projects (which would mean that some parts are missing), but judging from the photos, it doesn't look like this is the case. The hardtop still looks complete, but the only way to tell this for sure is to inspect it in person.
The 318 paired with an automatic transmission is still in the car, but the most important details are missing. The owner did not reveal on Craigslist if the engine still starts and runs, as five decades in storage could cause substantial problems to a V8. I wouldn't be surprised to see the engine seized from sitting, but a good mechanic should be able to tell more after checking out the car live.
The car's overall condition is good, but we still have the typical suspects regarding rust and metal problems. The floor pans must be replaced, as the rust damage produced big holes that can't be resolved with regular patching. No information on the trunk pan is available, but I wouldn't expect good news in this regard.
The price makes sense for a rough project. The owner wants to get $3,000 for their Polara, though the car could end up being worth ten times more with the right restoration work. If you want to see this Dodge in person, you must go to Fort Scott, Kansas, and you'll need a trailer, considering you can't drive it home.
Dodge continued to invest big in the Polara marketing push, with the company advertising the 1964 model year as a car aimed at buyers looking for luxury options available as standard. The Polara could be had as a convertible, 2-door hardtop, 4-door hardtop, and 4-door sedan.
Like Chevrolet, Dodge offered the Impala with two standard engines. The six-cylinder unit was a 225 Slant-Six available only on the 2-door hardtop and the sedan, while the base V8 was the 318, which could be ordered on all four body styles.
Dodge also fitted more powerful engines on the Polara, including a 383 with either 2-barrel or 4-barrel carburetors and a 426 with one or two 4-barrel units.
A 1964 Polara wearing the Golden Anniversary finish is back from 48 years in storage, flexing a surprising condition considering its age and the long tenure in hiding. The 2-door hardtop was parked in 1975 but continues to be all-original. It's unclear if this Polara ever served as a donor for other projects (which would mean that some parts are missing), but judging from the photos, it doesn't look like this is the case. The hardtop still looks complete, but the only way to tell this for sure is to inspect it in person.
The 318 paired with an automatic transmission is still in the car, but the most important details are missing. The owner did not reveal on Craigslist if the engine still starts and runs, as five decades in storage could cause substantial problems to a V8. I wouldn't be surprised to see the engine seized from sitting, but a good mechanic should be able to tell more after checking out the car live.
The car's overall condition is good, but we still have the typical suspects regarding rust and metal problems. The floor pans must be replaced, as the rust damage produced big holes that can't be resolved with regular patching. No information on the trunk pan is available, but I wouldn't expect good news in this regard.
The price makes sense for a rough project. The owner wants to get $3,000 for their Polara, though the car could end up being worth ten times more with the right restoration work. If you want to see this Dodge in person, you must go to Fort Scott, Kansas, and you'll need a trailer, considering you can't drive it home.
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