Photo: eBay seller peoria-94
Few people remember the Dodge Phoenix, but the car landed in Australia using complete knock-down (CKD) kits. Chrysler Australia used the kits to build the Phoenix, fitting a potent V8 engine with 230 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque.
After its debut in 1960, the 1961 model year didn't bring significant changes, though the revised car was longer, wider, and heavier.
A 1961 Dodge Phoenix landed on eBay earlier this week, and you've never seen one in person, this is a great opportunity to discover what the Phoenix was all about.
The Phoenix doesn't need anything, and if you wonder how this is possible, it all comes down to a meticulous restoration that brought the car back to tip-top shape. The vehicle flexes the factory red paint, and while eBay seller peoria-94 doesn't share specifics regarding a possible respray, it's safe to assume this is no longer the original coat of paint.
The photos are worth a million words, but considering we don't get any close-ups, it's hard to say if you'll find any dents or scratches. However, a car born in 1961 can't come in tip-top shape and not exhibit any fading or paint issues without a respray. You should ask the owner for additional information if you're committed to a purchase.
The seller doesn't share specifics about how original the car continues to be after the restoration and whether the car received any changes under the hood.
However, we're being told that the V8 "runs and drives" well, so if you were expecting a struggling mill, a flawless unit is certainly a nice surprise. The car was probably the subject of a meticulous restoration, but due to the lack of information, you are strongly recommended to see the car in person or order a third-party inspection.
I don't have any production numbers (so if you do, please share them in the comment box after the jump), but I don't think many Dodge Phoenix examples got to see the daylight in 1961. It's a rare car in beautiful condition, so it shouldn't remain available for long.
The odometer indicates approximately 45,000 miles (72,400 km), and it's believed this is the original mileage. However, it's unclear if the engine has ever been rebuilt, but it's probably safe to assume that the restoration also included engine work.
While potential buyers have many essential things to discover during an in-person inspection, the owner's expectations are very clear. They want at least $49,000 for this Dodge, with the car posted on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction. The lack of a reserve means a single bid is required to let the car leave for a new home, so fingers crossed for a wealthy Dodge collector to spot this Phoenix in the next five days before the auction ends.
A 1961 Dodge Phoenix landed on eBay earlier this week, and you've never seen one in person, this is a great opportunity to discover what the Phoenix was all about.
The Phoenix doesn't need anything, and if you wonder how this is possible, it all comes down to a meticulous restoration that brought the car back to tip-top shape. The vehicle flexes the factory red paint, and while eBay seller peoria-94 doesn't share specifics regarding a possible respray, it's safe to assume this is no longer the original coat of paint.
The photos are worth a million words, but considering we don't get any close-ups, it's hard to say if you'll find any dents or scratches. However, a car born in 1961 can't come in tip-top shape and not exhibit any fading or paint issues without a respray. You should ask the owner for additional information if you're committed to a purchase.
The seller doesn't share specifics about how original the car continues to be after the restoration and whether the car received any changes under the hood.
However, we're being told that the V8 "runs and drives" well, so if you were expecting a struggling mill, a flawless unit is certainly a nice surprise. The car was probably the subject of a meticulous restoration, but due to the lack of information, you are strongly recommended to see the car in person or order a third-party inspection.
I don't have any production numbers (so if you do, please share them in the comment box after the jump), but I don't think many Dodge Phoenix examples got to see the daylight in 1961. It's a rare car in beautiful condition, so it shouldn't remain available for long.
The odometer indicates approximately 45,000 miles (72,400 km), and it's believed this is the original mileage. However, it's unclear if the engine has ever been rebuilt, but it's probably safe to assume that the restoration also included engine work.
While potential buyers have many essential things to discover during an in-person inspection, the owner's expectations are very clear. They want at least $49,000 for this Dodge, with the car posted on eBay as part of a no-reserve auction. The lack of a reserve means a single bid is required to let the car leave for a new home, so fingers crossed for a wealthy Dodge collector to spot this Phoenix in the next five days before the auction ends.
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