Manufactured for the 1963 model year, the Polara 500 offered by Streetside Classics is a low-mileage time capsule that’s looking for its third owner in almost six decades. Finished in Ivory over a red-and-white interior, the two-door hardtop shows merely 88,063 miles (141,724 kilometers) on the clock.
“Original, authentic, and beautiful” are the best words to describe this blast from the past, which is extremely well documented and loaded with desirable options. The sale includes a copy of the original window sticker, which lists Cavalier Dodge of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio as the original dealer.
The Polara 500 carried an MSRP of $3,019, along with $92 for the destination charge. The most expensive options listed are the TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission ($210.70), Music Master radio ($58.50), and power steering ($42,60). All told, this bad boy left the dealership with a net price of $3,663.75 or $31,410 adjusted for inflation.
Pop the hood, and you’ll find a numbers-matching 383 powerplant nestled in the engine bay with the original air filter, carburetor, intake, heads, and exhaust manifold. The only components that were changed over the years come in the guise of mufflers and pipes according to the selling vendor.
The 6.3-liter motor is good for 330 horsepower and 425 pound-feet (576 Nm) of torque, which isn’t too shabby for an intermediate-sized car with leaf springs out back and control arms up front. 215/70-section 14-inch whitewall tires are currently fitted to the vehicle, mounted on steel wheels with the period-correct hub caps that feature a mirror-like polished finish.
Framed by stainless-steel garnish, red stripes on the body sides are complemented by the red-and-alabaster interior that shows little wear and tear despite the car’s age. A two-spoke steering wheel with a chromed horn ring is framing a 120-mph (193-kph) rectangular speedometer and a push-button gear selector mirrored on the opposite side by ventilation buttons.
Currently located in Nashville, Tennessee, this piece of Mopar history can be yours for $23,995 or $259 per month over 96 months based on a 20-percent down payment.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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