1961 Dodge Phoenix

[Jeff]

I don't know if this counts as Forward Look, but they are not often seen, especially sitting out in the rain in February. Revision: maybe it's a Dart?

 

[bluefury361]

Yes, last year for Forward Look. And a nice one.

 

[abloch]

See those tail lights? Polara!

 

[saforwardlook]

Gosh, its a Polara, not a Dart. Is it for sale? I would consider buying it if it is for sale. I wonder if the engine is still in it since it is pretty high in the front, but then why what seems to be a battery charger on it? More detail please!

 

[abloch]

Did you happen to speak with the owner? Or is this your car?

 

[Jeff]

I don't know anything about the car. My daughter is learning how to drive, and I made her do her first three-point turn so I could take a picture of it.

 

[abloch]

Spoke to the owner and not for sale. He bought it a year or so ago out of Montana and he is in the process of restoring it.

 

[78Brougham]

Bummer for us...Great for him, hahaha.... I love it and I'm glad it's in good hands! Wish I'd have found it!

 

[goldfish65]

I saw one not long ago while I was in N. Georgia, at a gas station, an older gentleman owned it and we chatted about it and he invited me to sit in the driver's seat, and my gosh what a comfortable car it was. Everything about it seemed to be well-designed.

 

[RCB]

Those are some of my favorites. I'd love to get the wagon in that body. I've only ever seen one.

 

[NWMoparguy]

My 61 Four Door Hardtop.

 

[RCB]

Gorgeous!

 

[bluefury361]

The 4 door H/T's are SOOOooooo sexy.

 

[78Brougham]

My 61 Four Door Hardtop.
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You're such a tease...... one pic? C'mon.... give em up!

 

[NWMoparguy]

You're such a tease...... one pic? C'mon.... give em up!

I haven't had much good weather to have it out for photo ops. Its still monsoon season here in Oregon. lol

 

[Jeff]

Yesterday was gorgeous!

 

[kmccabe56]

My 61 Four Door Hardtop.
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Had a Windsor built Phoenix 4dr hdtp. Must have been an exec lease car. 313-2v, ps, pb, a/t, pw, p/seat, auto headlamp dimmer, tinted glass all around and rustier than a 15 year old Hyundai.

 

[1978 NYB]

Both 1961 Polara's and Dart's are very nice!

 

[shooter65]

I’ve always loved these cars. I believe the Dart came in three levels, Pioneer, Seneca, and Phoenix. The Polara was separate model although it looked almost identical to the Phoenix but had the different tail lights. Oddly, all wagons Dart or Polara had the Polara tail lights.

My mother had a Dart ? back in the day, sadly no pictures. Wish I had that car now.

I read somewhere that the optional brake lights on the Dart were all dealer installed because the Dart taillights were so small. I don’t remember if the article said they were a recall or simply a late model year option because of complaints.

Does anyone else have any info on this? Just curious.

 

[1978 NYB]

I’ve always loved these cars. I believe the Dart came in three levels, Pioneer, Seneca, and Phoenix. The Polara was separate model although it looked almost identical to the Phoenix but had the different tail lights. Oddly, all wagons Dart or Polara had the Polara tail lights.

My mother had a Dart ? back in the day, sadly no pictures. Wish I had that car now.

I read somewhere that the optional brake lights on the Dart were all dealer installed because the Dart taillights were so small. I don’t remember if the article said they were a recall or simply a late model year option because of complaints. View attachment 115501View attachment 115502

Does anyone else have any info on this? Just curious.

I love these cars too!